Use a soft-bristled brush so you don’t scrape or damage the leather.

You can find saddle soap at leather goods stores and shoe stores. If you don’t have any saddle soap, you can use lukewarm water and a little bit of a mild soap, like baby soap. Dampen a cloth with the soapy water and rub it across the surface of the leather, then dry the boots with a clean cloth. [4] X Expert Source Mallika SharmaCertified Leather Care Technician Expert Interview. 16 December 2020.

Look for shine cloths at shoe stores or leather supply shops. You can also order them online.

You can apply castor oil after you clean your patent leather boots or even after every time you wear them to help prevent creases.

Examples of low pH shampoos include Matrix Shampoo Biolage RAW Nourish, Davines Shampoo, Herbal Essences Bio Renew Argan Oil of Morocco, and Joico Moisture Recovery. [8] X Research source You can find low pH shampoos at beauty supply stores, department stores, and pharmacies.

All-season leather protector comes as a spray you easily apply to your boots.

You can also apply a leather conditioner to your boots to help break them in while you wear them.

Allow the boots to fully air dry after you apply the beeswax. You can find beeswax at leather goods stores, shoe stores, and department stores. You can also order it online.

Leather conditioner comes as an oil, a cream, a spray, and even as wipes. Choose whichever version works best for you to keep your boots protected.

Wait until your boots are fully dry before you wear them again after applying the Nikwax. You can find Nikwax at shoe supply stores and leather goods stores. You can also order it online.

You can find Meltonian cream at leather goods stores and shoe stores.

The sooner you can soak up the excess moisture, the better. Moisture can warp and discolor the leather if it gets left on for too long.

Avoid leaving your boots out in the sun as well. The heat and UV rays can dry them out and cause cracking. [17] X Research source

A cedarwood boot tree will add a nice, woody aroma to the inside of your boots. [19] X Research source Look for boot trees at shoe stores and leather goods stores. You can also order them online. You could also stuff your boots with material such as plastic bags, newspapers, rolled-up magazines, or even pool noodles cut short to help them keep their shape in storage.

You could also place them up on a dresser so your pets can’t reach them (although mischievous cats may find a way to get to them).

You can also mix a little bit of baby soap in lukewarm water, then use that to clean the boots. [25] X Expert Source Mallika SharmaCertified Leather Care Technician Expert Interview. 16 December 2020.

You could also use plain paper to stuff your boots.

The cracks may not disappear immediately, but the oil can help reduce their depth and make them less noticeable. You can find mink oil at leather goods stores and shoe stores. You can also order it online.

You can find leather filler at leather goods stores. You can also order it online.

Shoe creams can come in a variety of colors and shades. Compare the shoe cream to the color of your leather boots and choose the one that most closely matches.