Cowboy Boot Care - How to Clean & Condition

Here's is all you need to know to make your cowboy boots last for decades!
Chisos Leather Balm: chisos.com/products/leather-balm
Highlights:
1:12 - Using a horsehair brush to remove dirt
1:48 - Secondary brushing for mud removal
2:52 - Air out your boots
3:10 - Applying conditioner to cowhide
4:25 - Conditioned boot vs dirty boot
4:37 - Do you need to let your boots dry overnight?
5:15 - Cleaning schedule, how often should you clean your boots
Often new Chisos owners ask what's the best way to take care of their investment, so throw out all those chemicals and fancy techniques, and let's dive into how to properly clean and condition your boots. It all boils down to the classic horsehair brush.
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[@joshhead9368]

I'll be honest I just bought my first pair of cowboy boots and I feel like a pimp. I'm obsessed with them. Thanks for the tips

[@Chisos]

Nice work!

[@logandetmer1633]

Late to the comment but me too 😂

[@LoneStarBootReviews]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@babydawley]

Just bought my first pair of cowboy boots (Durango) this was the first video that popped up on boot care. Good stuff. Thanks for posting.

[@Chisos]

For sure! Thanks for commenting. Glad we could be of service!

[@seven11noe]

Glad I saw this video, I been over conditioning my chisos 😬, thank you Will🤠

[@Chisos]

A little goes a long way! They're tough boots

[@bigb7024]

Just got my first pair of Chisos (Black #2’s) and I’m very impressed. I think I’m gunna have to get some brown ones also. Keep up the great work Will!

[@Chisos]

Appreciate that, sir! Happy to hear you're liking the new boots! Thank you for supporting our little shop. -Kris

[@MrMikey1273]

Good info especially for a Yankee here waiting on my first pair to arrive. If I enjoy them as much as I expect I definitely want to keep them nice

[@Chisos]

Cheers, Michael! Hope you love them!

[@senpaigaming1800]

Appreciate the knowledge new to the boot game this answered everything thank u will deff check u guys out for my next pair

[@Chisos]

Appreciate ya!

[@TacomaJ51]

Thank you Will for an enjoyable and informative instructional video. I live in the often rainy Pacific Northwest. Is there a polish or water repellent product you would recommend for use in a wet climate? Also, could you share the title of the background music in this video? You do a great job on the Chisos videos...please keep ‘em coming!

[@Chisos]

Thank you, TacomaJ51! Appreciate your enthusiasm! Regarding wet climates, the leather itself is water resistant-but not water proof. It does absorb water if submerged. Honestly I don't recommend attempting to water proof your boots, as it kills the breathability of the leather. Our heritage leathers are packed with oils, so they'll do just fine in a light rain. I'd be more worried about slipping on a wet concrete surface, to be honest! And the song is from here: elements.envato.com/cowboy-DYS3P5V

[@dustyy_892]

good to know before using oil on my new ariats

[@stephenlu76]

I bought a pair of cowboy boots in the 1990, had cherry colored finish. I didn't wear them often. They are dusty and I would like to polish them to look new. Which polish can I use?

[@dabootymaster69]

Is the boot barn conditioner good

[@batietessaro8611]

Those are good looking boots chisos? Never heard of them, might consider

[@eddielee6490]

Bootification of Cowboy Boots....Thanks !

[@stephenhightowers5993]

Beautiful boots!!!👍🏼

[@dabootymaster69]

Does the conditioner make the cracks go away.

[@kierankelly2791]

Wow! Really smart and stylish boots! What model are they? I'm really taken with them

[@Chisos]

Chisos.com 🤠 Thank you!

[@gabor222]

What about the leather lining? I have a pair which's lining has dried out and started to crack. I didn't conditioned it in the inside because I was afraid of the waxy conditioner would ruin my socks.

[@Chisos]

You can condition the insides with something like Kali Leather Life or Bick 4. Just let them air out for 24 hours before wearing!

[@WesternRAM]

Thoughts on hitting the boots with some saddle soap before conditioning????

[@Chisos]

I'm not a big fan of saddle soap, as it can dry out the leather. But if they're really really dirty and you need it, just make sure to condition afterwards

[@batietessaro8611]

I apply bick 4 conditioner to my new boots before I get them dirty. Does anybody condition the boot shaft leather also ? Just curious if I should do the whole boot or just the parts exposed to the elements. sure it’s not a big deal .

