SPECIAL PROMOTION: APPAREL DRESS FOR THE JOB omfortable, functional clothing can Get proper t e longevity of your boots is impacted by correct t. make the dierence between a hard “1,000 percent, if your foot is sliding around in your boot because day’s work and a miserable one. it’s too big, depending on how you walk, most likely you’re going to C break that boot down and roll it over to the outside,” Miller says. When apparel is designed specically for riding horses or doing ranch chores, you're Clean your boots prepared for any of the day's elements. Depending on the material, Miller says most boots can be cleaned with warm water and saddle soap. But even if you don’t clean your Also, any clothing lasts longer when boots every time you get them dirty, Miller advises to at least cared for properly. is is especially true for knock the dust and dirt o the welting—the stitching surrounding boots, arguably the hardest-working part of the top of the sole that ties the sole to the vamp, or foot, part of the boot—with a small nylon bristle brush. a cowboy’s wardrobe. Clay Miller of Ramb- “e biggest thing you can do to help the longevity of the boot lin’ Trails Custom Boots in Fort Worth, is care for the welt,” Miller says. “We used waxed string to tie it, Texas, likens the care of your cowboy boots and it doesn’t matter if it’s kangaroo or elephant hide, it’s all tied with the same string. When manure gets into that crevice, the to routine maintenance on your vehicle. acid eats the string. So clean out the welt. at will help a lot.” Below, he shares some tips to care for your Don’t neglect conditioning Western boots. Even if you have a durable hide like elephant, it still needs to be “When you buy a pickup, you have to conditioned, says Miller. He recommends Bickmore Leather change the oil in it every now and again,” Conditioner for most boots. “Elephant is tough as nails, but it still needs to be moisturized, Miller says. “You also have to put tires on it otherwise it’s going to crack and split like your skin,” he says. every once in a while. But if you only change the oil when you need some new tires, it’s not Dry carefully If your boots get wet, let them dry without wearing them. Miller going to last too well. It’s the same thing with adds that it’s best to avoid putting them in the sun, by a heater, or boots, if the only time you clean or condition using a blow dryer to help them dry. “Just kick them o in a dry room and let them dry naturally,” them is when you come to me to get them Miller says. “Trying to dry them too fast will suck the moisture out resoled; they’re not going to last as long.” of them and can cause them to shrink and shrivel.” Catalena Hatters Cinch Jeans’ Men’s $64.99. Find at your local Western 100X Natural Beaver Felt Hat Polar Fleece Pullover retailer or cinchjeans.com. Resistol 1927 Oxford Dress Shirt is 100X pure beaver hat is the highest quality available. Its natural color contains no dyes or powders, simply the Great for chores and going to town, this natural color of the beaver fur. 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