McNETT® - Essentials for Adventure^TM

Footwear

Repair, Restore & Keep that footwear going! Use Freesole® to fix damaged soles, rands & uppers. Clean, deodorize and restore or create water repellency using the ReviveX® Footwear care products. Then get back on the trail!

• Weatherproofing Tips

  • Restore or Create Water Repellency for Footwear

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      Step 1:

      Remove laces. Eliminate dirt and trail hardened grime with ReviveX® Boot Cleaner and air dry.

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      Step 2:

      Apply ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede and Fabric Water Repellent to clean, dry footwear. Liberally treat the tops and sides of the toe area, especially where the boot bends.

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      For All Leather Boots

      To prepare footwear for the wettest, most abrasive situations such as step kicking in snow, ice climbing or mixed climbing, use a heavy duty gel waterproofing formula such as ReviveX® Leather Gel. Apply gel to a clean cloth, then buff into the leather.

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      NOTE:

      Gel water repellent treatments will darken leather, giving footwear a rich, traditional outdoor look. Many climbers like this darker look. Make sure you like it before you apply ReviveX Leather Gel.

• Sole Repair

  • Rebuilding Heels

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      Step 1:

      Freesole rebuilds heels. Sand worn area then buff with a rag soaked in rubbing alcohol. Make plastic tape “dam” as shown. Set sole level and apply Freesole. Cures in 12-24 hours.

  • Rebonding Soles

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      Step 1:

      Use Freesole® to permanently re-bond a peeling boot sole. First remove loose dirt and debris and then clean the area with rubbing alcohol and a stiff brush. Apply Freesole to the sole evenly. Use a filled water bottle, C-clamp or tape to hold sole and upper tightly together overnight.

• Rand Repair

  • Re-Bonding Boot Rands

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      Step 1:

      Use Freesole to permanently re-bond a peeling boot rand. First remove dirt, then clean the bonding area with Cotol-240™ (best) or rubbing alcohol and a stiff brush. Apply Freesole in the gap. Tape or clamp firmly in place and dry overnight. When taping, insert a pen to apply pressure directly on the rand.

• Drying Tips

  • Footwear Drying Tips

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      Dry Your footwear Faster!

      Stuff shoes with newspaper to absorb moisture and help footwear to dry faster.

• Boot Tips

  • Eliminate Odor from Footwear

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      Deodorize Boots

      To remove foul odors from boots and shoes, spray with ReviveX® Footwear Odor Eliminator Spray. Thoroughly spray all surfaces – inside and out, including the tongue where odor causing bacteria likes to hide.

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      Deodorize Sandals

      Eliminate strong water sandal odors by scrubbing the footbed in a sink or bucket of MiraZyme™ treated water. Allow to dry (the MiraZyme microbes work as the sandal dries) then put them in the freezer overnight to eliminate any last traces of “funk”.

  • Repairing Torn Boot Panels

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      Step 1:

      Repair torn leather and fabric panels with Freesole. Carefully apply Freesole to both sides of torn area with brush. Press to close and hold in place with clear packing tape overnight.

  • Making a Toe Cap

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      Step 1:

      Climbers and hikers create tough toe caps with Freesole to protect boots from sharp rocks and crampons.
      Start with a clean, dry boot. Stuff newspaper tightly inside the boot toe area. Apply tape tightly across toe to create straight edge. Lightly sand the toe area with sandpaper, then buff aggressively with a rag dipped in rubbing alcohol. Allow to dry and buff a second time with rubbing alcohol.

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      Step 2:

      Paint the surface with Freesole. Be sure to cover all areas between the sole and the tape. Freesole will self level and become smooth.

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      Step 3:

      Wait 45 minutes, then peel off tape. Do not leave tape on longer! Allow your new toe cap to cure completely overnight.

  • Boot Choice Tip

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      Mountaineering boots are built with the roughest terrain and wettest conditions in mind. These boots may use full-grain leather and often include Gore-Tex® fabric for maximum dryness. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Gel Water Repellent

  • Boot Choice Tip

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      Mid-weight hiking & backpacking boots are generally made with full-grain leather for added support and durability. Many feature Gore-Tex® fabric for added comfort. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX Leather Spray Water Repellent

  • Boot Choice Tip

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      Lightweight hiking boots are generally made with nubuck, suede, nylon or Gore-Tex®  fabric. Weatherproofing: Use ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede & Fabric Spray Water Repellent

  • Boot Use Tip

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      TRUE OR FALSE?
      Heavy duty mountain boots are obsolete for backpacking.
       
      True. But while the ultralight backpacking crowd (carrying 20 lb. packs) get by on trails using trail running shoes or even good sport sandals, most folks carrying heavier loads should have some ankle support. Well-made light hikers with a 3/4 or full-height ankle collar are usually enough for moderate loads on most trails.

  • Boot Sole Tip

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      TRUE OR FALSE?
      Campfires cause boot sole delaminations?
       
      True. Sitting at the campfire with your feet towards the fire may make you comfortably warm, but your boot soles could be close to melting. This can easily cause failure of the
      sole’s glue bond. If your boot soles are peeling, use Freesole® Urethane Adhesive for
      a permanent fix.

  • Boot Lacing Tip

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      Relieve pressure and give your boots a custom fit with these lacing tricks. 1. Use “Skip Lacing” to take pressure off sensitive areas 2. Use the “Double Wrap” to have different levels of tightness on upper and lower sections of the boot.