When You Should and Shouldn't Use Huberd's Shoe Grease (Review)

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FULL REVIEW + PICTURES: stridewise.com/huberds-shoe-g...
Huberd's Shoe Grease is a hugely popular conditioner that's in the top 5 best selling leather conditioners on Amazon.
I used it on two different boots: my tough, outdoorsy Red Wing Moc Toes and a friend's dressier, natural Chromexcel Captain boots from Thursday. It went well on one of them, and not so well on the other.
SEE THE RED WING MOC TOE REVIEW: • Review: Red Wing Moc T...
INGREDIENTS
* Beeswax
* Pine tar
Huberd's isn't very forthcoming with the ingredients, but I know it has beeswax and pine tar and it has no silicone, animal fat (like mink oil) or preservatives.
The beeswax and pine tar help to form a water resistant barrier around the boots that protects them against muck and grime.
SEE THE THURSDAY CAPTAIN REVIEW: • Thursday Captain Boot ...
APPLICATION
It's very sticky, like apple butter, so what you need to do is sit the tin in some hot water for a few minutes until it softens.
While it's softening, brush your boots with a horsehair brush to make sure you're not leaving any dirt in there that will get stuck deep in the leather when you apply the grease.
Once the grease is liquid, apply it to the leather with a lint-free cloth, making sure to pay extra attention to the creases where the foot bends.
RESULTS
With Red Wing's dark, tough, oil tanned leather, the result was great. It didn't make it any shinier, but it did definitely improve the water resistance; water beads off of it nicely, now.
With Chromexcel, it was a disaster. Chromexcel is a leather that's prized for its nice depth of color, which Huberd's annihilated.
Some people on the internet said this leather can be used with Huberd's, but they were wrong. THANKS REDDIT.
The boots are splotchy, darkened but not evenly so.
So it's great with rough outdoorsy leather, but not great for producing a shine or a base for polish or for preserving the color.
PRICE
About $1.60 per ounce.That's pretty inexpensive.
PROS
* Comes with a money back guarantee
* Great for water resistance
* Free from silicone or preservatives
* Contains no animal products
* Inexpensive
CONS
* Strong smell of bacon
* Darkens leather
* Isn't a great base for polish

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@leroybrown811 3 года назад

I have been using this shoe grease for a couple decades and here is a suggestion for application: don’t melt it down! That’s too much unnecessary work. Just apply it with your bare fingers and rub it into the leather like that and it easily melts down as you apply it, simply with body heat. For what it’s worth, if you prefer the extra work of a liquid, us the Hubert shoe oil.

@GIITW.5OKC Год назад

Yea My first time using it today, I found my fingers were warm enough to melt it down. I also kept rubbing to heat it up and help it in.

@Cartyla 6 месяцев назад

It’s cause he’s British. They don’t understand Yankee stuff without a written guidebook.

@chloehennessey6813 4 года назад

My grandpa used Huberds on his cork-boots as a logger in Alaska. That’s a good enough endorsement for me to use it on my leather boots.

@hsak907stamper6 4 года назад

Use it in Ak woods myself and I can attest to that this stuff works great!!

@MrBillinoregon 9 месяцев назад

I used it to dress my corks as well, when working summers in the Redwoods more than 50 years ago. Dad, a forester, was religious about it.

@24602400 3 года назад

When I was a young man I got a job on a land drilling rig. In 2 weeks the soles of my boots fell of. I then bought a pair of Red Wings. I put Huberd's on them, after that I could walk in water 2 hrs. and my feet would still be dry.

@edf2953 4 года назад

Very nice explanation of the pros and cons of Huberd’s Shoe Grease. Sorry to learn that you sacrificed a very nice pair of Chromexcel boots while conducting your research on Huberd’s. My takeaway from your video is that Huberd’s primary benefit appears to be to provide water resistance to OIL tanned leather products. Please correct me if I’m wrong. I’m always afraid of using a new product without having knowledge of how it might affect my shoes. Many thanks to you for advising me/us on which products can be used safely on various types of leather. After watching this review, I’m inclined to stick with products you’ve previously reviewed on this Channel; including Venetian, Sapphire Renauvateur, and Bick’s #4, all of which haven’t harmed any of my leather shoes and do a great job in conditioning and providing various levels of shine. Bottom line: great informative video Nick...I always learn something useful when watching one of your nicely edited, informative and interesting videos. Thanks for sharing this info on Huberd’s...Ed

@Comm0ut 2 года назад

I learned a shoeshine boy trick long ago and use a heat gun (cheap and amazingly handy) on boots before and during coating.

