How to care for old fashioned leather walking boots?

[IDB1]

Careful with mink oil.. there have been cases where it has rotted stitching..

If it's smooth finished leather then I found dubbin to be about the best..

Used to get Cheery Blossom Natural Dubbin from Morrison supermarket for about 60p a tin (been a year or so since I bought any)...

 

[David B]

Another vote for dubbin here. A branch of Blacks or Milletts should be able to oblige if you're having trouble getting hold of the stuff.

David

 

[barry2017]

What a splendid pair of boots.

I would use dubbin on them. All of my boots use dubbin.

 

[greenstiles]

nicwax leather softener 1st then an appropriate proofer......if they are suede use only stuff made for suade and a suade brush or you'll have semi smooth boots very quicky !

 

[RobMac]

Somebodys gonna come along any minute now :roll:

SADDLE SOAP

DONT USE IT

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[Grannygrinder]

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Used to use Dubbing on my clogs(stop sniggering ).
Only use it if they are smooth leather though.
I used to work it in with my finger resulted in a plyable waterproof boot

 

[Augustus]

Tad, phone Rich or Dave at Peglers. 01903 883375. They'll definately know and have the best oil/ wax etc.

 

[CAS]

Dubbin?

x2

 

[David B]

Tad, phone Rich or Dave at Peglers. 01903 883375. They'll definately know and have the best oil/ wax etc.

I was only over that way the other Saturday - looks like a really good "outdoor" shop, spread over at least 2 branches as I recall. Also provides an excuse to visit Arundel - nice little town.

David

 

[Augustus]

Tad, phone Rich or Dave at Peglers. 01903 883375. They'll definately know and have the best oil/ wax etc.

I was only over that way the other Saturday - looks like a really good "outdoor" shop, spread over at least 2 branches as I recall. Also provides an excuse to visit Arundel - nice little town.

David

Used to be 6 shops in one town. was the nuts. the absolute best.

They still are THE word on walking boot fitting etc.