LEATHER CARE GUIDE

Nubuck / Roughout Leather Care

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Roughout and Nubuck leather is created using a reverse-suede technique. Many tanneries split and thin hides to create suede, but our tannery simply uses the other side. This allows beautiful roughout and nubuck leather with no loss of durability. Actively maintaining leather is the most effective way to ensure integrity and longevity. Learn more with our Red Wing care guides.

Cleaning Boot

1. Clean

Use the Eraser Bar from the Roughout/Nubuck Cleaner Kit on soiled area of footwear. If stain persists, wet Eraser Bar and repeat. Allow leather to dry and use the Bristle Brush to restore the leather's nap.

Condition Boot

2. Condition

Lightly apply Mink Oil to Muleskinner Leather. Mink Oil will darken leather and should only be used sparingly. Allow the leather to dry. All other Roughout and Nubuck leathers do not require conditioning.

Protect Boot

3. Protect

Lightly mist footwear with Leather Protector six to eight inches away from the leather in a sweeping motion. Leather Protector provides a shield against dirt and moisture. It will not darken footwear.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

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"Red Wing Shoes Leather Care"
Hands unlacing a worn and dirty pair of the 8083 Iron Ranger.
"Step 1: Clean"
Hands use Eraser from the Roughout/Nubuck Eraser kit across dirty leather.
Hands use the Wire Brush from the Roughout/Nubuck Eraser kit across leather to re-texturize nap.
"Step 2: Condition"
Hands pick up the Red Wing Shoes Care Cloth and dips into the Red Wing Shoes Mink Oil, applying product lightly across toe box.
Hands use the Wire Brush from the Roughout/Nubuck Eraser kit across leather to re-texturize nap.
"Step 3: Protect"
Hand sprays Red Wing Shoes Leather Protector lightly over boot.
Flashes of boot before and after care process.
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