@Stridewise 2 года назад

Excellent pick!!!

@0f556 2 года назад

I've used the shoe grease and I've never had to melt it down. Good stuff.

@ricardoserrano8601 4 года назад

Nick first of all I don't know where you will store all of your boots but please don't stop the boots reviews. 10/10. Secondly; so I use Venetian cream for my casual boots and love the product. I have some works boot I use for construction which I normally condition with V.C. but I plan to add a layer of Huberds on top for water protection. Will the V.C. under affect the leather and not allow for it to absorb the grease, or am I just overthinking it? Thanks again

@WiredCustomsSpeedShop 8 месяцев назад

This is my favorite boot grease, it’s best on Nubuck leathers, give you that beautiful vintage dark looking leather, thank you for sharing it with everyone

@nonsensepraxis 8 месяцев назад

I know the tin says to apply with fingers or a soft cloth, but I use a cut up towel for a first rough application, applying liberally and then instead of buffing it out I give it a wipe, do a second coat, then buff with a soft stocking and reapply a thin coat to dry. Gentle buff once dry and it's only necessary every few months for everyday weatherproofing wear. Granted, I used to do this with Dr. Marten's and now I'm using Huberd's in a similar fashion, but I pay attention to the way my boots look and feel after each application and I appreciate that Huberd's doesn't pose any risk to stitching, because I can deal with that for my red wings, probably not for my red backs.

@RhinoAg 4 года назад

This stuff is for workboots. Used it for years and it’s a great water protectant and improves the longevity of boots used hard.

@DalesLeatherworks 4 года назад

awesome!! I used Huberd's on my java waxed flesh Truman's, it has a very smoky smell to it! I agree you can't use it on all leathers. It darkened up my redwing work boots quite a bit, but i wasn't heartbroken because I beat the crap out of them anyways!!

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Thanks Dale! Yeah it's fine for kick around boots, not for the nice ones haha

@CB-qf8yx 4 года назад

I own that boot. Resoled with a Vibram lug and added hooks. Ready for winter and it looks great.

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Awesome! Can't wait to resole these, I just really want to find a cobbler who will do it on camera...

@mitch2519 4 года назад

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@CB-qf8yx 4 года назад

@@Stridewise You could also put a mini-lug on there. It comes out looking like the short-lived Cooper Moc. I did this with my 1907's.

@curtgratteau7321 4 года назад

I appreciate your channel. I only use Huberds on my oxblood Iron Rangers. Hint; i use disposable gloves to scoop the grease with my fingers and rub into the boot. easy peasy.

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Smart man, Curt! Are your Iron Rangers still a lil red or did the Huberds darken them?

@FunFactOfTheDay 4 года назад

I've been using Huberd's Shoe Grease for waterproofing for years, and I must say it's hands down the best product I've ever tried for that purpose! Compared to its competitors (think Sno-Seal and similar products) it is dramatically easier to apply (Sno-Seal requires you heat your boots in an oven on low) and smells absolutely amazing (most beeswaxy waterproofers smell awful), all while delivering the exact same level of waterproofing as the competition. That sticky residue is a downside, but it wears off after a day or two of wear. Every comparable product that I've tried either leaves much more of an oily residue or a super flakey wax coating, so it's not bad in comparison if you want a tough waterproofer. Love your channel, watched every video over the last few years, glad to see you sticking with it!

@FunFactOfTheDay 4 года назад

I should add that just as you unfortunately experienced, all the hardcore waterproofers are going to darken leather dramatically (in my experience) due to the fact that in order for it to waterproof the leather, it has to fill all the pores, which of course brings it closer to its original "living" color, which apparently is pretty dark haha. A quite unfortunate side-effect.

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Hey man, thanks for your thoughtful comment! Yea whether or not the smell is a downside really depends on your preference, it definitely does the job of waterproofing you just can't use it on boots where you're attached to the color!

@amanasd26 4 года назад

hairdryer with sno seal works just fine

@nathandkreosote9917 3 года назад

Chromexcel would take up the grease like any other. I think the Thursdays had some type of synthetic finish which made it darken unevenly.

