Sounds about right to me. I pull the laces, pull the insoles, and wash the boots with a soft-medium bristled brush and warm water, scrubbing everything clean. I also put the laces in dish soap and water to soak. Once everything is clean, I let them dry slowly, typically about 2 days. Then I treat the leather with a boot cream like the one from Crispi or from Kennetrek. I typically just get whatever is cheapest at Sportsman's. A big difference I think that I do that I don't think lots of people do is I cake that stuff on thick. Obviously I rub it in and spread it evenly (like butter on toast), but I feel like putting it on thick helps with longevity and protection. . Once it's on, I'll let it dry for a day or two, then I pick up the boots and bend and flex them in my hands before putting a second thinner coat on, being careful to make sure I get everything good and coated on the creases especially. Again, I let it dry completely before handling it, then I'll spray down any synthetic portion of the boot with a synthetic spray and let it dry for a couple hours. I'll put 2 or 3 coats on the synthetic portions (where applicable), again flexing the boots between applications. After the last coat dries, I put the laces back in and let them store for the year. Then during the summer, I'll wear them periodically or even just pick them up and flex them so the treatments don't crust over or anything. This process has worked great for me!
