Foxy12 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 On 24/02/2018 at 11:52, TriBsa said: 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. +1 for altberg, I use them for work, had two pairs in 5 years, only bought a second pair to wear whilst first ones were getting re-soled. Exclusivley use their leder-Gris on them to keep them supple/waterproof, no cracking or no wet feet apart from the odd time I go too deep and water goes over the top. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 On 24/02/2018 at 05:38, JohnfromUK said: 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. Where oh where can you buy Mars oil? Various website gets blocked by my computer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Elizabeth said: Where oh where can you buy Mars oil? Various website gets blocked by my computer. Thanks http://www.sportingsupplies.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d572.html There you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob525 Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 I can confirm that neatsfoot oil does rit stitching, not worth the risk on boots but it did bring a dry old belt back to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 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 for mink oil I used it for many years on motocross boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I have walked many thousands of miles in usually Italian leather boots with Vibram soles. I ruined a pair with Dubbin . It softened the leather to the extent the boots were useless. You do not want to soften the leather, it's stiffness is there to protect your feet. I ended up using Nik Wax and sparingly at that. I accepted that leather IS NOT waterproof A couple of days in wet conditions and the wet comes through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I found Nik Wax very good, but now prefer Leder Gris every time. Been out in the Altbergs today, peeing down, feet bone dry. Boots must be fifteen years old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 22 hours ago, London Best said: I found Nik Wax very good, but now prefer Leder Gris every time. Been out in the Altbergs today, peeing down, feet bone dry. Boots must be fifteen years old now. I've used Leder Gris for many years on my boots and other leather items. It's excellent in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClemFandango Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 On 22/10/2019 at 14:10, Rob525 said: I can confirm that neatsfoot oil does rit stitching, not worth the risk on boots but it did bring a dry old belt back to life! Been using it on my boots for years. Never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 24 minutes ago, ClemFandango said: Been using it on my boots for years. Never had a problem. Me neither. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 30, 2019 Report Share Posted October 30, 2019 On 24/02/2018 at 11:52, TriBsa said: 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. As above, Leder-Gris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 Part beeswax to 4 parts parrafin wax ( vaseline ) Before. After Water proof? yep. Been doing it for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted October 31, 2019 Report Share Posted October 31, 2019 Many years ago first job assistant keeper.We used Mars oil it came with a brush.We always wore wellingtons till dinner time.Then changed. To boots .You need to start with good quality boots.we got ours fromHogs of Fife.Used to trace our foot on a piece of paper and send it off.Hi tec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 On 31/10/2019 at 08:49, demonwolf444 said: 1 Part beeswax to 4 parts parrafin wax ( vaseline ) Before. After Water proof? yep. Been doing it for years Any chance you can post links to the ingredients please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoolinDalton Posted November 2, 2019 Report Share Posted November 2, 2019 Can pure beeswax furniture polish be used with Vaseline? The beeswax is blended with turps (according to the blurb on the tin). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 02/11/2019 at 23:02, DoolinDalton said: Can pure beeswax furniture polish be used with Vaseline? The beeswax is blended with turps (according to the blurb on the tin). Link how to make and link to bees wax where I got some from hope this helps https://www.amazon.co.uk/LiveMoor-Pure-Beeswax-blocks-natural/dp/B01AT6JPTG/ref=asc_df_B01AT6JPTG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=256229224953&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17170614079919639659&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006743&hvtargid=pla-448753996314&psc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, martyn2233 said: Link how to make and link to bees wax where I got some from hope this helps https://www.amazon.co.uk/LiveMoor-Pure-Beeswax-blocks-natural/dp/B01AT6JPTG/ref=asc_df_B01AT6JPTG/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=256229224953&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17170614079919639659&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006743&hvtargid=pla-448753996314&psc=1 You can get beeswax from Thornes Beekeeping based in Rand, just outside of Wragby, near Lincoln. Edited November 16, 2019 by moondoggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3vert Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 I have used Renapur, Dubbin, Sahpir Mink Oil and various other decent treatments for leather hunting boots, uniform boots and shoes, all are pretty good. However the best I have used by a long shot is Paul Sullivan 5 Star Leather Care! Superb stuff. I have been using it for the last 18months or so and it gives fantastic protection to my boots. I rub it in by hand and make sure the boots are left to dry before they are used, always give excellent water repellency. I wouldn't use it on good shoes as it can darken the leather slightly, but for work boots this stuff is brilliant. You can contact him on his Facebook page or purchase via Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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