Deck Shoe Care Guide Look after your Dubarrys and they’ll look after you Your Dubarry sailing footwear is made to last, providing years of comfort and protection. As well as high performance technical materials, your footwear is created using the finest full cowhide leathers with its characterful and naturally occurring imperfections. These 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: salt water and waste liquids 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. PROTECTING THE LEATHER Apply Footwear Protector Spray to nubuck and suede leathers Use Footwear Cleaner on all parts of the shoe Apply Conditioner to smooth leathers Finish your cleaning routine 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. DUBARRY PERFORMANCE LEATHERS CLEANING THE LEATHER The first step in your Dubarry care regime is to make sure that seawater and salt is thoroughly rinsed off immediately with fresh tap water. Then use our scrub Cleaner, which has been has been developed using skin care technology. It contains a light beaded material that aids in the removal of salt, dirt and other residues. It leaves the footwear in prime condition ready for conditioning. DRYING THE LEATHER Allow your footwear 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. • Highly water-resistant • Water-resistance is tanned into the leather and is not a surface treatment, ensuring the leather maintains its natural breathability • Footwear stays lighter in wet conditions • Easy to maintain CONDITIONING THE LEATHER Once your footwear is 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. Dubarry Shoes Limited, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland 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