[@Chisos]

Yes, hit the entire boot with that conditioner-all leather loves the Bick 4

[@jesseobrien5864]

What kind of conditioner do I use for double H old forklore leather boots

[@Chisos]

You should be able to use ours as it's great for finished leather! You can use any leather conditioner though just test it on the upper shaft in case is causes discoloration. Let us know at [e-mail] if you have any other questions! Thank you, Allison

[@hotnuns69]

I dk if i got one of them brushes and the leather on mine aready cracking

[@Chisos]

Anything we can help with?

[@mr.smiley4263]

What type of conditioner would you recommend that won’t darken the natural color of the leather?

[@Chisos]

Just about any conditioner will temporarily darken the leather as you introduce moisture to it. However I recommend Kali Leather Life. It will restore yet not darken the pigment in the leather.

[@batietessaro8611]

Bick 4 leather conditioner

[@batietessaro8611]

Mink old ruined my boots but that’s just my opinion

[@ares9304]

i bought a pair, never care for it in any way beyond hosing the mud off it. Then it spent 3 years in the basement. Let's just say it's not the same pair of boots anymore. I wonder if i can make it look decent again.

[@Chisos]

I'd give it a hit with Black Rock leather 'n rich cream!

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

As soon as you put a leather foot bed in there you got a customer my friend. You need to remove that synthetic stinky footbed. Your boots are awesome !!!

[@Chisos]

The insole is leather topped, so your foot only ever touches leather :) You should put them to the test!

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

@@Chisos excellent !!!

[@scottsmith1386]

Would you do anything different to distressed leather?

[@Chisos]

As long as it is true top grain or full grain leather, I would treat it the same!

[@scottsmith1386]

@@Chisos OK. Thank you for replying. You're doing buisiness the right way with good quality and good service at a fair price. A pair of Chisos boots are in my future.

[@cokeyswampoutdoors2536]

What kind of conditioner is it?

[@Chisos]

We recommend Kali Leather Life

[@graytshirt]

Can you share which boots those are?

[@Chisos]

Those are a pair of the Chisos No. 2 !

[@scoliosis7331]

What brush do you use

[@Chisos]

Don't have a favorite, any horsehair brush should do.

[@aliwho]

Wot r u using

[@Chisos]

chisos.com/products/leather-balm

[@rikkiburgess1960]

I thought you was the western kid from the mighty ducks

[@estebancenteno634]

What do I do if I over conditioned them

[@Chisos]

weap

[@tailu9719]

DONT FORGET THE SHOE TREE

[@jar6588]

fudge i just got my first pair and they got muddy so washed them in my bathtub with plenty of water 😳🍺🇺🇸

[@Chisos]

Desperate times call for desperate measures sometimes! Just make sure the leather gets conditioned! Thank you, Allison

[@ondsinn5326]

I wonder if many people commenting realize there are whole conventions where people buy/sell/trade collectibles and reselling is a normal part of it. They might be so offended at the idea…

[@ryantorbert7675]

Thanks "Bradley Cooper "!

[@Chisos]

😆

[@Gatofeo811]

Cracker Barrel kid sent me

[@jasondaniels2970]

Is this the cowboy kid from mighty ducks?!?!?

[@Chisos]

what do you think 🤔🤫

[@killcancersteve]

Lol i always use water with my work boots but ill try to avoid with my cowboy boots

[@Chisos]

You ain't gonna kill 'em overnight, but months/years of that will shorten the lifespan of the leather.

[@elkamynante]

Man, thanks... but in more than 30 years of wearing boots it never cross my mind to clean them 🤣 ever. That would be an abomination 🤣

[@carrasco2011sc]

Don't use any water? 🙄 I just did, I hope they will be fine.

[@Chisos]

They'll survive

[@morenofranco9235]

Thanks, Will @ Chisos. Found this by searching: 'taking care of cowboy boots' - out of curiosity. I have been wearing cowboy boots since I was 20. I am 69 now. I am a multi millionaire. I own a few cars, and 3 houses. I have house servants etc. BUT - ONE THING! I polish my own boots. Like a religion. Every Sunday afternoon. Out in the garden. Polish on. Polish of. Cloth shine. All of the boots of the week. I also wash my cars myself. Zen therapy.

[@Chisos]

Agree-Zen therapy!

[@stevenroche9874]

It would be a lot better if you knew about leather care !

[@Chisos]

We're always open to new suggestions!

[@gabekeliinoi3969]

What’s up with his voice

[@Chisos]

I'm secretly a robot

[@BrandonChicotsky]

Best boots I've ever worn, acquired and used in my Texas livin'. Appreciate these cleaning tips.

[@Chisos]

Yessir! Happy to be of service, Brandon. So thrilled that you love your Chisos!