Keep on Truckin

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Keep on Truckin

• The Basics of Boot Care

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So, Why Cant I Just Wear Sneakers?

• Support
• Materials (The hard stuff)
• Comfort
• Midsole (The squishy stuff)
• Traction
• Rubber Soles (The sticky stuff)

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The Great DivideFabric vs. Leather

• Fabric
• Comfort
• Soft, Supple
• Easy Break-in
• Long Term Durability
• Not so good
• Waterproof-ness
• At least its not mesh

• Leather
• Comfort
• Patience is a virtue
• Long Term Durability
• Its an investment
• Waterproof-ness
• If it keeps the cow dry, youre gonna do fine...

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I Have To Do This Everyday?!?!

• Simple answer No.
• Depends
• Once or twice a season
• So, whats a season?
• As its needed
• Dont worry, youll know.

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Like Water off a Ducks, um, Back...

• Get em Spiffy!!!
• Details. Details. Details.
• Choose Your Weapon.
• When All Else Fails, Follow Directions.
• Use Too Much, and Then Use Some More.
• Let em Dry.
• Yuck! Clean Up.

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Fix Those Doggies up Fine...

• Can Fix
• Holes in the uppers
• Delamination
• Broken eyelets
• Worn soles

• Dont Even Bother
• Large tears or holes
• Degraded or rotten leather
• Broken Shanks

And keep em that way.
-- Storage --Regular Upkeep
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And Many Miles More...