FITTING & CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Oliver’s advice for fitting and looking after your workboots, to maximise comfort and durability

TRYING YOUR BOOTS ON:

To determine if your boots are the correct size, loosen all fastenings/laces and slide your foot forward until your toes are touching the front of the boot. If they are the correct size, you should have a fingers width between your heel and the back of the boot.

Once correct length is determined, fasten all fixtures/laces/etc. Ideally your boot should be a snug fit around the ankle, heel and front of the foot, while allowing plenty of room for the toes. Try next size up/down as required until you’re happy with the level of room and comfort. To provide maximum protection, your boots should be a secure and comfortable. Boots will soften during the wear-in phase, and you should adjust the laces as necessary. Good quality work socks will enhance the fitting and comfort of new boots. Wool blend and synthetic socks are a good choice. Socks should fit snug without bunching and look for socks that offer moisture wicking technology

LOOKING AFTER YOUR TRUSTED BOOTS:

To clean your boots, remove any debris with a brush or wipe clean after use with a damp cloth. Ensure you allow wet boots to dry naturally at room temperature as artificial drying can cause leather to shrink, harden and crack. Soles should be cleaned by brushing and/or washing to remove any dirt. Full grain leather uppers should be polished or treated with leather preservative like Dubbin. Our suede and nubuck leathers can be treated before wear with a waterproofing product like KIWI Suede & Nubuck Protector. This creates an invisible shield that helps prevent water and dirt from penetrating suede and nubuck footwear while still allowing them to breathe.

Should your suede or nubuck begin to look tired and flattened, scrub it with a clean toothbrush or towel. If it’s in really bad shape, hold your shoe above steam for a few seconds, and then brush it. Whatever you do, don’t clean suede or nubuck with water. This might seem strange, but don’t try to clean suede or nubuck with water alone. It can affect both the colour and the texture.