Is this the best Meltonian product for conditioning and preserving the quality of leather shoes? Or is something like saddle soap or mink oil better?
308295
I have not used saddle soap, however this has worked well for me especially on exotic skin boots such as python, stingray...anything with a crevice in the pattern. On my regular leather or distressed leather this also works well but have also had success with mink oil (the kind without silicone) and Bear fat. Hope this helps.
308296
Saddle soap is the old standby but the Meltonian is easier to use while producing about the same effect. Mink Oil would darken the color of the leather and would not take a good shine when polish is applied.
308297
I really like this product for cleaning and conditioning my white leather casual shoes. It works very well and leaves the leather soft and supple. I would not use Saddle soap or Mink oil on white shoes.
308298
This is a fairly easy product to use on leather goods already in decent shape. It is easier to use than saddle soap. However it will not repair or improve leather already damaged, cracked or heavily worn. Saddle soap will work better on more worn leather though it has its limits also. If your shoes are in good shape, the Meltonian will work well to clean and condition them and your hands won't stain from using it. Hope this helps you.
1597370
Of course, just make sure to melt it in with a hair dryer. I use it on every pair of leather boots I go through, reapplying as it gets worn & scratched.
1655151
I have used SnoSeal on water proof boots with very good results. They were leather not nubuck/suede.SnoSeal is also a leather conditioner.
1512764
Any kind of smooth leather. You can't use it on kind of leather with a fur or hair on the surface like nybuck. I have used it since 1968 when we used it on football shoes. Works great on any smooth leather
2119554
If the leather is already clean, you won't ever need anything more than #3. #3 keeps the leather waterproof and clean. I have a pair of Allen-Edmond Mapleton shoes that I use as my dress winter shoes. I live in Cleveland and we have normally crappy winters but this has been the worst for snow, slush mixed with salt and #3 has kept these looking like new. Even the stitching in the shoes is still white. #3 has darkened the natural leather and it also takes care of scuffs. I am not sure that it's necessary, but I do use #1 to clean the leather each time I apply #3.
1949584
I doubt if anyone knows the answer. Best stuff in 50 years for boots, but I know of no one who has used it on fine shoes. Suggest you email them at https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?route=information/contact
756833
golden mink is a product that contains synthetics like silicone and such . while this particular mink oil is all natural witch is best for quality leathers. HTH .
111364
In what context do you mean by "squeaky"? If you mean squeaky in the sense of a pair of shoes that has not been properly broken in, application of Obenauf's will soften the leather that may help in reducing (or eliminating) the "squeak". However, please read the instructions carefully [regarding application] as too much will cause darkening. Applying too much (over saturation) is also not good as it will go through thin leather. This is speaking from experience in using this product. Personally, I apply it regularly (once a month) following the instructions until the desired result is achieved. If you're unsure about this, I suggest buying the smallest bottle you can find. Hope this helps.
551215
I'm not 100% sure to be honest. I just know that this type of mink oil is what I use for my baseball gloves and it works amazing! The leather breaks down and is not so stiff after rubbing this mink oil in to the leather. It's a bit thicker than Vaseline and is not as translucent, but does leave a slippery residue like Vaseline which I leave on the glove for a few days to allow it to absorb and then I wipe of the excess. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
776739
Whenever I use saddle soap on leather, I consider it to be conditioning the leather in addition to cleaning it. However, use of additional products following saddle soaping can enhance the leather further; give it increased water resistance, etc. (Recently, I was amazed at the result obtained using Fiebing Mink Oil).
756838
I prefer the mink oil liquid for treating my lizard and python boots, it seems to soak in faster and there is no residue to remove from the semi-rough finish, also helps to darken leather. The paste is a hard consistency for smooth leather footwear, belts, stitch sealer, etc. Both maintain leather and help weatherize it.
1240184
This product is meant to moisturize so I would use saddle soap or a liquid leather cleaner if the item is truly dirty. Personally, I use either Lexol leather cleaner or Carr Day and Martin leather conditioning soap. Just be careful that your stitching is dry before applying the Obenauf's or it may weaken.
1694283
Sure, it will work on all leathers. But I'd find a shoe polish that already contains conditioner as well as the color of the shoe. Just my thoughts. Some other really good products to also consider are: Bee Kind or Saphir.
1712242
I have had success with leather boots that had a single "shot" of cat urine. I can't comment on "soaked" shoes. If the only other choice is to throw the shoes away, I would try Rocco & Roxie and maintain the shoes shape with scrunched up newspaper.
675793
I cannot comment other than to say that I would never use it on suede or "matte" finish leather - only the smooth finish. Since I finished my Zymol leather conditioner, I have found that Voodoo Blend from Surf City Garage works even better than the Zymol leather conditioner, and makes the inside of my 4Runner Limited smell like it just came off of the showroom floor, and the seats feel softer and more supple than they did with the Zymol. I use it on all of my leather items now - my 4Runner's interior, my office chair, my living room suit, and computer bag. I would not hesitate to use it on my leather jacket, only I have not needed to do so yet. I cannot comment other than to say that I would never use it on suede or "matte" finish leather - only the smooth finish. Since I finished my Zymol leather conditioner, I have found that Voodoo Blend from Surf City Garage works even better than the Zymol leather conditioner, and makes the inside of my 4Runner Limited smell like it just came off of the showroom floor, and the seats feel softer and more supple than they did with the Zymol. I use it on all of my leather items now - my 4Runner's interior, my office chair, my living room suit, and computer bag. I would not hesitate to... » Read More I cannot comment other than to say that I would never use it on suede or "matte" finish leather - only the smooth finish. Since I finished my Zymol leather conditioner, I have found that Voodoo Blend from Surf City Garage works even better than the Zymol leather conditioner, and makes the inside of my 4Runner Limited smell like it just came off of the showroom floor, and the seats feel softer and more supple than they did with the Zymol. I use it on all of my leather items now - my 4Runner's interior, my office chair, my living room suit, and computer bag. I would not hesitate to use it on my leather jacket, only I have not needed to do so yet. « Show Less
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Absolutely, and without an "oily" residue. If the leather is really dirty, you may want to use a propitiatory leather cleaner first. If the leather is rather bad and you use this product only, you should have an extra clean rag available to wipe off a "gooey" residue that will form as this mixes with the surface grime. Just wipe that off, and then continue with your application of this product. When dry, simply buff and the feeling of the surface will amaze you.
762358
Hi, Mike--I used it on 3 pairs of leather shoes (2 black and one medium brown) and didn't see any change in color. I'll never buy anything else again to treat my leather (and it is so quick and easy to use!). Good luck!