Prepare winter shoes before wearing them , and process them with the necessary preparations in order to be more sustainable and to keep them longer in perfect condition. Once you have thoroughly cleaned and dried , brush boots with wax to keep out the moisture in the seams . Treat boots with detergent against salt stains are difficult to remove and damage the skin. Never dry your shoes directly on the radiator or heater . This will damage them very quickly. Choose always winter boots a bit bigger, as it's warmer feet.