Boot Gear
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Like many other items, you'll start to notice leather patina as a piece of fine leather ages, which many people consider desirable.
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The shank is the spine of the sole structure, so everything that has to do with the bottom of the foot and how your boot interacts with it is impacted by the shank in your boots.
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Polish is just one component of shoe care; you need more than that to keep a pair of fine leather boots or shoes in good condition as well as looking their best with that high mirror shine.
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We'll go over how to fix scuffed leather boots and shoes by severity, starting with a light scuff and going up to a deep gouge. It isn't hard, but is going to require you get a few supplies and use a little elbow grease.
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Wondering how to polish leather boots? There are a few different methods. As the old saying goes, there's more than one way to pet a cat.
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To get the best fit, support, and function with your boots, we recommend using the 2-1-3 method of lacing.Read more »
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You may have seen some leather boots with what's called a "half-lug sole," often enough - at least with quality examples - a Vibram product, and at that the Mini Vibram sole. It's a very common sole style on work boots and on some casual shoes as well.Read more »
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One of the many upgrades people make to their regular day shoes, why shouldn't you make the same upgrade to your work boots?Read more »
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Quality boot socks can be the difference between comfort and dry feet, or blistered and uncomfortable. What sort of socks should you pair with your boots?Read more »
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Merino wool has unique properties that make them especially worth the price for hard-working applications due to their properties. What are those properties?Read more »