Exactly this but with Dawn. Same treatment on the false tongues, and usually a coat of black dye or edge kote to tidy up the edges of the soles. Dry overnight then oil the next day, plus a little oil inside on the insole seems to stop them from squeaking.
Yes, big fan of Fiebing's saddle soap, been using it to clean leather boots & various other leather goods for over 50 yrs. It's one of the few things in my life that hasn't sold out or lowered in quality over the years. The perfect way to start any cleaning and preconditioning process on any quality leather boot, saddle, etc.
You guys should do a complete care guide video. Starting from day one up until it becomes the same few steps every quarter or so to maintain them. I was on your site reading about how to care for them and came across an article that mentioned cleaning/deodorizing the inside of the boot. I have never owned boots like Nicks before and would love to know how to care for them for the longest and most comfortable life.
Hey Nicks - Love your video and boots. Thanks for providing fireline protection and comfort! Quick question. My Saddle Soap can says not to use on Rough-out leather. My Hotshots have rough-out lowers and just wanted to confirm its safe to use Saddle Soap? Obviously conditioning after the fact.
I ordered my third pair of nicks last week when I saw y'all had a limited run of boots in horweens wheat rapids leather, I cannot wait to see and wear them. It's a real shame that there wasn't an option for a toe cap but oh well, I will use the heck out of them anyway. Could yall maybe do a video were you just go over and show every leather y'all offer and maybe even some of your limited leathers and future products
When will part two be up? If it hasn’t been shot yet please include what care should be taken with the heel stack and midsole. I feel like this is one of those areas with convoluted info. Some people say to oil it while others say not to. Also do you think it’s safe or a good idea to hit the heel stack/mid sole with something like SnoSeal or Beeswax to prevent water logging in the winter time etc?
Pro tip for drying wet shoes or boots: wad up several sheets of newspaper and stuff inside the wet shoe or boot for an hour or so. The newspaper will absorb a lot of moisture and your boot will go from wet to slightly damp fairly quickly. Then remove the newspaper and let air in to finish drying.
Always use the newspaper when it rains etc. I stuff them and then replace them as you state, after majority is soaked up I put new paper in then place them in a large re-usable shopping bag and dump a bunch of shredded paper onto them. Seems to dry them really nicely and evenly
Thank you for explaining why one should NOT soak their boots in water. So many people believe that soaking boots in water doesn't have a negative effect on a boot, many still believe it to be the best manner in which to break in a new boot. Wrong!
Hey nicks! I got your work boot care kit but the saddle soap says not to use it on rough out leather. Can I use it on the parts of my boot that are rough out? Curious since a lot of your boots come with rough out! Thanks!
Scrub down dry with a nylon brush, Sink to spray down the boot then saddle soap then sprayed down again. Boot dryer over night then whipped down with a cloth. gently heated up,(about 100 degrees, Obinoff's all seams and stitching using the left over to spread over boots, Saphire the whole boot, then remove excess. Boots are good for 3 to 6 months.
I use saddle soap very sparingly. I do not want it to soak too deeply into the leather. I do not scrub the entire boot at once. I scrub individual panels and quickly wipe away the saddle soap with a wet cloth. I use a toothbrush to rinse out the stitching. The soap is on the boot for less than 15-20 seconds. I can always come back and scrub a second time, if need be. Allow the boots to dry overnight in average room conditions, at least 12-24 hours. No heat. No fans. Just open air.
You clean them the same way but you have to reapply wax afterwards since the saddle soap will remove some of the existing wax. "Waxed flesh" is just waxed roughout leather.
@@bobbob8387 Thank you, Bob! John has a good question, tho. Do you need to condition them before applying the wax? Or instead of wax, can I use Venetian Cream? There´s a great post on Reddit about hits, and it seems Nick Horween himself answered a question on how to treat their waxed flesh properly. Apparently, VSC will do both, condition and finish. www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/9js7ix/a_waxed_flesh_restoration_story/ imgur.com/VaBoxFS
@@johnready630 I would say it depends on the condition of the leather, the wax you use, how often you clean your boots and the enviroment you use them in. Mind you, if there is a enough wax left on the boot, after you wash them with soap, oil will not be effectively absorbed by the leather. And, vice versa, too much oil or grease will obstruct the wax from binding to the leather.
