11 BOOT RULES Every MAN Must Know | How Many Do You Know?

[@derek8856]

Do not condition that often. 1-2 times a year is plenty, with consistent brushing. You can damage leather by over-conditioning it.

[@liamnoname6662]

I learned this the hard way. Rotted out my rangers

[@Nick-dw8nr]

Yeah 100% DO NOT condition your boots every 10 wears

[@tommysmith7031]

I think it is a judgement call, but 1-2 times a year would be good for most people.

[@jaythus3181]

I personally condition mine every 3 months or so of wear although i don't wear them every day. This ends up with 1 heavier conditioning at the beginning of wear and maybe 2 or 3 conditionings after so i go somewhere between 3 and 4 a year but mine sit in the summer and i don't brush them consistently. I condition pretty lightly after that first conditioning of the wear season so it's not like im constantly smearing conditioner on it either. People have different routines but i agree that every 10 wears even with a light conditioning is excessive for most people but it seems he cycles his boots out often and his 10 wears are most people's months worth of wear time wise.

[@davidcoleman2796]

I only do mine once a year.

[@jamesallen2909]

1: absolutely do NOT condition your boots every ten wears. Even guys who work in the cement industry don’t need to condition boots that often. Over saturated boots sag, lose their support, and don’t mold around your foot. Pliability is nice, but leather shouldn’t flop like a sock. Leather is skin, it will let you know when it’s dry and thirsty 2: boots over pants are fine so long as you are wearing combat type boots. Not everybody wears 17 pairs of the same whack ass Chelsea

[@relevation0]

#2😂 And why do none of these "boot guys" never wear jeans OVER their boots? Cuz they're just for fashion. Trendy city hipsters.

[@Jamesdean999]

Exactly, alot of people are walking around with "wet" boots because of thinking they should condition every other day.

[@jakeowens1770]

I pressure wash my boots after every concrete poor. So every 10 is about right

[@XiaNingTian]

I disagree with the pants suggestion. Wear whatever is most comfortable and fits properly. Keep that in mind too if you plan on cuffing your pants to your preferred height. Doesn't always have to be slim pants with a taper. I wear straight cuts and fuller cut pants. People can tell if you're wearing a boot whether or not you're showing the boot shaft and will compliment you regardless.

[@yordiana6306]

Yea some boots are meant to be over pants like docs

[@porkchopexpress6969]

those slim jeans look gay af. Nothing wrong with it, if that’s the look your going for.

[@snoopjohnb9004]

Yeah. Slim fit denim with moc toe or iron ranger? No, sorry, wouldn't ever work out for me.

[@tonymoore2100]

@@porkchopexpress6969 lol

[@ivandrago1133]

Due to very heavy squats and heavy Romanian deadlifts in conjunction with extremely heavy deadlifts, I am incapable of wearing skinny or even straight leg jeans. All jeans look like skinny jeans on me because of my quads dimensions.

[@calvinm5937]

no offence or anything, but I think this video should be called 11 boot rules every "city boy" must know

[@alexabney7913]

I use mink oil wax on my redwing 4200 work boots maybe once a month but I wear them nearly every day for 8-9 hrs and they get water and soap/chemicals on them constantly. Any more than that and you can easily run the wax off with your finger. If you’re using a wax type conditioner try and rub your fingers(not too hard) on the leather. If it comes off and looks gross then you’re putting too much on too frequently and it’s collecting on the leather. You don’t want that

[@drumstick74]

I agree with everything except the last one...I would never cuff my pants like that, but also wouldn't wear too long, skinny jeans buckling up (like you show in the right frame).

[@RememberThatOneTime]

In Chris Colinsworths voice, “Now here’s a guy that doesn’t own an actual pair of boots, but is telling you all the rules to owning boots”

[@johnbadal7319]

Aromatic cedar (aka juniper softwood) shoe trees are critical and I have many pairs however I think you only need one or two pairs if you're on a budget so they can stay in leather shoes/boots you've just worn until all of the moisture dissipates. The deformation happens, I believe, when they dry from sweat or rain without a shoe tree keeping the form similar to your foot

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

I have a lot of GYW boots but when people say 'never buy cemented construction' I have to disagree. All Timberland boots are cemented construction. Most hiking boots from companies like Scarpa, Meindl & Salomon are cemented construction and much of it is resoleable as well. There is nothing wrong with cemented construction if the boots are built properly. It should also be noted that in GYW construction most of the construction involves layers of glue between the footbed, midsole and the sole and the stitching is mostly for reinforcement. If you wear through the stitches the sole does not come apart. I agree that most cemented construction boots are cheap and badly made but that does not mean that the construction method is necessarily bad.

