german amry parrras

[drewdunnrespect]

hiya gang

now i am getting a pair of german army parra boots for crimbo and well the leather is lovely and supple cos its surppless grade one and i know this because i had to try them on before mum would buy them. now is there anything i need to do keep it that way. Also the sole inside is a bit thin and hard is there any insole you suggest buying

drew

 

[JonathanD]

Just get some leather cream and keep the creases cared for. Kiwi will do the rest, For you, I 'd highly recommend these.....

At least any future pets you get will be safe then....

 

[drewdunnrespect]

well actually they dont smell that bad jonnoD but thanks and whats kiwi

 

[JonathanD]

 

[drewdunnrespect]

or i seee cooool thanx

 

[Andy W]

Hi

I use some neats foot oil on my boots, but only now and again, it feeds the leather but you dont want to use it too often as you don't want the leather too soft (makes them prone to cuts and nicks). I also used the trainer in soles you used to get in Woolies, I should have bought some more before they closed down.

 

[Trunks]

Drew, get some sorbothane sports insoles, you'll feel like you're walking on air - well maybe not, but they are good.

 

[Aristotle]

I use both Aqueous Nikwax and dubbin on the leather. I occasionally rub traditional Nikwax around the stitched sole seams and leave it to soak in.

NB. For an excellent shine, I can recommend tobogganing down a very long, steep welsh mountain slope on a child's sledge lying on your stomach and attempting to brake with the toes of the para boots

 

[woof]

I wear mine every day for work, and i just use kiwi.

Rob

 

[comeonbabylightmyfire]

Yup, Kiwi to maintain the parade ground shine which helps repel water and occasionally I go around the welt with beeswax. I have both Mk V & VI versions.

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Hi

I use some neats foot oil on my boots, but only now and again, it feeds the leather but you dont want to use it too often as you don't want the leather too soft (makes them prone to cuts and nicks). I also used the trainer in soles you used to get in Woolies, I should have bought some more before they closed down.

2nd Vote for Neats

Drew, get some sorbothane sports insoles, you'll feel like you're walking on air - well maybe not, but they are good.

used sorbothane every time i did the Nijmegen marches 2nd vote on them too