YOUR NEW XTRATUF® BOOTS ARE CONSTRUCTED WITH HIGH-GRADE NATURAL RUBBER AND IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW OUR CARE GUIDE TO ENSURE A LONG AND HEALTHY LIFESPAN FOR YOUR WELLIES.
Following these steps when cleaning your boots will keep them fresh and help preserve the longevity of your boots for all your seafaring adventures!
Clean your wellies with soapy water
Prep your boots by using a soft brush to remove excess dry materials such as mud & pebbles. We would advise against using solvents or detergents to clean your fishing boots, just soapy water would do it! The natural rubber and neoprene upper are very durable and clean up easily with a spray of water or gentle scrubbing with soap and cold water.
Let your wellies dry naturally at room temperature
While it might be tempting to leave your deck boots by a warm radiator, we would advise against it as this will cause the natural rubber to become brittle, deteriorate and crack over time. If water got sloshed inside the boot whilst cleaning, a handy tip is to fill your welly boots with crumpled newspaper which will help to dry them out.
Nourish your wellies
Once the boots are dry, nourish your wellies with wax polish or Grangers Rubber Boot Care. This helps keep the rubber supple, boost UV protection, and to avoid cracking or splitting of the rubber over time providing the ultimate welly protection! It is not recommended to use conditioners on the outsole area. This may cause it to become slick in wet or icy conditions.
Avoid storing your wellies in direct sunlight, near to any artificial heat or in sub-zero temperatures, as this can cause the rubber to become brittle, deteriorate and crack. Store your wellies upright to avoid creasing or folding – some crumpled newspaper will help. One of our favourite storage is under-stair cupboards; your wellies like their home to be cool, well-ventilated and dry, away from strong light.
As a natural material, it is important your rubber wellies are maintained and stored appropriately to prolong their life. See the above steps on how to do this. It is also essential to keep the natural rubber nourished and conditioned to avoid cracking or splitting of the rubber over time. Nourish your wellies with wax polish or Grangers Rubber Boot Care. This helps keep the rubber supple, boost UV protection, and to avoid cracking or splitting of the rubber over time. It is not recommended to use conditioners on the outsole area. This may cause it to become slick in wet or icy conditions.
