Country Boot Care Guide Look after your Dubarrys and they’ll look after you Your Dubarry footwear is made to last, using the finest quality leather to ensure high performance and protection. Created using the full cowhide, with its characterful and naturally occurring imperfections, the leathers are specially treated to absorb less moisture and require 70% less drying time compared to other leather types. But all leather needs care, and with a little time and the right treatments, your Dubarry footwear will stay supple and waterproof, whatever you do in yours... IMPORTANT: yard manure, waste liquids and salt water can be very corrosive to leather. To prolong performance and protection for your Dubarrys, always scrub them with a brush and rinse with fresh tap water after exposure. CONDITIONING THE LEATHER Use Footwear Cleaner on all parts of the boot Use tap water to clean fabric section on Kerry and Wicklow boots Apply Footwear Protector Spray to the nubuck and suede leathers PROTECTING THE LEATHER Finish your cleaning regime with an application of Dubarry Protector, the world’s first water-based fluorochemical spray for footwear. The spray, in addition to restoring a waterrepellent finish, offers a high-resistance to oil and stains. It is extremely durable and will work on all types of nubuck and suede leather. Apply Conditioner to the smooth leathers CLEANING THE LEATHER The first step in your Dubarry care regime is to remove heavy mud and dirt, which should be removed initially with tap water Rinse off and a brush. Make sure that yard manure heavy mud and waste liquids are thoroughly rinsed and dirt with off immediately with fresh tap water. The tap water same applies to seawater and/or salt. Then use our scrub Cleaner, which has been developed using skin care technology. It contains a light beaded material that aids in the removal of dirt and other residues. It leaves the footwear in prime condition ready for conditioning. Apply Footwear Cleaner Once your boots are dry apply Dubarry Conditioner, which is a water-based flurochemical. It will condition the leather bringing it back to that new look while also offering water repellency and high levels of oil and stain resistance. It is of particular benefit to smooth leathers. Scrub with brush DRYING THE LEATHER Allow the boots to dry naturally before any further treatment. Never use artificial heat or leave in proximity to an open fire. For best results, air dry for a minimum of 48 hours. Dubarry Shoes Limited, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland EXTRA PROTECTION Repeated wetting and drying can eventually cause leather to crack. Like human skin these natural leathers require regular moisturising. Dubarry Leather Cream contains tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, emu oil, beeswax and lanolin to help protect, preserve and soften the leather while enhancing the water repellent properties. In addition to the other three products described here, Dubarry strongly recommends the use of our Leather Cream, especially in the flex part of the foot. Dubarry Leather Cream is to be used on the smooth leather ONLY. Apply Leather Cream Work into leather with a soft brush until absorbed Cautions when using all footwear care products: Irritating to eyes. Keep away from areas of ignition. Do not smoke around products. Vapours may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not breathe spray. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Use in a well ventilated area. In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with cold water and seek medical advice. Keep containers tightly closed. For more comprehensive information DUBARRY FOOTWEAR CARE SHEETS can be downloaded from dubarry.com