hrmad Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hi all, I have recently bought some white alpinestars no stop trials boots. I ride a lot in streams and muddy conditions, at the moment I just wash off the boots with warm water and some cream cleaner at home. Not sure if this is good for longevity. I just wanted to ask how people look after their boots, do you guys use oil or saddle soap? Or just soapy water? Ta, Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted November 3, 2014 Report Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) I occasionally use saddle soap, usually rinse off heavy muck with hose and toothbrush, not detergent and oil them while they are still damp and soft. Edited November 3, 2014 by dadof2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrmad Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thanks Dadof2, I'll give saddle soap a go. It's difficult to know what to use with white boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ric h Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Never put anything on your leathers,that you wouldn't put on your skin.(it's skin too ya know).I have used this on all my leathers for years on the advice of John Bickle (Bickle Leathers) Really good stuff! http://shop.fiebing.com/c/leather-boot-care_leather-care_aussie-leather-conditioner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripgroove Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) I use this stuff, supposed to help keep the leather supple to resist cracking and drying and also gives a very good waterproof layer: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TARRAGO-MINK-OIL-LEATHER-WATERPROOF-CONDITIONER-SHOES-BOOTS-BAGS-FREE-MICROFIBRE-/261379569910?pt=UK_Clothing_ShoeCare_Shoe_Care_LE&hash=item3cdb6fb8f6 Edited January 17, 2015 by ripgroove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob214 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 i bought a puma Ferrari shirt once and i follow the advice on the label it says "wash when dirty" i can get about 8 years of service out of my boots that way. lol rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpauls Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I use Duckswax. I used to use dubbing, but have used Duckswax for a year or so on both my Garne boots and my Wulfsport boots, which I use in the wet or very muddy conditions. Works well - better than dubbing in my opinion. I get mine from Active Bikesport but e.bay also sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted October 9, 2015 Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I used to get good results with Snoseal. The problem is that some stuff is meant for "leather" and can pretty soon turn those expensive boots in to a pair of slippers in terms of protective properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 I don't know how it would affect white boots , but I've used neatsfoot oil for years on everything leather on my feet . softens abit and helps water proofing ... Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggar Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Blast with the pressure washer and then I work some warmed up Dubbin into all of the leather parts, especially around the seams. (Gaerne Oiled Balance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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