The 5 Best Leather Conditioners for Boots | Softening, Waterproofing, Preserving Color and More
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Hats off to your detail oriented reviews. Regardless of the decline in views, I'm sure I'm one of many who appreciate it!
Another option like Bick worth mentioning is Chamberlain's Leather milk. It also doesn't darken leather much, and it actually leaves a nice shine too.
I'm here for the conditioner reviews. Keep making the vids you want to make!
Thanks! I recently decided that I needed to clean and condition my boots for the upcoming winter. You saved me from making a big mistake with my Thursday Boots.
You only wear them on thursdays?
Awesome vid dude!!! I love Saphir products and Venetian. Lately I've been into Smith's leather balm as well as Armstrong's products for the same exact reasons why you chose cobbler's choice as your #1! Both are made of all natural ingredients and after using them I think I've actually figured out a way to make my own version of the stuff.... which I have not yet tried on my boots, but may one day! Also yes, that Huberd's definitely darkens leather. I had good luck using it on my Truman Java Waxed Flesh pair, but it darkened the hell out of my Red Wings!!
Very nice overview! Thanks for making this.
I have all of those except bucks, plus many more, great video as always. Keep up the great work
I really appreciate your breakdown of the ingredients. The very nice customer service lady at Bickmore called me back to answer my question about silicone - yes, Bick’s #4 has a VERY LITTLE amount. I appreciated the honesty. Lots of boot makers warn against silicone (Lucchese, of course, recommends their water-based conditioner), but many people choose Bick’s. As for water-proofing - you can get a product JUST for waterproofing, so I don’t even count that when rating a conditioner. Thank you for a great video.
Another great video. Thanks for the wrap up.
Glad you liked it Matt!
I’ve had good luck with Montana pitch blend in my Thorogood boots. MPB smells like honey on your fingers and melts with your body temp making it easy to apply.
So happy I found this video, well done!
Appreciate it, Mark!
Thanks for the Info, Nick
Thank you for the review! very helpful
Hey glad it was helpful Henry!
I just used Red Wings Leather Cream (neatsfoot oil blend) on my Red Wings 1907 moc toes. It didn't darken the leather and it seemed to do a good job conditioning. I followed it with Red Wings Leather Protector. My boots look great. The only downside is the cost. It's pretty expensive in a Red Wings store. I think I'll get some of that Cobbler's Choice.
I enjoyed this and your other conditioner videos!
Thanks David! Appreciate it
Great video Nick! I was surprised to see Saphir come in at #3, however; I am confident that your research supports your conclusion. I am very interested in getting my hands on some Cobbler’s Choice. My go to product has been Venetian Shoe Cream and Bick’s #4. I need to expand my horizons and give Cobbler’s Choice a try. I too, thought that Saphir was a bit overrated. Anyway, thanks for doing the research and putting together this excellent video!...Ed
Fiebing’s mink oil first and after that Nikwax leather conditioner. Makes your boots soft, waterproof and gives them a nice matte patina, with a slightly glance. For me it’s the Fiebing’s Nikwax combo.
Great job, excellent video!
I use Otter Wax and Armstrong's. Although, these are 2 step process (conditioner followed by boot wax). These products are all natural and the ingredients are listed. Both products give great conditioning and pretty good water resistance. Have you tried these?
Another great video on how to keep your boots looking good.
I’ve used Bick 4 on western boots for years. Great product even for exotic leathers
Thanks, I've placed an order. Grtz.
What many bespoke western boot makers recommend
Please keep posting this tipe of videos they are unique on the web and I really enjoy those
Thanks Francesco, glad you like it!
I've had a great experience with otter wax's leather salve. It does a great job deep conditioning and protecting without much color change. Just follow the directions on one of the company's tutorial videos and only apply 1 layer and you're good to go for months!
I’ve used a few and my favorites are Montana Pitch Blend and Obenaufs. Bick 4 is good for just a conditioner.
Great video! I ordered the top 3 for the wide range of shoes and boots my wife has. We hike, camp and go to events at upscale venues. Thank you for sharing your knowledge
That's great, so so so happy to know my work was useful to you
Thank you, this was a very helpful video!
I'm so glad!
Good info. I’ve worked in the oilfield for 15 years and have gone thru so many different work boots and it’s just occurred to me to clean and condition the boots. They told us we should be changing out our boots every 6 months but that’s just not feasible even while making oil money. I was talking to someone the other day about how lucky they were that they didn’t have to shine boots in boot camp and that’s when it hit me that I could be making these boots last even longer
You can also look into getting boots that can be resoled fairly inexpensively. What usually wears out on work boots first (especially if you take care of the leather) are the soles. But some boots can be resoled for well-under $50.