I got a pair of ariats and i work in a machine shop building motors so my boots were once a redish leather and are now completely black where my pants dont cover them. Should i try to use a degreaser detergant to knock some oil and grease off first or go straight in with sattle soap?
I couldn't tell if those were rough out on the bottom and heel. I want to know the best way to clean the rough out part of my boot. I don't want it to get waterlogged or damaged. I'm still a long way away from cleaning them but they are finally broken in. They are the best boots I've ever owned. I'm getting two pairs, one for my buddy and one for me to wear during his wedding.
Question: what product would you suggest to disinfect work boots that got some nasty on them, which won’t harm the leather? Rubbing alcohol? Diluted bleach water?
haha i'm a big PC nerd and i keep an electric air compressor on me for dusting everything and thought i was the only one who thought of air dusting my boots hahah
when you say dont user any heat, does this apply to placing boots on a boot drier? I obviously would never use a heat gun or something of that nature to expedite drying but typically when I clean the exterior of my boots, I place them on a boot drier over night.
In a perfect world everyone would have 2 pairs of boots, so while one dries naturally without heat you can wear the 2nd pair and vice versa. But overall just remember to condition your boots a bit more often if you're using a boot drier because it dries out the leather)
@@nicksboots I am glad I asked. I have 2 identical pair of crispi boots that are over 400$ a piece and I treat them well, but good to know I need to just be patient and let them dry naturally. However, I do condition my boots often. Thanks for the info! I need a new pair of moc toes.
After being at a cement plant for a week in my 4 month old, rough-out builder pros, they definitely needed a clean! After washing, letting dry and applying LP to the boots and. Heel stack, the heel stack and leather layer in the sole still appear quite dry, even after 2 applications. Any suggestions? PS: best boots I’ve ever owned! I’d wear them to bed if they weren’t dirty all the time!
The heel stacks and soles are a way more dense leather and do not absorb conditioner as well as the uppers. I would recommend a thin condition so it can completely absorb into the leather. Also let the conditioner sit for a minute or two to fully absorb.
Only if your cleaning a natural veg tan leather. If you use yellow on a natural colored leather, it can change the color. I have white and yellow, I use yellow on black and brown, and white on any thing lighter.
I think the bad part is using heat to dry wet leather, so using it during conditioning should be fine. After all, some of these boots are made for firefighting.
@@patrickli9077 that's what I figure, but I wanna get the facts on it from the makers. Still ain't gotten an answer if some people really lather up their feet with conditioner, and condition the inside like that nomadic ink guy said in a video awhile ago.
@@ThomasSteed For my boots I personally just coat my hand in Bick 4 and rub it all over the interior. Because it's Bick 4, it doesn't really darken or make the interior sticky, which is nice.
@@patrickli9077 why? Does it help with keeping oder and rotting on the inside from happening? Will an all natural lotion on my feet before putting on socks? Will that be bad on the leather. I'm sorry to keep dragging this out Patrick, but I've got questions, and there's alot of dudes on youtube who don't have expert advice.
@@ThomasSteed what I've heard is that it helps stop the leather insoles and lining from cracking which can happen if there's too little moisture. I'm assuming you mean a leather conditioner by the natural leather lotion, in which case using it would be perfectly fine. I would still recommend conditioning by hand first and letting it soak in though, as I'm not sure how healthy long time exposure to leather conditioner on your foot is.
I’ve worked on the oil field all across America including Williston, nd down to -60 degree weather and upwards of over 110 degrees. Boot dryer are effective to dry out your boots. But if you don’t have one, I twist up newspaper and stuff my boots. It completely draws the moisture out of the leather. Saddle soap has been around for ever. If you don’t need waterproofing then liberal amount of leather conditioner. Best boots I’ve ever had. Yes, these boots are heavy. But day in day out, you get a custom to it. My feet, ankles,hips, back, shoulders all in alignment. 2 things I did before obtaining my custom boots. 1. My very old redwings I showed them to the cobblers and they were able to correct. The cobbler was able to take the heal and offset outward a bit. That itself was an important in my gate. 2. My wife hauled me down to a new balance store, in doing so new balance has a machine that takes a 3D image of your feet and your pressure points on the bottom of your feet. Similar to what the Wally World machine does. But I feel new balance doing it right. Then suggests a insert for your foot ware. My point is, I made nicks aware I was going to use insoles and the cobbler was able to accommodate. I can’t say enough bout this company on the level of patience/understand all the staff I’ve experienced very professional. Between these boots and a occasional use of new balance 0.00% feet or body aches 100% gone. So spend a lttile more time researching, then make the investment into yourself. I can’t say enough bout having the right tool for the right job.
