/fa/ - Fashion

I am now also learning that since these are full grain leather, saddle soap is good for cleaning and conditioning. I also learned that you can over-oil them, which isnt good either, and doing so can theoretically rot stitching, or just make them softer than I want for a winter boot.

I also dont want them shiny, so I read that I should avoid things with high fat content, like the mink oil. Mink oil also makes reduces the breathability of full grain leather, closing the pores. It would be fine if I wanted them supple and shiny. These details matter. I dont wanna be that moron that does something like use oil on nubuck and then wonder why the color and texture was ruined.

So I will likely go with good ol' saddle soap to clean and condition and skip the mink oil. Then I will find something with beeswax for water proofing

Some helpful boot care links on the subject for this empty, empty board.

https://buffalojackson.com/knowledge-center/full-grain-leather-vs-top-grain-leather

https://oureverydaylife.com/care-of-leather-boots-with-mink-oil-saddle-soap-12597268.html

https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/saddle-soap-mink-oil-or-both.129932/

https://alfaoutdoor.com/service-center/care-instructions/full-grain-leather