[@liamnoname6662]

lol Timberlands suck

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

@@liamnoname6662 Timberland don't use the best materials and are a budget brand but they are tough and last well. And pretty much all mountaineering boots (which have a really hard life ) are cemented construction. Have a look at brands like Scarpa, Zamberlan, Meindl's more rugged boots designed for wearing crampons, crossing glaciers and climbing big mountains and they mostly do not use GYW either (Zamberlan have a couple of models that do). And many of them are resoleable. So this automatic labelling that cemented construction means rubbish boots is wrong.

[@rreily7511]

I am a retired Marine, I have lived my adult life in boots. When we were issued new boots they were to fit snug, we were taught to put them on and submerge feet in as hot of water as we could stand until they were saturated, then we walked them until they were dry, they would be broken in and fit like driving gloves. We had to carry lots of weight over very long distances, I've never had foot problems. I still use this method for any leather footwear. A day of embracing the suck pays off for the perfect break in. Hope this helps someone

[@richardhatt6541]

Tuck your jeans into your boots when you are actually working and don't want ticks and other biting insects up your pants legs.

[@elliotthope1]

I’m a welder, so that’s a no go for me. Hot slag doesn’t feel too good.

[@nathanielcooper4288]

Or, if wearing baggier work trousers ect, get boot ties to tie it close round ur boots

[@hkguitar1984]

100% agree, out scouting or hunting in the woods of Northern Michigan it is a must to tuck pants into the boots. I just wish they made a combination Tick Repellent/Boot Conditioner as the insect repellent over-spray can discolor the boots. I just live with the results of the over-spray, no way I want to track a Tick into the house or vehicle.

[@atlantianson515]

I agree with with you Richard. Although as he showed in the video, pants look stupid tucked into ankle boots, which is all he featured. Those of us who wear taller boots (work, military/police, horse riding, cowboy, motorcycle riding, muck, snow) can get away with the pants tucked in. I used to be a motorcycle officer and we had tall motor patrol boots. It was heresy to think of wearing those boots with your pants over them. I've got a number of tall custom made boots than I deliberately wear my pants inside the boots. While I usually get all kinds of nice comments, I'm not doing it to please anyone or make some fashion statement; I do it because I want to wear them that way. More men need to dress and wear what they want and pay less heed to the "fashion gurus." Real Men don't need any validation to be their own Men, and real men who wear boots have some taller ones too.

[@richardhatt6541]

@@atlantianson515 I tucked my pants in my boots over 20 years in the Army. It has its place.

[@GrahamAtDesk]

A nicely made video, thanks. But I can't help but notice that some of your "rules" are highly subjective. Things like which cut of jeans (or even if you want to "show off your expensive boots") are a very personal choice. Some of us feel quite self conscious in narrow bottomed jeans, for example - I think they make me look like a total ponce, and don't think many taller guys carry it off at all well. But it doesn't matter what I think, only what they think. Personally I'm boot cut all the way, as any Mancunian of my age is likely to be. Fashion is regional and style is personal. The Moctoe is rarely seen in the UK, for example, and I can't fathom their popularity amongst the US YT community at all. To my eye they look absolutely awful, but I love that others enjoy them. By contrast, I miss the days when only a couple of inches of Doc Marten poked out from the front of my flares... ;-)

[@Mamba503]

Well said. I use boots for work and among my peers cuffing your jeans is seen as a sissy thing to do. It implies you don’t need to be wearing boots in the first place. The point of good boots and rugged jeans is to protect from the elements, work hazards, and wildlife.

[@jimsmith9853]

Yank here. I agree with you. I can not stand the look of moc toe boots. I understand them from a work and comfort perspective but they are ugly. Perhaps its as you said Regional and being from another era.

[@Heavydutyrocknroll]

@@Mamba503 I am a Union Ironworker and many of us wear moctoe crepe sole boot with out a heel and most of us tuck our jeans inside our boots. We are definitely not sissies. Toughest job on a construction site.

[@davidlynch1464]

I'm also an Ironworker. I always wear 8 inch mock toe boots with my jeans tucked in to my boots. The flat soles make walking on the steel more comfortable.

[@thomasmusso1147]

Dubbin, only when required and regular brushing with Shoe Polish (Nugget / Kiwi) has served me well for 60+ years.

[@telemarktumalo6978]

100% shoe trees. I have some boots, like Chelsea's that I condition often. But, my 8085 Iron Rangers, I've not conditioned in 9 months and they look fantastic. I really dig the Copper Rough and Tough. Maybe, they have a bit more oils than the Amber Harness, but they certainly don't look or feel dry. I'm trying to maintain the light color and let the leather patina.

