The 5 Best Leather Conditioners for Boots | Softening, Waterproofing, Preserving Color and More
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**Best Conditioner for Waterproofing: Huberd's Shoe Grease amzn.to/2qKOJKV
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**Best Conditioner for Preserving Color: Bickmore Bick 4 amzn.to/2yNbDFx
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@Stridewise 2 жыл бұрын
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@MOFsquadron 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@geraldlowe5371 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve used Bick 4 on western boots for years. Great product even for exotic leathers
@TheCeki1982 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've placed an order. Grtz.
@dalepellerin 2 жыл бұрын
What many bespoke western boot makers recommend
@ericwhitlow7364 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@-jamie-9896 3 жыл бұрын
Hats off to your detail oriented reviews. Regardless of the decline in views, I'm sure I'm one of many who appreciate it!
@DalesLeatherworks 4 жыл бұрын
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!!
@goodphotoideas 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@callunas 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice overview! Thanks for making this.
@ThaBKeeper 4 жыл бұрын
I have all of those except bucks, plus many more, great video as always. Keep up the great work
@Freedom89984 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AngryMountainMan 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve used a few and my favorites are Montana Pitch Blend and Obenaufs. Bick 4 is good for just a conditioner.
@ryand3255 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@kayumochi 3 жыл бұрын
I have found the Angelus products the best for NOT changing the color much, if at all, on my Red Wing boots.
@dominickdailey2240 4 жыл бұрын
I'm here for the conditioner reviews. Keep making the vids you want to make!
@edf2953 4 жыл бұрын
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
@rayfinkleslaces7553 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@D__Lee 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevjohnson3681 5 ай бұрын
You only wear them on thursdays?
@philschiavone101 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mkaterr 3 жыл бұрын
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?
@nitebreak 6 ай бұрын
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!
@F15ACC2001 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for the wrap up.
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Matt!
@rondj1965 Жыл бұрын
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.
@Xminor79 4 жыл бұрын
So happy I found this video, well done!
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it, Mark!
@pnw_md 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@mariodiy4517 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. What's your opinion on Saphyr's Universal Cream for leather? Thanks.
@thecheese2386 Жыл бұрын
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
@Stridewise Жыл бұрын
That's great, so so so happy to know my work was useful to you
@Bayou987 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Info, Nick
@zacharybarnes6731 4 жыл бұрын
You should review skidmore leather cream and beeswax water proofer and tell us your thoughts on it
@sean5971 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@paulutley7301 Жыл бұрын
I found a combination of E45 handcream and Wrenns dubbing works really well for this.
@kennethdrury4993 3 жыл бұрын
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
@jameswoodard4304 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nitebreak 6 ай бұрын
@@jameswoodard4304yeah i think those are pricier but it pays off long term
@unclerat2131 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Glassjaw003 4 жыл бұрын
Looks I need to grab some Cobblers choice. I just love the saphir so much though
@daviddalton8996 3 жыл бұрын
Overall I prefer the various Saphir products as well.
@sec1rxg Жыл бұрын
awesome vid. can you suggest a cleaner / conditioner / moisturizer for leather work gloves.
@francescocavaliere9585 4 жыл бұрын
Please keep posting this tipe of videos they are unique on the web and I really enjoy those
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Francesco, glad you like it!
@tphvoice 2 жыл бұрын
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?
@rgonz63ful 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@lannylancaster62 2 жыл бұрын
Good information. I've always used saddle soap to clean and mink oil to condition.
@Stridewise 2 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@tonydemaria186 2 жыл бұрын
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
@henrytsang2923 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review! very helpful
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Hey glad it was helpful Henry!
@Billy123bobzzz 3 жыл бұрын
Great job, excellent video!
@functionaldoc5054 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video on how to keep your boots looking good.
@davidhahn4854 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this and your other conditioner videos!
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks David! Appreciate it
@telemarktumalo6978 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kentallard8852 8 ай бұрын
do a video on what different products are oil? conditioner? balm? cream?
@TCSB29 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I am! Well, Rose Anvil is :)
@raizt1596 2 жыл бұрын
@@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!!!
@shingrimalkin 3 жыл бұрын
Hiii !!! After few weeks did the color totally come back to normal with the cobbler ?
@georgesimeone6292 4 жыл бұрын
Try Smith's Leather Balm, all natural, amazing.
@TheAlpineShepherdBoy 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@bradleehersey5333 8 ай бұрын
Thank you, this was a very helpful video!
@Stridewise 8 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@blakebudney8994 Жыл бұрын
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?
@CrispyFrenFry 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@louiscyfer6944 3 жыл бұрын
i use pecard's leather dressing and angelus products.
@PT111111 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@carlrest6553 4 жыл бұрын
Well done. Excellent video.
@stephenabm7779 Жыл бұрын
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.
@francescocavaliere9585 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@aidenlin9878 4 жыл бұрын
bro obenaufs is the best for waterproofing. but that also darkens the leather ALOT. but it does waterproof and condition very very very well
@monobgantonina5577 4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Balistol? It was developed for the german imperial army. Very popular in Germany. It basically has no expiration date.
