Leather requires TLC in order to remain in good condition. 2 minutes once a week will ensure your beloved boots will last longer and continue looking
TAKING CARE OF YOUR BOOTS!!
Boot Care 101..A Boot Care Seminar
COWHIDE
Care for Cowhide Boots:
Remove loose dirt or dust with brush or rag.
Clean thoroughly with leather conditioner,
leather balm or leather dressing.
Apply thin coat of matching color shoe cream, then brush cream into leather and buff
with a soft cloth until luster is obtained. For a high luster, apply a thin coat of wax polish, neutral paste on light colors,
matching polish on dark colors.
Brush and buff again.
Other names for Cowhide Leathers:
BRAHMA used for Work or Casual boots
Usually from bull shoulders 9 to 10 oz thick
Extra thick with bigger grain than shoulder Shines well! Flesh side shrinks faster than
outside because of thickness of the hide. This creates the big bubbly grain that gives
this leather a look very similar to elephant.
Care: Same as Cowhide
BULLHIDE used for Work or Casual boots
Thick with distinct grain. Shines well! This is generally a shoulder portion.
Flesh side shrinks faster than outside which adds to grain effect.
Care: Same as Cowhide
COW used for Casual boots
Cattle. Dark and light markings that resemble tye-dye patterns. The top portion of leather is
removed from underlying layers for lighter weight Leather is twisted to form creases,
while it is twisted, dye is run through giving it tye-dye look.
Care: Same as Cowhide
KIDSKIN used for Dress boots
Young goats. Soft, Elastic, sturdy, supple and lightweight! Takes a high shine Grain allows greater
variety of colors, highlights
Care: Same as Cowhide but cannot take abuse
SHRUNKEN SHOULDER used for Work or Casual boots
Cowhide Shoulder. Thick cowhide, wrinkled look Twisted and hand wrung for wrinkled look Shrinks along
creases made when wrung.
Care: Same as Cowhide
NAKED FINISH LEATHERS
OL' BUCK/DEER TANNED/HORSE TANNED
Care for Naked Finish Leathers:
Remove loose dirt or dust with soft brush or rag
Clean with soft brush
Use leather balm conditioner
Do not use wax free conditioners as the leather may become discolored or blotchy
New Boots should be treated with 2 coats of Kiwi© Water & Stain Protector and allow
to dry between coats for maximum protection
Other names for Naked Leathers:
OL' BUCK used for Casual
boots
Deertanned Cowhide. Supple, soft and comfort-type leather. Natural top grain of leather may show natural scars
and blemishes Leather has a Matte Finish
Care: Same as Naked Finish Leathers
OIL and WAX IMPREGNATED LEATHERS
Care for Oil and Wax Impregnated Leathers:
Remove loose Dirt with brush or rag
Replenish oils with an Apache Cream
Other names for Oil or Wax Impregnated Leathers:
Bay Apache or Crazy Horse for Casual Boots
Cowhide. Tough, Durable weathered worn look. Stuffed oil or wax tannage with variation of
tone due to extreme pullup Oil tanned then hot stuffed with more oil. This is a water
repellent leather that's easy to care for.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Oiled Bullhide for Casual or Work Boots
Mature cattle. Buffed bullhide with oil finish. Generally shoulder portion with small grain Soft, Durable
leather with distinctive grain.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Oiled Toro for Casual or Work Boots
Cowhide. Buffed and oiled heavy grain with a bullhide grain print. Lightly sanded then oiled.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Oily Ranch for Casual or Work Boots
Pigskin. Soft Supple hand Lightweight Dark & light markings create tie-dye pattern. The pigskin
hides have been buffed then oiled. Crunch process with oil topcoat creates highs &
lows.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Retan for Casual or Work Boots
Cowhide. Conforms well to foot Thick Extra Flexible & tanned twice (retanned). Tanning step 1
is a chrome tan, then the leather is chrome tanned with oil. The double tanning means
leather will resist barnyard acids and won't dry out easily.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
Taurus for Casual Boots
Cowhide. Wrinkled, shrunken look with Ol' Buck, oiled look Shoulder portion from older cows Twisted
and hand wrung for appearance then shrunken into creases Has some oil and waxes in tannage
and finishing to give casual used look.
Care: Same as Oil Impregnated Leathers
SUEDE FINISHED LEATHERS
CARE:
New boots should be treated with 2 coats Kiwi® water and stain protector.
