Rest Your Boots

You don’t have to be a member of Reddit to find some great advice there. The Goodyear Welt subreddit (/r/goodyear), for example, has information about buying and caring for quality footwear. Here’s a nugget of info they provide that may not be well known:

Do I have to rest my boots/shoes in between wears?

Yes, you should rest boots and shoes in between wears. This allows the leather to dry and will extend the life of the shoe, not just in number of years but also number of wears.