Snake-eye, SASS#45097 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 With the end of the cowboy shooting season, short as it was, and the cold weather setting in, I decided to treat by cowboy boots to a good cleaning and conditioning. I’ve been using Lexol leather conditioner and it seems like a good product. The question for the leather product makers is there any thing else that’s recommended, better. I understand that pure neatsfoot oil is also useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Snake-eye, SASS#45097 said: I’ve been using Lexol leather conditioner and it seems like a good product. The question for the leather product makers is there any thing else that’s recommended, better. Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 A lot of folks over-think leather care. As long as it’s real leather clean with saddle soap and water, then moisturize. I wouldn’t use Neet’s Foot as it could change the color of the leather. Lexol is good, nothing wrong with it, you can also try this Mink Oil not expensive and it’s good for the leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I use Balistol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 13 minutes ago, Captain Bill Burt said: I use Balistol That's what I smell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Armor-all makes some dispensable leather wipes that work well for occasional wipe down. Find em in the Auto section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlesnake Slim Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 In 32 years of firefighting I used only neatsfoot oil. I could go through 2-3 re-soles before the leather gave out. If you need waterproofing, use neatsfoot oil first, then Snow Seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Sheridan Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Saddle soap to clean then Montana Pitch blend. Mink oil and pine pitch. Gives a bit of water resistance. It’s what I treated my boots with prior to WR 2018 and my feet stayed dry. Another good product is the Skidmores line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 What is it with all this cleaning stuff? Oh, and practicing, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Kiwi polish and buff. Soap and water is good for my hide why isn't it good for cowhide. As long as you replace the oils time and wear take out you'll walk through the soles on most leather boots before the uppers wear out. If you soaked em through I can see oiling with neetsfoot or mink oil. But normal wear buff and polish. I've had cobblers tell me this is the last time I can resole after 3-4 trips. I figure I got me money out of em. Shampoo is made to clean keratin, skin in keratinous. Shampoo and conditioner is cheap. Leather care products in the automotive aisle are expensive but the same stuff. Badge engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Taylor,SASS#14359 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Brush off any dirt and then polish with Kiwi and buff, do it twice and your boots will last a long time, also never dry them by heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkslim Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 A dab of Ballistol behind each ear.........................drives the ladies crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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