Leather care instructions

Leather riding boots, ankle boots and chaps from Cavallo

Leather is a natural product, scarring is not a material defect.
External influences have a considerable effect on the service life and utility value of the boots, which is why regular and proper care is important.
When not in use, it is advisable to use boot trees (not made of metal) to keep the boots in shape or to line the leather boots with newspaper so that the moisture from wearing them can be absorbed from the inside.
The correct height of the riding boot or chaps is extremely important. If they are too long, they will compress the shaft and cause deformation, which can lead to damage or chafing on the leather.
Zippers must always be fully opened, otherwise damage can occur when slipping them in. Closing and opening must be carried out with the boot stretched out and without applying force.

Wash off heavy external soiling (e.g. dirt, mud) with lukewarm water and a soft cloth, then dry with a soft cotton cloth. Do not use hard brushes (e.g. root brush).
Horse sweat, damp manure, slurry etc. are very aggressive and leach out the leather. This considerably shortens the life of the boot. Therefore, remove it immediately with a damp cloth, otherwise the leather will harden and become brittle after a while.
Any zippers should be cleaned regularly with a small brush so that they run smoothly.
After normal cleaning, the zipper is given special care protection by treating it with zipper spray.
In the case of boots/chaps with adhesive leather, do not treat the trimming with care products, as otherwise the adhesion may be lost.
Patent upper leathers are cleaned conventionally and do not require any extra care.

The leather boot needs at least 24 hours to dry, depending on the degree of moisture penetration.
Do not dry near radiators or ovens, only in a dry, airy place.
If not dried properly, too quickly at too high a temperature, the leather will become brittle and fragile, which will shorten the life of the boot.
A second pair of riding boots is recommended for daily use.

Apply only suitable care products thinly and evenly to the properly cleaned boots and polish with a woolen cloth or nylon stocking. Please also follow the care product manufacturer's instructions. Never apply non-leather products such as shine spray, glass cleaner, hairspray or similar, as this will immediately damage the leather structure.
Suitable care products are good shoe polishes in the corresponding color of the boots. Cavallo recommends its own shoe polish which is perfectly matched to our products.

We wish you lots of fun and lasting pleasure with your Cavallo product!