Cleaning paddock boots

[WPeg]

Is Kiwi liquid boot wax/polish (the kind in a bottle with the sponge applicator) good for maintaining paddock boots? I’m terrible at cleaning my boots. I’ve used saddle soap, lexol, and other tack cleaning products but don’t enjoy the process.

The last couple of rounds I just cleaned with water and a sponge, dried, then sponged them with the black liquid wax and it was easy and the boots look great. I could totally do the liquid wax thing, I just wonder if it actually protects the boots, or is more of a quick fix polish. Thoughts?

[Hunter_Mom]

I personally wouldn’t wax, I work at a boot retailer and we recommend a 3 step process for our boots - clean (saddle soap works fine) including all the stitching and crevices around the sole/heel. Then ,condition to keep the leather soft. We have our own (of course) but it seems a lot like most lexol type products. We also recommend water protector, which goes on last.

[hoopoe]

boot or shoe polish is all you need. There are also conditioners ndn waterproofing products you can use for the sole lines.

between that, use a damp rag to wipe off the organic debris and dry with a rag.

Last riding boots I bought came with instructions to not use saddle cleaning goods or conditioners on them.

[2DogsFarm]

This stuff is The Best - for tack. boots, harness & who knew, Walmart carries it

https://www.walmart.com/ip/BlackRock…&wl13=&veh=sem

If leather is dirty clean with Murphy’s oil soap first then apply. Dries non-sticky & smells great.

[HorsesinHaiti]

I can get the outside of my paddocks clean with saddle soap. The inside of my leather clogs, though… what gets barefoot stink out of leather shoes?

[Magicboy]

Wait…you clean paddock boots?