Let's face it: our Eternal Boots aren’t the high-maintenance type.

We drew inspiration from a pair of sturdy boots worn by North American farmers a century ago, and we can assure you that they were toiling hard. So, they needed a pair of sturdy, reliable clogs that could withstand a lifetime of hard work in testing conditions. Yours are no different.

Now that we've said that, there's nothing to stop you pampering them from time to time.

Let’s start with a few easy tips for daily care:

• Avoid wearing them for days on end. The leather needs to breathe and relax every now and then. So it’s best to rotate them with a few other pairs of trusty shoes, it’ll keep them going longer.
• Invest in a nice pair of wooden shoe-trees. They’ll help your shoes keep their original shape and air things out, giving any moisture that’s found it’s way in a chance to escape. You’ll be able to find these at any car boot sale or online if you don’t fancy the legwork.

For those who opted for a pair in grained leather:

• Use a soft cloth and some leather cleaner to remove whatever dirt and debris your adventures have left behind.
• With a small brush, apply a nourishing cream that'll bring out the colour and condition the leather. Easy does it — a little goes a long way.
• Apply some polish every now and then. Get yourself a proper one (Like Saphir's is as good as it gets) — most contain silicone and leave a transparent film that's not exactly attractive. Again, go gently, and use a cloth. If you're unsure about colour, ask a specialist and test it on a small, hidden area first.
• After each application, let them rest for the time it takes to drink a coffee, then come back with a horsehair brush to buff away any excess.
• Remove the laces before cleaning and wash them separately.

For those with waxed or suede leather:

• First things first: waterproof them before you wear them for the first time. Repeat regularly — at least once a month or every 10 wears.
• Avoid wearing them in the rain wherever possible.
• Use a suede eraser to lift marks and dirt.
• Remove the laces before waterproofing.

If you don’t have a go-to cobbler, you really should... Having your best shoes pampered is one of life’s great pleasures. Maybe give it a quick online search now you have some boots worth spoiling…

• A cobbler will expertly do all the above, with all the gear to hand, if time is of the essence.
• They’ll also be able to resole your boots, in a few years when you’ve managed to wear them down. The Goodyear welt used makes these a cobbler’s dream when it comes to replacing the outsole.

Since 1 January 2024, the New French environmental legislation known as The AGEC Law stipulates transparency from our lot in the fashion industry so that you can make an informed purchase. As you can imagine, this is something that we fully support at Asphalte. So here's some additional information about our Eternal Boots:

• They’re not recyclable, which means that if you stop wearing them for whatever reason, you might want to consider making someone else happy by passing them on to a friend, family member or donating them to a charity. The best way of reducing an item of clothing’s impact is by keeping it in circulation, and only recycling it when there really is no life or use left in it.
• No microplastics are released during their production. Unlike many garments and accessories, our Eternal Boots have been designed not to release any microplastics. Plastic microfibres are tiny particles of plastic that are released when worn or washed and have a negative impact on aquatic and land ecosystems.
• They do not contain any hazardous materials. They’re manufactured in compliance with strict standards aimed at eliminating the use of harmful substances and other chemical nasties.
• They do not contain any recycled materials. We try to incorporate recycled materials whenever we can, unfortunately, it hasn’t been possible to do so with the Eternal Boots.

So there you have it, you now know everything there is to know about looking after your Eternal Boots. We did do our level best to make them as hard-wearing as possible, but a little love won’t hurt them.

If we've missed something or you have any questions hit us up here support@asphalte.com or on IG.

We'll be back in touch in a couple of weeks to see how you're getting on.

Until then,

The Asphalte Team