@@jameswoodard4304yeah i think those are pricier but it pays off long term
Great video!!! I was wondering what do you think about Fiebing's neatsfoot oil. For what i have seen, its a great conditioner, but im wondering if darkens the leather too much?
Well done. Excellent video.
I have found the Angelus products the best for NOT changing the color much, if at all, on my Red Wing boots.
Most of the cobblers in my area use Cadillac boot and shoe leather lotion. I started using it and think it really is a fine product.
Excellent video and the exact info I'm looking for for my new (expensive) Nicks and Whites boots. Considerable investment deserves top quality, natural product to maintain the leather. I value your opinion. Thanks for the information. I'm going to try the Cobblers Choice because of the natural ingredients. I'm leery of using any product that might dry out the leather.
Looks I need to grab some Cobblers choice. I just love the saphir so much though
Overall I prefer the various Saphir products as well.
Great overview of the best known products on the market! Thanks for producing quality content that is digestible for the lay man, such as myself.
i use pecard's leather dressing and angelus products.
Great review. What's your opinion on Saphyr's Universal Cream for leather? Thanks.
I’m using these tips also for women’s boots, since i have some leather doc marten combat boots i have had for about 4-5 years. I live in a cold state so it’s important to condition them!
I have used 4 of those, I believe not using the same conditioner all the time. Another conditioner that I like a lot is from Ashland leather out of Chicago. It is lanolin and lanolin distillates.
Good information. I've always used saddle soap to clean and mink oil to condition.
Great tip!
I found a combination of E45 handcream and Wrenns dubbing works really well for this.
Hi! A viewer from Canada, I've been looking into Cobbler's Choice leather conditioner but could not get my hands on it. However, I've come across Moneysworth and Best here and was wondering if you could review some of their products including their leather lotion which seems to be the equivalent to what I'm looking for. Thank you for your informative videos!
Great video👏while watching this i thought a couple of times that i'm watching the video at double speed but than i realized that you are simply lightening fast at speaking😜👍🏻
Yeah I need a speech therapist to enunciate better haha
I use Bag Balm. Wash boots with Saddle Soap, massage Bag Balm, and just buff with a soft cloth. The last boots I did this with lasted ten years. I also use a hard brush to cover the soles with Shoe Goo about once a month to save the soles.
Try Smith's Leather Balm, all natural, amazing.
You should review skidmore leather cream and beeswax water proofer and tell us your thoughts on it
Since October of last year, I have been using "Black Rock" leather conditioner that works very well on leather. Blackrock’s biggest pro is that it doesn’t alter the leather's color nor clog up the pores of your leather. Blackrock is a much better choice if you want to preserve the original color of your boots while giving them a little “pick-me-up.” Blackrock works best with similar oily and waxy leathers-Horween Chromexcel comes to mind as a trendy leather with which Blackrock would mesh well. Blackrock is an excellent conditioner if you want to keep your boots fresh and classy.
awesome vid. can you suggest a cleaner / conditioner / moisturizer for leather work gloves.
Great vid as always. I hat model are those viberg boots? Thanks 🙏🏻
The ones I put Cobbler's Choice on, yeah!
The auto-generated closed captions are fun. “Kabbalist’s Choice” sounds like something that circa-1999 Madonna would champion.
Hello. Thank you for all your reviews. I purchased a pair of Thursdays’ Captain in the canyon color based on your high praise. They are definitely not a smooth leather and have a beautiful matte finish. Which of the products-in this video-would you say might keep these boots looking factory? Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I work at a car wash with really high appearance standards. We are big on shiny dress shoes. With winter approaching, I wanted to get some nice dress boots that will hold up in the harsh car wash conditions. I purchased some Ross and Snow Riccardo weather proof boots. I'd like to add some additional waterproofing and protection, but I don't want to sacrifice shine at all. What would you recommend?
I’ve been using smiths leather balm and I love it
Great! Need to try that one myself Angelo. What kind of leather do you put it on?
Love the SFX 😂😂. On a serious note though this is a very informative video , especially for a guy like me who has boots in all kinds of leathers .
haha I thought I was the only one who found the SFX funny! Glad you liked the vid, dude!
Superb review
Thank you! Cheers!
Very helpful
Hiii !!! After few weeks did the color totally come back to normal with the cobbler ?
