PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-676
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 676
MARCH 2009
59
PS 676
MAR 09
Drying
Temperate weather boots are waterproof. Hot weather boots have drainage eyelets
to help drain water. Both types of boots are made with water-resistant materials.
Even so, the boots can become damp or wet from sweat or from water pouring over
the top of the boot.
If your boots become wet, shake out the water and change into dry socks. Continue
to wear the boots. Just make sure you change into dry socks regularly.
Breaking In
Do not break in boots by soaking them in water or baking them in an oven. That just
degrades the leather. Break them in gradually. Start by walking or marching in your
boots for short distances. Over time, work your way up to longer distances. Be alert
to any blisters. They’re a sign your boots may not Ft well or you’re not wearing the
proper socks.
Recommended Socks
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3356
3357
3359
3360
3362
3364
XX-small
X-small
Small
Medium
Large
X-large
FiTTing
Pull on your boots, seating the heels Frmly in place. Lace them up. The boots should
feel snug but not tight. There should be some room between the tip of the boot and
your big toe—at least
3
/
4
inch. You’ll need that extra room when your feet swell.
·leaning
The boots are made for easy
upkeep. Clean off dirt and mud
with a stiff nylon brush. Then
wash lightly in warm water.
Do not clean your boots with
soap. And never use alcohol or
oil-based cleaners. They can
damage the boots. Air dry the
boots in the sun or shade. To
protect the leather and nylon,
never dry them near a stove,
heater or open flame.
WaTerproofng and Polishing
As stated earlier, temperate weather boots
are already waterproof, and hot weather
boots are designed to drain water and dry
quickly.
So don’t apply waterproofng
products
to them.
That just clogs the pores
in the leather so it can’t breathe. Heat and
moisture get trapped inside, making your
feet uncomfortable. These products also
increase the boots’ drying time and degrade
the leather.
The same thing holds true for polishing
and spit-shining.
Don’t apply polish
to your
boots.
You’ll clog the pores and discolor
the leather.
wearing the proper boot
socks helps keep feet dry
and comfortable, promotes
a better fit and protects
against blisters.
here are nsns for the
recommended socks…
actually,
boots dry much
faster when
worn than if
left to stand
and dry.
once again,
never
dry
boots near a
stove, heater
or open flame.
remember,
these are
no-shine,
flesh-
side-out
boots with
leather that
breathes.
and
boots
that
breathe
make for
cooler,
dryer
feet.
a stiff brush
gets rid of
dirt and mud!
You’ll clog
my pores and
discolor my
leather!
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5:00:46 PM
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