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Steel toe boots can be an essential tool for many people's jobs. Unfortunately, these boots can be subjected to intense wear and tear. Considering the sizable expenses that can accompany buying a pair of these boots, it is important to prevent this wear and tear to shorten the lifespan of the boots. By following sound care practices, you can greatly reduce the costs of keeping yourself supplied with usable work boots.  

Care For The Leather

It is common for high-quality boots to be made of leather due to its durability and comfort. Unfortunately, individuals that fail to care for this leather can find that their boots become faded, cracked and otherwise damaged. This is particularly true for those that work outdoors. Luckily, caring for leather boots is not difficult or very time-consuming. At the end of each day, you should remove any dirt and dust from the exterior of the boots by wiping them with a damp cloth. Additionally, you should apply a leather moisturizer to the leather every couple of weeks to help prevent it from becoming excessively dry.

Keep The Interior Cleaned

The interior of your boots can be subjected to some of the most intense wear and tear. This is largely due to the sweat that will come from your feet while you are wearing the boots. In addition to causing the boots to develop foul odors, this can also lead to bacteria and fungi growing in the boots, which may lead to uncomfortable skin problems if your feet become infected. To clean the interior of your boots, you should apply a sanitizing and deodorizing powder to the interior of the boot every couple of days. Additionally, you should always wear clean socks to help minimize the amount of bacteria that enter the boots.

Have Minor Damages Repaired

Over the course of owning and wearing your boots, there is a strong chance that the exterior of the boots will suffer some type of damage over the time that you own them. Often, this will be in the form of the leather tearing or ripping. Also, it can be possible for the heel or steel tow plating to loosen. As soon as these issues start to become apparent, you should have them professionally repaired. Otherwise, it could be possible for these issues to rapidly worsen, which could force you to replace the entire boot. In most instances, these repairs can be completed fairly quickly, but the exact time will largely depend on the workload of the shoe repair service.

Contact a shoe dealer, like Industrial Shoe Company, for more help.