[@shogekimura]

yup. the copper rough n tough look great but will change color with conditioning. i don't recommend conditioning them if you don't absolutely have to

[@DeepFlatulence]

I was given the Neatsfoot oil leather cream blend in a store for my copper rough rangers; would you recommend something different for conditioning to maintain the patina?

[@telemarktumalo6978]

@@DeepFlatulence Most conditioners will darken the leather, so consider something that will not darken so much if your goal is to keep them closer to the original color Bick 4 and Red Wing Shoe Cream probably have equal reputations for conditioning with minimal darkening.

[@Meloncholymadness]

@@shogekimura Just use leather cream instead right?

[@KASH4069]

Life hack: Thrift store for shoe trees.

[@sungcha3563]

Here's a man after my own heart :) Although I worry I'm bringing someone else's foot odor into my boots.

[@louiscyfer6944]

i have never seen a shoetree in a grownup size at a thrift store.

[@ralph7077]

Cedar?

[@davidcoleman2796]

That is where I found mine . $ 5 / 10 .

[@KASH4069]

I always find a set there in MY size for about $3-$4. I had to stop buying them

[@KinseiSensei]

“11 Boot Rules For City Guys That Don’t Actually Use Their Boots For Work, But Only For Fashion Purposes.”

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

Look guys, the ultra sigma 280 hours a week on the oil rig guy is here to tell us boots are for work.

[@Blend-24]

Exactly, I’ve worn boots all my days since a pup and never did any of this city stuff. I just wear them til they wear out and get new ones. I can just see us eating lunch in the mill and saying “why heck, Bill, your boots is purty!”

[@KinseiSensei]

@@Blend-24 wow John, what kind of stitch did they use on those new soles on your boots? I can’t believe Bill tucked his pants into his Muckboots though, jeesh 🤣

[@rainman6080]

@@Blend-24 Amen. This is a public service announcement for city people only. You condition your boots when needed. Some of us work and need it more some less. Most of what he was calling boots I would call dress shoes. Fold those pant legs up like that and watch how much dirt and mud get inside your boots. If the leather is less than a 5-6 ounce weight it’s a dress shoe to me.

[@elyadrian8871]

@@Bravo-Too-Much because they are. Hipsters are making work boots expensive for the people that actually use them

[@mattf5630]

I just pour some used 10W-30 on mine, and grab whatever jeans are around and go. I was really waiting for this guy to recommend some sunscreen and maybe little boot jackets or something

[@chawenhalo0089]

All very fancy stuff. In France back in the 1850 until 1950's police men, post men and French Foreign Legion all working by foot and bicycle used "beef foot oil" in their boots, satchels etc. It's an ancient mixture based off animal fat. Graisse Paulin us one of the old brands still alive.

[@timpeterson87]

For the welts on my iron rangers I use a Welt-cleaning brush from Red Wing Shoes.

[@Kat22Kit]

It’s so funny that when he lifted up what he called a “boot” my brain was like no that’s a shoe! The Texan in me just assumed it would be a Cowboy boot or like massive Doc Marten. FYI all of his picks were beautiful and tips seem helpful. The no tucked pants/only skinny jeans is also weird and makes you look like you’re waiting for a flood. You can see more than enough boot with normal floor length pants. In women’s pants it sooo hard finding ones that go past your ankles! I want my ankles covered sometimes!

[@adam_da_insulator]

Found the wrong channel, but I watched entire video. I own a few boots all work boots. Can’t understand why people want to wear fancy boots. I work hard on my feet daily. You want catch me in a boot unless the time clock is ticking. Anytime I see people wearing work boots and soft hand. I get a chuckle. Only thing you had particularly right is boot conditioning. Good job mentioning how important that is to the life of a boot.

[@Rooster1997]

I only wear Cowboy boots. At work and casual wear. But I still watched this video! Appreciate the passion for your boots 🙏🤘

[@dteun]

Only wear timberlands and respekt cowboy boots its not seen thst often today . Gr from Sweden

[@fredantonius8606]

Good information. Thank you for it. One thought I have is that, although I also don't like cheap boots, there may be a place for them. If a boot is $120 and has cemented soles and good leather, it still may be worth purchasing. $120 isn't that much and the buyer may enjoy the boots because they look good and feel good. If one buys the cheap boots knowing they aren't going to be long-lasting, he can enjoy them for awhile and not fret when they don't last ten years.

