Reddit reviews Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP Leather Conditioner Natural Oil Beeswax Formula (8oz)
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Leather conditioner cream with real beeswax and plant oils designed to melt when spread on by handHeavy Duty LP waterproofs and resists acids, petroleum, salt, and chemicals on leather work bootsCondition, restore dried and sun faded leather furniture and leather auto interiorsComplete leather care proven to resist mold/mildew, scuffing, stitch tear, crackingHeavy Duty Leather Preservative is Made in the USA
Just get a can of obenaufs.
Application is easy. The only heat you need is in your hands, no weekend project. I use it on a lot of leather goods to protect and extend life. This is also made of beeswax.
And don't forget the Obenauf's! Available here.
Just in case OP isn't sure what to use, this stuff keeps my Iron Rangers kickin'.
To understand what shoe care needs: Shoe Care Guide
To clean leather products: Saddle Soap
To condition leather products: Venetian Shoe cream (VSC) or Saphir Renovateur or [Allen Edmonds Leather Lotion] (http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/cati2_ShoeCareProductss_1_40000000001_-1________subcategory#facet=&sId=216&sort=5&ps=1000&bi=0)
To "protect" leather you have 2 options:
If you're walking around in snow / rain with dress shoes: Galoshes/ Overshoes
And being more specific helps. If you live in warmer climates, Mink oil and Obenauf's are most likely unnecessary, and products like VSC and Saphir would be great.
Avoid products from DSW and most B&M stores (unless well reviewed and recommended!) and the likes as they aren't great in quality (personal experience) - and if you're spending hundreds on shoes, consider spending a few dollars more to taking care of them goes far.
If you sweat a lot with your watch on, something like Obenauf's LP will help condition and protect.
I used it on my Moto Cognac band, and it is much more supple now.
From the Obenauf's product description:
Obenaufs is what I use on both pair of my leather boots (Red Wing Iron Rangers and my upland field boots [that see way more beating]). Does a great job for both. I put it on the Iron Rangers right when I got them and apply it semi-regularly.
edit: This stuff. No experience with the Dr. Marten branded stuff, but Obenaufs has been great.
This is where I received all of my info: http://www.redwingshoes.com/shoe-care
I use this to condition and this to waterproof. Both work great.
You could darken them using Obenauf LP. Maybe see if anybody else has tried it on the brick colour.
http://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-LP-Boot-Preservative-Preserves/dp/B0002X520S
I would recommend this; https://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-LP-Boot-Preservative-Preserves/dp/B0002X520S over mink oil. I use this in my leather restoration kit.
There are lots of ways to clean the boots, using saddle soap is probably your best bet. Obenauf's is your best bet for protecting them.
The crew at styleforum is constantly recommending Obenauf's:
Amazon
However, on the Wolverine 100 site, they show a video of a guy using Montana Pitch Blend.
I'll end up going with the Obenauf's since it doesn't have mink oil which supposedly can rot the leather over time.
Was this what you used?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002X520S?pc_redir=1404739595&robot_redir=1
I really love the way they turned out in your photos and I think I want to get them and apply the same wax. Great review btw.
Wow, wonderful find. Seriously envious. Honestly, I would not worry about the damage much, its hardly noticeable. If they were my boots, I'd clean them with warm water, let dry, and condition/protect with Obenauf's. In fact, this is what I do with my boots in northern Vermont.
Amazon has it.
Eu folosesc Kiwi 100% Horsehair Shine Brush.
Nu știu dacă e cea mai bună, dar asta folosesc eu și sunt mulțumit. A, da, și mă interesează foarte mult încălțămintea de calitate și am grijă de ea deci nu-s doar un noob care nu știe ce recomandă. Peria asta își face treaba și e ieftină.
Și dacă tot veni vorba, pentru bocanci recomand Fiebing's Yellow Saddle Soap și pentru bocanci negri recomand Obenauf's LP Boot Preservative și/sau Obenauf's Leather Oil.
Săpun doar pentru bocanci, nu pantofi, și Obenauf's stuff doar pentru piele neagră, o să schimbe culoarea altfel. Pentru pantofi sau bocanci la care nu vrei să se schimbe culoarea recomand refined coconut oil.
