As mentioned above, proper cleaning will prevent your footwear from a quick death. And, you’ll simply need a soft brush or cloth, lukewarm water, and mild soap (like castile soap or saddle soap) to begin.
Start by clearing dirt from the tread, and around the soles. Then, brush each boot’s top extensively; reaching in crevices, paying attention to around laces and eyelets.
Additionally, remove your insoles to scrub separately and wipe the interior to remove sweat. We find that pushing a damp rag into the ankle collar will help guide out dirt. The same goes for drying, push a dry rag into the collar to absorb water.
Finally, to dry, opt for a fan or another slow drying method to preserve your boot materials. We like to use the good-ol’ newspaper trick; stuff wads of dry newspaper into the entire boot and leave overnight at room temperature. And, change out new newspaper every hour or so for quicker results. Furthermore, ensure your boots are fully dry before packing for storage.