Care & Maintenance

Boot Care & Maintenance

  • Love Your Limmer’s - Our boots can last 25-50 years, but like most anything, if you neglect your boots over time, they will not last as long as they are intended. Wear them hard, but continue to love them with moderate conditioning, timely resoles, and repairs when you notice unusual wear. If cared for properly, they might be the last pair of boots you ever buy.
  • Limmer Boot Grease - After trying all sorts of leather conditioners and water proofers (and seeing what happens when customers use them), Peter Limmer, II developed Limmer Boot Grease. His animal based grease recipe is still made today by Peter Limmer, III and we believe it to be one of the reasons that our boots last so long. With regular, but measured use, Limmer Boot Grease will make your boots look awesome, protect your feet from the elements, and protect your investment for many years to come.
    • Waterproof - When we say waterproof, it means that you can walk through a stream and not get wet if water does not come in above tongue. Like any leather boot, if you submerge the boot for an extended period of time, water may be able to seep through the welt. 
  • Scuffs - When your boots appear dry or scuffed, apply Limmer Boot Grease. 
  • Liquid Oils - Note - Limmer does not recommend liquid oils because they can oversaturate, oversoften, and deteriorate any leather (even super thick leather) if not applied properly.
  • Water Based Waxes - Some people are accustomed to water based waxes for their footwear. Treating any footwear product with a conditioner of some sort is probably better than none at all, but we recommend using an animal based grease for an animal based product. 
  • Water/Sweat - If your boots become saturated with water or sweat, let them air dry as slowly as possible, out of direct sunlight and with crumpled newspaper on the inside when possible. If the boot dries quickly (as a regular method of drying), it can cause the leather to crack over an extended period of time.
  • Note - Do not dry your boots by heating them with a boot dryer, heat lamp, or placing them in the oven (yes this has happened), or other methods of heat treatment. Drying the boots quickly can cause damage to the inside of the boot and the midsole/sole adhesive.
  • Storage - Store your boots in an area of moderate temperature and humidity.  Stay away from extreme temperature changes, such as hot dry attics/garages or damp basements.