Freshen up that fancy footwear with these steps to keep you stepping in style.
Freshen up that fancy footwear with these steps to keep you stepping in style.

Carefully wet the entire boot with a wet sponge or cloth. Do not immerse the boot in water.
When cleaning your boots, clean both at the same time. Cleaning them will change their appearance and you will want them to match.
Carefully scrub the boot with a mild detergent and a sponge or clean cloth.
Stuff the boot with old newspaper. This will help the boots maintain their shape.
Place the boots in a closet until they're completely dry -- about 12 to 16 hours.
Direct sunlight and heat may shrink the boots.
Brush the boot with a suede brush to raise the nap and restore its original texture.
Spray the boot with water-based weather protector to help keep it looking brand new.
Oprah Winfrey bought 350 pairs of UGG boots in 2000 -- one pair for every member of her staff.