Great video! Can I suggest Obenauf's for leather protectant? In my experience, it's the absolute best for anything leather. Also, sheepskin insoles can make a huge difference for keeping ja warm :)
Glad to see a pair of celastic toes, was curious to see how they’d hold up after a year. Was considering steel or celastic toe, but was worried to steel toe would make my toes crease uncomfortably when walking. I prefer the toe to stand up rather than fold back and down over time. Might consider the celastic after watching this video.
I really like the celastic toe. I don't work in construction so I don't need a steel toe, but I like being able to move furniture around the house and know I can rest a dresser on my toe for half a minute without worrying about anything bad happening.
I don't think the work leather is thicker, just a little stiffer. I have a few boots made with that Seidel work leather and I prefer it. The softer leather is nice but if I'm going to be doing all kinds of things (work, etc) I just like it better. It's not as pretty as some of the other offerings but it works great.
Yeah, i was worried about having a really long break in time and that the work leathers would make the boots heavier. if i ever get a second pair I'll definitely be getting a work leather .
Good video. I would recommend cleaning your boots and letting them dry before putting on any conditioner or waterproofing.
Hit them with some saddle soap before conditioning next time. It’ll help extend the life of the boots quite a bit.
for sure! i hadn't thought of that, i'll get some for the spring when i treat them next. thanks!
Great video! Can I suggest Obenauf's for leather protectant? In my experience, it's the absolute best for anything leather. Also, sheepskin insoles can make a huge difference for keeping ja warm :)
Thanks! I'll have to look into the Sheepskin insoles. :)
Glad to see a pair of celastic toes, was curious to see how they’d hold up after a year. Was considering steel or celastic toe, but was worried to steel toe would make my toes crease uncomfortably when walking. I prefer the toe to stand up rather than fold back and down over time. Might consider the celastic after watching this video.
I really like the celastic toe. I don't work in construction so I don't need a steel toe, but I like being able to move furniture around the house and know I can rest a dresser on my toe for half a minute without worrying about anything bad happening.
I don't think the work leather is thicker, just a little stiffer. I have a few boots made with that Seidel work leather and I prefer it. The softer leather is nice but if I'm going to be doing all kinds of things (work, etc) I just like it better. It's not as pretty as some of the other offerings but it works great.
Yeah, i was worried about having a really long break in time and that the work leathers would make the boots heavier. if i ever get a second pair I'll definitely be getting a work leather .
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So. You basically sealed in all that crap. Wash the boot first then condition. If not you are chocking off the leather.