By Jayden Mark
As with any pricey possession that you wish to keep around for a long time, you need to provide boots with maintenance from time to time. This is especially the case for items that you use more frequently as they will be wearing out at a faster rate. Just like a vehicle, your snake proof boots need maintenance too. Maintaining your snake proof boots can be said to be just as important because, in the long run, they could end up saving your life. Wearing protective boots with poor maintenance can be just as lethal as not wearing any at all. That’s why we’ve done the hard yards and compiled for you, steps to ensure that the quality of your snake boots remains intact.
Pre-emptive Maintenance
These type of boots are typically made using different types of leather. It is important to stick to regular routines that will prolong the lifetime and withhold the quality of the leather. If you continue to use your boots with no maintenance, they will eventually fail you sooner than you expect.
Pre-emptive Maintenance includes the means to prevent your snake boots from dying out too early, rendering you vulnerable to the dangerous fangs of the many snakes roaming the wild. It is paramount to know the type of leather contained in your snake proof boots, as the methods required to maintain them will vary accordingly.
Cowhide Leather
You will casually start with dusting off the dirt using either a soft brush or a wet cloth. While maintaining the wet state of the leather, apply a lightly coated conditioner that that will rejuvenate the quality of your leather while avoiding to clog any pores. It is important to avoid heavy coated conditioners since they will do just the opposite and clog the pores. You can then finish by shining the leather with neutral shoe cream.
Naked Finish, Snuffed Finish or Suede Leather
Start by removing any dirt using a very soft nylon brush. For these types of leathers, it is crucial to not use any conditioners at all as they may discolor the leather. As a result, the overall quality of your boots would just be reduced. Instead, what you need to use is a water stain protector from the initial purchase of the boots.
Oil-Impregnated Leather
As always, start by cleaning the boots thoroughly to remove all the dirt. For this type of leather, you will need to regularly apply oil replenishing conditioners to maintain its high quality. Failure to do so will guarantee a quicker ending shoe lifetime that will leave you in need of purchasing a new pair of boots.
Exotic Leather
The first step begins with the usual ritual of eliminating all dirt that is present on the boots. This will be followed by the regular application of thin coats of reptile conditioner using a cloth. You will then leave to dry out then softly pad it using another soft cloth. The quality of the leather will be maintained this way and will be less likely to wear out quickly.
Post-Maintenance
Once the necessary steps are taken to prolong the life and quality of your leather boots, there are still more steps required. Even with the lifetime of your boots being prolonged, they will eventually wear and tear out. The reliable protection provided against snake bites is based on the coverage of your boots. For this reason, it is important to make sure that any tears are fixed so that there is no room for an unpredictable snake bite.
As with all boots, they will eventually tear down. It is important to know how to fix these so that you can avoid paying a significant amount of money for another pair of boots.
Cleaning
To repair any tears or holes, you will need to start by cleaning the boots thoroughly to ensure that no layer of dirt is present. The presence of dirt will render the successive steps far less effective.
Even Out the Tears
Jagged tears will be a hassle to repair properly. To battle this problem, what is necessary is to even out the tears and trim any rough parts using a pair of scissors. The tears made should be as straight as possible to make them look perfect when dry.
Adhesive Surface
Next, you will need to texture the surface so that it becomes more sticky than a flat surface. This can be done using both alcohol and sandpaper. Use the sandpaper to rub around the torn leather gently. You can then proceed by dabbing the alcohol on a cotton swab and wiping around the same area. Repeat the same process with the leather patch that will be stuck in the torn area.
Leather Patching
The piece of leather will need to be trimmed as per the size of the cut on the snake proof boots. The piece will however still need to be bigger than the cut so that it accurately covers it. Waterproof glue can be applied to the edges of the patch and then stuck to the torn area with pressure.
Conclusion
All in all, these are the best means to take care of your snake proof boots. It is a combination of techniques observed before and after any damage is done. These steps serve to prolong the quality and lifetime of your boots. Once these necessary measures are taken, other ones are made to deal with any damages that occur naturally. Knowing that this is inevitable, it becomes critical to know how to address that too. This segment educates you on all techniques needed before and after damage so that your health is guaranteed in a toxic environment.
Jayden Mark has gained a wealth of knowledge about safety protocols in industries while working in a steel mill as well as a welder in the construction industry. He is the content editor for comfortworkboots.com where he shares his insights and expertize in his related field.
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