Tecovas The Cartwright Cafe Men's Boots 1 ½” heel Round toe 12” shaft Leather sole 3/4 Goodyear welt construction Cowhide leather lining Reinforced Pull Straps Please Note: No two authentic animal hides are exactly the same. Color, texture, grain, and pattern variation can be expected from piece to piece. Store Your Boots Store your boots in a dry and dark place. Alternate boot-wearing days to let boots properly dry out. Ideally, store with tissue, newspaper, or a cedar shoe tree that does not stretch the leather. These methods above will help minimize moisture and extend the life of your boots. How To Clean Brush dirt off after every wear with a horsehair brush; use a damp cloth if necessary. Wipe residue with a damp cloth, dry, and brush/buff. Condition Check the labels on your care products carefully. Avoid any that contain alcohol, as they could damage the burnished finish. While boots are still damp, lightly apply conditioner over the entire boot, ideally with fingers, but you can use a brush or cloth. Let the conditioner dry and then buff with a horsehair brush. Condition 3-4 times per year (or as needed). Goat contains natural oils – take a less is more approach. For conditioner, we suggest our Basics Care Kit or the Bickmore’s Bick 4 Conditioner. Polish & Shine Polishing will leave the boots with a glossy finish. We suggest avoiding colored polishes since they can alter the color of your boots. After your boots have dried, apply a small amount of wax-based polish to all the areas you wish to shine. Let the polish dry and then brush off the boot with a soft cloth. Buff with a horsehair brush to the desired level of shine. For polish, we suggest the included polish in our Basics Care Kit. Lincoln wax polish (neutral) and Allen Edmonds spray shine are also great options.