@arlokkkk 2 года назад

whats the difference between that one you review and the oil? They have two versions. Thanks

@lauraconte2843 4 года назад

Help! What do I use on a lambskin leather jacket? It's a light turq and floral print..

@lavacacruz 6 месяцев назад

I just stick the can in my boot and put them in front of the heater for a few minutes and it warms them both up for application. Works wonders.

@bjornegan6421 2 года назад

when you say it ruined the chromexcel leather, do you mean it ruined it ruined it as in degraded it or it ruined it as in changed the appearance?

@aspinorl 7 месяцев назад

Hi, which care products do NOT darken Iron Ranger Copper rough/tough? Any help appreciated thanks

@wis1024 4 года назад

Have you done a review of obenaufs or have you used it at all? If so would you say its a better conditioner than the huberds? Great videos by the way

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Thanks Jake! I have used Obenauf's on my Iron Rangers and darkened them beyond all recognition, so I'm not a huge fan of them. If I'm going to use a conditioner that will darken the leather I'll go with something like Huberds.

@mattleonard5268 3 года назад

The outstanding quality of obenaufs is its the go to for leather wildland firefighting boots.

@absolutely_armando 4 года назад

Hey Nick, do you think you will ever review a pair of Beckett Simonon boots?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

I do! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QEM5y7sEzBk.html

@greenpower2412 4 года назад

Resole your Red Wings and throw away your Thursday boots :)

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Haha those boots actually belonged to a friend who didn't take care of them, I borrowed them for the video and then ruined them so I had to buy him another pair, yay Huberd's

@winterburden 2 года назад

Always use it, it's the best. I use it on my car, too

@paulsmallriver6066 3 года назад

It is easy to apply using a small paint brush. This is not a beauty treatment but a utility treatment. It’s for work boots.

@MegaIsok 4 года назад

I’d be interested in seeing how this grease works on brown leather.

@MOFsquadron 4 года назад

I used it extensively on my Doc Marten industrial work boots. They're pebbled leather which is a bit more durable and more resistant to stains and scratches, and this stuff will significantly darken your brown boots to where they are almost black the more you use it. Like what some companies call "espresso brown" or "chocolate brown". As dark a brown as you can get. I didn't care of course, because these boots were for restaurant work, and I just wanted them waterproofed, which this stuff did very well, on top of deodorizing them. They'll lighten again over time, but usually around the time it is to recondition them and not by much.

@nwahs84 3 года назад

Hi Nick, would you recommend using huberds shoe grease on rm Williams? I have a pair in yearling leather, and the creases on them are terrible. I use shoe trees, use RM Williams saddle and leather dressing, but the creases look so dry and crack like. I just tried using huberds and it seems to be working much better. Just afraid it might “harm” the leather?

@tuesdayandrich8948 2 года назад

My partner uses this on his RM Williams boots. This WILL darken the colour of anything you apply it to so be advised. He has black boots so he doesn’t care about the colour. This stuff is the best.

@bazookajoe8524 3 года назад

I use huberts shoe oil on my cowboy boots works great just have to apply then dry in front of a heater rinse and repeat as many times as you want i put 3to4 coats on in a week and is good for quite sometime also depends on were you wear them like mud,snow,rain etc also make sure you clean and dry leather before applying the oil.

@jackeurick2890 4 года назад

Just so you know snake oil provisions is selling the beckman 9060 from Iron Ranger, thats a rare boot here in the U.S and also something really different from RW

@Stridewise 4 года назад

So cool. You should follow CJ Cook, his channel is ALL rare Red Wings

@outofmind9222 4 месяца назад

🤔 I do mine in the living room, never had to heat it up at all, I use my fingers and just rub it in.

@johnyricco1220 4 года назад

What do you recommend for saddle tanned boots? All I have on hand is Neatsfoot oil

@mattleonard5268 3 года назад

Neatsfoot oil is great for leather boots

@smellyjerk 4 года назад

I dunno know why you heated it up prior tbh. Ive used this for years, very popular in the butcher profession. The heat of the friction of rubbing it on was always plenty fine to get an even coat. Ive never heard of anyone making more steps to the application like that. Seems dainty and unnecessary lol might've affected the results as well. I slather it on and put them on my boot dryer overnight. I was always taught heating the boot not the treatment is key. Anyways, it's definitely a work boot product but I still think it makes a black boot presentable. I would've never considered to put it on fashionable boots, I believe that's what their shoe oil is for.

