McNETT® - Essentials for Adventure^TM

Footwear

The newest generation of outdoor footwear demands specialized care and repair products. ReviveX® formulas have been developed specifically for each type of footwear material and for use in the most demanding conditions.

• Weatherproofing

  • 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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      Use Freesole to Rebuild Worn Heels

      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.

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      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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      Use Freesole to Repair Rands

      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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      Use Freesole to Repair Boot Panels

      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.