So since we just had the blizzard, I just did my yearly ritual of winterizing all my Doc's. Here's what I do, in case anyone else out there has Doc's and want them to last. Don't try this with suede.
Get a tub of 'Mink Oil', you should be able to get it at CVS or Wal-Mart or anywhere like that.
Take the laces out and clean the dirt/blood/teeth/shit off all your boots with a damp rag.
Get a clean rag and apply a liberal amount of Mink Oil to the boots. Rub it in really good, make sure you get it in all the stitching, including the yellow border stitching. Don't worry about using too much. You can never use too much. If it's all globby, that's fine.
Pre-heat your oven to 200 degrees, and put your boots on the rack. Bake them for like 5-10 minutes. Keep an eye on the soles and make sure they aren't melting.
Take them out, and when they're cool enough to handle, wipe off/rub in all the excess mink oil.
Re-lace and you're good to go.
Try to avoid polishes, especially the kind with the dobber on the top. Doc's don't need to be polished. They're good leather. If you must polish them, use Kiwi brand polish. But really, try to avoid it.
Doc's will last you forever as long as you treat them right. Take care of them, they'll take care of you.
Just a friendly public service announcement from Dannbomb 2000 and NGS Records. Die with your boots on!
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