We do not recommend using any type of heat to dry our boots. The best way to prolong the life and quality of your boots is to always let them air-dry after getting them wet. Hope this helps :)
The Truman boots I bought are nice but there is too much room in the heel and they play games with production times. VERY DISHONEST. I'll be buying Nick's next time
One thing I learned over the years of wearing and taking care of leather products is to never take any advice from people (including the so-called professionals) who claim things like "you can't use water to clean leather" "Water will ruin leather" or "Do not soak leather in water". Contrary to popular opinion, you can use wash your leather shoes with water. Even wash them with dish wash soap. Some people believe dish wash soap will remove "too much oil" from leather because "it's too harsh". As if saddle soap doesn't. IT'S DISH WASH SOAP. YOU ARE USING IT ON YOUR SKIN WHEN YOU CLEAN DISHES. As long as you don't forget to let your shoes to dry thoroughly and condition them after cleaning, you can soak leather in water with soap. Also, anybody who does not rinse the shoes with water after using saddle soap and just wipes it off is a moron. It's like using shampoo and towel-drying your hair.
Unfortunately, this method was not strong enough for my boots as a mechanic. I don't think there's a way to clean my boots, considering they've gotten motor oil on them
@@nicksboots Exactly. Why freak people out about the small amount of water used with saddlesoap? It's nothing compared to a tromp through the rain. It's not the water that ruins the boots anyway. It's not getting dry properly and replacing the lost oils.
@@nicksboots ahhh I see well that video was great it really broke everything down well. Luckily I’ve done enough research with these videos and just bought a pair of boots today! :)
![[ASMR] Everyone Does It Wrong! - How to Clean Red Wings, Thorogood, Thursday Boots](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3cWM7W9vMJ4/mqdefault.jpg)
Who cleans their boots like this?
I do with Saphir saddle soap
I usually do with the 20 pairs of work boots I have but I do need to get some saddle soap
I use Saphir saddle soap. After the process described in the video, I sparingly use Nick's oil. That's it.
Exactly this but with Dawn. Same treatment on the false tongues, and usually a coat of black dye or edge kote to tidy up the edges of the soles. Dry overnight then oil the next day, plus a little oil inside on the insole seems to stop them from squeaking.
Yes, big fan of Fiebing's saddle soap, been using it to clean leather boots & various other leather goods for over 50 yrs. It's one of the few things in my life that hasn't sold out or lowered in quality over the years. The perfect way to start any cleaning and preconditioning process on any quality leather boot, saddle, etc.
You guys should do a complete care guide video. Starting from day one up until it becomes the same few steps every quarter or so to maintain them. I was on your site reading about how to care for them and came across an article that mentioned cleaning/deodorizing the inside of the boot. I have never owned boots like Nicks before and would love to know how to care for them for the longest and most comfortable life.
It’s always a good day when Nicks uploads a new video! 🔥🔥
You bet. I appreciate Nick's videos very much
Thanks for the kind words!
At this point I don’t watch these types of videos to learn anymore. I just like watching people clean boots.
Perfectly understandable. Remind me why I'm here ;)
I think you’ve found a kink, sir.
Hey Nicks - Love your video and boots. Thanks for providing fireline protection and comfort! Quick question. My Saddle Soap can says not to use on Rough-out leather. My Hotshots have rough-out lowers and just wanted to confirm its safe to use Saddle Soap? Obviously conditioning after the fact.
I ordered my third pair of nicks last week when I saw y'all had a limited run of boots in horweens wheat rapids leather, I cannot wait to see and wear them. It's a real shame that there wasn't an option for a toe cap but oh well, I will use the heck out of them anyway. Could yall maybe do a video were you just go over and show every leather y'all offer and maybe even some of your limited leathers and future products
I think they listened to you haha I loved that leather vid!
