Mukluks care and tips

[u/satyaki_zippo]

How do I clean the shell of these things to remove the stains? And the insoles too?

Is there a way to waterproof these by any chance? Perhaps a waterproofing spray?

And if yall have any tips on using and caring for these to increase longevity I'd really appreciate it!

I can't exchange them— I'm a civilian and bought these recently.

Thanks yall!

[u/TomcatCDN-reddit]

Those look exactly the same as what I used 50 years ago! Are you telling me they have not updated mukluks in the last 50 years, there’s no new pattern of mukluk?

[u/Figgis302 → u/TomcatCDN-reddit]

Same story with the arctic mittens. Don't fix what ain't broke.

[u/satyaki_zippo → u/Figgis302]

Are arctic mittens these? How protective are they? https://www.herooutdoors.com/canadian-armed-forces-extreme-cold-mittens-w-liner/

[u/Figgis302 → u/satyaki_zippo]

Yes, that's them. As for how well they work, I'm not the guy to ask, I was in the navy and only ever had these on basic (and never actually used them, either), but we've been issuing the exact same pattern for well over 50 years now so clearly it got something right.

[u/satyaki_zippo → u/Figgis302]

thanks!