Protecting
Used regularly, R.M.Williams Suede Protector will create a durable and breathable layer to protect suede and Nubuck leathers from water and stains that occur with regular wear.
- Prior to wear, spray R.M.Williams Suede Protector in one direction, onto clean footwear at a distance of 20cm.
- Allow to dry naturally, avoiding direct heat.
- Spraying in the opposite direction, repeat this process for a total of 3 times for best results.
Cleaning
For suede or Nubuck leathers, R.M.Williams Suede Cleaner should be used.
- Gently brush the suede with a suede brush.
- If you have any stubborn marks on your suede boots, focus your brushing and cleaner spray on this area.
- Spray Suede Cleaner onto a clean cloth or sponge and work cleaner in a circular motion to surface of boot.
- Dab the shoes with a clean towel to remove any excess moisture and leave to dry naturally, avoiding direct heat.
- Once dry, brush up nap with a suede brush to remove marks. It can be hard to get every mark out of suede, but any remaining will add to the character of your boots.
- Re-apply R.M.Williams Suede Protector using the same method above.
- Note: if you do get wet mud on suede boots, let it fully dry first. Then brush gently using a suede brush.
Cleaning
Our R.M.Williams Leather Cleaner is specifically formulated to help you look after your R.M.Williams leather goods, ideal for removing dirt and grime from your boots and shoes.
- Wipe over with a damp cloth to remove mud, dirt, dust or salt.
- Apply R.M.Williams Leather Cleaner directly and evenly onto any excessive marks in the leather.
- Rub cleaner evenly over surface with a damp cloth until clean.
- Remove any excess cleaner with a dry clean cloth.
Conditioning
R.M.Williams Leather Conditioner should be applied regularly to finished leather footwear to maintain and preserve the leather and prevent it from drying out or cracking.
- Apply R.M.Williams Leather Conditioner evenly to finished leathers with a clean cloth or hands.
- Allow the conditioner to penetrate for approximately one hour.
- Note: be careful not to over condition; leather also needs to breathe. Therefore, if you clean your boots every week, do not use conditioner each time (we recommend every 2-3 months).
Polishing
Use R.M.Williams Stockman's Boot Polish regularly to maintain the colour of your boots and remove scuffs. This keeps the smart finish of your leather boots, particularly for dress boots.
- Apply R.M.Williams Stockman's Boot Polish to finished leathers with a clean cloth or brush and rub in well.
- Allow polish to rest on the surface and penetrate leather for a minute.
- Buff briskly with a shoe shine brush and finish with a buffing cloth to obtain a high shine.
- Note: for boots which are badly scuffed, optimum results will be achieved if the polish is left on the uppers overnight. This will ensure the pigment is absorbed into the leather.
Pull up leather is known for its unique colour variations and the way it changes in appearance when stretched or pulled, creating a boot with highs and lows in tone.
The 'pull up' finishing technique infuses oils and waxes into the hide. The high oil content allows for lines and marks to form in the leather when it is pulled, rubbed or flexed as the oil moves around the hide.
Pull up leather starts as aniline leather - it is treated with transparent, water-soluble dye that permeates the leather's fibers. Aniline leather does not have a pigment coating on the surface of the leather which showcases the natural texture and features of the leather. After the aniline dye is applied, pull-up leather receives an additional treatment with oils and waxes.
Cleaning
Light marks and scratches can be rubbed out of the leather by rubbing with clean, warm fingertips. This replaces the oil where it has displaced as per the 'pull up' characteristics of this leather.
- Applying a very small amount of R.M.Williams leather conditioner into the mark or scratch is an effective way to remove it.
- Note: this may initially darken the appearance of the leather due to the additional oils being absorbed
Polishing
Use R.M.Williams Stockman's Natural Boot Polish to protect and maintain the look of your boots.
- Apply R.M.Williams Stockman's Natural Boot Polish with a clean cloth and rub in well.
- Allow polish to rest on the surface and penetrate leather for a minute.
- Finish with a buffing brush to obtain a high shine.
- Note: pull up leather doesn't require frequent polishing.
Conditioning
R.M.Williams Leather Conditioner should be applied sparingly and gently. With a soft, clean cloth to revive the luster of the leather.
- Apply R.M.Williams Leather Conditioner evenly and sparingly on pull up leathers with a clean cloth or hands.
- Allow the conditioner to penetrate leather for approximately half an hour and then buff using a clean, dry, soft cloth in a back and forward motion.
- Note: this may initially darken the appearance of the leather due to the additional oils being absorbed.
- Note: be careful not to over condition; leather also needs to breathe. We recommend conditioning your leather boots every 2-3 months, no matter how often you clean or polish them.