When will part two be up? If it hasn’t been shot yet please include what care should be taken with the heel stack and midsole. I feel like this is one of those areas with convoluted info. Some people say to oil it while others say not to. Also do you think it’s safe or a good idea to hit the heel stack/mid sole with something like SnoSeal or Beeswax to prevent water logging in the winter time etc?
Also does re-inking do anything to keep them nice and healthy or is that purely cosmetics?
Can you do a rough out cleaning video? I’ve found using saddle soap on the rough out ruins the texture of it
Did you find a better alternative for the rough out?
I had the same issue with using the wax on my roughout section. It looks terrible.
After cleaning the rough out and oiling. You use a brass bristle brush to raise up the fibers again
Great tip for anyone, get a 4$ denture brush as well, works great for any small nooks the other brush may not be able to reach well
Pro tip for drying wet shoes or boots: wad up several sheets of newspaper and stuff inside the wet shoe or boot for an hour or so. The newspaper will absorb a lot of moisture and your boot will go from wet to slightly damp fairly quickly. Then remove the newspaper and let air in to finish drying.
Always use the newspaper when it rains etc. I stuff them and then replace them as you state, after majority is soaked up I put new paper in then place them in a large re-usable shopping bag and dump a bunch of shredded paper onto them. Seems to dry them really nicely and evenly
Thank you for explaining why one should NOT soak their boots in water. So many people believe that soaking boots in water doesn't have a negative effect on a boot, many still believe it to be the best manner in which to break in a new boot. Wrong!
We've seen it all...
Hey nicks! I got your work boot care kit but the saddle soap says not to use it on rough out leather. Can I use it on the parts of my boot that are rough out? Curious since a lot of your boots come with rough out! Thanks!
Yes you can. Not sure what their reason is behind that, but it has worked well on our roughout leather.
My tan roughout turned brown! I guess it was optimistic to think it would stay tan 🤔
@@TexanTheFirst did you use white or yellow saddle soap? White is supposed to not discolor anything. Yellow will stain lighter colored leathers.
Please do more videos! Subscribed!
Thanks for the feedback!
Scrub down dry with a nylon brush, Sink to spray down the boot then saddle soap then sprayed down again. Boot dryer over night then whipped down with a cloth. gently heated up,(about 100 degrees, Obinoff's all seams and stitching using the left over to spread over boots, Saphire the whole boot, then remove excess. Boots are good for 3 to 6 months.
I use saddle soap very sparingly. I do not want it to soak too deeply into the leather.
I do not scrub the entire boot at once. I scrub individual panels and quickly wipe away the saddle soap with a wet cloth. I use a toothbrush to rinse out the stitching.
The soap is on the boot for less than 15-20 seconds. I can always come back and scrub a second time, if need be.
Allow the boots to dry overnight in average room conditions, at least 12-24 hours. No heat. No fans. Just open air.
Will this work on waterproof leather boots? Thanks!
Hi!
How do you clean waxed flesh? I have a new pair of Urban Loggers and they´re the first waxed flesh boots I ever owned.
You clean them the same way but you have to reapply wax afterwards since the saddle soap will remove some of the existing wax. "Waxed flesh" is just waxed roughout leather.
Exactly right, Bob.
@@nicksboots You would need to oil or grease before applying the bees wax ?
@@bobbob8387 Thank you, Bob! John has a good question, tho. Do you need to condition them before applying the wax? Or instead of wax, can I use Venetian Cream? There´s a great post on Reddit about hits, and it seems Nick Horween himself answered a question on how to treat their waxed flesh properly. Apparently, VSC will do both, condition and finish.
www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/9js7ix/a_waxed_flesh_restoration_story/
imgur.com/VaBoxFS
@@johnready630 I would say it depends on the condition of the leather, the wax you use, how often you clean your boots and the enviroment you use them in.
Mind you, if there is a enough wax left on the boot, after you wash them with soap, oil will not be effectively absorbed by the leather.
And, vice versa, too much oil or grease will obstruct the wax from binding to the leather.
Peet boot dryer opinions ? To use or not to use ?
Thanks for the video!
You're welcome!
