I. After Purchase Before Wearing

Before wearing footwear for the first time, apply a quality repellent spray such as Burleigh Water Repellent. Make sure the spray is not oil based. Spray the footwear, wait 15 minutes, then re-apply. Repeat 2-3 times.

II. Mild Cleaning

Clean the exterior of your sheepskin footwear regularly with a soft, clean, dry brush or sponge. This will remove any surface debris such as dust or dirt which can stain over time if the footwear gets wet. A few times a season, do a light exterior brushing then re-apply the water and stain repellent using the same method as mentioned in Step I.

A. Exterior Deep Cleaning

Use a soft, clean sponge to lightly scrub the entire footwear surface with even pressure, keeping the footwear fully submerged in the soapy water.

B. Interior Deep Cleaning

Massage the sheepskin footwear interior, like you would when washing hair, using plenty of diluted soapy water. Use clean water to thoroughly rinse the footwear interior and exterior of all soap and debris. Repeat this process with the other footwear mate.

IV. Drying The Shoes

Gently blot the footwear exterior using a cotton towel to absorb as much water as possible without pulling on the leather. Wet leather stretches easily, so take care not to use excess pressure. Repeat this same blotting process for the interior. Place the shoes in an area with moving air from an open window or fan. Keep the footwear away from direct heat or sun while drying.

Ed Stone brings over 45 years of footwear knowledge and passion to his role as President of Boot World, a family-owned company and an industry leader in safety and occupational footwear. A second generation "shoe dog” Ed's footwear knowledge is unparalleled, serving as an informal advisor for some of the worlds largest footwear brands including Wolverine, Timberland PRO, and Reebok Works.

A lifelong Southern California resident, and ardent conservationist, Ed enjoys hiking and open water swimming.