Scarpa HS12 Footwear Cream (200ml) - SS22

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We invest a lot of money in our footwear so it makes sense to look after them. In this guide, we detail the best practice for cleaning and reproofing your boots, with advice direct from the Scarpa UK team. Improve your experience with our boots and help prevent sending them into an early retirement. Have fun getting them muddy again! Cleaning your boots may seem like an arduous task, but this process will protect your boots. It will be worth it on that next adventure.

We advise that for maximum effectiveness the frequency of the cleaning process (points 1 – 6) should be after every trip. While reproofing must always be accompanied by the cleaning process above, it is only necessary when there are signs that water is soaking into the upper material and no longer beading on the surface.It is a common misconception that boots with a Gore-Tex membrane require less care, this is not the case. Leaving a Gore-Tex boot untreated will likely damage the boot. Gore-Tex boots should be cleaned and re-proofed regularly in accordance with the care instructions for the specific materials below. Alternatively, what about boots with natural fibre thread that went out in really wet weather and had dubbin applied to keep some water out? This (the dubbin) was a good thing, and better than soggy feet. Now because boots still get wet (even today), the stitching (being made of natural fibres and not as strong as synthetic) gradually suffered and weakened. Being put away damp from time to time didn't help- indeed the stitching might rot a bit. So when it fails, it stands to reason that it was the dubbin wot dun it. Your SCARPA boots are good to go straight from the box however, despite developments in technology, all of the footwear in our range requires regular aftercare to maintain the highest level of performance and durability. Tip: Some of the key areas that are missed are: Eyelets, Stitching (particularly stitch lines under laces), folds in leather, and the flex point.

A fabric studied especially for Scarpa. KCN-TECH is derived from three high-tenacity textile fibres; Kevlar, Cordura and Nylon woven together to form an incredibly lightweight, durable waterproof breathable fabric. Ideal for use on our Mountain Elite line KCN-Tech ensures the perfect balance between performance and weight. S-Tech is a completely synthetic alternative to leather which provides durability and water resistance with a radical weight saving in comparison to leather. Another benefit of S-Tech is that it has a great memory which means that once is it ‘lasted’ into a shape it will hold that shape as the boot ages despite abrasion etc. This makes it perfect for use on our Mountain Elite line. We recommend using Nikwax Fabric and Leather proof or Grangers G-Max periodically to ensure the highest level of water resistance is maintained. K-TECH/L-TECH/S-TECH-example-Phantom Series/Charmoz Pro/Rebel Lite Now that your work area is prepped and you’ve got everything together, grab your boots and you’re ready to go. Before you start, remove the laces from the boot. This will allow you to get into all areas of the boot including those high flex points which are prone to wear. So there we have it, your leather or fabric Scarpa footwear is ready to face nature again, revitalised and strengthened. A high quality 2mm leather ideal for the entry level boots in our range. Montana leather is very supple and very lightweight which gives a soft, comfortable fit ideal for entry level boots. The leather is oiled to boost natural water resistance and to improve the cosmetic finish. Use a proofing agent from new, for best results we recommend SCARPA HS12 cream or a water based wax treatment such as Aqueous Nikwax. CALF LEATHERS - example - Ranger 2 Activ/Delta ActivApply Nikwax to Fabric Boots when wet, dab in all the nooks and crannies you’ve just taken so long to clean! Tip: For more detail on individual Scarpa upper materials go to Scarpa Technical for a full breakdown.