How do I take care of my motorcycle boots?

 

Taking care of your boots is an important step to keep them for a few years, knowing that a good pair of motorcycle boots cost between 100 and 300 euros, we'll take a look at how to maintain them in order to keep them for a few years.

What products should be used to care for our motorcycle boots?

For those who wear synthetic leather boots, there is no real need for grooming.

Those who opted for leather motorcycle boots will need the following materials:

 

• A sponge (if your scratching sponge is one-sided and soft, use only the soft part) or cloth.
• Warm water.
• Soap (Marseilles soap or glycerin soap) or white vinegar.
• Dr Wack fat balm, baby or cleansing milk.
• Waterproofing spray.
• Disinfectant type GS27 for the inside of shoes.

The different steps of caring for motorcycle boots:

1. washing

   To do this, use a sponge or cloth, dampen it with warm water and pour soap or white vinegar into it. You rub your boots to clean the entire surface. Rinse them with warm water, being careful not to get the inside of the boot wet. It is recommended to use a sanitizer such as GS27 for the inside of the boot, which will allow you to clean the inside of the boot without damaging it. This product is also used for the inside of the helmet.

2. Drying

   To dry, simply dry them in a dry place at room temperature, do not try to dry them faster by placing them next to a radiator or fireplace, as this can cause the skin to harden.

3. Feed them

   To feed them, you have several solutions: you can use a special skin product, baby milk like Mixa, or cleansing milk. To do this, use a soft cloth and apply generously to your shoes. Once the skin has absorbed the product, if there is little left, you can remove it with a cloth. This step should be done every 3 months.

4. Make them waterproof

   Once we feed our boots, we need to make them waterproof so that our motorcycle boots are waterproof or stay waterproof. To do this, it is necessary to spray the entire surface of the boot, while also paying attention to the seams. You cannot get your feet wet because we forgot to process the seams! If your boots are waterproof, it is sufficient to use a waterproof spray 2-3 times a year to avoid getting your feet wet. On the other hand, if you have opted for waterproof motorcycle boots, you will have to go through this step before every ride to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

5. Cleaning

   To prevent damage to your boots, remember to store them in a dry place, and avoid contact with dust and other debris that could damage them, despite all the care you take. It is best to store them in their original box.

Small tips:

• If you get caught in heavy rain, feel free to moisturize your boots to prevent damage to the skin and let them dry.
• If you have white leather shoes, you can use CIF to clean it, which will allow you to bring some shine back to your shoes.
• Avoid feeding or moisturizing the soles of your shoes.
• To soften your motorcycle boots if you are wearing them for the first time, feel free to use oil, some use bovine foot oil to speed up the softer process.

For Moto Cross boots:

Motocross enthusiasts will need the following material for their boots:

• High pressure washer or water jet cleaning.
• A brush or sponge with stiff bristles.
• Soap or dishwashing detergent.
• a bucket of warm water.
• Air compressor

1. Zamachivanie

   It consists of cleaning your boots with a high pressure cleaner or a water jet, if your boots are very dirty, start with low pressure so that the cleaning is done neatly, especially if you have dried dirt filling your boots.

2. washing

   It is a fact that more pressure must be applied to clean motorcycle boots, remember not to get too close to the boots, pay attention to the seams. Lay the boots on their side to create a sole as well. Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot.

3. Deep cleaning

   It consists of warm water and soap (such as dishwashing detergent) and more thorough cleaning with a brush or sponge. Allows to remove residual residues in areas inaccessible to the jet.

4. Rinsing

   You take a jet of water or a high-pressure car and rinse all traces of soapy water, otherwise you risk getting marks.

5. Drying

   To dry, you need to unfasten the buckles of the boots, turn them over for 10-15 minutes to drain any water that might have penetrated inside, then when the time is up, put them back in place and leave them dry. -Dry in a well-ventilated place or outdoors. To avoid getting moisture inside the boot, you can use large newspaper or magazine balls for 30 minutes, remove any paper balls that have absorbed moisture, and replace them. For the exterior, you can use an air compressor to expel any water that remains in the corners and wipe it down with a rag.