Scarpa HS12 Footwear Cream (200ml) - SS22

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Alternatively, what about boots with natural fibre thread that went out in really wet weather and had dubbin applied to keep some water out? This (the dubbin) was a good thing, and better than soggy feet. Now because boots still get wet (even today), the stitching (being made of natural fibres and not as strong as synthetic) gradually suffered and weakened. Being put away damp from time to time didn't help- indeed the stitching might rot a bit. So when it fails, it stands to reason that it was the dubbin wot dun it. It is a common misconception that boots with a Gore-Tex membrane require less care, this is not the case. Leaving a Gore-Tex boot untreated will likely damage the boot. Gore-Tex boots should be cleaned and re-proofed regularly in accordance with the care instructions for the specific materials below.

Have fun getting them muddy again! Cleaning your boots may seem like an arduous task, but this process will protect your boots. It will be worth it on that next adventure. Tip: Some of the key areas that are missed are: Eyelets, Stitching (particularly stitch lines under laces), folds in leather, and the flex point. Tip: For more detail on individual Scarpa upper materials go to Scarpa Technical for a full breakdown. Your Scarpa boots are good to go straight from the box however, despite developments in technology, all footwear requires regular aftercare to maintain the highest level of performance and durability. With the laces removed. remove all visible dirt with a nylon brush. Use a harder brush on higher quality and tougher leather (such as the SL, Delta or Ranger), and a softer brush on a softer leather (such as a Terra) and fabric boots ( Mistral, Vortex, and other approach shoes)There are a million and one footwear care articles out there, however, this guide has been compiled by the Scarpa UK team and is specifically designed to service our footwear and most of our upper configurations. You may be ready for your next adventure, but are your boots ready? We take you through how to get your boots looking their best in this Scarpa boot care guide. Now that your work area is prepped and you’ve got everything together, grab your boots and you’re ready to go. Before you start, remove the laces from the boot. This will allow you to get into all areas of the boot including those high flex points which are prone to wear. We invest a lot of money in our footwear so it makes sense to look after them. In this guide, we detail the best practice for cleaning and reproofing your boots, with advice direct from the Scarpa UK team. Improve your experience with our boots and help prevent sending them into an early retirement.

A high quality 2mm leather ideal for the entry level boots in our range. Montana leather is very supple and very lightweight which gives a soft, comfortable fit ideal for entry level boots. The leather is oiled to boost natural water resistance and to improve the cosmetic finish. Use a proofing agent from new, for best results we recommend SCARPA HS12 cream or a water based wax treatment such as Aqueous Nikwax. CALF LEATHERS - example - Ranger 2 Activ/Delta Activ

KCN-TECH/S-TECH/MICROTECH -example-Rebel/Rebel Ultra/Rebel Carbon

Regularly treat them with a suitable waterproofing treatment applicable to the type of boots you have (See below). We would recommend re-proofing the boots whenever they get particularly dirty or when water stops beading (turning to droplets) on the surface of the boots.