das Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 What's the best treatment for quality leather boots for durabilty. Is it a Barbour type wax or spray-on. any advice would much appreciated. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 You will get lots of different answers but I wash with saddle soap and wax with meindl sport wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 definitely not anything spray on. I use Ko-cho line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clodhopper Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I give mine a good clean and then coat with Neatsfoot Oil from Carr Day and Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archi Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I got some good stuff if kcb leather from his fb page that you warm up and apply to warm boots. 2 treatments and they seem to be a lot softer and better than when I used nikwax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 Mink oil rubbed in by hand. You need the heat of your hand to melt the wax and massage it into the boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I am old fashioned and just used dubbin on mine. Used to use Nikwax liquid but the big tins are no longer available and I don' like the new stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: I am old fashioned and just used dubbin on mine. Used to use Nikwax liquid but the big tins are no longer available and I don' like the new stuff. Same as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 I have tried various ointments. Neats Foot oil is good but I seem to always return to dubbin eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 You have two option depending upon what you want! Waterproof and protect Waterproof and soften It depends upon what you want to do with the boots, if for example you are wearing in a high abrasion environment such as walking in heather you won’t want to soften the leather as the boots won’t last as long. If it’s not a high abrasion environment and your doing allot of walking and want comfort then use something to soften them up. Waterproof and protect, sno-seal is best or shoe polish with high beeswax content. Waterproof and soften, dubbin such as Saphir Everest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I had the stitching rot and break up on a set of boots ........ and was told it was due to using neatsfoot oil. Googling seems to confirm that (at least some) neatsfoot oils can do this. Never used it since. I now use Mars oil and have had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I used to use neatsfoot oil to soften boots from new out of the box, to help break them in quicker, i've heard that it can rot the stitching but I've never had it happen. I haven't needed to since I started wearing Altberg boots, they are comfortable straight out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Urad leather cleaner and Urad leather wax is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyefor Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) I've used this stuff for years http://www.drmartens.com/uk/p/shoecare-and-laces-shoecare-wonder-balsam Available online / fleabay etc. for around £7 (ignore the stupid prices). Brilliant conditioner & softener. Used on many makes of leather boots. Haven't found a better one yet. Edited February 24, 2018 by Eyefor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 5 hours ago, ClemFandango said: I used to use neatsfoot oil to soften boots from new out of the box, to help break them in quicker, i've heard that it can rot the stitching but I've never had it happen. I haven't needed to since I started wearing Altberg boots, they are comfortable straight out of the box. It never happened to me either; perhaps it depends on the leather or the formula in the oil has changed. Mate has Altberg boots; expensive but excellent boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 19 minutes ago, Scully said: It never happened to me either; perhaps it depends on the leather or the formula in the oil has changed. Mate has Altberg boots; expensive but excellent boots. Yes, Altberg are expensive but they are so well made and designed. If you look after your boots they will last for years and with the factory resoling price starting at £50 over time they can be a good investment. I was so impressed with a pair of Altberg Defenders that I bought a second new pair just to put by. Never done that before.The current ex army but new boots are a real bargain. Altbergs own Leder-gris seems to be excellent for waterproofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) Saddler on here explained but there is something in Neatsfoot that does rot stitching ,i only found out after my army boots "died".Now i use Kho Cho line Edited February 24, 2018 by clakk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 I got Meindl sport wax along with the boots seems to soften and protect. just had a look to see what the contents are and theres no mention, but was interested to see that it is made in England, anyone know what its made of ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Dubbin or lanolin .I think they are both the same ,used it for years . Will soften up the leather and keep it water tight . God I hate wellies . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 11 hours ago, Scully said: It never happened to me either; perhaps it depends on the leather or the formula in the oil has changed. Mate has Altberg boots; expensive but excellent boots. or they have started using a different fibre for the stitching perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Just now, islandgun said: I got Meindl sport wax along with the boots seems to soften and protect. just had a look to see what the contents are and theres no mention, but was interested to see that it is made in England, anyone know what its made of ? Beeswax and other stuff, all natural ingredients. Thats from memory, i asked myself the same question a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 20 hours ago, clakk said: Saddler on here explained but there is something in Neatsfoot that does rot stitching ,i only found out after my army boots "died".Now i use Kho Cho line That's what I use now, I even use it on my leather gloves and the leather bit on my gunslip. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 23/02/2018 at 19:59, Brad93 said: Mink oil rubbed in by hand. You need the heat of your hand to melt the wax and massage it into the boot +1 but beware the boots will go dull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Renapur, it's made from beeswax does not rot stitching and waterproofs leather very well. A tub also lasts ages about £14 off the bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad93 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 3 hours ago, blackbird said: +1 but beware the boots will go dull Yeah depends what boots you have my red wings boots are meant to be fairly matt finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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