Please recommend a treatment for full grain leather walking boots

[PedalCat]

Hello. As per the title, I think I'm after a conditioning cream or some such, for my brand new full grain leather walking boots. There are various waterproofing waxes out there, but I'm really after something to nourish the leather.

Another question, is there any benefit from using moisturiser on leather boots? I'll not be trying this with my new boots, but possibly will with some very tired older ones.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I've only recently discovered mink oil, which I now use for everything

Well everything outdoor shoe related, anyway.

 

[Drago]

Another question, is there any benefit from using moisturiser on leather boots? I'll not be trying this with my new boots, but possibly will with some very tired older ones.

That depends very much on the leather and any surface treatment they may or may not have had, and any existing treatments or waxes that are already on/within the leather.

 

[PedalCat]

Hmm, they've been waxed many, many times but have had some wet and muddy heavy use and are bone dry, ie water will not bead on them.

 

[T4tomo]

Shearing sheep is the best treatment. after a day shearing my work-boots used to be in tip top condition as the lanolin from the fleeces naturally worked into them.

if you can't find an obliging sheep farmer, maybe a lanolin based treatment as a compromise

 

[Kingfisher101]

Hmm, they've been waxed many, many times but have had some wet and muddy heavy use and are bone dry, ie water will not bead on them.

Take them to the boot section of an outdoors shop and ask?

 

[Beebo]

It’s probably gone out of fashion, but we used to use Dubbin. Very cheap.

My dad used to cover my rugby boots in the stuff.

 

[MontyVeda]

the only one i've used is this; every few years on a (now) 25 year old pair of hiking boots.

 

[Jameshow]

It’s probably gone out of fashion, but we used to use Dubbin. Very cheap.

My dad used to cover my rugby boots in the stuff.

Second dubbin....

 

[Spiderweb]

Graingers G Wax, very much like Dubbin.

 

[oldwheels]

I use neatsfoot oil and it was recommended and used by a leather worker we let part of our workshop to.

 

[Profpointy]

I've always used Nikwax or similar products; I think the tub I've got now is Graingers' version. The waxy stuff that comes in a tin or plastic tub rather than sprays or lotions. You need to apply it with fingers as the heat of your hands helps soften the stuff so it rubs in better.

 

[Cycleops]

I've heard @Drago uses a Brazilian wax which he swears by.

 

[Badger_Boom]

I've heard @Drago uses a Brazilian wax which he swears by.

I had no idea that he waxed his Brazilian.

 

[Drago]

I've heard @Drago uses a Brazilian wax which he swears by.

No, no, no. I get a Brazilian to wax me. Name is Carlos.