https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-care Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:06:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-care#post-416729 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:45:48 +0000 ironkurtin 416729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I believe saddle soap moisturizes and protects, as does mink oil, but mink oil also protects againstwater damage. If you're concerned about changing the color, do a test on the inside where it won't show. I personally think a slightly darker color that protects the leather (and which only you are likely to notice) is not a bad trade.</p> <p>You should never use either of the above with anything with a nap, though, like suede, or something with a textured finish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-care#post-416721 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:24:49 +0000 Kafe 416721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the replies. </p> <p>So.... if I got some saddle soap and some mink oil, would my boots be good to go? Weatherproofed and conditioned?</p> <p>I'm most concerned about my lighter Frye Veronica boots because the leather seems like it would be more picky to treatments. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-care#post-416718 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:12:48 +0000 Makrame 416718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My big problem was removing salt stains from my boots (I am шт Upstate NY so plenty of snow and salt here). I found out last winter that mixing a bit of vinegar with water and using this mixture on a soft cloth helps remove salt stains. I also bought <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atsko-1330-Sno-Seal-Wax-7oz/dp/B000E903WC/ref=sr_1_1?s=miscellaneous&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1315257085&amp;sr=1-1">Sno Seal</a> and used it on those boots I wear in winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-care#post-416663 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:27:27 +0000 Kate 416663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not sure about weatherproofing. My LaCanadiennes were made waterproof, and I read not to use any other water/weather proofing on them. So be sure to check if any of your boots came pretreated. I don’t wear my Eric Michaels when I know it’s going to be wet out, so I assume that the mink oil I use provides enough weather protection.</p> <p>I walk a lot, so I’ve found that every 50-70 wears I need to take them in to get new heels. When I do this I also get them polished. It costs me $20 for 1 pair of boots and 1 pair of booties to be re-heeled and polished. The re-heel is completely worth it, and not something I would attempt on my own! I could polish them myself, but I would have to buy a polish that matched each pair, plus I don’t mind supporting my local cobbler. So long story short, I don’t own shoe polish. (I realize you didn’t ask about polish.)</p> <p>The only thing I keep at home is mink oil. I love that it will work on anything, no matter the color. I use it whenever I notice my boots (or sandals) aren’t looking that great, probably every 30 wears or so. For my boots this means that I oil them once between visits to cobbler.</p> <p>I should also mention that I live in a rather dry, snow-free climate with very mild winters (Arizona), so I think a lot of this would be different if I were back in Seattle or Ohio. I hope that this is helpful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/boot-care#post-416635 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:17:32 +0000 Kafe 416635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that my boot collection is growing, I want to make sure I care for them as I should. I found some threads here on boot care and now need to make sure I do the right thing for my little boot family.</p> <p>From what I've read, I should weatherproof my boots once a boot season (something I've never done before). Would the Frye spray do the trick on any type of leather (from stiff to slouchy)? <a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-frye-weatherproof-spray-neutral" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-fry.....ay-neutral</a></p> <p>Then I read to apply a conditioner 2 or 3 times a boot season. Leather conditioner cream: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-leather-conditioning-cream-n-a" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-lea.....-cream-n-a</a> </p> <p>And would this Saddle Soap clean and take the place of the above mentioned conditioner: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fiebings-12OZ-Saddle-Soap-12oz/dp/B000RNES2G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1315246437&#038;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Fiebings.....038;sr=8-1</a></p> <p>I am not stuck on the Frye brand, but figured Frye knows leather boots so it is what I chose. If there's anything better or just as good you like to use, please let me know the brand because I get totally confused when faced with too many options.</p> <p>I also read about Mink Oil.... Would that take the place of the conditioner cream? And does it too work on all types of leather?</p> <p>There has been a lot of mention here about boots, so maybe this can help others too.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>