Your Lucchese cowboy boots are like an extension of you. You love them and you wear them every chance you get. So you would be really upset if they were damaged in some way, wouldn't you? Did you know that you could be unintentionally damaging them every time you wear them by not giving them the proper care? Continue reading to learn just how you should be taking care of your Lucchese cowboy boots.

After Each Wear

Every time you wear your boots, you should remove any dust and dirt. The easiest way to make sure that your boots are clean is to use a cloth with a boot conditioner and wipe the surface thoroughly. This is important because any dirt or dust left on the boot can eat away at its finish.

If your boots get wet when you are wearing them, take them off and let them air dry. If you use heat to dry them in any way, you will make the leather dry out faster.

When You Take Them Off

Instead of fighting to get your boots off your feet, and you should have a difficult time if they fit properly, purchase a boot jack and use it to take your boots off. It makes the job so much easier and ensures that you don't damage your boots in the process of taking them off. It also eliminates the need to ask a friend for help or struggle with them alone.

Once you have taken them off, you should be mindful of where you leave them. You don't want to put them in an area that is too humid or too dry. The boots will either dry out and crack or you will find mold and mildew on them.

You should try to maintain their shape when you store them as well so they stay in good condition and are comfortable to wear. You can use boot trees to help the boots keep their shape when you are not using them or you can just insert soda bottles, cardboard, or sturdy paper inside of them.

Routine Care

In addition to cleaning the boots after each wear and taking them off properly, you also need to do regular maintenance on them so they stay looking great.

If you wear your boots often, you should apply a leather conditioner to them after every few wears. If you don't wear them that often, you can just use the conditioner every month or so. Keep in mind that not all boots are supposed to be conditioned, so make sure you know what type of material you have. Suede boots, for example, shouldn't be conditioned.

You can polish them if necessary to keep them looking their best. You should also apply a stain preventer and water protector to your boots so you don't run into any damage problems in the future. These materials work best when your boots seem to be looking dull and dry.

As you can see, you can't just throw your boots on and expect them to look great time after time over the years without a little maintenance. These care steps will keep your boots looking great and they are easy to do.