De evitat orice fel de cremă colorată. Aia e moartea pielii.
Wow sorry, I could've sworn I replied to this comment. I used Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP. I bought it mainly just to darken my boots, but it doesn't hurt that it also has protective qualities.
https://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-LP-Boot-Preservative-Preserves/dp/B0002X520S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480387762&sr=8-1&keywords=obenauf+s+heavy+duty+lp
one jar lasts approximately forever.
That would probably work, but I use this stuff. It's kind of a hard wax, you rub your fingers around a bit and it melts, then you rub it into your leather.
I can't remember if this is per the directions, but I go back the next day and wipe it down with a cotton rag to remove any excess.
This sounds like a job for Obenauf's LP.
I'd be cautious of the boot dryer because dryness ruins leather. Constant moisture does as well, and I doubt consistent wetting and drying is good for leather. You could use Obenauf's LP to waterproof them as well.
My bushacres are nubuck, I wouldn't oil them.
In general you don't want to over saturate the leather with mink oil. Give it as much as it wants and no more. Too much oil and it can go rancid. A good alternative is beeswax based waterproofing like Obenauf's.
I would start with the military boots. Make sure they fit well enough, and go on some smaller hikes to break them in. If there are no problems, go for it. You can always try more expensive boots later.
I would look into some waterproof treatment, though it will cut down on breathability and you can get wet from the inside out, from sweat. e.g.
I recommend the Red Wing Beckman. Good semi-lugged sole that works indoors and out, and can definitely handle the elements once you add some Obenauf's. Also, email Revolve once that this is your first order with them and they'll give you 30% off, which gives these a damn good price/quality ratio.
Wear them with some thick wool socks and they should be plenty warm. I wouldn't wear them to go hiking in snow or anything, but I think they'd be fine for walking through a slush/snow/icy mix. Treat them with leather conditioner before winter.
It should work fine, but I'd further protect/waterproof it with Obeneuf's LP.
Choose half a size down from your Brannock size
I wipe my boots down with a apple cider vinegar/water mix and a couple times a year coat them with some Obenaufs
I use a leather conditioner and some sort of light waterproofing. Kiwi Leather Lotion is pretty basic and cheap and is a nice entry-level leather conditioner. As for waterproofing, you can use a silicone waterproofing spray, or something like Obenauf's or Sno-Seal, or for very light protection, you can use a wax polish.
Obenhauf's: http://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-LP-Boot-Preservative-Preserves/dp/B0002X520S
No prob, happy to help. The Thorogoods are all-around great performers and I'm sure they'd be great in the rain as long as you treat the leather with some kind of conditioner (like Obenauf's or Huberd's). However, I have dedicated rain boots that are also completely awesome.
Ok I was really debating between Obenauf's or sno seal, but I think you convinced me about Obernauf. But which Obenauf's should I use the heavy duty lp http://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-Heavy-Duty-4oz-Preserves/dp/B003SKCARK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382402091&sr=8-1&keywords=Obenauf%27s
The boot preservative
http://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-LP-Boot-Preservative-Preserves/dp/B0002X520S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382402091&sr=8-2&keywords=Obenauf%27s
Or the silicone water shield
http://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-Silicone-Water-Shield-Environmentally/dp/B002UBLSO4/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1382402091&sr=8-6&keywords=Obenauf%27s
Or maybe a combination of the heavy duty lp and the silicone water shield? I don't want to spend more money then necessary but before I take my boots out into the world I want to make sure they're properly prepared for the elements. Oh and thanks for the help guys! All of this is very informative and helpful.
I love love love leather dye it really is so easy. I have dyed coats, purses, boots, and a pair of pants so far. I use Fiebings Leather Dye amazon link. There are lots of tutorials out there but I'll tell you what works for me. This is for boots because I wanted them to last, purses coats etc were a lot less steps but anyway!
0-I didn't do this step because the chemical is illegal to buy in California but if you have a coated leather piece, something that's really shiny is usually how you would tell I gather, you would use a leather stripper here. But again I never did this.
