It’s important to regularly clean your walking boots or shoes in order to maintain the effectiveness of their upper and waterproof membrane.

Washing:
For best results, hand wash your shoes as close to the end of your hike as possible. To wash your shoes:

• Tip the shoe upside down to remove any debris from inside.
• Remove the insoles and loosen or remove the laces.
• Brush off dried/caked mud using a soft brush.
• Rinse your shoes under cold or lukewarm water while brushing off any remaining mud/debris (an old toothbrush is perfect for this).
• For more in-depth cleaning, and to revitalise any water-repellent treatment, we recommend using Grangers® Footwear & Gear Cleaner spray.

Drying:
Place your shoes in a warm room, an airing cupboard or outside (but not in direct sunlight) to dry. Do not dry your shoes in a tumble dryer or next to radiators, fireplaces or hot summer sunlight.
 
You can speed up the drying process by removing the shoes’ insoles and shoelaces, and by stuffing them with newspaper.
 
Make sure your shoes are completely dry before wearing them again.

Re-Waterproofing:
As with all water-repellent treatments, over time, they begin to lose their effectiveness. To maintain your shoes waterproof finish, we recommend periodically re-waterproofing them using a product such as Grangers® Footwear Repel Plus.