How to care for/look after Wellington Boots

Looking after your Wellingtons

Rubber and sunlight do not go well together. Rubber is a natural product, even if it is vulcanised, sunlight will still tend to cause the rubber to harden.

Get a shoe bag

Once your wellies are dry store them in a welly bag or in a shoe bag. This will keep them in a dark place. Ensure the shoe bag has holes otherwise slightly damp Wellingtons may end up getting mouldy. See here for shoe boxes, boot bags, and other shoe related accessories.

How to dry

Heat will effect the rubber, so do not dry Wellingtons using a heat source other than room temperature.

Boot stands

A wellie stand is the perfect item to dry your wellies. These are either wall mounted or sit on the floor in your hallway. Wellie stands are wood or iron gadgets that have poles that you put the wellies onto. The wellies usually sit upside-down, allowing any water to drip out. See here for boot stands.

Tips for cleaning

Use your hands or a "wellie jack" to remove your wellies when you return from muddie expeditions. A wellie jack is a special device you place your Wellington Boot into that holds the base and bottom of the heel to allow you to safely remove your foot from the boot without causing the base to separate from the rest of the boot.

Things to avoid

Greases, oils, and acids are not good for rubber products in general - wipe off immediately. Certain brands of Wellington Boots are more resistant to chemicals than others. Some brands are made from Neoprene - which is not rubber at all but a synthetic rubber product invented in the 30's. Neoprene needs special care - use a mild soapy solution and very gentle brushing.

Protecting against sunlight

Use a silicone spray on rubber boots to protect the boots against sunlight, but avoid spraying the soles as this will make them slip when wet. The silicon spray will also add shine to the rubber.

Note: Always refer your Wellington Boot manufacturers guidelines as the primary source of care for your shoes.

External Links

• How to Polish Leather Shoes - a video: teaches you how to look after your leather shoes and boots
• Advice on boot care from the scouts
• Boot care and leather conditioning treatments
• More boot care advice
• Boot care products
• Clever little wooden boot storage box to hold boot brushes and polish
• Boot care kit
• Boot care products - from Le Chameau
• Care instructions for leather boots
• Walking Boots - Care FAQ

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Wellington Boot Gifts and Accessories

• Page 108 - Boot jack
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• Page 111 - Wellington Boot gift ideas

Information and Articles

• Page 112 - Shoe size chart
• Page 113 - Looking after your Wellies
• Page 114 - Wellington Boot Week Festival
• Page 115 - Cement Boots
• Page 116 - Wellington Boot auctions
• Page 117 - How wellies are made
• Page 118 - Charles Goodyear (inventor of rubber for Wellington Boots)
• Page 119 - Duke of Wellington
• Page 120 - Wellington Boot mis-spellings