I got a pair of ariats and i work in a machine shop building motors so my boots were once a redish leather and are now completely black where my pants dont cover them. Should i try to use a degreaser detergant to knock some oil and grease off first or go straight in with sattle soap?
I couldn't tell if those were rough out on the bottom and heel. I want to know the best way to clean the rough out part of my boot. I don't want it to get waterlogged or damaged. I'm still a long way away from cleaning them but they are finally broken in. They are the best boots I've ever owned. I'm getting two pairs, one for my buddy and one for me to wear during his wedding.
Question: what product would you suggest to disinfect work boots that got some nasty on them, which won’t harm the leather? Rubbing alcohol? Diluted bleach water?
They use vinegar on motorcycle saddlebags that mold from dampness.
You say don’t use any heat but you sell the PEET boot dryer. Is that ok to use?
Can you use a boot dryer ?
Valuable info
haha i'm a big PC nerd and i keep an electric air compressor on me for dusting everything and thought i was the only one who thought of air dusting my boots hahah
when you say dont user any heat, does this apply to placing boots on a boot drier? I obviously would never use a heat gun or something of that nature to expedite drying but typically when I clean the exterior of my boots, I place them on a boot drier over night.
In a perfect world everyone would have 2 pairs of boots, so while one dries naturally without heat you can wear the 2nd pair and vice versa. But overall just remember to condition your boots a bit more often if you're using a boot drier because it dries out the leather)
@@nicksboots I am glad I asked. I have 2 identical pair of crispi boots that are over 400$ a piece and I treat them well, but good to know I need to just be patient and let them dry naturally. However, I do condition my boots often. Thanks for the info! I need a new pair of moc toes.
Are peet dryers ok to use with nicks boots ?
Check and Rotate the eyes if showing wear to save your laces
Any way to clean the inside of the boot? I found a dead mouse in my boot. Theres dead mouse chunks in my boot.
After being at a cement plant for a week in my 4 month old, rough-out builder pros, they definitely needed a clean! After washing, letting dry and applying LP to the boots and. Heel stack, the heel stack and leather layer in the sole still appear quite dry, even after 2 applications. Any suggestions?
PS: best boots I’ve ever owned! I’d wear them to bed if they weren’t dirty all the time!
The heel stacks and soles are a way more dense leather and do not absorb conditioner as well as the uppers. I would recommend a thin condition so it can completely absorb into the leather. Also let the conditioner sit for a minute or two to fully absorb.
So simply air dry in room temperature location?
Can you link us to that boot cleaning tub?
Any advantage from the white over the yellow saddle soap or does it not matter?
Only if your cleaning a natural veg tan leather. If you use yellow on a natural colored leather, it can change the color. I have white and yellow, I use yellow on black and brown, and white on any thing lighter.
So, i use a heat gun when I apply wax and the heavy LP grease, is that REALLY bad, or is it just bad if you suck at using a heat gun?
I think the bad part is using heat to dry wet leather, so using it during conditioning should be fine. After all, some of these boots are made for firefighting.
@@patrickli9077 that's what I figure, but I wanna get the facts on it from the makers. Still ain't gotten an answer if some people really lather up their feet with conditioner, and condition the inside like that nomadic ink guy said in a video awhile ago.
@@ThomasSteed For my boots I personally just coat my hand in Bick 4 and rub it all over the interior. Because it's Bick 4, it doesn't really darken or make the interior sticky, which is nice.
@@patrickli9077 why? Does it help with keeping oder and rotting on the inside from happening? Will an all natural lotion on my feet before putting on socks? Will that be bad on the leather. I'm sorry to keep dragging this out Patrick, but I've got questions, and there's alot of dudes on youtube who don't have expert advice.
@@ThomasSteed what I've heard is that it helps stop the leather insoles and lining from cracking which can happen if there's too little moisture. I'm assuming you mean a leather conditioner by the natural leather lotion, in which case using it would be perfectly fine. I would still recommend conditioning by hand first and letting it soak in though, as I'm not sure how healthy long time exposure to leather conditioner on your foot is.
Can you use shaving soap.
