I've never heard of conditioning with saddle soap. I use it to clean very dirty leather with some water and a brush so it gets nicely lathered up. My experience is that it's a great cleaner that dries the leather out a bit, not a conditioner at all. I always have to condition after using saddle soap. It leaves a film because you're supposed to use it with water and wipe it off, just like you wouldn't use soap as a hand lotion.

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Your channel has sparked a sudden interest in leather goods. Good stuff.

Recently went to Argentina and your videos really helped me choose a lot of quality leather goods, since they produce a lot of leather for an affordable price!

I use mink oil for my walking boots and I often walk in very wet conditions. For the best reults you need to leave them for at least 12 hours after application.

I really like this video! It’s nice to see the performance of these without having to go out and buy all of them.

Ur the channel lots of ppl didnt know they needed. Keep up the amazing vids

Thankyou for all the great content! Your videos are really informative and entertaining. And as someone who works in broadcast, I think your production values are great also!

I always like seeing how different products work. I am truly stuck on Obenauf's myself. I also use a Swiss fix wax for things like old leather bags and boots on top of the Obenauf's. Thanks for testing!

Compare paste wax, neatsfoot oil, and dubbing. Being a soap, I have always used saddle soap with water to _wash_ the object.

Thank you for this video. It was a great way to see the results of these products to figure out which will suit your needs the best!

I bought my first pair of Nick's this year because of you and every piece of leather good I own is better off because of you!!!! Thank you

Thanks for the video I’ve heard a lot about all the conditioners you showed. I was leaning towards the chamberlains but after this video I’m sold. Thanks!

Great video and very informative. I appreciate the comparison and use of multiple leathers. I have boots in every color you included and enjoyed seeing the effect of each conditioner.

Good comparison. When cleaning my saddle and horse gear saddle soap works into the leather best when the applicator is quite damp. The moisture on the applicator allows the saddle soap to lather up which allows best cleaning and penetration.

I use sno-seal on all of my leathers, wallet, leather iPhone case, boots and work gloves. It works great to block out the water and softens the leather well.

Great job on the comparison. I have been using Sno seal for years , it works great .

Your videos have helped my interest into finding myself a proper boot! New pair of Thursday will be here today!

I came across your channel and found an excellent amount of information on boots which are so popular today. I invited my granddaughter and son to watch we are all hooked on your programming...you never disappoint..keep it going.

I never thought I'd care about leather this much, lol. Officially enjoyed a good hour of your videos! Stoked for more!

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Ive been using Blackstone conditioner recently & really like it. Thank you for all the helpful tips. Those coasters would look great on the end tables i built!

Also you're videos have helped me so much on deciding which boots I'm getting and what I'm going to look for for my husband

I love my Chamberlains leather milk. I've got a ton of Saddleback leather and Chamberlains is the BOMB ! Awesome stuff.....highly recommend

Thanks for doing a great comparison video with the different products : ).

I love your video's! I have been learning so much over the last few weeks.

Your channel is becoming one of the *best* leather care, leather education, and overall knowledge out there. The only reason I didn't say it's "the best" is because I don't know of all the other channels. Definitely top in my book. Cheers mate! Learning & enjoying your videos a ton every upload.

Those are some really cool coasters! Thanks for posting this video. I'm going to try some of these products on my motorcycle saddlebags.

That’s fabulous, your channel is really helping me out in my fledgling leather work. Thank you so much.

You were talking about 15 likes just 2 years ago. Crazy! How far the channel has come! 👏👏👏👏

Wow! I was almost going to tdonate my old purse!! But with Covid, supplies have been low. I love a good leather purse with a long strap. So glad I watched your video. Thanks!!

Wow your channel actually blew up after the cutting the leather half series 😭 Common Projects, shattered backboards and more! So happy for you 🙏🏾

The Best? The best I've used is Obenauf's, they have a wax and a oil. They do darken the leather quite a bit, but if you're worried about work boots that aren't meant to be pretty, Obenauf's is fantastic. I've brought weathered and sundried saddlebags back from the dead with that stuff, really impressive.

