Petrie Bootcare set

Riding boots are exposed daily to conditions that can be harmful to the leather, such as sweat, ammonia, manure, horse hair, rain, and mud. While wear and tear is inevitable with intensive use, you can extend the life of your boots by maintaining them optimally. That is why Petrie has developed the Bootcareset, a special care line that ensures you can enjoy your riding boots for as long as possible!

See the detailed description for the 4-step plan.

Step 1: Hydrate with Petrie Cream before riding
Before riding, apply a hydrating and colorless boot cream to the entire riding boot, such as Petrie Riding Boot Cream. Choose a cream that spreads easily and shines, but is not too greasy to prevent sand and dust from sticking to the boot. The cream nourishes the leather and protects it against external influences, such as horse sweat. Do not apply the cream to the inside of the boot to maintain moisture absorption and water repellency.

Tip: Polish the boots with a pair of pantyhose for a beautiful shine.

Step 2: Clean with Petrie Cleaner after riding
Clean the riding boots after your ride with a concentrated cleaner, such as Petrie Riding Boot Cleaner. This removes salt from the leather. Let the boots dry and then apply a leather cream. Let it soak in before polishing. Depending on your diligence, the soaking time may vary. Do not use a standard leather cleaner, as it lacks sufficient salt-dissolving properties and nutrients.

Tip: For Petrie Luca and Trento boots, polish the cleaner and cream thoroughly right away to prevent white residue.

Step 3: Keep zippers smooth with Petrie Zipspray
Keep the zippers clean and lubricated to prevent stiffness and damage. Use Petrie Zip Spray for this, which is specially developed for riding boots. The product does not attract dirt, is easy to use, and is non-sticky.

Step 4: Bring color to life with Color Cream
Use a colorless boot cream for regular care. Every 2-3 weeks, apply a color cream that matches the color of your boots, such as Petrie Riding Boot Color Cream. The extra pigment in this cream restores the color of the leather.

Tip: Do not use Color Cream daily to prevent your white riding breeches from ending up the same color as your boots.