https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-protectorsconditioners Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:36:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-protectorsconditioners#post-1811411 Sun, 28 May 2017 13:33:59 +0000 Coffeegirl28 1811411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try to keep my leather shoes clean of mud, stains, and salt as it happens.&nbsp;I also condition the leather a few times a year. The one I use is similar but I couldn't find it online...this one is well reviewed though:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Otter-Wax-All-Natural-Universal-onditioner/dp/B005MUWUB0/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1495977702&amp;sr=8-7&amp;keywords=leather+treatment">https://www.amazon.com/Otter-W.....+treatment</a></p> <p>&nbsp;Apply it, let it sit, and then buff it off! Doesn't take too long at all. I usually do this once or twice a year in addition to an annual tune up before they get put away for the season.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-protectorsconditioners#post-1811386 Sun, 28 May 2017 11:11:22 +0000 Nomad 1811386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use Leather Honey (bought on Amazon)... it's a goopey, slightly sticky liquid. I use an old paintbrush to apply. I should use it more often than I do (which is sporadically, when I happen to remember), but it seems to work well at keeping leather shoes/boots hydrated and water-resistant. It can darken the color of the leather (at least temporarily), so be warned. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-protectorsconditioners#post-1811335 Sat, 27 May 2017 22:41:04 +0000 Sal 1811335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For leather boots or shoes I nugget them and occasionally use a conditioner. I get them re- heeled occasionally. I wipe off mud with a damp cloth. I don't tend to wear them out- only shoes like sneakers. I am just doing some leather care this morning and was thinking how old some of my footwear is. I do tend to do serious walking in gear rather than leather though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-protectorsconditioners#post-1811155 Fri, 26 May 2017 21:11:49 +0000 Jenni NZ 1811155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well at least Kiwi brand has a good inspo of our national bird </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-protectorsconditioners#post-1811132 Fri, 26 May 2017 20:18:50 +0000 LaPed 1811132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana -- I used to use Kiwi on my hiking boots years ago, but I hated the fumes, even outside! That's when I switched to Nikwax. Then I switched to hiking in trail runners, and didn't need to treat any leather for years. I actually have some of the DM Wonder Balsam lying around from a few years ago, when Mr LP replaced his Docs. Maybe I should just use that up first before I go shopping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-protectorsconditioners#post-1811092 Fri, 26 May 2017 16:46:57 +0000 Diana 1811092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Doc Martens wonder balsam for conditioning and polishing shoes (also works on handbags!); it makes things water resistant (but not waterproof) and also reduces the appearance of scratches, scuffs, etc.&nbsp; </p> <p>I also use Kiwi protect-all spray from the drugstore to waterproof my boots.&nbsp; It's stinky so do it outside or in a well ventilated area if possible.&nbsp; Which reminds me, I really need to do it to these boots I'm wearing today in the rain - I have wet toes, which is no fun! </p> ETA: I really only do these things once a season because I am lazy.&nbsp; Usually when I put them away for the summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/leather-protectorsconditioners#post-1811090 Fri, 26 May 2017 16:35:06 +0000 LaPed 1811090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be honest, I haven't owned a whole lot of leather shoes in my life (was vegan and poor for a long time!), and most of the ones I have owned have been boots that need to hold up to wet, muddy, icy, salty/sandy environments. So I've only ever used Nikwax waterproofing conditioner, but I recognize that any leather treatment that waterproofs leather also reduces its natural breathability. I have a couple pairs of new leather shoes I'd like to keep looking nice for a good long time, but which I'd also like to be able to wear out in the world once in a while . I'm realizing that I don't actually know the best way to take care of "good" shoes. Wondering what others in rainy/snowy/muddy climates do to protect their footwear from the elements. What products you prefer for cleaning and conditioning, and how often you use them, etc. </p>