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How do you take care of leather?

Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:16 am
Posted by Broke
AKA Buttercup
Member since Sep 2006
65067 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:16 am
What do you do to shoes, briefcases, boots, etc? Do you use conditioner or do you just polish and go? I'm experimenting with ways to keep my shoes in perfect shape.
Posted by FelicianaTigerfan
Comanche County
Member since Aug 2009
26059 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:18 am to
saddle soap
Posted by TigerRob20
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2008
3732 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:20 am to


I have some of this that I put on our chairs at home. Seems to be working fine so far.
Posted by SCwTiger
armpit of 'merica
Member since Aug 2014
5867 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:21 am to
Mink Oil
Posted by CoachDon
Louisville
Member since Sep 2014
12409 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:21 am to
Saphir Renovateur - you're welcome.

Posted by 610man
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
7414 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:22 am to
Rub my balls on it
Posted by IT_Dawg
Georgia
Member since Oct 2012
22124 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:30 am to
same as a penis. Put some lube on it and massage it til its done
Posted by dnm3305
Member since Feb 2009
13672 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:39 am to
I use Obenauf's Heavy Duty Leather Preservative and it has always worked for me. I have a pair of Meindl hiking boots that have been put through hell but I always wash them and condition them after every time they get wet/dirty and they are in perfect shape. I use it on my oxfords and wingtips as well and they look perfect too.
Posted by Klark Kent
Houston via BR
Member since Jan 2008
67051 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 9:41 am to
Lexol.

But I'm sure you've tried it or something like it already
Posted by CorkSoaker
Member since Oct 2008
9819 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:05 am to
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 10:18 am to
Boots - Obenaufs heavy duty LP
Belts, cars, furniture, and soft leathers get Lexol
Dress shoes get polished

My boots are wet, muddy, or dirty on a regular basis
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This post was edited on 5/11/16 at 10:23 am
Posted by Pettifogger
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Member since Feb 2012
79533 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 11:03 am to
Chamberlains
Posted by Yewkindewit
Near Birmingham, Alabama
Member since Apr 2012
20188 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 11:07 am to
I use Vaseline and rub my loafers! seriously, it cleans off the dirt and keeps the leather soft, albeit darker than original.
Posted by lsu480
Downtown Scottsdale
Member since Oct 2007
92877 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 11:08 am to
I'm not sure about leather but the absolute best way to keep tennis shoes looking brand new is by using a Magic Eraser. It's unreal how well they work if you start using one as soon as you get your shoes.
Posted by Aspercel
Member since Jan 2009
107323 posts
Posted on 5/11/16 at 1:08 pm to
Leather new is a cheap and easy 1 step glycerin spray. I don't use it on my tack (I'm a little obsessive about that) but it is great for boots, etc.

Lexol conditioner can be found at Walmart in the car section and I use that on boots too. I hate the local cleaner, though.

For my saddle...

I love higher standards soap or even plain bar castille soap if it's really dirty. Then I've got some oakwood (I think, I got it on amazon) conditioner with tea tree and lanolin. Supposed to help with mildew too
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
73856 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 3:23 pm to
I'll have to ask my valet, my shoes always seem to look pretty good
Posted by TigerstuckinMS
Member since Nov 2005
33687 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 3:46 pm to
It puts the lotion on its skin
Posted by bgoodwin
Cullman, Al
Member since Sep 2011
592 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 4:43 pm to
100% Neetsfoot oil is the correct answer. It is rendered from cow bones.
This post was edited on 5/12/16 at 4:44 pm
Posted by Big Block Stingray
Top down on open road
Member since Feb 2009
1979 posts
Posted on 5/12/16 at 6:10 pm to
Leather Honey > *
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