Allow to dry between applications
Keep free of mud and drying elements
Clean with nylon brush
On snuffed grain use a fine abrasive paper lightly on the areas that are already snuffed
Other names for Suede Finished Leathers:
Napa Casual
Cowhide. Comfortable. This leather is not a true suede. The top layer of this leather has been
removed giving it the fuzziness of suede rather than the smoothness of cowhide.
Care: Same as Suede/Snuffed Finished Leathers.
Shadow Nubuck Casual Dress
Cowhide. Lightweight, soft leather with antique effect. The cowhide is buffed to a soft finish with
low nap. It is antiqued with darker topcoat for surface interest.
Care: Same as Suede/Snuffed Finished Leathers.
Sueded Shrunken Shoulder Casual
Cowhide. Looks exotic due to its unique distinct grain. Unlike other suedes, this leather isn't
easily stained by water. It is made from thick shoulder leather. Yet is lighter weight
than regular shrunken shoulder which gives it a tighter grain. The top grain is lightly
sanded to give it a soft, sueded look while wrinkles retain the original finish.
Care: Same as Suede/Snuffed Finished Leathers.
EXOTICS - REPTILES AND MAMMALS
CARE
Remove loose dirt or dust with brush or rag
Apply Reptile Conditioner with soft cloth
Let dry then buff with soft cloth
Apply thin coats of the reptile conditioner often
Other names for Reptile and Mammal Leathers:
Hornback Alligator Dress
Softer than normal finish deep luster. Made from farm raised alligators and cut from the
belly skin. Distinct pattern comes from the alligator's backside. Tanned using extra oils
to create more supple softer finish then polished in factory to give it deep sheen
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Caiman Dress
Reptile leather that has a deep luster and softer than most exotics. From Caiman
(alligator cousin) and are farm raised. Tanned in matte/soft finish for extra comfort.
Avoid any soap or alcohol based product which will dry out leather. Waxes and polishes
work well.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Lizard Dress
Like any reptile skin, it is non elastic so it must be fitted more exactly to the foot.
Teju lizard from Argentina are used for the backcut lizard boots. Boots with belly scales
will have a larger and more distinct skin. A "Egg white" protein and glaze at
the factory give these boots their shine and rich color.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Brush Off Ostrich Dress
All the advantages of Ostrich with a dressier shiner look. Birds are african farm raised.
Boots will have a deep base color with a black over dye hand brushed overcoat to enhance
the dressy look Use clear polish if needed.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Ostrich Dress
Unique grain especially full quill. Very strong & versatile. The skin is soft and
conforms well to foot. Ostrich skin is luxurious on your feet. The birds are African farm
raised. While ostrich does not need special attention it cannot be neglected.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
Shark Dress or Casual
Extremely tough and durable Rich colors. May be slightly stiffer and harder to break in so
fit should be more exact. Skin has water shedding properties but is not waterproof. A
variety of species are used for leather. The skin is plated for consistency and will be
glazed as finishing step. Needs extra oils and conditioners to maintain softness and
flexibility. Add extra oil around edge where sole is sewn to foot. This leather will split
and tear if allowed to dry out.
Care: Same as Exotics - Reptiles and Mammals
EXOTICS - SNAKES
CARE
Remove loose dirt or dust with brush or rag.
Wipe against the scales in order to remove dust & dirt then wipe with the grain of
the scales
Apply Reptile Conditioner with soft cloth with the grain of scales
Rub or buff with a soft cloth until luster is obtained
Apply thin coats of reptile conditioner often
Yellowing of natural color snakeskin is a by-product of exposure to the sun and the age of boots and can not be reversed by cleaning products.
Other names for Snake Skin Leathers:
Matte Python Dress and Casual
Same unique markings as glazed python but stuffed with oil or wax for a softer hand.
Some colors are bleached first to take out the markings. Matte finish give skin supple
glove feel.
Care: Same as Naked Finish Leathers
Python Snake Dress
Unique markings and scales. Subspecies of python from Asia. Typically, used with natural
markings. Subspecies with faint markings are bleached back or bellycut. Unavailable
for Sale in California
Care: Same as Exotics - Snakes
Rattlesnake Dress
Attention getting! The naturally rough Western Rattlesnake has a smaller diamond pattern
than it's Eastern cousin. Eastern Rattlesnake has the larger distinctive pattern. Western
Rattlesnake is not available for sale in California.
Care: Same as Exotics - Snakes
Viper Snake Dress Casual
Distinct markings with smaller and thinner scales than Python. These small snakes are from
Asia. They are bellycut which leave the markings in middle of skins.
Care: Same as Exotics - Snakes