@mrrobvs 3 года назад

I 100% agree with you for most of this, except I don't think heating the boot is necessary at all.

@smellyjerk 3 года назад

@@mrrobvs it absorbs better. I put a lot on and if i dont put them on my dryer they're sticky and attract dirt. Beeswax products do need the boot to be a warm otherwise it'll crack off when u walk but thats why i switched to shoe grease tho lol easier

@jklax 4 года назад

Any suggestions on what product is good for Black Suede Leather Boots?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

This might be able to help, Jay! stridewise.com/suede-leather-care/

@ebbnyc 4 года назад

What's the difference between their show grease and shoe oil? I'm looking to refresh some old Scarpa hiking boots. I don't care about how they'll look, I'm more concerned with refreshing the quality of my boots.

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Shoe oil is less heavy duty and probably would have worked better on the Chromexcel leather. Grease is more about giving a thick protective layer so if you just want to refresh them, go with the oil

@brandontejeda1922 4 года назад

Should I use this on boots I use to weld in or would it light up?

@bazookajoe8524 3 года назад

They wont catch fish

@omaradthewary5266 4 года назад

How do you know what kind of leather you have? I want to try this on a motorcycle vest as well as shoes.

@daveodanger 3 года назад

Four months late, the best way to know is by checking with the manufacturer of those items, probably a big *DOH* but it’s going to be the best way. Depending of the original MSRP of the vest, as veg tan leather takes a longer time than chrome tanned leather such as oil tanned which is chrome with a lot of oils. TL,DR check with the brand.

@rathjong3967 4 года назад

Nick loves his Red wing so much hes starting to turn red.

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Hahaha I was experimenting with different lighting, it did not go so well #ruddy

@michaelcornish8073 4 года назад

This product really darkened my thorogood moc toes but they are work boot and I didn’t care,it works great on my redwing steel toes ,no need to warm the product at all it instantly melts in your fingers when applying,melting is a unnecessary step

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Right, so long as you don't care about darkening it's a fine product.

@mrrobvs 3 года назад

Turns Thorogoods from "construction worker orangish brown" to "wear for any occasion brown."

@MrCamel2humps 4 года назад

Can you PLEASE make a video about socks? 🧦 Love your content btw 👌🏼

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Haha I will eventually, but they're all very boring!

@Horologist-zu5vq 4 года назад

@@Stridewise i got one. Is there a sock that is best for breaking in boots?🤔 i mean i normally get some thick wool socks on and say lets do this! Thats when my boots fit a lil snug. But i wonder if there is a sock best for breaking im boots. That will help with the blisters

@OurLastStand 4 года назад

How exactly did it ruin those boots? They look pretty normal, maybe darker, but not ruined.

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Check out this picture and these comments haha instagram.com/p/BzWxZV4FQ40/ Chromexcel is meant to be lustrous and have depth of color, it just doesn't anymore.

@Aleks9x19 4 года назад

When are you going to get those resoled!?!?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Once I find someone who will do it on camera haha

@allenclinton4874 4 года назад

Brian the bootmaker for a resole.

@johnwen8810 4 года назад

Man, sorry to hear you ruined the natural CXL boots....do you think it would have the same effect on brown or black CXL boots? I only use Huberts on my outdoors boots since I've heard that the shoe grease darkens leather by a lot....

@Stridewise 4 года назад

I would imagine on black it wouldn't darken as much but it might wreck the shine. I'd try cobbler's choice first, that's a good one for helping water resistance and also conditioning the leather.

@callunas 4 года назад

If you don't recommend Huberd's for Chromexcel, what do you recommend for it?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Like oil tanned leather or any leather that you don't really mind if it's shiny or lustrous.

@callunas 4 года назад

@@Stridewise I meant, what do you recommend for Chromexcel? I see you have a lot of reviews for conditioners, but which one is your favorite for it?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

@@callunas Oh. If you just want to condition the leather, Venetian Shoe Cream is great. I also really like Cobbler's Choice, which adds a bit more water resistance.

@carlrest6553 4 года назад

Where's the best place or site to buy Thorogood MOC toe boots?