I’ve worked on the oil field all across America including Williston, nd down to -60 degree weather and upwards of over 110 degrees. Boot dryer are effective to dry out your boots. But if you don’t have one, I twist up newspaper and stuff my boots. It completely draws the moisture out of the leather. Saddle soap has been around for ever. If you don’t need waterproofing then liberal amount of leather conditioner. Best boots I’ve ever had. Yes, these boots are heavy. But day in day out, you get a custom to it. My feet, ankles,hips, back, shoulders all in alignment. 2 things I did before obtaining my custom boots. 1. My very old redwings I showed them to the cobblers and they were able to correct. The cobbler was able to take the heal and offset outward a bit. That itself was an important in my gate. 2. My wife hauled me down to a new balance store, in doing so new balance has a machine that takes a 3D image of your feet and your pressure points on the bottom of your feet. Similar to what the Wally World machine does. But I feel new balance doing it right. Then suggests a insert for your foot ware. My point is, I made nicks aware I was going to use insoles and the cobbler was able to accommodate. I can’t say enough bout this company on the level of patience/understand all the staff I’ve experienced very professional. Between these boots and a occasional use of new balance 0.00% feet or body aches 100% gone. So spend a lttile more time researching, then make the investment into yourself. I can’t say enough bout having the right tool for the right job.
Is it safe to dry them with a boot dryer
We do not recommend using any type of heat to dry our boots. The best way to prolong the life and quality of your boots is to always let them air-dry after getting them wet. Hope this helps :)
What boots are these?
BuilderPro 55 in Black
The Truman boots I bought are nice but there is too much room in the heel and they play games with production times. VERY DISHONEST. I'll be buying Nick's next time
After this they just need oil or grease. And maybe new laces. It's that simple.
Should be live tomorrow at noon!
Interesting. I was always told to never use saddle soap on a pair of boots...
Proper.
Thanks!
Oh shoot, so I've been doing it wrong soaking them overnight in Zep industrial degreaser?
Haha oops
[that was 100% kidding, for the sarcastically un-inclined]
@@CyclingSasquatch We know... ; )
😂
I want to see them deep clean my hot shots. I’ve tried almost everything and can’t seem to get them to turn not grey
One thing I learned over the years of wearing and taking care of leather products is to never take any advice from people (including the so-called professionals) who claim things like "you can't use water to clean leather" "Water will ruin leather" or "Do not soak leather in water".
Contrary to popular opinion, you can use wash your leather shoes with water. Even wash them with dish wash soap. Some people believe dish wash soap will remove "too much oil" from leather because "it's too harsh". As if saddle soap doesn't.
IT'S DISH WASH SOAP. YOU ARE USING IT ON YOUR SKIN WHEN YOU CLEAN DISHES.
As long as you don't forget to let your shoes to dry thoroughly and condition them after cleaning, you can soak leather in water with soap.
Also, anybody who does not rinse the shoes with water after using saddle soap and just wipes it off is a moron. It's like using shampoo and towel-drying your hair.
I have seen a million vids just like this but yet im still entertained
Therapeutic...
what is actually going to happen if soak your boots in the water? Why is it so bad?
Unfortunately, this method was not strong enough for my boots as a mechanic. I don't think there's a way to clean my boots, considering they've gotten motor oil on them
Put some shoe trees in while they dry overnight.
Great idea. You can also stuff them full of newspaper.
So... I guess I can never risk going outside in my boots. Water scary.
Boots are designed to be worn outside, but not to be submerged for long periods of time. They are after all made of leather and nails.
@@nicksboots Exactly. Why freak people out about the small amount of water used with saddlesoap? It's nothing compared to a tromp through the rain. It's not the water that ruins the boots anyway. It's not getting dry properly and replacing the lost oils.
What ever happened to that hour long video you guys had explaining the boot fitting and buying process? I can’t find it in my likes anymore
Some of the content was outdated. The new stuff we are putting out is up to date!
@@nicksboots ahhh I see well that video was great it really broke everything down well. Luckily I’ve done enough research with these videos and just bought a pair of boots today! :)
I'm $100 away from ordering my first pair of hot shots
Welcome to Nicks!
Hey just reminding, the video editing is pretty rough on this one, be sure to check the final render before publishing the videos.
That’s a small boot.
are your soles non slip?
They're pretty good but are not rated "Non-slip"
Missed a spot