1-Wash with Fiebings Saddle Soap
2-After it dries paint on your leather dye. I always did two coats although a lot of times it didn't need it.
3-After that dries buff the item to remove excess dye. If you forget to do that (like I do sometimes) dye will rub off on stuff.
4-Coat the item with something to perseve leather. I use either Obenauf's LP Boot Preservative or Obenauf's Leather Oil
That's it! And I definitely find the item looks a lot better after dye. The Obenaufs makes leather look amazing. And it's not animal oil so I like it a lot more than mink oil say.
http://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-LP-Boot-Preservative-Preserves/dp/B0002X520S
Leather is skin and should be thought of in the same way. Skin remains supple due to the presence of oils, and leather jackets are no exception. When you're taking a shower, the water washes away some of the oils from your hair and skin, and the same thing happens to the oils in your jacket in rain. This can result in the leather becoming dry, and dry skin cracks and can peel and become damaged. But leather is also dead, and cannot heal like our living skin can.
Much like skin, with proper care this effect can be mitigated and repaired to an extent. With our skin, we exfoliate and moisturize to remove dead skin and protect the rest from drying out. The same things are done to leather. If your jacket gets wet, wipe as much of the water as you can and let it dry fully. Then use a horsehair brush to gently exfoliate the area. If it's dry and brittle, use a leather oil.
There are leather oils to specifically protect against rain, though they can also darken the leather, and leave it a bit greasy. My favorite is Obenhauf's LP. It is highly effective but be sure to apply properly!
Heavy Duty LP I'd guess; so something like Obenaufs. Basically stuff that will help make the boots waterproof/water resistant, but it can/will also darken the color of the leather.
Obenhauf's leather preservative is fairly popular on /r/leathercraft. I use it on all of my straps, and as mentioned, it does darken the color for awhile, but it works wonders for keeping the sweat out. Sno Seal is another popular product, but I haven't personally used that.
I got those boots from this image in one of the sidebar guides, where they are in the "cool, mostly dry" weather category.
I don't know exactly what that means, but it doesn't really sound like enough for what I'm hoping my next pair of shoes can endure -- I live in Michigan, and park outside during the winter. I don't need to be able to do shoveling in these or anything, but I do have to sometimes walk through foot-deep snow.
I suppose that this is what you guys are referring to? It looks good to me.
Rub some Obenauf's Leather Protecter onto your Sperrys, best decision I've made when it comes to leather products.
http://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-LP-Boot-Preservative-Preserves/dp/B0002X520S
The best: https://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-LP-Boot-Preservative-Preserves/dp/B0002X520S
Obenauf's LP Boot Preservative 8 oz - Preserves and Protects Leather - Made in the US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002X520S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_waqJAbQCSP786
Spot this guide. I've learned that /u/a_robot_with_dreams is a god with GYW.
Interesting enough, only a few hours ago was I reading about shoe care today. So basically, unless you are trudging through the depths of hell, stick with just leather conditioner. That can be [Venetian shoe cream] (http://www.foresupplyco.com/productDetail.asp_Q_catID_E_48_A_subCatID_E_55_A_productID_E_703_A_strSession_E_11CDE680EB31BEC5B749AC768C51E5CDB07E9B03), Obernauf's leather oil cleaner, or whatever. You will not need all those waxes and such, as mixed in with Obernauf's Heavy Duty LP. Do your best to not use too much conditioner.
Seems like the steps are, when you do your monthly or biannual or whatever schedule conditioning you choose...:
5a. Optional: Polish or wax if you're a clean mofo or likes to get down and dirty like mentioned above. Re: Polishing (and wax?)...seems like it's mostly on dress shoes and formal footwear. Since we're talking about boots, skip
Repeat every blue moon or something.
maybe i wasnt taking care of my redwings. Does this help the life of them? They ALWAYS crack right behind the steel toe
Obenauf's Leather Preserver. I've used it for a while now on all my leather boots. It will darken but damn does it work well. Beeswax for waterproofing and oils to hydrate and protect the leather. Great stuff.