Our tannery has used Danner Boot Dressing (clear) with positive results. Smith's All Natural Boot Balm is also very popular among our employees and is Maine-made. However, there are many other companies that sell very similar boot dressings. We do not specifically recommend one brand over another.

For any new dressing, we recommend testing a small patch of the leather to make sure the results and darkened color are to your liking.

Here are our 5-step Cleaning/Dressing Directions:

1. Use a damp towel to wipe any dirt off the boot.

2. Once there is no noticeable dirt on the leather, let the boots dry fully.

3. Take a clean, dry towel and apply a liberal coating of clear boot dressing to all leather. It's normal for the dressing to sit on the surface. You will probably want to repeat this step 1 or 2 times to make sure every bit of leather is properly coated. The leather will absorb the dressing slowly.

4. Let your boots sit overnight so the dressing can work its way into the leather. You will typically want to let them sit for close to 12 hours. If you want to drive the boot dressing in quickly, you may apply heat (directly with a blow dryer or indirectly by placing the boots near a stove or other heat source), but doing so will immediately darken the boots. We do not necessarily recommend this approach unless that's the look you want to achieve.

5. In the morning, there might still be some boot dressing on the surface of the leather. Wipe off the excess with a rag, and your boots should be good to go!

Note: The more regularly you dress your boots, the darker they will get over time.

Feel free to reference the following video for further guidance:

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOOTS LAST LONGER

Our boots are not entirely waterproof, but they are water-resistant up to the laces and tongue of the boot.

Yes, the soles are removable, making the boots resoleable. However, ORIGIN™ does not currently offer this service. We would recommend contacting a local cobbler for any resoling or other alteration needs.

We have made every effort to display products exactly as they will look when you receive them. The pictures may appear differently depending on the monitor that you view them on and/or the natural variations in organics such as leather. Every hide has variability in its coloration, which is part of the beauty and uniqueness of our handmade boots.

GIS:

MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS. NON-CHLORINE BLEACH. TUMBLE DRY LOW. DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS. DO NOT DRY CLEAN. 

COMPRESSION ITEMS: 

MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS. NON-CHLORINE BLEACH. TUMBLE DRY LOW. DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENERS. DO NOT DRY CLEAN.

JEANS: 

WASH COLD. TUMBLE DRY LOW. NON-CHLORINE BLEACH. NO FABRIC SOFTENER. COOL IRON. DO NOT DRY CLEAN. 

HEAVY OR KILO HOODIES: 

MACHINE WASH COLD WITH LIKE COLORS. NON-CHLORINE BLEACH. TUMBLE DRY LOW. DO NOT DRY CLEAN. 

If you're looking for a Gi to compete within the IBJJF, we recommend our NANO PEARL™ Weave Gis. They have a rough exterior to punish the hands of your opponent when stripping grips, but the interior is smooth and comfortable. These Gis have been approved for major competitions, including the IBJJF. Make sure you check with your instructor for Gi fitment before entering any competition. NANO PEARL™ is the perfect choice if you need an option for both training and competing. NANO PEARL™ is available in black and white across three distinct designs: the Comp Gi, Path Gi, and DEF Gi.

What makes ORIGIN NANO PEARL™ special? This innovative weave is 10x stronger than the industry standard 100% cotton gi jacket, yet it’s half the weight, coming in at only 13 OZ/440 GSM. It doesn’t stretch when you're sweat-soaked in the heat of battle, and it performs consistently - roll after roll, day after day. This new textile also dries as you sweat, wicking moisture away from your body and drying in real-time while you roll so that as you heat up, it cools you down.

Our Warrior Line Gis are a great choice for those living or training in hot/humid climates or dojos. They are extremely lightweight, quick-drying, and compact, which makes them ideal for travel. Currently, we offer these in white (Everest), black (Apache), and royal blue (Honor).

Please note that we have limited sizes and quantities of the gray (Gun-Metal), Abyss (navy blue), and olive green (S.I.) as these colors/models are being discontinued and will soon be removed from our website.

Check out all of our BJJ Gis HERE.

We have created a Swivel-Loc Belt system that allows for the pants to be cinched tight around the waist. The belt does not come undone as you are rolling like classic rope belts. Simply put the belt on, clip it, cinch it, and roll — never having to adjust until you're done training.

Our Delta Flex Jeans (formerly Delta 68 Denim Jeans) and ORIGIN™ Work Jeans (formerly Factory Denim Jeans)  actually use the same patterns. However, the lighter, more flexible textile of the Delta's makes them a bit more of a slim fit. The Deltas have 20% more stretch and feel like a base layer even though they are an outer layer. Our Delta Flex denim is an 8.5 oz textile, while our ORIGIN™ Work denim is a 11.5 oz textile.

In redesigning our site, we renamed a number of our products to account for upcoming releases. If you’re used to buying Legit Fit, you’ll now look for Straight. And if you like Fighter Fit, shop for Taper.

Delta Flex Jeans/Delta Flex Denim:  This product/fabric was formerly available as the Delta 68 Jean/ Delta 68 Denim. Only the name has changed.

ORIGIN™ Work Jeans/ORIGIN™ Work Denim: This product/fabric was formerly available as the Factory Denim Jean/Factory Denim. Only the name has changed.

The ORIGIN™ Work Boot: This product was formerly available as The ORIGIN BUILT™ Boot. Only the name has changed.

Standard Lug: Standard Lug boots were formerly listed as Mini-Lug. Only the name has changed. 

Fit - Bottoms - Straight: This fit was formerly offered as Legit Fit. Only the name has changed. 

Fit - Bottoms - Taper: This fit was formerly offered as Fighter Fit. Only the name has changed.