I’ll start by saying if @Glenn or another moderator feels this can be added to @Mobasser’s post feel free to do so. So I’m interested in knowing what everyone else’s routine is as far as products? My current routine is at least every 3-4 weeks depending on condition of my boots I wash them with Dawn dish soap followed by a liberal application of Red Wing “All natural leather conditioner” or Danner water proofing spray on my suede work boots. 

Edited May 8, 20251 yr by Eric 26
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Mink oil 

I've always heard that mink oil (and other viscous oils) aren't good for boots because they soften the leather too much and can cause damage. I guess that's probably dependent on how much you put on at once. 

 

With that said, I clean with saddle soap and occasionally buff on a harder wax like otter wax or something similar. 

i brush them off.  if really dirty, just water..

 

and Obernaufs.  this stuff is magic.  

22 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

i brush them off.  if really dirty, just water..

 

and Obernaufs.  this stuff is magic.  

I definitely have to try Obernaufs.

Just now, Eric 26 said:

I definitely have to try Obernaufs.

bonus, your hands will feel amazing afterwards.   it smells like bee honey to me.

 

i use it on everything.  my wife's car seats once.  purses, (hers, not mine), boots, shoes, belts.  

 

true story.  i put some on a leather wrist sling for my hunting bow.  that sling went on/off three bows, and still looked perfect.  i would buy a new bow, and move the sling over.  rain, snow, desert heat, that thing never wore out.  and i put Obernaufs on it once.  a single time.

5 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said:

bonus, your hands will feel amazing afterwards.   it smells like bee honey to me.

 

i use it on everything.  my wife's car seats once.  purses, (hers, not mine), boots, shoes, belts.  

 

true story.  i put some on a leather wrist sling for my hunting bow.  that sling went on/off three bows, and still looked perfect.  i would buy a new bow, and move the sling over.  rain, snow, desert heat, that thing never wore out.  and i put Obernaufs on it once.  a single time.

OK, but we really want to know what you use on YOUR purses.......

Mentioned this is the other work boot thread.

We've been using Sno-Seal for a long time.

Protects our leather boots from rain, sun, snow, and salt. 

Simple, safe and effective.

 

 

A-Jay

On 5/8/2025 at 1:36 PM, Darth-Baiter said:

i brush them off.  if really dirty, just water..

 

and Obernaufs.  this stuff is magic.  

Been using it for years, great stuff