[@terranempire2]

Personally on #1 I buy shoes or boots. I order a pair of trees and just consider the $30 part of the boot price.

[@CivilizedWarrior]

Go to thrift stores. I’ve bought all my shoe trees at thrift stores for like $5 or less. They always have tons of them whenever I go. If you wear 13 or bigger like me, sometimes it’s harder to find, but size 12 and under they always have a bunch.

[@joeywitt7129]

He's right about glued on sole. So many times when you take off boot you use your shoe to take off by pushing on heel

[@Eugenetra7]

No, he is not. Footwear differs. And high quality shoes with glued on sole last for years.

[@sh-hg4eg]

@@Eugenetra7 if you hardly wear them, yeah.

[@Eugenetra7]

@@sh-hg4eg No no, that depends on the actual product and brand I guess. I have winter boots by Clarks, have been wearing them for 10 years, and I only have one pair, wearing them non-stop from November till April (lots of snow/water/salts/freezing temps), did absolutely everything in them without any extra care etc. And it was only last year when I saw the first signs of "unglueing". Still looking quite good. I also had a pair of casual sneakers (Geox) with cemented sole, 8 years of rough use (same mode, 1 pair non-stop in spring and autumn), going everywhere, doing anything, several years and thousands kilometers of mountain biking etc. Althouh the sneakers had a really beaten look at the end)) In case of branded footwear made of decent materials, no need to worry. At least this is what we have here in Europe.

[@W4RY3NTRY]

Bought boots from DSW and they lasted me about a few months. The cement sole was giving out within a month. Kept spraying them with adhesive spray at work. Eventually it wasn’t working anymore and I ripped them apart. It didn’t take much and it’s sad cause I spent 120 bucks on them.

[@chrispowell9014]

I used to have a pair of shoe trees they broke though and ive been too lazy to buy any due to the amount of boots I have 😂 the Venetian leather balm works really well on the waxed flesh if you want to switch it up, helps the wax last longer without changing anything

[@CivilizedWarrior]

Go to thrift stores. Every pair of shoe trees I have I got at thrift stores for a couple bucks. I see a ton of them there every time I go.

[@tommysmith7031]

With rule 7, GYW will last longer. Blake Stitch and Stitchdown can be resoled but maybe only once or twice.

[@Hustlate]

You'll need to find better cobbler. 👍 Although after three resoles uppers tend to be so wornout so you wouldn't do it anyway.

[@vehiclevlog8453]

More so I condition my iron ranger boots every 2 weeks, because I get concrete dust on them a lot so doing it every 1 week and a few days to every 2 weeks keeps my boots good Togo

[@BootSpy]

that makes a lot of sense! Thanks for watching!

[@PeterPing]

I've been wearing Iron Ranger for 2 years and never condition them once.

[@glassmakerx]

Considering that most of these "boot rules" specifically address styling and appearance, I think you've missed an important consideration. That is, what color panties should I wear with each different style and color of boots? And should my panties be lace, or not? Inquiring minds want to know...

[@MichaelPesta]

Lace panties for the win

[@philipbohi983]

@@MichaelPesta crotchless gets you bonus fashion points

[@RetroKid]

Nah, that's a trick question. The real answer is NO panties...the lace just gets all messed up when you're taking them off while trying to keep your boots on to get taken Amazon missionary style by the girl who's more masculine than the guy who worries about how his man boots look.

[@glassmakerx]

@@RetroKid An excellent point that hadn't even crossed my mind. NO panties for the win!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arcanask]

Toothbrush works pretty good in place of a dauber brush to get into the tight spaces.

[@LouisWinthorpe622]

And remember: only scrub your boots a toothbrush belonging someone you really hate. Like a stepmom, a stepdad, a horrible brother or sister or someone like that. Never with the toothbrush of someone you love.

[@livinglifemyway7349]

When working construction with boots that are cemented and come apart I have used construction adhesive and the boot is fine and you will wear out the rubber outsole before you wear out the leather upper..

[@ben7932]

I've just bought some British boots with a cemented sole and they have a resoling service for a pretty reasonable price

[@wayfaringoverlander]

Just got iron rangers, my first red wings lol. Apparently that’s the introductory boot most people start with on red wings. I had a pair of doc marten pier boots that are now discontinued. I used them for about 10 years. Heels fell off. Resoled them and they fell apart a few weeks later. They were comfortable

[@Rzero512]

I just bought my first pair of what I thought were really nice boots. Red Wing Irish Setter Ashby. Turns out they're on the lower in of nice. But in my opinion it's a beautiful boot for $150.

