how to preserve leather shoes or boots better.

[jonp]

Used Bear Grease on leather boots that were wet from out in the snow and rain for years then switched to Sno Seal. Great stuff. Stuff with newspaper and let dry gently. When dry, let warm next to the woodstove or out in the sun and apply the Sno Seal.

Lately I've been experimenting with Ballistol on a pair of old leather hiking boots and have been surprised how well it works.

[jeepyj]

I think I'll give it a try in those cases that I need a quick shine. I do believe that along with the soft brush would be perfect in some cases. For the deep waterproofing I use the Redwing green can, rub on and warm with a heat gun then wipe off excess. Although my job doesn't require me to be in boots like I used to, a good pair of Redwings will last many years by taking care of them. Thanks for the tip.

[fiberoptik]

You're right Mt Gianni. Like "snake boots" in particular! The most I'd ever do with a pair of leather snake boots is a VERY light coat of a leather dressing to keep it from cracking, and thus, becoming less effective in resisting fangs than if cracked. Good point!

And a friend of mine, back when he was in the military, used to use Mop n' Glo to get his dress shoes really shiny with minimum trouble. He swore by it, though I've never tried it .... and really don't plan to. I've been discharged WAY too long for that!

I used cloth diapers with Perrier mineral water to spit shine my boots and shoes in the Corps. They hated me for it. CO. always complimented my boots.


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[jim 44-40]

I always clean leather with saddle soap first then let dry before water proofing,will try lemon pledge and see how it works.

[Thumbcocker]

Hubbard"s boot grease. Best I have ever seen. My Dad used it on his linemans boots and belt. Available on Amazon.

[farmbif]

dr Jacksons leather conditioner

[jonp]

Back in the Corps when we polished the floor with Paste Wax, in the morning we would spray Pledge on before the final buffing with a toilet seat cover. Could almost see reflection in floor, C.O. would always slip on it as well. Always passed inspection. Worked on boots as well.


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Old thread but i got a kick out of it. In the Army did the same thing but melted the Johnsons and then used a toilet seat cover over the buffer. As you said you could shave in the reflection. Just like glass. Top would come to the door, look at the floor and move to the next room

[Johnny Diamond]

Skidmoores leather cream if my addled min remembers correctly.
Used to make saddles and tack, best darn stuff out there!

FINEM RESPICE ~ MEMENTO MORI

[fiberoptik]

Old thread but i got a kick out of it. In the Army did the same thing but melted the Johnsons and then used a toilet seat cover over the buffer. As you said you could shave in the reflection. Just like glass. Top would come to the door, look at the floor and move to the next room

Always funny when the newbies set themselves on fire lighting the can!


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[happyfast79]

Chap wax/boot dry ( same product) works amazing