@MegaIsok 4 года назад

Amazon is where I got mine. Saved about $10 off retail. Amazing boots btw.

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Yeah you can just get them on Amazon amzn.to/2MV1Pho

@mrrobvs 3 года назад

Midwest boots seems to have almost a monopoly on distribution of these and many other American made boots. I've bought on Amazon too, just for the easy returns. But once you get the sizing right, Midwest is the way to go. Orders usually include some freebies and some money off if you call them for the best price.

@ebsalonga 4 года назад

Dude have those Red Wings resoled already

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Haha I will I just need to make a cool video about it

@jeffreygoss8109 4 года назад

Isn’t chromexcel just a name brand oiled leather?

@charlesbronson240 3 года назад

Name brand chrome tanned leather basically.

@rogerr.8507 4 года назад

does mink oil ruin any kind of leather?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

It tends to darken it a lot.

@explorermike19 4 года назад

You have to heat up the boots after you apply Huberds. It melts and is absorbed into the leather. After that, it is not greasy. It does not soften leather. That is one of the reasons you use Huberds

@mrrobvs 3 года назад

Absolute nonsense. 1. You don't have to heat your boots after applying. You don't even need to heat before applying. You just rub it on. 2. It absolutely softens leather either way.

@lhgarage-triplethepricehal1663 4 года назад

Would this work on oak street rough out trench boots

@Stridewise 4 года назад

I don't think it's best for roughout

@lhgarage-triplethepricehal1663 4 года назад

Stridewise what do you recommend for rough out

@matth7443 8 месяцев назад

What do you recommend for tan boots?

@Stridewise 8 месяцев назад

saphir renovateur, maybe venetian shoe cream

@matth7443 8 месяцев назад

@@Stridewise thank you 😀😀 does the former help boots waterproof also?

@matth7443 8 месяцев назад

@@Stridewise ☺️

@tomball7681 Год назад

I just clean my boots, then I run my fingers around in the top of the can then just rub that shit in till the boots won’t take anymore. Feet don’t get wet, very similar product to Sno seal.

@josuelitos 11 месяцев назад

Does the smell stay on the boot long term?

@bazookajoe8524 3 месяца назад

I can, but I put 2 Coates on a week I do my romeos, and two pairs of cowboy boots this stuff works great, personally I love the smell works great with the cologne I wear brings back old leather, it's cheap waterproofs and turn the leather a darker color which I like, I use the oil instead of the grease.

@SpartanFarron 4 года назад

Is that a Thursdays Captain Natural that was ruined?

@carlrest6553 4 года назад

K W try using saddle soap and see if that helps

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Yup. Borrowed them from a friend and had to replace them haha he was not happy

@whatisdylar 4 года назад

Wait, you bought the first pair of boots you've ever owned only 4 or 5 years ago?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Six if you include my false starts with doc martens, yeah. You don't need boots in the Australian tropics ;)

@whatisdylar 4 года назад

@@Stridewise ah, that makes sense. Seems you're making up for lost time now!

@jonathanw5317 4 года назад

Excuse me, did you just say that making my hands and shoes smell like bacon is a downside?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Haha that has become one of my more controversial statements Jonathan

@ThinhPham2991 4 года назад

obenauf heavy plz

@Stridewise 4 года назад

That darkens the leather even more haha, I'd put it in the same category as Huberd's

@idela32 Год назад

Huberd's does soften the leather. You're smelling the beeswax and pine tar. Don't heat up and use your fingers. This product is best known in the Pacific Northwest where it is known for raining allot. so I think it works pretty damn good and I’ve been using it since 96. Doesn't smell like bacon. 😂😂😂

@adamwoods4080 Год назад

I live in PNW, I can second this. Just did my boots again yesterday.

@brighammmer Год назад

Thirding this here. Did my boots last week.

@RandomNPC-sy6gj 2 года назад

I make my leather backpack, all my leather footwear and my kangaroo floppy hat all protected and smelling of bacon. I love this stuff.

@AlexanderMason1 3 года назад

HUE-BBEEERRRRTT shoo grease 😆

@bobvires9650 3 года назад

Man you really need to learn how to use the shoes grease. If applied properly, it can be used on just about any leather jacket or shoes

@secretagentmandanV2 4 года назад

Sorry about your Thursdays ☹️

@Stridewise 4 года назад

They belonged to a friend and I had to get him a new pair hahah :(

@mitch2519 4 года назад

@@Stridewise Those Thursday Captain CXL boots can be saved. Having read many posts by Nick Horween, there are many horror stories. With work and patience the leather can be cleaned and restored.

