O.T. Boot oil

plow hand · Mar 18, 2016

Is there an alternative to boot/shoe oil other than mink oil or neatsfoot oil?

Mike M · Mar 18, 2016

Wheatfarmer · Mar 18, 2016

We have used Murphy's oil soap on boots and saddles.

TimV · Mar 18, 2016

Plenty of alternatives--I use a combination of beeswax, turpentine, and linseed oil--it's the same mixture I use on many wooden and metal objects as well, so I usually have some mixed up. Plastic smokeless tobacco cans make great dispensers (and much-appreciated gifts!) if you have someone who uses it and will save the cans. Recipe shown is just one--vary the proportions to suit your taste. This is very close to what many commercial preservatives are, but much less expensive.
leather preservative

in-too-deep · Mar 18, 2016

Diesel, hyd/tran fluid, or 15-40 oil is usually what mine are treated with. Gravity does it for me. Otherwise, I use Red Wing boot oil. Brush in the lid, and I was told you get free refills at the store.

vscummins · Mar 18, 2016

This stuff stays on longer than any I've tried

Pair-a-dice farm · Mar 18, 2016

(quoted from post at 17:55:01 03/18/16) Is there an alternative to boot/shoe oil other than mink oil or neatsfoot oil?

I use "Black Rock" leather oil. It's made for saddles and bridles but works great on boots.

RBoots · Mar 18, 2016

When I haul/spray chloride all summer , I spray my boots top to bottom with WD40 every morning and at the end of every day. It works real well to keep them flexible. Walking in chloride numerous times a day will ruin a pair of boots in less than a week if you don't oil them everyday. It will dry them out so badly the leather will crack through in a few days.

Ross

MarkB_MI · Mar 18, 2016

The problem with boot oil is it softens the leather. I use it sparingly.

Probably the best waterproofing compound for leather is Sno-Seal. It's beeswax-based and won't soften leather.

ben70b · Mar 18, 2016

I first ran across obenhauf's in Wyoming work warehouse back in 2007, been using it on my red wings ever since

Kickinbull · Mar 18, 2016

I used mineral oil. It softens but doesn't protect. I read somewhere its the best for saddles because it won't stain your clothes after.

JD Seller · Mar 18, 2016

I have had the best luck with an product called "NOR-V-GEN". They make an oil and a paste. I like the oil in that my boots usually dry crack.
NOR V GEN site

Greg1959 · Mar 18, 2016

RBoots- I've always heard that putting a petroleum based product on leather is bad. FWIW.

Also, since WD40 is petroleum based and mostly contains Stoddard solvent, I would be afraid to use it on anything that comes into constant contact with skin.

Here is the MSDS cautions for Stoddard solvent...

Section 3:..." The substance is toxic to lungs, the nervous system, mucous membranes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage."

Section 4...."Skin Contact: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running
water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cover the irritated skin with an
emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing."

"Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention."

IMHO
MSDS

casenut1 · Mar 18, 2016

I use a product called Bear Grease. It keeps it plyable and water ptoof.

CGID · Mar 18, 2016

My Dad used Nor V Gen and so do I. I still have a little in its original green tin. It comes in a plastic container now but it's still a good product, made in Mankato, MN.

D beatty · Mar 18, 2016

We have used NOR-V-GEN for years and is a great product. It keeps leather boots soft and waterproof and will protect boots from the acids of manure. Its getting hard to find in this area.

mj · Mar 18, 2016

(quoted from post at 12:55:01 03/18/16) Is there an alternative to boot/shoe oil other than mink oil or neatsfoot oil?

Lexol.

Bud Sather in MT · Mar 19, 2016

I use saddle oil on mine. It doesn't collect dirt and dust like neatsfoot oil does. I use on all of my tack and boots and buy it by the gallon. Bud

J.Wondergem · Mar 19, 2016

We used to use beeswax, coon fat, and a little linseed oil. I just use sno seal now.

Smalltowner · Mar 19, 2016

Sno-Seal is the best of anything I have ever tried for boots.
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