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   IMERC | Jan 15, 2005 10:42pm | #1

   probably from the inside out...

   Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

   WOW!!!   What a Ride!

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   dIrishInMe | Jan 16, 2005 01:46am | #5

   No - they are not mold inside... just outside.

   No stink either.

   Matt

   Edited 1/15/2005 6:11 pm ET by DIRISHINME

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   woodguy99 | Jan 15, 2005 10:45pm | #2

   If you hold the shoelace out across the floor, and wait very quietly, you can usually trip the little buggers when they run by.  Then stomp on 'em. 

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   JRuss | Jan 15, 2005 11:42pm | #3

   Come on Matt, some of us have smell-o-vision software.

   Never serious, but always right.
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   jonblakemore | Jan 16, 2005 01:26am | #4

   That's not bad at at all. I had a pair of redwings that were encrusted with mold. They looked like Teddy Ruxpin.

   I wiped them down with a moist paper towel and their fine now.

   Although as IMERC said, if you have problems from inside out that could be much worse.

    

   Jon Blakemore

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   UncleDunc | Jan 16, 2005 05:16am | #6

   Sounds like you need a boot dryer.

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   SamT | Jan 16, 2005 05:58am | #7

   Irish,

   Powdered cinnammin, cinamummummaum, ya know, that stuff you put on yer taost wit sugar and butter.

   Any hoo, it's a natural fungicide and it'll make your feet stink sweet.

   Use as foot powder.

   SamT

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   dIrishInMe | Jan 16, 2005 07:04am | #8

   Thanks.  I'll try the cinnamon on the outside but I'm looking for a remedy for the current situation, not a preventative.  It's the leather that is so nasty.  It's kind of a fine suede.  The insides are not soiled.  It's not from them being left wet - it's the humidity mixed with non use, as these are for extreme cold & wet weather.  Maybe something to do with the fact that these are K-mart cheapy specials... Matt

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   UncleDunc | Jan 16, 2005 07:22am | #9

   Saddle soap and a fairly firm brush or a washcloth. If you have a favorite boot dressing, reapply it after the boots are dry.

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   JohnT8 | Jan 16, 2005 12:01pm | #11

   Sounds like a good excuse to get on Cabela's website and get some new boots!

   :)

    jt8

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   Virginbuild | Jan 16, 2005 07:32am | #10

   I use Lysol brand disinfectant spray, find your favorite scent, wet them down good with the spray and also extend the can with your hand into the shaft and spray a few good bursts toward the toe of the boot, then another spray burst into the shaft of the boot. Let them set for a few hours. Wipe and wash the outside with saddle soap and let dry some more. Finally apply your favorite boot dressing.

   Whenever I store boots or leather items I will give them a spray of Lysol before storing them. Keeps them sweet until next usage.

   Virginbuild

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   dIrishInMe | Jan 16, 2005 02:47pm | #12

   OK - that makes sense, and we have some Lysol...  Thanks.  First though, I'll have to see how the cinimon comes off... (earlier post).  :-)

   Are  Matt