Leather Treatment for Boots

jpine · Sep 9, 2009

Have used bear grease for years. I don't see that it is for sale anymore and am out.....Sno-Seal, Mink Oil, Beeswax? What are the best products out there for a mid to heavy hiking boot?

TDIESEL · Sep 9, 2009

I've used mink oil for years on my cabela's guide boots and its always worked for me even helped the break-in process on new boots

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sniperbait · Sep 9, 2009

I've used mink oil for years on my leather boots/shoes. I would have a hard time moving on to something else. Helps keep them soft and waterproof as well. Had a pair of shoes for nearly 10 years that I used the stuff on and had no problems. Had to retire the shoes because the sole was gone on them.

COSA · Sep 9, 2009

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completesportsman · Sep 9, 2009

Montana Pitch Blend Dressing

http://www.mtpitchblend.com/

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HardcoreOutdoor · Sep 10, 2009

I regularly clean my boots with water and a soft brush, let them dry ccompletely (not in the sun) and re-dress them with a couple heavy coats of Kiwi Camp Dry silicone spray.

Stinks for a while but it works great for me.

Wade
www.HardcoreOutdoor.com

Spartacus · Sep 10, 2009

I only use Silicone. I like the silicone that's a liquid and has a cotton applicator. It gets deep into all the seems and works great. It also doesn't leave the boots with the greasy look.

HardcoreOutdoor · Sep 10, 2009

The Camp Dry spray silicone doesn't leave the leather on my boots looking greasy. It all gets absorbed but the outside of the sole looks a little slick when I am done so I just wipe the excess off with a paper towel.

Wade
www.HardcoreOutdoor.com

Spartacus · Sep 11, 2009

The "greasy" reference was regarding beeswax, oil, etc. I think campdry is awesome stuff. It dries just like the liquid stuff with the cotton applicator.

HardcoreOutdoor · Sep 11, 2009

Who makes the liquid stuff? The cotton applicator doesn't catch on and get all over the leather?

Thanks.

Wade
www.HardcoreOutdoor.com

Spartacus · Sep 11, 2009

Cabelas has their own brand, I've seen others at footwear stores. The stuff I have now is made by Justin Boots. I think they're all the same.

The applicator is attached to the lid by a 4" peice of metal wire. The "cotton" may not be cotton at all, maybe nylon/poly. No it doesn't get all over the leather.

You just need to make sure your boots are totally clean or the dirt will cloud up the silicone in the container. What I like about it so much is that since its's a liquid, it gets deep into the stitches and seems. You should try it, it's good stuff.