Creases in leather boots
Leather creases where your foot bends. Care can keep creases soft.
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Why boots crease
Leather folds where your foot flexes, across the toe box. Creases are normal with wear.
What helps
- Keep the leather clean and conditioned, per the maker.
- Use boot trees between wears.
- Make sure the boots fit. Extra room can make deeper folds.
Getting creases out
Methods that use irons or high heat can damage leather. We do not recommend them. A cobbler can advise.
FAQ
No. Creases come with wear.
Polish can even out the color. It does not remove a crease.
General information only. Follow the boot maker's care instructions and the directions on any care product. Test a product on a hidden spot first, because some products can darken leather.
Ankle, mid, or tall?
How shaft height and heels change a boot.
