Did you know you lose about one whole cup of liquid each day through your feet? When you are working hard on your feet all day, that extra sweat seeps from your socks to your boots. Over time, the excess moisture can begin to degrade your boots.
No matter how tough your footwear is made, its lifespan drastically decreases without proper maintenance. With all the working and sweating you do in a day, keeping water protection on and dry quality up will keep your boots intact longer. After all, high-quality work boots are an investment. Let’s keep your functional footwear working – and smelling – right.
Here are some tips you can use to increase the longevity and keep footwear in the best working condition:
After trekking through muddy puddles, your boots need some love. When you don’t have enough time to air-dry before your next shift, switch out your boots for a drier pair. Eventually, you will have a cycle for which pair you wear on which day. Choosing which pair of boots to wear all depends on how wet or dirty your boots are.
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Keeping your feet dry starts with the socks. Those warm toe-huggers trap moisture like a sponge. Make it a habit to change your socks and lunch or at another break time throughout your work day. Plus, let your feet air-dry for a bit in-between changing your socks. We recommend wool - even in warmer conditions - as the most breathable material. Your feet have 250,000 sweat glands. Believe us, they need to breathe.
Pack an extra pair of socks even to refresh and restore your boot conditions during a break or lunch time. Arborwear carries Darn Tough and Smart Wool socks, which are great choices for a swap-out sock mid-day. Find the pair that works best for you and your work lifestyle: Shop Darn Tough Socks. Shop Smart Wool Socks.
To prevent your boots from excess water damage in the first place, we highly recommend waterproofing the pair with a simple yet effective waterproofing spray. The Obenauf’s Water Shield Extended Waterproofing Spray is a quick, odorless solution that will prep your boots for conditions with heavy precipitation. This way, you don’t have to worry about your own personal perspiration. Any measure you take to care a little extra for your boots increases the longevity of your footwear.
Remember, the drier the boot, the longer it lasts. Take the extra steps to ensure your boots are dry and ready for work. Protect your investments. Protect those boots.
Choosing a new pair of boots is no overnight decision. And, investing in a solid pair of waterproof boots is the difference between a package deal or constantly soggy feet. Avoid the latter by selecting a pair of boots that keeps weather out. Remember, you already have a cup of water accumulating in your boots everyday, avoid excess wetness and choose a pair of waterproof boots. Shop Waterproof Styles
Follow these tips to keep your boots dry and maintain their longevity. If it is time for a new pair of boots, Arborwear has 100+ styles of footwear available at arborwear.com