Shoe Care

Proper cleaning and conditioning helps preserve the finish and life of your leather footwear. 
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Oiled Leathers

 
What you need: 
A clean cloth
Red Wing stiff bristle brush
 
1. 
Remove dirt from the shoe by cleaning thoroughly with a stiff bristle brush.
 
2. 
Scrub gently with Red Wing Shoes Leather Cleaner, then wipe off the cleaner and dirt with a clean cloth.
 
3. 
Using leather cleaner reduces the oil in the leather. To re-add oil to the leather apply Red Wing Shoes Boot Oil or Mink Oil as directed.
 
 

Rough Leathers

 
What you need: 
Red Wing Brush
 
1.
Remove dirt with a suede cleaner kit brush.
 
2.
Clean remaining heavy dirt with the rubber suede cleaner. DO NOT use leather cleaner for roughtout leathers, as it can stain and change the texture of the leather.
 
3.
Remove loose fibers with the cleaner kit brush.
 
 

Featherstone Leathers

 
What you need: 
Red Wing stiff bristle brush
Red Wing Polish Brush
A clean cloth
 
1.
Remove dirt from the shoe by cleaning thoroughly with a stiff bristle brush.
 
2.
Soak a soft, clean cloth with Red Wing Leather Cleaner. Clean the boot thoroughly with the cloth. Boots should then be dried naturally in a cool, dry place, as high heat can remove oils in the leather.
 
3.
Gently apply Red Wing Shoe Creme with a clean, soft cloth.
 
4.
Shine the boot by brushing before the shoe creme is fully dried.