@aliasbigT 3 жыл бұрын
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😜👍🏻
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I need a speech therapist to enunciate better haha
@jackdorsey1589 5 ай бұрын
Is cobblers choice conditioner safe for exotic leather cowboy boots? Hippo, Ostrich and elephant in particular.
@toonlad4091 3 жыл бұрын
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!!!!!
@saiyajedi 4 жыл бұрын
The auto-generated closed captions are fun. “Kabbalist’s Choice” sounds like something that circa-1999 Madonna would champion.
@kartikchary 3 жыл бұрын
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 .
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
haha I thought I was the only one who found the SFX funny! Glad you liked the vid, dude!
@apple99ize 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always. I hat model are those viberg boots? Thanks 🙏🏻
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
The ones I put Cobbler's Choice on, yeah!
@callunas 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah the shoe OIL is better for nicer leathers like that. Good buy!
@matttherrien9608 2 жыл бұрын
What about Saphir's Oiled Leather Cream. It's made for chromexel and recommended by Horween.
@gongusdeedeetow1510 2 жыл бұрын
Can I use more than one of these at a time? Can I use a layer of Venician and then coblers choice.
@Luciffrit 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@institorisinstitoris959 7 ай бұрын
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?
@xxflamezxx1able 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using smiths leather balm and I love it
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Great! Need to try that one myself Angelo. What kind of leather do you put it on?
@glennsilverstein5331 3 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on Smith's Leather Balm? What do you recommend for Kudu??
@jimgd4 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@jeffreygoss8109 4 жыл бұрын
I know you mentioned some of the side effects of silicon are there any others?
@louisfolgore2879 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the best conditioner for bison leather boots? Thanks
@buenosmayana6582 3 жыл бұрын
What is the best leather cream/wax for sneakers like common Projects/ Koio / Oliver cabell?
@frankb5693 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Nick...all you need to know in one video. So, were your hands really soft after using all those conditioners?
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Soft and smelly!
@raphthecollector3824 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Saddle Soap will, I believe! Haven't tried it but that's what I hear
@yankeesfanforlife506 3 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Armstrong’s leather conditioner is pretty good too ..have you ever tried it..
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
I have some but haven't used it yet! Seems great, though.
@JayyBird93 3 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on SnowSeal?
@danielirvine7468 4 жыл бұрын
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
@cf-ry1zo 2 жыл бұрын
How do you feel about the doc Martin healing balm
@RexGuitars 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@steveledbetter5613 4 жыл бұрын
Rex McKinniss nothing will waterproof better than Obenofs LP. I’ve tried them all.
@yankchef4067 4 жыл бұрын
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
@theHerathrig 2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend Lexol leather conditioner?
@maninacrowd2342 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@jamxtube 4 жыл бұрын
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...
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
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?
@jamxtube 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AverageNiceGuy Жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
@armondoblake35 4 жыл бұрын
Please do one on exotis leather
@cavolpert Жыл бұрын
You really should try Fiebings ausie gold on your boots. Have used it for years. Will darken your leather if you get overzealous
@asianmang054 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@dany_2945 2 жыл бұрын
what do you think about neatsfoot oil?
@chusamusic1409 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@zacharybarnes6731 3 жыл бұрын
Skidmore leather cream and skidmore beeswax waterproofer amazing stuff I think
@frankrizzo7185 3 жыл бұрын
Superb review
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@zHumanfactor 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, being the wintertime, could you do a video on getting salt stains off one's leather boots. It's a real problem in cities that put lots of salt down on the roadways and sidewalks.
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
GREAT idea!
@philschiavone101 4 жыл бұрын
Stabilize the salt with 25% vinegar and 75% water. Then use a leather soap to remove the staining and finally condition with one of this videos top 3 conditioners. Cobblers will use 50/50 mix on leather for salt stains but that is because by the time they get a shoe the salt stains are really set in. If you wipe your footwear with a damp cloth nightly during winter and spring rains, it will make it easier to remove salt stains later after they have set in.
@oklahomahank2378 2 жыл бұрын
There are salt remover products. I use one on my motorcycle jacket, as I sweat in it.
@jeffyu8854 Жыл бұрын
Which one is best for leather work boot?
@poonlikka6174 10 ай бұрын
Can you tell me whats best to preserve elephant leather hunting boots?
@dauntmoar147 3 жыл бұрын
I love the concluding videos. Like best shows for 2020 Best conditions on market Best....etc
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
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...
@Legacy690 2 жыл бұрын
How does shoe polish react to boots conditioned with Bick 4?
@tannerhaskell6579 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever used sno-seal on rough out leather boots? I have used it then polished over it with brown polish to good effect. Just curious if you have an opinion on it.
@Stridewise 4 жыл бұрын
Sno Seal I haven't, the heaviest I've used is Huberds and Obenaufs, only bc at the end of the day I'm more interested in patina than weatherproofing so I haven't done a tone of experiments there
@matthewjacobs141 2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried 100% Lanolin?
@alonsorobots 3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Chamberlain's leather milk?
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