The only channel i trust with leather infos. Please make videos about handbags and their leather.

I can’t get enough of these videos!

Great to see the comparison. Thanks for sharing. This has been very informative for me, a beginner, and your very easy to listen to. PEACE and LOVE !

Good luck on the channel man glad you're advertising happy I found ya!

Thank you so much for the video! Like the coasters, looks so beautiful!

Been looking for a new leather conditioner. Thanks for the vid!

Love leather.Such a great material to work with.Thanks for all the know how.

Very informative!! Going to try the Chamberlain on a treasured bag! Thak you so much!

Good info to share. Liked the comparisons between produts.

Love everything you post

Great video! Really well done. I have a few leather chairs at home and need to condition them as they are looking a little dry. I use mink oil for my boots also and have received some negative comments in the past, but haters gonna hate my friend. Thanks again, wishing you much more success on this channel!!!

I recently found your channel and I love it so much info to take in.

I always used plain old mink oil, but I got a jacket I wanted to soften up, and I found a product by Obenauf"s. It has some additional additives to deter mold and mildew and bacteria. I've used it on three pr of boots, and applied it like twice in a few days, and that was all I did, seems to work well. Ingredients are not disclosed so there is some secret formula that they protect.

Really good comparison for conditioners, Thanks

Thanks for the content, I always enjoy watching your videos

Good video, your one of my go to sources for leather consumer products, cheers.

I'm glad I came across your channel as I have a few leather pieces and would like to keep them in the best possible condition that I can. These pieces are an investment as I don't favor fast, unsustainable fashion. Your video was informative in learning possible conditioners for my leather garments. Thank you for sharing this useful information.

The Chamberlain's Leather Milk is the best one. I have been using it for many years. Chamberlain's Leather Milk is very safe to all kinds of leather and colors because it doesn't react with leather to change original leather color. It also has very nice smell and the nice smell remains on the jackets for a long time. The jackers never go bad smell with the Chamberlain's Leather Milk.

This was great, trying to restore a collectible jacket that wAs made in 2009 and has not been worn or used since purchase and in need of tlc and your video helped me weed out bad choices i almost made had i not seen your video. I probably would have ruined the jacket, so thank you so much!🤗👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very helpful and informative. We have always used Saddle Soap for our horse tack but I want to look into a couple of your suggestions. Thanks

very good video. all i have at home is the mink oil and i've been using that to condition my leather bags - so far no major issues. i find it to work the best on smooth leather (as it indicated on the oil container) , but i also use them on the pebble leather bags.

Great video man ! Learned a lot . I’m new to leather works ! So this is very informative !!!

There's nothing quite like having a quality top grain leather product like wallets, jackets, bags or boots run down over decades of wear,...then applying Chamberlain's to clean and protect them. It's like noticing an old friend with a new haircut. You're like "Wait a second,..you're amazing. I'd forgotten."

Excellent information, very informative and a great help for conditioning your items made of leather, Thank you.

Love the videos, very helpful and informative

Great video! Love the idea of a leather coaster!

I am using a combo of the Fiebings Saddle Soap followed by Obenaufs Heavy Duty LP (leather preservative). Going to use them on some well worn Irish Setter leather moc toe boots that are a little dirty and very dry after couple seasons of hard upland hunting.

Interesting results. Thanks for sharing.

Really enjoying the content, keep it up!

Loving all the content! Nice stuff.

Thanks a lot. you helped me to decide what to buy: will go with the Chamberlain leather milk!

I definitely hope you expand on this topic. I use brooks proofide as my general purpose, but I’m going to look at chamberlains line based on there comment. Thank for the info, keep up the good work.

Thnks for the video, I have learned a lot about leather from your vids.

I use Leather Cpr. It's a cleaner and conditioner. It works pretty well.