@carlrest6553 4 года назад

Thanks but I don't use Amazon. Never will. Thanks again.

@MegaIsok 4 года назад

Carl Rest Thorogoods website has a “find a dealer” section.

@carl-ok9gn 4 года назад

why not

@carlrest6553 4 года назад

carl Do you have a pension?

@carl-ok9gn 4 года назад

@@carlrest6553 that's not an answer.

@carlrest6553 4 года назад

carl You couldn't just go with it could you? Well, let's say you do have a pension as many hard working Americans do. Well, the pensions and for that matter mutual funds and ETF's are heavily invested in commercial real estate and retailers.. They may also own stock in Amazon but as a percentage it would be significantly small compared to what would be invested in commercial real estate and retail. This shift to Amazon and online sales is decimating these two areas thus crushing pension returns and complicating already underfunded pensions. How? Look around and you are starting to see more empty store spaces etc. That means the owners of these properties like pensions/mutual funds etc aren't collecting leases thus hurting returns and jeopardizing future pension incomes. It will only get worse. That's the primary reason. The second reason is I pay with cash. I want no record of anything I buy regardless. So, I buy everything cash. I take my privacy very seriously. Which leads to my third point. Amazon is a hideous company that sells data that should be private to marketing companies and the government. I was disgusted when I heard Amazon was working with the CIA. That's it in a nutshell.

@wadejensen3301 4 года назад

Thanks mate....looks like a product I will give a miss! Do they use dubbin over there in good ol Trump land?

@Stridewise 4 года назад

I usually just hear it associated with Doc Martens, Wade, but I think some people use them on boots

@wadejensen3301 4 года назад

@@Stridewise thanks mate...have used it for years on things like Blundstones and even RMs

@jonleonard8883 3 года назад

I've not heard of it as a specific brand but as a general term for the paste style leather conditioners such as huberds and sno seal

@johncover9757 2 года назад

I wear a disposable nitrile glove. Take a small amount out of the can and massage into boots. No need to warm up the product.

@rajsubba1504 4 года назад

👍👍👍🇳🇵🇳🇵

@jdsparks100 2 года назад

Are you joking? Take a scoop out with your hands, and apply…. Jeez ya freakin Nancy!

@Stridewise 2 года назад

I was in fact joking yes

@gmoye Год назад

If you ever decide to redo this video.. you need to use your hands, you need to be bear chested, eating a steak with a grown out beard... Maybe with "simple man" playing in the background.. Anything less will be unacceptable. 😉

@Cemmos 4 года назад

I guess it's time to show how saddle soap can strip the oils out of boots with that chromexcel pair!

@Stridewise 4 года назад

Yeah I'm thinking that's a good idea for my Red Wing Iron Rangers. I don't really get it though, like isn't Saddle Soap for just regular cleaning of boots, not for sucking out all their moisture?

@Cemmos 4 года назад

@@Stridewise I suppose it depends on the kind you're using. Sadly, like a lot of the leather conditioners, they don't tell you the ingredients. Most should do seem to have conditioning agents in them, but because it also has the soaps for cleaning, it can still strip oils out quite a bit, and what's left is normally more on the surface than in the pores of the leather. It'll depend a lot on the alkalinity - the most aggressive ones will have a higher pH level and will dry leather a lot more than the less aggressive ones. But because saddle soap is generally used on leathers that bear the elements (like horse saddles), it can't get deep enough into the leather to strip the oils due to the thickness of the hide, and then leaves enough lanolin/beeswax on the surface to replace what was stripped from the top. With thinner leather it actually can strip more of the oils from the core, but it might take a bit of scrubbing and maybe more than one cleaning session.

@AJMacDonaldJr 4 года назад

@@Stridewise Use something stronger, like Lexol.

@mitch2519 4 года назад

@@Stridewise Another option. www.amazon.com/Angelus-Easy-Cleaner-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B00VZ6JR98/ref=asc_df_B00VZ6JR98/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312021555786&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14854952692184145173&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9018569&hvtargid=aud-801381245258:pla-453231838062&psc=1