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The last product I used on my many leather boots was an oil from redwing. Total crap. The leather actually expanded and the boots became loose, and it didn’t last long, nor did it help with water.

A year has passed, too long. One old favorite pair of boots got so dry I poked a finger through the toe. Crap.

Since I could not find anything good where I live, I had to make some, it is very much like the link above.

2 parts cocoa butter, 1 part almond oil, 1 part beeswax. Warm on stove gently, mix, pour into container.

I did an old belt, and it darkened significantly at first from reddish brown, and was slightly waxy to the touch. Over the next week, the color lightened back up, and the tacky went away. It as amazing now, soft, supple, wrinkles gone, just beautiful.

Used it on other boots that were dry, scrubbed first with brush, water, drip of dish soap. 2 days of drying, and then two hard rubbed coats of conditioner. Awesome. Couldn’t be happier. Better than anything I have ever bought.

Please, share your experiences. Also, this sub needs contributions.

The last product I used on my many leather boots was an oil from redwing. Total crap. The leather actually expanded and the boots became loose, and it didn’t last long, nor did it help with water. A year has passed, too long. One old favorite pair of boots got so dry I poked a finger through the toe. Crap. Since I could not find anything good where I live, I had to make some, it is very much like the link above. 2 parts cocoa butter, 1 part almond oil, 1 part beeswax. Warm on stove gently, mix, pour into container. I did an old belt, and it darkened significantly at first from reddish brown, and was slightly waxy to the touch. Over the next week, the color lightened back up, and the tacky went away. It as amazing now, soft, supple, wrinkles gone, just beautiful. Used it on other boots that were dry, scrubbed first with brush, water, drip of dish soap. 2 days of drying, and then two hard rubbed coats of conditioner. Awesome. Couldn’t be happier. Better than anything I have ever bought. Please, share your experiences. Also, this sub needs contributions.

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There is many different things you can use, mink oil is one, neatsfoot oil is another. Digging into the leather world they all have different pros cons, from application of the leather( say no smell hunting) to cost versus longevity.

There are very many opinions, finding the ones of those who restore and preserve historic leather for museums seemed to be a good source.

Some will argue for and against olive oil, consensus seems to be against unless the other option is nothing.

I’m unconcerned about color personally, does it make it work well and last longer are my only criteria, that it gives a beautiful lustre is a bonus.

They say well cared for leather can last over a hundred years. Seems to me every time I go to buy something quality, it’s harder to find or maybe gone. Never know when the last good thing is made, might as well take care of it while you have it.