Love your videos! You have the most soothing voice haha and you’re so talented and a wonderful teacher!!!

Very informative! Nice coasters !:)

Amazing video!! All in for the leather, i really love everything made of quality leather 👌

I found you through Brian's channel and never really been into stuff involving leather but this all seems really cool!

Love your videos. You are obvioisly a gifted leather worker. However, these are fair criticisms. And it's nice to see a few mistakes sometimes. Reminds us KZfaqrs don't always have a team of writers. But yes sir, there are a few things to note. The saddle soap as many others have pointed out. It's purely a cleaner. It is important to apply with a wet applicator only after rubbing the applicator on the soap cake until it begins to froth. Then either wipe off immediately, or lit it dry then brush off. The discoloration you noted with the saddle soap is a result of it drying out the leather beneath. That's when you would reach for the other items you have in this video. As far as the conditioners you have in your video, they each have their strengths for specific use cases. The mink oil is an excellent choice for restoring older leather pieces. It also contains natural water resistant properties. Not as strong as the Aussie, but certainly better than the other items. I say that, but the leather conditioner has the potential to give the mink oil a run for it's money. Depending on the type. Fiebings leather balm has atom wax mixed in with it. This serves as a wax coating when buffed in. The Aussie is great for purses or handbags that are exposed to the elements due to it's higher water resistance. This is owed to it's petroleum base with need wax additive. All great products depending on what you need to use it on. Just taking the chance to return the favor for all of the knowledge you've shared to everyone that has watched your excellent videos!

Love this video! I especially liked the water test!

Good video and very knowledgeable! Keep up the good work!

Very detailed video , That is why I like it ! Thank you so much !

I like the idea of leather coasters. Great channel too

Thank you for your work, you guys are great!!

thanks for the comparison. helpful, clear.

Thanks for the great information! Keep up the interesting videos!

You've taught me SO much about leather

Hi, I love your videos, especially the one on leather 101. I use mink oil a bit for my belstaff jackets and some boots. I've a quick question...is there any point in conditioning genuine leather that has quite a heavy 'plastic' finish to it? I would assume these finishes prevent to conditioner being absorbed into the leather? Also, if you've any coasters spare send them my way!

Very informative and interesting videos man.

Your page is pretty addictive and very informative

I can watch these videos all day!

I love your videos! What do you think of Saphir products?

Great video, I work restore leather gu n straps and this helped decide the best for my work.

Thank you for such a clear example.

I enjoyed this. Closer to winter could you do a video on water/snow proofing?

Great vid man. I was looking for some leather conditioner and its effects on shoes. atleast I know now that most of the conditioners doesn't really have a negative effect like change of color etc. thanks

Really like theses Videos. Thanks for the Work

Fantastic video, as always. Thank you:)

Thanks for the info! Was looking for something to clean and condition my Redwing boots.

Just discovered your channel. Have tons of leather gear. What's your thoughts on Obenauf? Have been using their wax and conditioner for decades with pretty decent results. Used to use saddlesoap for cleaning, but Obenaufs cleaner does the same job too, so now I'll swap for whatever is available when I need it.

Great information, very helpful. Thank you!

I’ve been using smiths leather balm. So far, I love it! Love your videos

Any more coasters?? Haha, either way, your videos are great. I also loved your video about cleaning boots--you only used 2 products--much more my style. I'm just recently getting into boots and boot care, so your simplified methods (as well as your in-depth Thorogood Moc Toe vid) help a lot. Keep doing what you're doing! Good stuff.

Great comparison, thanks 👍

I can’t remember how I came across your channel. I usually watch anime and rap stuff, but I don’t regret anything. I’m learning so much!

Good info...I'm a firefighter and have started doing a little leather work for my department so I'll have to look into some of the ones I've not used.. Thanks for the video

I think this wonderful. I own a lot of leather products and always looking 4 a reputable leather conditioner....thank u....