October 2025

To refresh Merrell waterproof boots, brush off mud, wash with mild soap, air-dry away from heat, then renew the DWR with a spray.

To refresh hiking boot interiors, pull out insoles, wipe with mild soap, rinse lightly, then air-dry; use vinegar or enzymes to curb odor.

For Oboz hiking boots, brush off dirt, wash with mild cleaner, air-dry away from heat, then reproof with the right Nikwax for the material.

Clean Lowa hiking boots by brushing mud, washing with lukewarm water and mild soap, air-drying away from heat, then conditioning and re-proofing as needed.

Cleaning mud off hiking boots starts with a dry brush, a lukewarm rinse, mild soap, and slow air-drying away from heat.

Brush off dried soil, rinse, scrub with mild cleaner, then air-dry hiking boots away from heat.

To clean leather hiking boots, brush, wash with mild cleaner, air-dry, then condition and reproof the leather.

To clean KEEN hiking shoes, brush off dirt, hand-wash with mild soap, rinse lightly, then air-dry away from heat.

Brush off dirt, hand-wash the uppers with mild soap, rinse lightly, air-dry away from heat, then restore water repellency where needed.

To clean a hiking water bladder, rinse, scrub with mild soap, disinfect, then dry fully with the cap open and the hose aired.