The first type is to clean off your cowboy boots regularly. If you get mud on them, clean them off as soon as you take them off. Use only conditioners and cleaners that are made for the specific type of leather that you may have.
If you want to get a tough and durable boot, cowhides are still one of the top sellers. You need to take very good care of them though. Make sure you brush off any dirt or dust from them. Then, use the proper leather conditioner to make sure that they don’t dry out.
Some prefer the suede cowboy boot that is still pretty tough, but also a softer boot. Clean these only with a nylon brush and a stain protector. You never want to be out in the mud with these boots.
Next, you have the option of having ostrich leather. This, much like the suede, is softer to the touch. Use only a reptile conditioner to clean and condition your ostrich boots. You’ll always want to clear any dust off before you apply the conditioner. Snakeskin is also a popular cowboy boot choice. When you take care of these boots, you’ll want to wipe away the dirt against the scales to make sure you get everything. If you want to polish them up make sure you use grain of the scales.
There are cowboy boots made from alligator and to keep them in good condition you simply brush off any loose dirt with a brush or a soft cloth. Apply Reptile Conditioner with a soft cloth and then let them dry. Buff the leather and apply thin coats of conditioner as needed.
There is also lizard, and elephant boots if you like the more exotic cowboy boots. Just like the others, brush off dirt and then use leather conditioner on them.
Some of the boot makers that would make these types of exotics, or cowhide would include Ariat, Lucchese , Justin, Tony Lama, Charlie 1 Horse, Olathe, Chippewa. Cowboy boots come in a wide range of sizes for any lifestyle. The exotics are generally the most expensive compared to cowhide or rough out leathers.
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