Your boots are subjected to incredible demands. You may be walking, tabbing or yomping miles each day, performing long, heavy-duty exercises in wet and muddy conditions. This means your boots must function under extreme circumstances, and it doesn’t all come down to how well-made your military boots are. You need to make sure you’re following a proper military boot care regimen too.
Cleaning and properly maintaining your boots will keep them in top shape, ensuring that they’re both presentable and functional for years to come. Here are some essential military boot care items that we currently offer at Task Force Military.
LOWA Active Creme
Regular conditioning of leather is essential to preserve its ability to flex. LOWA Active Creme was developed to assist in conditioning and protecting Lowa boots. Therefore, it is a vital component of your regular boot care regimen. Applying a conditioner product to your leather military boots frequently will aid in maintaining the quality of the leather and extend the life expectancy of the boots themselves. It is a mainstay LOWA boot care product that you need to have in your personal webbing or kit.
LOWA Water Stop Eco
While cleaning your boots is a great way to begin the process of maintaining them, it is also crucial that you protect your boots from the elements, especially if you work outdoors. LOWA Water Stop Eco is a water-based waterproofing spray that creates a hydrophobic barrier around the surface of the boots to protect against moisture and stains without impeding airflow. This spray can be applied to leathers, GORE-TEX and climate membranes. It’s an ideal military boot care item for use in harsh environments.
LOWA Shoe Clean Boot Cleaning Spray
If you wish to apply either polish, conditioner or a waterproofing product to your boots, you must make sure to thoroughly clean your boots first. LOWA Shoe Clean Boot Cleaning Spray is formulated using 90% natural components and contains bamboo extract, which allows this spray to effectively remove all dirt and contaminants from the surface of the boot. This spray has been specifically designed for use on smooth leathers, suede and combinations of fabric materials.
LOWA Triangular Boot Cleaning Brush
Occasionally, you may encounter stubborn dirt which requires a specific type of brush to remove. If you’re after an extremely flexible option for your LOWA boot care, the Triangular Boot Cleaning Brush offers three separate cleaning surfaces. These include nylon and brass bristles, a rubber buffer and an eraser. It provides a convenient method for removing dirt, mud, and scuff marks from suede, nubuck, velour, and other boot materials. Additionally, the low weight of this brush and its ergonomic design allow for easy cleaning.
Protect Your Boots
Your weapon, yourself, your feet and your boots. Military boot care is a key aspect of daily routine. While it is easy to ignore until your boots become visibly dirty, cleaning, conditioning and protecting your boots is necessary for maintaining their functionality. For more information, check out our previous blog on Military Foot Care.
If you have any questions about the above LOWA boot care products, you can get in touch with us today for help. Our ex-forces team has hands-on experience with the range and can offer practical, expert advice.
