On Boots...

Your black issue boots are laced straight across, as illustrated below.


You shall keep them shined in good repair. The following is one method to get a good shine on your boots.

*note: for new boots you must start with base layers (thicker layers of polish)


Below are instructions for one method of polishing boots:

I) Remove dust and dirt from boot with a soft damp cloth (do not use this cloth to polish your boot!).

II) Use and old toothbrush to remove dirt from welts of boots (seams).

III) Use toothbrush, with black Kiwi polish, to blacken the welts.

IV) Apply a moderate amount of black Kiwi polish to the area on the boot that you will polish first. Use a Kiwi Cloth wrapped around your index finger and dampened in cool water (not spit. Spit contains food particles, etc. that scratch the surface of the boot and build up dirt layers between the layers of polish). Apply the polish in a circular motion. Start with large circles to cover the area that you are polishing. Use smaller circles as the polish gets worked into your boot. Continue with circular motion until there are no more circles on your boot.

*Note: You will have to continue applying coats of polish this way until the boots have a high gloss. Considerable patience is required with new or previously unpolished boots.