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Remember it darkens because the leather absorbs it, as the leather dries it lightens, assuming it's not filthy. Also apply to the tongue also, not quite as much but still do it for waterproofing and wear, it still needs a little bit of care, just not as much as the rest of the boot.
@@stevenroche9874 I'm genuinely curious who you think you are to have the "best" way to do anything, if you think people have nothing better to do than look for a womans hair dryer and play with their boots you need a reality check
I generally put them in a warm spot, or on my boot dryer before and after. And if you don’t want to darken the leather, if they are unlined, put the mink oil on the inside.
That's the best tip I've heard about Mink Oil! I still tend to use Saphir Renovateur because it darkens for about 15-30 minutes and keeps color in my dress shoes better, so I tend to use it for boots too.
I don’t understand the point of going over it with a brush afterwards. Heating the leather or oil with your fingers or with a hairdryer makes sense: the fat will become liquid and penetrate the leather more instead of sitting on top of it, but brushing it afterwards just seems to scratch it? Would make sense to me to wipe off any excess oil with a microfiber cloth or to polish it after but brushing seems superfluous. Can anyone explain?
@@TH-jq8gx you could, i just dont recommend it. Its a very heavy conditioner so it would contribute to over conditioning the leather. If you want to break in a boot quicker i recommend wearing and stretching the leather while doing everyday tasks. If a specific area hurts you can rub a small amount of conditioner on the area or massage the area with a warm wet rag.
@@davidcyphers8448 makes the leather way too soft and weak in my experience. Plus it makes dirt and grime stick to the leather easier. Worst of all, it can make the leather rot. All of the constant moisture in the fiber structure can lead to mold.
I only use Saphir Renovateur myself. (Most of my leather is dress shoes or dress boots) I honestly would only use Mink OIl if I was trying to darken my boots, like if I got an oil stain that saddle soap doesn't remove so I darken to even out the tone. The ONLY real advantage is price, Mink Oil is quite a bit cheaper and it's historically used instead of modern products. The other reason is Macadamia Oil based products are sustainable and not from fat scraped from the fur industry. (Which is also slowly dying, I think more products will be Macademia oil based in the next generation, especially when people buy a boot for life and they see the color stays better)
@@ravenbom How is mink oil less sustainable than Macadamia oil? You think minks are going extinct because too many people are conditioning their boots? Vegetable oils require massive processing plants that pollute the environment with greenhouse gasses and other chemicals. You could process mink oil with your own two hands if you wanted to. Try squeezing the oil out of a macadamia nut...
Mink oil darkens leather a bit too much, using 100% beeswax is a much better option, and all natural as opposed to whatever modern mink oil is (I'm fairly sure no one is using actual minks nowadays)
if you notice your boots look particularly dry, apply mink oil. after that you should apply it once every 6-12 months (3-6 months if you really wear your boots hard regularly) or whenever your boots look excessively dry
Last resort. Basically, I turned my light brown Sperry Boat Shoes to original color(brown). All the veiny white marks are gone. It became lively/healthier leather.
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Remember it darkens because the leather absorbs it, as the leather dries it lightens, assuming it's not filthy.
Also apply to the tongue also, not quite as much but still do it for waterproofing and wear, it still needs a little bit of care, just not as much as the rest of the boot.
Heat the boots with a hairdryer after applying the mink oil. Rub it in well while the boots are still warm. This is the BEST way.
Best way is to just clean off your boots and put oil on them, not everything needs to be over complicated
@@mad0uche Heating boots with a hairdryer is not complicated. This is the BEST way, take it or leave it.
@@stevenroche9874 I'm genuinely curious who you think you are to have the "best" way to do anything, if you think people have nothing better to do than look for a womans hair dryer and play with their boots you need a reality check
@@mad0uche Stop writing to me if you have to be rude.
@@stevenroche9874 Stop posting your opinions on the internet if you don't want them to be challenged.
I generally put them in a warm spot, or on my boot dryer before and after. And if you don’t want to darken the leather, if they are unlined, put the mink oil on the inside.
That's the best tip I've heard about Mink Oil!
I still tend to use Saphir Renovateur because it darkens for about 15-30 minutes and keeps color in my dress shoes better, so I tend to use it for boots too.
Black Rock leather conditioner
It will darken the boot considerably
Put it in the inside.
@@Kingfisher1215 whattttt
I don’t understand the point of going over it with a brush afterwards. Heating the leather or oil with your fingers or with a hairdryer makes sense: the fat will become liquid and penetrate the leather more instead of sitting on top of it, but brushing it afterwards just seems to scratch it? Would make sense to me to wipe off any excess oil with a microfiber cloth or to polish it after but brushing seems superfluous. Can anyone explain?
What does the mink oil do? Is it for softening the leather?
Hydrating and waterproofing
@@StolenAlias Can I rub it on a new boot to break it in and have it conform to my feet?
@@TH-jq8gx you could, i just dont recommend it. Its a very heavy conditioner so it would contribute to over conditioning the leather. If you want to break in a boot quicker i recommend wearing and stretching the leather while doing everyday tasks. If a specific area hurts you can rub a small amount of conditioner on the area or massage the area with a warm wet rag.
@@StolenAliasare there any downsides of overconditioning?
@@davidcyphers8448 makes the leather way too soft and weak in my experience. Plus it makes dirt and grime stick to the leather easier. Worst of all, it can make the leather rot. All of the constant moisture in the fiber structure can lead to mold.
What’s the benefit of using mink oil alone like in the video compared to the Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur?
I only use Saphir Renovateur myself. (Most of my leather is dress shoes or dress boots)
I honestly would only use Mink OIl if I was trying to darken my boots, like if I got an oil stain that saddle soap doesn't remove so I darken to even out the tone.
The ONLY real advantage is price, Mink Oil is quite a bit cheaper and it's historically used instead of modern products.
The other reason is Macadamia Oil based products are sustainable and not from fat scraped from the fur industry. (Which is also slowly dying, I think more products will be Macademia oil based in the next generation, especially when people buy a boot for life and they see the color stays better)
@@ravenbom How is mink oil less sustainable than Macadamia oil? You think minks are going extinct because too many people are conditioning their boots? Vegetable oils require massive processing plants that pollute the environment with greenhouse gasses and other chemicals. You could process mink oil with your own two hands if you wanted to. Try squeezing the oil out of a macadamia nut...
Ok cool but uh why? ELI5 whats the benefit of mink oil on leather
It’s a conditioner that prevents leather from drying out and cracking
Why use mink oil?
Mink oil darkens leather a bit too much, using 100% beeswax is a much better option, and all natural as opposed to whatever modern mink oil is (I'm fairly sure no one is using actual minks nowadays)
thats wrong youre supposed to use a separate smaller brush to put the mink oil on the boot
You don't. Obernaufs or Sno Seal are superior for work boots.
When should I use mink oil?
Never. Use smiths leather balm
if you notice your boots look particularly dry, apply mink oil. after that you should apply it once every 6-12 months (3-6 months if you really wear your boots hard regularly) or whenever your boots look excessively dry
Last resort. Basically, I turned my light brown Sperry Boat Shoes to original color(brown). All the veiny white marks are gone. It became lively/healthier leather.