Here's Dedito's advice on caring for your Moorland and Haakan boots:-

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Investing time in your boots and looking after them properly will reap rewards in the long term!

We recommend you recondition Dedito Moorland boots with a good quality wax once a month, as this helps to keep the leather soft and supple and supports the natural oils and waterproofing.

Simply apply a good quality natural leather wax all over clean, dry boots with a soft bristle brush (including over the PU coating) and leave to soak in.

For the all-leather Dedito Haakan boots you may find you need to apply wax more frequently (some customers prefer to clean and apply wax after each wear).

And if you have misjudged the depth of that stream, boggy ditch or river and ended up with boots full of water? It can be tempting to just put them on the radiator or pop them next to the fire to dry, but when it comes to drying leather boots, patience is a virtue, as drying them out too quickly can reduce the natural oils in the leather, making it dry and prone to cracking.

Here’s what Dedito suggest to help dry your wet boots safely and effectively!

  • Clean off any mud with a soft bristle brush
  • Remove the insoles and laces – this helps to speed up the drying process and helps to avoid any discolouration of the leather
  • Tip the boots upside down and leave them for 10 – 15 minutes to make sure any excess water has drained out
  • Stuff newspaper into the toes and again leave for 10-15 minutes to soak up as much water as possible then remove
  • If you don’t have any drywarmers to hand, leave the boots tipped up in a cool, dry place to dry as slowly as possible for as long as possible
  • After drying it’s always best to recondition the leather with wax to help maintain their waterproofness and keep the leather soft and supple.