Product Details and Care
How to clean and care for your Footwear
Suede
Use a suede brush to remove dirt and salt stains. Avoid using detergents or spot-cleaners, as they can lead to un-even colour fading. We recommend the use of an “All Protector Spray”, such as one available from Tana. Please note that applying leather conditioners or other waterproofing products may darken the colour of your boots.
Leather
Wipe away dirt and grime with a damp cloth. Avoid using detergents or spot-cleaners, as they can lead to un-even colour fading. We recommend the use of an “All Protector Spray”, such as one available from Tana. Please note that applying leather conditioners or other waterproofing products may darken the colour of your boots.
Patent
Wipe away dirt and grime with a damp cloth. Avoid using detergents or spot-cleaners, as they can lead to un-even colour fading.
Nylon
Wipe away scuffs, dirt and grime with a damp cloth. Avoid using detergents or spot-cleaners, as they can lead to un-even colour fading.
Neoprene
Our Neoprene is made from anti-microbial material that stops the growth of bacteria to keep your feet feeling fresh. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. If your boots are damp due to heavy activity or weather, blow-dry the interior of the boots while keeping them upright.
Synthetic
Wipe away scuffs, dirt and grime with a damp cloth. Avoid scrubbing or soaking man-made uppers, as this may weaken or damage the material.
PRODUCT TESTING AND PERFORMANCE DETAILS
Waterproof Aquastop Membrane by Bos. & Co.
Bos. & Co. WATERPROOF Fall and Winter boots have a membrane that covers the foot and rises to above the ankle. This breathable membrane allows air to circulate but not water to pass through. Zipped product has the added feature of a gusset that covers the bottom of the zipper where it meets the upper to protect against water penetration when puddles find their way into the path. There has also been an addition of a waterproof breathable insole, which further enhances the waterproof properties of our boots.
Product is tested for waterproof using a “DYNAMIC RESISTANCE TO WATER PENETRATION OF THE FULL BOOT” This test involves the full boot immersed in water 2 cm above the welt line of the sole. The boot is then flexed mechanically for a period of 120 MINUTES and checked for water penetration in the interior of the boot. Bos. & Co. boots exceed these requirements and are rated waterproof.
ESN STANDARD ISO 020344-S.15.2-2011
Comfort & Cold Tolerance Bos. & Co.
MERINO WOOL Comfort rated to -25 C / -13 F
VELCABE Comfort rated to -15 C / 5 F
PRIMALOFT / MERINO WOOL – 32 C /-25F
ESN STANDARD ISO 20344-S-13-2011
Bos. & Co. boot linings use MERINO WOOL (100% wool) for the full linings and vamp linings and full heel to toe sock linings. This MERINO wool lining for COLD WINTER WEATHER BOOTS is excellent for wicking moisture away from the foot and insulating it against the cold and below zero temperatures.
The added feature of the addition of PRIMALOFT / MERINO WOOL LIINGS on select styles. These materials combined cover the entire foot. This special heat insulator PRIMALOFT is also wrapped around the inside heel counter to further insulate the anti- slip inside heel counter.
Our VELCABE lightweight microfiber Fall lining material for early season also has moisture wicking properties to keep the feet dry and warm.
Testing for the COLD COMFORT RATING is performed in sub-zero temperatures and the cold insulation is measured by the loss of temperature on the interior insole of the boots over a specific period of time. Bos. & Co. product with VELCABE and MERINO WOOL and PRIMALOFT linings have been COLD RATED based on this testing method.
TESTING TO ISO STANDARDS AT THE PORTUGUESE TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRE FOR FOOTWEAR