You should make a video where you clean your Iron Rangers with saddle soap to restore their original color! There's a few posts on the goodyearwelt subreddit and the redwingshoes subreddit where they restore the color of their boots with saddle soap and a nylon brush.
Hey I am! Well, Rose Anvil is :)
@@Stridewise Got a link? I've tried the Bick Saddle Soap to try to restore my I.R.'s after using mink oil on them, and it really didn't do much to lighten the color. I tried some Dawn dish soap, and it worked better, but still not back to their original color. Help!!!
Thanks mate
Thank you 👍
I've tried several of these. Thanks. How about the Smith's Shoe Balm? Looks to be all natural ingredients and not supposed to darken leather.
You should try Finland's bear, it's a petroleum based dressing and you should heat it up to soak in, very similar to huberds but without the scent and I believe a better polishing base
what basic boot "maintenance kit" do I need to have? I'm about to buy a Thorogood moc toe boots. Also can you do a video on which shoe tree to use on those 6 inch boots? Big thanks from Australia.
I just got a pair of RM Williams Craftsman and I prefer a more matte finish than the shine. Any suggestions on how to keep the leather conditioned and healthy while removing the shine and creating a more matte rugged look?
Great video ! Armstrong’s leather conditioner is pretty good too ..have you ever tried it..
I have some but haven't used it yet! Seems great, though.
do a video on what different products are oil? conditioner? balm? cream?
Hi Nick, just ordered my first pair of RM Comfort Craftsman in black, so excited to them arriving😁
I have been looking at conditioners and from what I have found the recommended rm conditioner and polish is the best thing for them especially the conditioner that comes in 500ml for £20, compared to other brands that sounds like a bargain!!!!!
I know you mentioned some of the side effects of silicon are there any others?
I love the concluding videos.
Like best shows for 2020
Best conditions on market
Best....etc
Glad you like them! They're the whole reason I do all the preceding videos on individual products. Now if I could just get as many views on this video as I have on my Saphir video...
I went with a homemade conditioner/waterproofer. It does contain turpentine though. The most common blend I see is 2 parts Boiled Linseed Oil, 1 part Turpentine and 1 part Pure Bees Wax. After my first shift wearing them, the leather had loosened up a fair bit and by the end of my third 8hour shift of standing on my feet they felt like I had been wearing them for years. These are black full-grain leather boots, so darkening is fine with me.
bro obenaufs is the best for waterproofing. but that also darkens the leather ALOT. but it does waterproof and condition very very very well
So will cobblers be good for the footbed of leather sandals? And can you do a review of nikwax leather cleaner and conditioner and Geist?
Have you tried Balistol? It was developed for the german imperial army. Very popular in Germany. It basically has no expiration date.
Great video Nick...all you need to know in one video. So, were your hands really soft after using all those conditioners?
Soft and smelly!
I just use redwing boot cream and it does the job nicely. I always dubbin my kids school shoes has anyone done this to their boots
Any thoughts on Smith's Leather Balm? What do you recommend for Kudu??
Can I use more than one of these at a time? Can I use a layer of Venician and then coblers choice.
As far as waterproofing, I like liquid silicon, why you’ll hate it. Also I found a brand called jobsite on amazon tried and seems to work well, they have a bunch of product even grizzly grease....however the top for me ever tried is ballistol Klever.
Hey Nick. Is there anyway to reverse the shoe grease? Will Saphir renomat take it off and bring back the old color? Keep up the great videos!
Saddle Soap will, I believe! Haven't tried it but that's what I hear
What is the best leather cream/wax for sneakers like common Projects/ Koio / Oliver cabell?
What’s the best conditioner for bison leather boots? Thanks
What are your thoughts on SnowSeal?
nice review.
Thanks dude
Thanks for the guide! Would the Cobbler's Choice be okay for RM Williams yearling boots, or would you recommend sticking with their own conditioner?
Sorry for the delay - yes, I think CC would be fine on RMs, but no harm in sticking with their conditioner if it's what you've got!
Is cobblers choice conditioner safe for exotic leather cowboy boots? Hippo, Ostrich and elephant in particular.
Skidmore leather cream and skidmore beeswax waterproofer amazing stuff I think
I recently tried Huberd's Shoe Oil (not grease) on my chromexcel boots. Just rubbed in a very thin coat with my fingers, no heating or pouring it on. It became darker and shinier immediately but by the next day it was matte and lightened up again to the original color, just richer. Very happy with the results, but I don't know if it will work for everyone.
Oh yeah the shoe OIL is better for nicer leathers like that. Good buy!
