Tips for making shoes durable/maintenance
1. Clean them thoroughly after each use. It's fine to get them slightly wet, then let them air dry - never dry them with heat.
2. Once the shoes are dry, you can enhance their water-repellent function (using shoe polish, wax, or spray).
3. When using the shoes, keep them absolutely away from heat sources (stoves or campfires) and chemicals (weed killers, insecticides), as these can damage the structure and materials of the shoes.
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