Boot care

EVA is about the easiest boot material there is to look after. A damp cloth handles the shell. The liner comes out, so it gets washed and dried on its own. Here's the whole routine.

TL;DR

Wipe the shell down with a damp cloth. Air-dry the liner. Never heat up your shells. Knock the mud off the tread. Store somewhere cool, dry, and out of direct sun. That's most of it.

01

Dirt, dust, debris? No problem.

Start by giving your boots a good wipe-down with a damp cloth. It's good for the sole.

02

Lather up. Gently.

Grab a soft sponge and a dab of mild detergent or soap, then scrub. Skip the harsh solvents. They dull the finish.

03

Rinse + refresh.

Wipe away excess soap with a clean, damp cloth. No suds left behind.

04

Dry time.

Let your boots dry in a cool, dry place. No sunbathing. No toasting by the fire. Any source of heat can shrink the shell or warp the liner. Patience pays.

Got a Sidekick?

Same routine for the EVA lower: hose it or wipe it down, mild soap for the stubborn stuff, air-dry, no heat. The upper just gets a wet cloth. The faux shearling is sewn in, so skip the liner section below. Let the boots air out between wears and they're good.

Liner care. Fresh feet, happy friends.

The liner does the dirty work, so it gets its own routine. Pick the tier that matches the situation.

Light odor

Pull the liners and let them air out in a cool spot. Give them a light spritz with fabric deodorizer if you're feeling fancy.

Result: Fresh again. The car ride home improves for everyone.

Light dirt + odor

Grab a clean cloth, dampen with warm water, and give the liners a gentle rub-down. Focus on any visible spots.

Result: Clean liners, ready for tomorrow.

Heavy dirt

Option A. Sink or basin.

  1. Fill with cool water and a mild detergent. Hand-wash the liners gently.
  2. Squeeze a few times to work out debris. Press dry in a towel to blot excess water.
  3. Lay them flat to dry. Keep them away from heat sources or direct sunlight.

Option B. Washing machine.

Gentle cycle, cool water, mild detergent. Air dry only. Never the dryer.

Result: Clean liners. Happy feet. Anyone within smelling distance approves.

Just wet

Pull the liners out and let them air dry. Set them somewhere warm and ventilated. A boot dryer is perfect.

Most liners are back in action in about an hour. Skip direct heat sources (radiators, fires, the dashboard in July).

Result: Dry liners. Back at it before the next storm.

Important

Washers and dryers were two of the greatest inventions of the 1800s. (Yes, they go that far back.) Here's how they fit. The washer is fine for liners on a gentle cycle. The dryer is never fine. And neither is welcome anywhere near the shells. Wipe those down by hand.

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Do
  • Air-dry the liner separately, every time
  • Knock mud off the tread before they come indoors
  • Wipe the shell with mild soap and a soft sponge
  • Store cool, dry, out of direct sun
Don't
  • Use harsh solvents on the shell
  • Toast them by a fire, heater, or boot warmer
  • Put the liners in the dryer
  • Put the shells in the washer or dryer (hand-wipe only)
  • Stuff them in a hot or wet garage all summer
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If something fails before normal wear (cracking shell, sole separation, busted cuff cord, leaks within 12 months, liner blowout within 90 days), we make it right. Read the full guarantee.

Something weird going on?

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Good Yuck out there.