ksv Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have just bought a new pair of Gaernes- I havn't actually used them yet on the bike, but they feel great on, easily the best pair of boots I have had. Got them from trialsuk.co.uk, great service and arrived within two days. Anyway, as they are not the natural leather ones that need oilling, I just wondered what tips anyone had for looking after them as there was no info with them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boner Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Don't get them muddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksv Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thought I would get a few replies like that.... I know they are white, and I will cry when I scuff them on the first rock I ride past..... I was looking for more for comments on how to look after the leather etc so they dont go hard/crack/expand. Atleast they will match the shiny new 08 beta which is winging its way to me.....(eventually) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 i hear they are fully waterproof. either that or mr pearson was winding me up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksv Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) it says they are on the tag.... time will tell These are the first boots I have had with a liner inside them, they feel like slippers when I have them on.... Edited February 29, 2008 by KSV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad4it Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 After a trial i preasure wash mine ,i have an old road cone just turn them upside down boots that is and stick them over the cone come uo spotless.Then put dubbin on them job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksv Posted February 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 could I put dubbin on these? would it not turn them a funny colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinshockdude Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 they look a funny colour already !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revfinn Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 A question for all you oldies out there Can you still get that white stuff in a bottle with a sponge on top, that i used to use to whiten up my old pair of dunlop green flash, it was abit like tipex for shoes Failing that i agree with the cone and dubbin idea thats what i do, i'm sure you can get clear dubbin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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betabonkers Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Ive got white alpinestars and when i wash the bike with hot soapy water and sponge i do my my boots at the same time, it works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renegade Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 "I am big into leather" perhaps I should rephrase that. I work a little with leather, thats better, I think. You can get from any decent shoe shop a jar of white/clear shoe cream that will do the job nicely. However if you want to do a proper job. Jet wash (not too close) leave to dry 'au nature' and a good rub with some dubbin. Don't worry about the colour, after all you're not getting married in them - or are you? regards renegade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieboy Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) I also wash my Diadora's with the soapy water whilst washing the bike,stuff with newspaper until dry,couple of days usually.Then brush on Nikwax with an old toothbrush.Done. Edited February 29, 2008 by davieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo46 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Am I the only one who just swats them in the garage as they are and just swat them back on my feet when I next go riding? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishy Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I microwave the dubbing a minute or two, then slap it on with a paint brush, soaks right in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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