Hair-on-hide cowhide retains the natural hair of the cow. This gives it a distinct, rustic, and textured appearance. The hair can vary in color, length, and pattern depending on the cow's breed and individual characteristics.
Cowhide will naturally shed with constant points of contact. Eg. jeans, bending of the boot. This is OKAY! The more you wear your boots the more they will shape & show the love! (Since every animal and their hide is different, there will be some variation in hair loss and how fast it happens on each pair.)
Keep in mind your boots will stretch if they are a little snug!
Getting them wet & putting them to work is the best!
Cowhide is naturally waterproof. 
Although we dont suggest excessive moisture, your boots will hold up to quite a bit! ( we have also added a waterproof side elastic! )
Cowhide also wipes clean! And to clean that sole, a good old fashion pressure wash or magic eraser does the trick.