How to Treat Pigskin Waterproof Boots

Pigskin boots are made waterproof by adding oils to the leather.

Pigskin waterproof boots are made from pigskin leather and have a waterproofing agent added to the boots, usually an oil waterproofing agent. The material can be used for numerous types of boots that range between the basic cowboy boot to hiking and work boots. Regardless of the type, when a waterproof pigskin leather is used as the base material, the treatment of the boot is the same.

Things You'll Need

• 2 soft cloths
• Leather oil treatment products

Instructions

1. Allow a wet boot to dry naturally. Avoid exposing the boot to heat. According to Scouting Digest, adding heat to the boot will cause the leather to shrink and harden. Instead, boots should be removed from the feet and set in a location where they are out of the way and are well ventilated.

2. Brush dirt off with a soft cloth. Use the cloth to gently wipe the dirt and dust away from the boot. If necessary, get a small section of the cloth damp to remove stuck on mud or grime from the boots.

3. Add oil to the boot. Use a clean soft cloth and a leather treatment oil. Apply the oil to the cloth and gently rub the oil into the pigskin. Waterproof pigskin boots have an oil product applied to them before purchasing, which causes water to roll off the boot. Maintaining and treating the boot requires adding a leather oil to the boot to maintain the oils that repel water.

References

• Scouting Digest: Boot Care
• Renton Western Wear: How to Care For Your Boots