Boot/ Shoe Care (Products, Methods, and Suggestions)
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Anyone have any recommendations specifically for rough out boots?
the only thing I'd use for rough out leather would be a impregnating spray, same as you might use for some of your jackets! every other crease or oil and you might lose that rough out look (b_F posted some pics where he dubbed his m45's in the shoe/boot thread I believe!)…
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Hi Gents, any suggestions on how to treat buffalo leather? Should a nice coat of Obenauf's do the trick? Thanks in advance.
I wouldn't treat it that much…buffalo leather should be pretty resistant and IMO doesn't need that much of care! I've cleaned my scout boots once so far and just applied a drop of boot oil on the leather. made it look all fresh and clean again...
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Bags - a brush (that is all).
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Thanks Finn, just found a good reference to Obenauf's on Buffalo too.
Obenauf’s is ideal for use on boots made from WeatherTuff leather, oil tanned, German Elk, French Veal, Bullhide, Navigator, Driftwood and Cape Buffalo leathers.
http://russellmoccasin.com/leather_care.html
Looks like I'll give them a really good walking in and wait until it starts drying out, as apposed to an insta-blanket.
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Hi guys any idea on how to oil brogues? I just got myself 2 pairs of Tricker's.. and they have turned out to be a pain to oil. The endless amount of small holes on the surface traps all the Obernauf and when dried, turns white. It looks hideous and there's nothing I can do about it other than to take a stick or screwdriver small enough to fit into the holes and scrape them out…. Seems like awful tedious work. I'm sure there's an easier method?
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https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=17
If you're using the LP wax/paste, use a hair dryer or preferably a heat gun to help melt the wax into the leather. Personally, depending on the leather color, I would use an oil instead of a wax if there are a lot of small holes.
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My wife loved the Mustang Paste so much, she uses it on her shoes.
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https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=17
If you're using the LP wax/paste, use a hair dryer or preferably a heat gun to help melt the wax into the leather. Personally, depending on the leather color, I would use an oil instead of a wax if there are a lot of small holes.
but still, even with the help of heat, not alot of the oil gets absorbed and still leaves residue that needs to be scraped out.. I'm afraid that if I heat it for any longer it might cook the leather lol. Is that even possible for shoes?
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How often do people oil and polish their boots?
I have some natural leather wipes that I use on my boots once a week to prevent dirt, dust and crap getting into the leather, building up, and prematurely ageing or cracking the boots.
I use boot grease or oil (Huberds) every 4 weeks on CXL, and as and when required on dress leather.
I wear my boots for 12 hours a day, 5 days a week. On weekends, or when I'm feeling lazy I go back to my CXL oxfords.
Is this care regime excessive?
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imo yes…
no matter if wearing/caring for red wings or vibergs, i only use care products when the boot/leather really needs it. if i have the feeling the leather of a certain boot is looking dry, then i´ll grease or oil it o/course...maybe 2-4 times a year max. and that is before and after the cold season and maybe once or twice in the other months!
with roughout leather it´s something else though, since that leather takes and shows a lot more wear (dirt, indigo stains, etc.) after a much shorter time, hence cleaning/brushing it a bit more often as "normal" leather is totally fine... -
Gav
I think it is. You don't need to use grease or oil unless your boots start to look "dry" or if you have soaked them.
New leather doesn't need to be oiled on regular basis.Polishing I do on "need to" basis.
What comes to wearing your boots 12/5… I hope you rotate at least 2 pairs. It's good for boots health that they dry properly after every use. (I mean the moist that forms inside the boot with regular wear)
I personally don't wear same boots 2 days a row just for this reason. (Even on biketrips I have flipflops and sneakers with me to replace boots while partying...) -
I wore the CXL for a year with no grease, and it started to look like shit which is why I apply regularly now. The application to dress leather is to help it soften during the break in period.
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Good thoughts on rotation though, this is not something I do very well with anything, boots, jeans, coats…..etc...
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I brush my boots with a horsehair brush pretty much every evening if I wore them that day. I will hit them with Obenauf's on an as needed basis. I notice the CXL getting kinda rough to the touch so I will obenauf them. Thats usually every 2-3 months.
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Can people tell me if there is much between Obenaufs - Heavy Duty LP & Mustang Paste. I have been reading http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1977.0 and seems mustang paste does less darkening to the leather. I will be getting boots in icy mocha clx. i dont really want to get them to dark?
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Today I used the Obenaufs LP the very first time on my RW875. I must say, the LP looks very good!!! The leather looks and feels great after the first use, I´ll repeat it when they are "dry" enough
Next up is the leather tag on my well worn 634S.