What about Saphir's Oiled Leather Cream. It's made for chromexel and recommended by Horween.
Really useful.... My income has like many people dropped due to covid... So i will cherish and look after my redwing boots and cheany shoes... As dont when can purchase new footwear again.. Great video
That's great! You did a good job of showing why boots, although more expensive than sneakers, are actually economical choices - because you can make them last for so much longer if you spent a little time caring for them.
Please do one on exotis leather
All my boots are Red Wings (Moc toes #875, #877 and Pecos) plus a 35 year old pair of Georgia Engineers I use to ride my bikes. I've always used Huberd's Shoe Oil on all of them. Love it! Now my Chelsea boots, on the other hand, are special ordered and monogramed by John Lobb. You're right, the Saphir Renovatuer seems over priced. But, when you fall in love with a pair of boots like I did with my John Lobb Tutor Chelsea boots, and spend $2,300 for them, believe me, nothing less than the "cadillac" of shoe leather conditioners will do. Ah.., love...
Hahaha! I love this comment. Yeah when you really value your boots you want the best best product available. How are your older boots with years of Huberd's on them looking?
Stridewise Actually, I just oiled them last week after noticing that they felt a little dry and hard. Guess it had been a while. After applying a liberal coat, man, it was all absorbed within an hour. After a second application, my boots had just a little residue on the surface. Wiped them down clean and they were good as new. They were resoled with new Vibram sole and steel heel taps about a year ago. Good to go.
Do you recommend Lexol leather conditioner?
I've just got my first pair of nice leather boots, and I've been looking for a good conditioner so I really appreciate the video/s! I think I'll be ordering Cobbler's Choice.. Have you tried Leather Honey? I ask about it because I've heard people mention it a few times online in the few searches I've made, and it seems to have great reviews on Amazon and the price per oz seems nice.
*edit* nevermind! I just went through your conditioner playlist and I see you've reviewed Leather Honey... I think I'll pass on it. Thanks for all these reviews! Really helps me when making a choice.
How’s the cobblers choice work?
How do you feel about the doc Martin healing balm
What would you recommend for conditioning 1461 Nappa leather? Is Dr Martens Wonder Balsam so great that it costs 2,5 times more than other waxes?
I'd love to hear your thoughts as to why you chose Huberd's Shoe Grease over Obenauf's HD LP. I'm researching for heavy use outdoor/work boots.
Rex McKinniss nothing will waterproof better than Obenofs LP. I’ve tried them all.
I am also curious about this, I have been using the obenaufs product for 5 years now and it works very well, I also like that it doesn't make the leather hard or uncomfortable but it's probably a good idea to put some conditioner on your shoes before the obenaufs every few applications
Nick, always appreciate your content. How does some of the shoe/boot maker’s conditioners stack up in comparison such as RedWing, Clark’s and AE? I often find myself 1 stop shopping when purchasing footwear (especially shoes). If not already in my wardrobe, I’ll pick up supplies while making a purchase in these stores. Thoughts?
Honestly if the company is promoting their own conditioning products for their own shoes... I think it's a fine bet to use them!
@@Stridewise So for example for Red Wings we should use Red Wing Conditioner or Mink Oil, and for White’s Boots we should use White’s Boot Oil, etc etc instead of Saphir?
@@johnhawkins3507 Why do you say that?
Even Red Wings recommends using it they have mink oil products they sell.
Even Saphir who is world renown for shoe care products makes products with mink oil for Cordovan leather etc.
…or are you talking about not using something that is 100% Mink Oil?
Or are you just against using the animal minks for this cause you think they kill them for that purpose?
@@johnhawkins3507 I think their Mink Oil is only for their steel toe work boots maybe for commercial and industrial construction maybe which is mainly what I’ve used it for which prolongs they life of the leather when working in harsh environments and it makes them more weather proof.
It’s darkened my work boots abit bit nothing crazy.
For casual boots you just wear on the street and you want them to look good then maybe you’re probably right not to use it but rather use their leather conditioners and creams.
what do you think about neatsfoot oil?
How does shoe polish react to boots conditioned with Bick 4?
I have an ancient bottle of a product called 'Kelly's Cobbler Shoe Cream'. It's the only product I am currently using. It seems to do a nice job of cleaning, shining, & oiling my boots without changing their color, all on its own.
Have you ever heard of this product? Has anyone? Any ideas on what products or steps I could add to my process to get my boots looking even better? Thanks!
Which one is best for leather work boot?
Griffin leather conditioner is my fav.