Why should a new Sendra boot fit close to my foot.
The leather becomes supple while wearing, stretches a little and will take the shape of your foot. A Sendra boot has a cork layer between inner and outer sole that takes the shape of the bottom of your foot and there becomes also some space.
I have new Sendras but I find it hard to pull them on
Use a panty hose or put a plastic bag around your foot. To take the boots off easier, you use a boot jack. The boot is getting easier on and off after some time.
What size should I choose for Sendra boots?
It is important that the new boot is tight on the instep, the leather will stretch to the shape of your feet. do you feel some space on the instep then try a size smaller, or use an extra inlay sole. Of course you have to pay attention to the fact that you still have enough space for your toes, where you certainly should not hit the front of the boot. Here does the boot not stretch at all.
My sendra boot feels a bit too wide.
Try out an insole, there are various thicknesses and forms of insoles available at the shoemaker.
My boots are still a bit tight.
A handy way to help the leather of your Sendra boots take the shape of your foot faster is SHOESTRECH.
Available from a good shoemaker. You spray the shoestrech on the outside of your boot in the places where it still squeezes. You do this when you have the boots on. Wear your boots al long as possible. You may have to repeat this.
On the side of the boot I feel the seams on my ankle.
Pressure points on the side or at the heel can probably be knocked out by a cobbler for you. Ask if your shoemaker wants to flatten the seams.
How do I maintain my Sendra's
We advise you to maintain your Sendra boots every 3 months.
Smooth leather and snakeskin boots: Clean with a soft damp cloth with mild soap. Polish with the right color shoecream. For reptile leather / snakeskin there is special shoecream.
Split Leather: Use a special wire brush to remove the dirt. This brush also helps to keep the velvet finish of the leather. It is advisable to spray your boots with anti rain, this also makes them more dirt repellent.
Suede and Nubuck: Use a special eraser block. Do not use a damp cloth to remove stains. It will affect the color. It is advisable to spray your boots with anti rain, this also makes them more dirt repellent.