Care Guide

Some tips worth knowing about Leather

Your Beautiful Oan boots will only look and wear for years to come depending on how well you look after them!

Standard

At oan we use calfskin as our standard leather. It is of the highest quality and offers a great balance between flexibility and firmness. It is very comfortable, molds to your feet and legs all while being highly wear-resistant. Standard leather oan boots are perfect for training and everyday use.

Patent

Patent leather is a coated leather with a high-gloss finish. It is the most delicate kind in the oan range; very rigid but prone to scratches, requiring a gentle use.

Animal

Our standard calf leather with an animal print for a super cool and classy look. The printed leather features the same level of comfort as the regular standard leather.

Polished

Polished leather is calfskin leather with a glow. It is manually buffed by our highly skilled craftsmen until they obtain a smooth and bright finish. This type of leather is more rigid than standard leather, but less wear-resistant and thus a bit more sensitive to weathering and scratches. The polished leather is perfect for competition boots.

Suede

Suede is obtained through a peculiar finish of plain leather that results in a soft and velvety effect. The leather is very comfortable and supple from the very first day. Water resistant Our standard calf leather that has been treated in various ways to give it a water resistant characteristic. A sturdy leather for in- and outdoor use.

Cleaning Do's

  • Dirt is best removed with a wet soft brush or sponge with clean lukewarm tap water.
  • With suede or nubuck do not submerge, gently clean we recommend using a special nubuck/ suede care product.
  • Zips need special attention and cleaned regularly with a small brush, ensure all mud and horse sweat is removed between the teeth to allow the zip to run smoothly. Leaving zips to dry out with any dirt on will have an impact on the life span.
  • After zip cleaning we would recommend using a lubricant spray before the first use again. Never force the zip and always open the zip completely before putting the boot back on.
  • If the lining of the boots have got wet please dry out thoroughly before using again ,crumpled up news paper works well inside. Some of our boots do have removable insoles for ease of drying.
  • Laces must be removed and cleaned separately, these can become brittle with time.
  • All leathers need at least 24 hrs for drying (depending on the amount of moisture absorbed) in a dry ventilated room not in direct sunlight, radiators, fireplaces or any other heat source. Wet leathers can become brittle and shrink often resulting in cracks and other damage.

Cleanings Dont's

  • Never leave your boots covered in muck and mud to dry out without any treatment and expect a good life span!
  • Never dry your boots in direct contact with a heat source like a radiator or a fireplace.
  • Do not use aggressive products and detergents to clean the boots.
  • Never store boots when still damp or store folded.
  • Do not leave zips with dirt in and force down at any time (please see our wear guarantee).