The perfect shoe care kit – what accessories do I need?

Before you start caring for your shoes, you should make sure that the conditions are right with the right care equipment. Every shoe material has different care requirements. In the „Shoe Care Step by Step“ we explain step by step how to clean and sustainably care for your riding boots and stable shoes.

A well-equipped cleaning box is essential for regular shoe care – especially when it comes to caring for leather riding boots.

Shoe care accessories
The following items should be available in any case:

  • Sponge
  • Soft brush
  • Soft cloths
    • 1 x for rubbing dry
    • 1 x for applying the care products
    • 1 x for polishing
  • Water
  • Suitable care products (depending on shoe material)
  • waterproofing product
  • To dry: newspaper

For gentle storage of the shoes:

How often should I care for my shoes?

Shoes and boots for equestrian sports are exposed to a high degree of stress. On the one hand, because the frequency of movement – whether riding or working in the stable – is very high and, on the other hand, because the footwear is permanently exposed to dirt and dust in the stable environment. Basically, the functional properties of the upper materials are limited by dirt. The dust and dirt particles clog the pores and membranes of the material and thus, above all, impair the breathability, that many shoes have to provide to prevent perspiration from forming inside the shoe. As robust and durable as it is, leather is clearly one of those materials that will not forgive lack of care in the long run. Leather riding boots should be intensively cleaned and treated with care products at least every 14 days. Apart from that, shoes should also be cared for in between if they have been exposed to extreme weather conditions or if they are heavily soiled.

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