{"id":3287,"date":"2020-11-25T06:51:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T06:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.collonilthailand.com\/?p=3287"},"modified":"2020-11-25T06:52:40","modified_gmt":"2020-11-25T06:52:40","slug":"cleaning-and-caring-for-outdoor-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.collonilthailand.com\/?p=3287","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning and caring for outdoor shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Outdoor shoes and functional clothing are wear-resistant, if they\u2019re properly maintained, allowing things like trekking boots and all-weather jackets protect us from all weather conditions without the sophisticated special materials and functional membranes being damaged. With careful cleaning and care, even well-used trekking equipment can be given a new lease of life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning outdoor shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No other item of clothing is so important or put under so much strain. Hiking and outdoor shoes have to withstand a lot. Every step you take impacts the upper materials while the soles have to deal with various surfaces without wearing down too quickly. Not to mention the inner lining! Being active makes you sweat in your shoe. Though trekking and outdoor shoes have to withstand a lot, once they\u2019ve been taken off they go straight back in the cupboard, uncleaned and not cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few trips to make your trusty hiking and outdoor shoes last longer, so you can rely on your outdoor shoes in the most remote parts of the world. The golden rule of caring for outdoor shoes is to do so regularly, with thorough cleaning coming a close second. Laces must be removed first so that no leftover mud gets stuck in the eyelets or on the tongue of the shoe, otherwise it will get into the leather pores or synthetic fabric when you go on to clean it. Hiking shoes, whether they\u2019re leather or synthetic, must have the course dirt brushed off them before going on to deep cleaning. Don\u2019t forget the soles, inside and out! The inner soles can be removed and washed in the washing machine at a low temperature if needs be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thoroughly clean your outdoor shoes with a combined cleaning and waterproofing product. On the Collonil online shop, you can also find products to care for and clean outdoor textiles. Whether in the washing machine or sprayed on, waterproofing products are finely tuned to meet the needs of different types of material. Clean your shoes or fabrics in a few simple steps and give them a protective coating. Everything will still be breathable and waterproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waterproofing shoes \u2013 how are outdoor shoes waterproofed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make sure your outdoor shoes keep you well-protected in the hills, it\u2019s worth taking the time to properly waterproof your shoes. We sell rucksack-sized waterproofing products on our online shop for you to take with you on the go. After all, showers corrode the shoes\u2019 protective layer. Once you\u2019ve dried them off in the mountain hut, treat your shoes to a couple of sprays. If you\u2019re going hiking in high mountains, take some leather wax along too so your shoes will be resistant to snow and heavy train. The leather won\u2019t wear out and colours will stay fresh and new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before wearing trekking shoes out for the first time, they have to be waterproofed. Not only will this mean that your shoes are waterproof for their first walk, but they will stay cleaner for longer too. GORE-TEX\u00ae shoes must also be waterproofed regularly, as outdoor shoes are never made exclusively from water-resistant membranes. Good hiking shoes comprise several layers of high-tech material, which means their qualities only last if they are protected from dampness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GORE-TEX\u00ae shoes \u2013 how to clean and care for high-performance membranes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GORE-TEX\u00ae clothing and shoes are perfect for sport and outdoor activities. The fabric is light, durable and waterproof. Not only are they protective \u2013 this fabric is popular because it is so breathable, and is great and protecting feet from wind and the weather. Sweat is directed outside of the shoe, but rain water won\u2019t make its way in. GORE-TEX\u00ae is a truly high-tech material. Properly caring for and cleaning it not only supports these features, but also means your GORE-TEX\u00ae shoes and clothes will last longer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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