Moose leather boots - how do I take care of them?

[Johan]

Hello everyone


I just had my leather boots resoled and the shoe cobbler recommended that I treated them with some leather grease both on the inside and outside. However the boutique where I bought them don't recommend leather grease, but instead advice to use a good leather conditioner.
The boots are made from vegetable-dyed and tanned moose leather and according to the company's website they use a washed processing method to make the leather extra soft and flexible.



So who's right? Leather grease or conditioner?
I hope you guys can help me out. I really love this pair of boots so I wan't them to last as long as possible.

 

[Bamaboots]

Wow, unique boots. Grease implies petroleum distillates to me and you never want to use that on leather. Many of us here use Bickmore 4 on our boots and leather gear. It's a really good conditioner that won't darken leather.

 

[RJR]

Bick 4 or Lexol,imo.

 

[belfastboy]

I have used Lexol on my boots for years, both cleaner and conditioner. Consistent cleaning, conditioning and a good polish with Lincoln shoe polish will keep them looking good for a very long time. I also strongly recommend a good set of cedar shoe trees. They will pay for themselves quickly. I have shoes/boots that are still in great condition (leather uppers) after 25 years of wear.

 

[Johan]

Thanks for the replies. No grease then! I'm not sure if Bick 4 or Lexol is available where I live (Denmark), but I'll see if I can find another conditioner instead.

 

[Bamaboots]

Johan, this fellow deals in vintage cowboy boots in Denmark and I bet he knows where to find leather conditioners.
https://www.facebook.com/thelocalbootdealer

 

[Johan]

Johan, this fellow deals in vintage cowboy boots in Denmark and I bet he knows where to find leather conditioners.
https://www.facebook.com/thelocalbootdealer

Thank you, but on the facebook page it says that the shop is in Holland.

I have been able to find leather conditioner of a brand called Saphir, which seems to get good reviews. I think I'll order some of their stuff.
Thanks again for your advice.

 

[belfastboy]

And pick up a good leather polish like Lincoln. You don't have to buff them to a high gloss finish if you don't like that look.
Take care of them, they are exceptional boots!

 

[Bamaboots]

Thank you, but on the facebook page it says that the shop is in Holland.

I have been able to find leather conditioner of a brand called Saphir, which seems to get good reviews. I think I'll order some of their stuff.
Thanks again for your advice.

Johan, I understand but it is closer to there than here.

 

[Johan]

Johan, I understand but it is closer to there than here.

Yes, you right about that. It's almost a neighbouring country (and culturally very similar to Denmark).