How to Care for your Frye Supply Boots
Here are steps to properly care for your boot investment. Taking the time to show your purchase some love can help to avoid future disasters such as stains, water damage and premature aging.
Caring for Leather
All leathers can be cared for using Frye Leather Care products, ensuring longer life for your footwear.
Leather should be clean and dry before any product application. Cleaning can be as simple as a quick wipe down with a lint-and-dust-free cloth that will not scratch your footwear.
Deeper cleaning, to remove dirt and build up, can be achieved with a Leather Lotion and Cleaning Cloth. Simply wipe excess dirt off first with a damp cloth. Leather Lotion removes dirt, lifts stains and helps to nourish and revitalize tired leathers.
Once your Frye Supply leather has been prepped, steps to protect can begin.
A weatherproofing or repellent spray treatment can help to waterproof leathers and protect against pesky stains caused from day-to-day use. Leathers should be waterproofed regularly for best results.
Occasionally shoes will scuff or colors can fade. This can be quickly remedied with polish. For example, Frye offers a Black and a Neutral Cream Polish that revitalizes color and brings back luster and shine. Polish is applied using a cleaning cloth or horsehair brush. The soft hair reaches into the grain of the leather and pulls out the best shine on all colors.
Caring for Suede & Nubuck
Nothing beats a beautiful luxurious suede boot. With proper care and cleaning, suede can continue to look fresh and vibrant.
The best investment in suede care is a good Suede and Nubuck Brush -- regular gentle brushing can keep suede clean and refreshed. Cleaning can be done quickly with the bristle brush side, gently wiping away dirt and stains. Try using a gentle flicking motion to lift dirt. Scuffs can be removed easily using the eraser side.
Suede should be waterproofed regularly to avoid damage from the elements, stains and fade prevention.
No need to fret if you ever get caught in bad weather wearing your favorite suede shoes. Contrary to some belief, cleaning them is easy. Take a clean, damp cloth and gently work over the entire surface of the shoe. Allow the shoes to dry and then use your suede brush to revive them.
When storing suede remember to keep in a cool, dry space away from direct sunlight, which can quickly fade suede.
Things to Remember
Cleaning and waterproofing products can darken or change some leather and suede materials. Always spot check products in a small, discreet area of the shoe to ensure you can live with results.
Overall pre-care is the best care. If you choose only one product it should be a waterproof spray. The invisible barrier created against the elements is your first line of defense.
