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What is the best way to clean leather boots?

I’ve got a pair of leather boots. They are a pair of hiking boots. I went out on a nature trail saturday and wading through a creek. My boots were soaking wet inside and out. Now they are still wet ( inside and out) and the insoles of the boots are molding. The boots are solid leather with a leather insole. How can I dry the boots without cracking the leather? What can I use to remove the mold from the leather insoles? I really want to keep these boots in a wearable condition. Thanks for your help.

Use a cloth with bleach water to clean out the mold. Then stuff the boots with towels to get the water out as much as possible. You may have to do this a few times. If your boots are the lace up style, unlace them and pull the tongue down as far as you can to get air in them. Set them next to an air vent or baseboard heater with the insides facing the heat, but not too close. Do not set them in a cold closet or outside, it will make it worse.

If all goes well, your boots will be dry in a few days and mold free. Once they are completely dry, stuff them with newspaper to wick any left over moisture. If it doesn’t go well, you’ll smell it when you wear them.

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Foot Relief Insoles Liquid Filled (Women’s) – Brown $39.95 Foot Relief Liquid Filled Insoles are commonly referred to as a liquid orthotic because of the way they custom form to your foot. The insoles are filled with a liquid called glycerin which helps to cool the foot in hot weather and keep the foot warm in cold weather. Glycerin is a safe non-toxic substance found in food products. Since no one person has the same shape foot the glycerin forms to the whole foot including the arch giving you a customized support. As you walk or run the glycerin gently massages the foot helping to increasing the blood flow in the tissues of the foot preventing soreness from lack of circulation. The liquid also reduces shock to the feet and body by absorbing the initial impact helping to reduce foot, ankle, knee, hip, and back pain. When your feet are sore or tired from poor circulation, lactic acid and other toxins build up around the sensitive nerve endings in your feet. Foot Relief Insoles help disperse these toxin deposits and increase circulation by gently massaging the whole foot After only a few minutes, the massaging action of the glycerin starts to rejuvenate your sore feet and can help to relieve pain in the whole body including the legs, knees, hips, back, and neck.

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Arch Angels Comfort Insoles XS (2 Pairs) (Infants’) – Red $34.95 Designed to meet the special needs of a child’s growing feet, these insoles feature a unique triple-layer design. The outer foam layers offer superior cushioning, while the inner core provides gentle support for the developing arch. They are constructed of durable, non-toxic materials, and are hand washable. This pack includes two pairs of XS insoles.

Arch Angels Comfort Insoles S (2 Pairs) (Infants’) – Red $34.95 Designed to meet the special needs of a child’s growing feet, these insoles feature a unique triple-layer design. The outer foam layers offer superior cushioning, while the inner core provides gentle support for the developing arch. They are constructed of durable, non-toxic materials, and are hand washable. This pack includes two pairs of S insoles.

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Arch Angels Comfort Insoles XS/S (Infants’) – Red $34.95 Designed to meet the special needs of a child’s growing feet, these insoles feature a unique triple-layer design. The outer foam layers offer superior cushioning, while the inner core provides gentle support for the developing arch. They are constructed of durable, non-toxic materials, and are hand washable. This pack includes an XS and S pair of insoles.

Arch Angels Comfort Insoles M/L (Children’s) – Red $34.95 Designed to meet the special needs of a child’s growing feet, these insoles feature a unique triple-layer design. The outer foam layers offer superior cushioning, while the inner core provides gentle support for the developing arch. They are constructed of durable, non-toxic materials, and are hand washable. This pack includes a M and L pair of insoles.

Arch Angels Comfort Insoles XS/M (Infants’) – Red $34.95 Designed to meet the special needs of a child’s growing feet, these insoles feature a unique triple-layer design. The outer foam layers offer superior cushioning, while the inner core provides gentle support for the developing arch. They are constructed of durable, non-toxic materials, and are hand washable. This pack includes an XS and M pair of insoles.

Arch Angels Comfort Insoles M (2 Pairs) (Children’s) – Red $34.95 Designed to meet the special needs of a child’s growing feet, these insoles feature a unique triple-layer design. The outer foam layers offer superior cushioning, while the inner core provides gentle support for the developing arch. They are constructed of durable, non-toxic materials, and are hand washable. This pack includes two pairs of M insoles.