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You just got a brand spanking new pair of Tecovas Cowboy boots in the mail, and you can’t wait to try them on.
After taking the boots out of the box, the smell of fresh leather and wood hits your nose. It can’t get more real than that!
Then it hits you, a small doubt in your mind, the fact that somewhere down the road, you’ll have to clean them of dirt and other kinds of debris. Is there an effective way to take care of your boots?
Read on, and we’ll go over several cowboy boots care facts and more!
Is there a care kit for Tecovas leather boots?
You bet!
Tecovas offers a quality kit that will clean and prevent further wear and tear on your boots for years to come.
With a horsehair brush, wooden dauber, and multiple kinds of leather cleaning products, your Tecovas boots will be getting the premium treatment they deserve.
If the price is a little outside your budget, there are cheaper kits you can buy online. However, remember that even though the prices are much less than on the Tecovas brand, their quality isn’t a guarantee.
How do I care for my Tecovas boots?
Give them a proper cleaning first.
Unless you have just pulled your boots out fresh from the box, clean them after every use.
This doesn’t mean you’ll have to grind and scrub your Tecovas as your life depends on it, just brush lightly with a horsehair brush and/or use a damp cloth to get rid of any dirt that could wear down the leather over time.
However, what your boots are made of will affect how you would clean them. For example, boots made with suede need a suede eraser or brush to remove dirt without damaging the material.
To keep your boots cleaner for the near future, it’s highly recommended that you apply a leather conditioner to keep the material strong and maintain a sharp appearance.
To apply it properly, make sure you clean them first! After using a damp cloth and/or horsehair brush to rid of the debris, apply the conditioner using your fingers while the leather is still a bit damp.
Let it dry out, and then buff with the brush again as needed.
Depending on what material you had your boots made of, such as python for example, you might have to condition them more often than other kinds of leather.
Doing so will maintain leather strength, feel, and appearance for years to come.
Case in point, it’s not so much what kind of leather boots and cleaning products you have, it’s more about how often you use them. Planning to wear your boots every day of the week?
You might need to clean and condition several times a month. Only wear them for special occasions?
As long as you store your boots in a dark and dry place, you may only need to care for them once a year. Develop a cleaning and conditioning routine that works for you!
Does Tecovas use real leather?
That’s a resounding yes.
As mentioned earlier, Tecovas has all kinds of leather materials they can make boots and other things out of.
When you’re buying Tecovas leather products, you’re getting the real deal.
They also provide solid quality work boots. Whereas these (like most cowboy boots) can’t be tightened around the ankles and will take time wearing them in, these work boots are made to last for years on end.
Whereas leather boots like those go for around 5 a pair, the genuine leather (if taken proper care of!) can outlast any cheaper pair of work boots no matter the conditions they’re put through.
Whereas wearing them in the summer will leave your feet feeling hot and sweaty, that same pair will keep your toes toasty and warm during colder seasons.
How often should you condition leather cowboy boots? Around three to six months.
With that being said, don’t forget that it also depends how often you wear them.
If you’ve been using them just about every day and the leather starts looking a bit worn down, it might be time to give them a good cleaning and conditioning.
To risk sounding like a broken record, don’t forget to clean your boots before you condition them! You’re trying to get rid of the dirt, not keep it on.
In addition to good scrubbing and conditioning, you also might want to consider getting leather polish or spraying on a water repellent.
Keeping the leather dry as possible will maintain both leather structure and appearance.
There’s also leather soap for those tougher dirt stains that a mere brush and cloth won’t scrub out.
Leather is sensitive to discoloration such as becoming darker when exposed to mink oil, so make sure you have the right cleaning product for the job.
Final Thoughts
So, let’s recap.
Having the right products for a specific task is all well and good, but what will always matter more is how often you brush and condition your boots, how you apply them, and how often you wear those sleek and stylish Tecovas leather boots.
Yeah, sometimes cleaning them will be a chore, but the more often you get chores done, the cleaner your boots will be.
And the cleaner they are, the more years you can expect to wear them for.
Robert is a native Texan writer for TexasWalkabout, passionate about Texas culture and food, wearing cowboy boots daily. He interviews local pitmasters and chefs, tastes and reviews innovative dishes, and explores hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Graduating magna cum laude in Cyber Security from the University of Texas at San Antonio, Robert excels academically and professionally while also being knowledgeable in Texas history and culture. After living in Texas for over 28 years, he provides first-hand and trustworthy information for all your Texas needs!
