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DR. MARTENS SHOE CARE GUIDES

HOW TO CLEAN & CARE FOR YOUR FOOTWEAR


With a little bit of care, they’ll last even longer. Dr. Martens shoe care is designed to make tough footwear damn-near-indestructible. In these step-by-step guides, we’ll show you how to clean and care for your footwear – with a few tips from the DM’s Boot Doctor. Be sure to check out the videos at the bottom of each page, too.
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HOW TO BREAK IN YOUR DOCS

 

A few tricks for those first steps

 
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HOW TO POLISH YOUR BOOTS

 

So they last even longer
 

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HOW TO CLEAN WITH WONDER BALSAM

 

Nourish and rejuvenate any well-worn pair
 

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HOW TO WEATHER-PROOF WITH DUBBIN WAX

 

Recover, weatherproof, and protect your footwear
 

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HOW TO PROTECT DR. MARTENS

 

Make your boots ready for anything

 
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HOW TO CLEAN PATENT LEATHER FOOTWEAR

 

Bring back that brilliant shine
 

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HOW TO LACE UP BOOTS & SHOES

 

Four ways to customize your new pair
 

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HOW TO CLEAN SUEDE FOOTWEAR

 

Restore them to their former glory

 
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DM'S SOLE GUIDE

 

Do you know your soles?