[@freddyfox5002]

You don't want a everyday boot that you gotta baby. I got lucky on the 2nd hand maked, but the boots are so nice that I end up barely wearing them...

[@jamesbriangaultier3247]

Where in the world do you get a pair of Irish Setters for $150?

[@Rzero512]

Bass Pro in Memphis on Sycamore.@@jamesbriangaultier3247

[@vmax99001]

I'm getting into motorcycle riding and am starting to put together my specialty motorcycle riding boot arsenal. This video was really great, extremely helpful! Much appreciated.😃

[@markg.4246]

Nice presentation. Keeping my shoes and boots clean and shined has always been a fun hobby for me. With the Saphir, I sometimes wonder if they're too shiny. Good problem to have. It really doesn't take very much effort to be one of the best dressed for business casual, or social event, but people notice, and clean shoes are a must. Thanks, Mark

[@scottripley8535]

this dude loves his boots.All good.Between him and the comments my sevefral questions have been answered.Thanks

[@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeen]

A cobbler can sew a goodyear welt on a cemented constructed boot. My cobbler did it to a pair of old timberlands i owned.

[@fxdxt13]

I wear my thorogoods with Jean shorts and high white vans socks is that breaking a rule?

[@kevinwalsh1619]

I haven't followed any of these rules. I wear steel-toes for work, desert boots for mountain climbing, and shitkickers for leisure. I don't have shoe trees. I don't condition. I don't even scrape off the mud. I'll wear jeans with them, camos with them, and overalls with them, and I don't really care if people think they match. I still get years of use out of them.

[@t-bfr45-70]

This is for people who think boots are to look cool not actually who do work. But as for conditioning I do recommend it to get a little more life out of your leather.

[@lunchboxproductions1183]

Eleven steps to reaching peak hipster

[@mikemacheese7174]

Great video! Is there a reason you use shoe trees and not boot trees?

[@MrDucatiV4]

Shoe trees are more versatile than boot trees. I own 15 pairs of boots and every single one of those have shoe trees.

[@christocourban4213]

find a large headed soft toothbrush is a lot better at getting and keeping the welt clean than a dauber brush.....IMO.

[@nickmoreno3975]

Red Wing employee here. You can get away with conditioning your boots every 6 - 8 weeks. Boot oil or mink oil for much darker color boots, or a neutral leather cream for lighter boots so as not to darken the leather. You're welcome.

[@inyoushoes]

That's what I do actually. I have some great pair of dress shoes that were made in Czech Republic, not the greatest leather, but it was affordable, handmade and with Goodyear welting, bought it at the time maybe for 150 if not less. Conditioning it time to time helps leather look better because if I don't, after 2 months it becomes super dry and starts cracking. I know that's the cheap leather, but I just love these shoes.

[@jamesbriangaultier3247]

Greetings, I have darkened a pair of 2943s and 877s with Mink Oil. Is there any way to restore the original color?

[@grapesodapopinski571]

Yes 6-8 weeks maybe for people that work hard in them. This guys boots only see Starbucks and office carpet.

[@guitarswhiskeyandgolf]

What about for boots that have more of a brushed leather material or suede?

[@jeffroberts9536]

Saphir makes suede conditioning spray that is outstanding. It's called Renovateur Suede Daim Nubuck (correct spelling). It comes in several different colors but I find the neutral to work well on any color suede. The colors can be used if you have some discoloration on your boots.

[@gmblunder8195]

What were the boots at 5:04 and 8:00 with the weave pattern? I didn't catch the name well nor did the captions but those were nice!

[@evangelistmatthew783]

What's the most durable boot? I am ups driver and need a brown or black leather boot. Please help!

[@t-bfr45-70]

Well I'd say nicks or whites but those are boots. What most people want are shoes that look like boots. Red wings probably make you happy because break in pretty fast where Nick and white take a while for your foot to break in

[@davidcoleman2796]

I made the mistake of putting shoe trees in my Thursday captain when they were wet . Now they have little bumps in the leather at the heel . How can I fix them ?

[@jeffroberts9536]

The bumps will work out with wear. If your boots get that wet, don't use shoe trees but stuff them with newspaper until dry...might take a few changes of paper if your boots are soaked. Never ever, ever use heat of any kind to dry your boots.

[@Irish_all_day]

What conditioner do I use for a matte color boot do I use

[@ericrichardson3332]

Mostly dress boots in this video. I am more of a work boot or heritage boot guy myself, just like the looks of those types of boots more than dress boots. I agree you should take care of your boot. , but conditioning the leather shouldn't be done as often as stated once when you first get them and anytime after you clean your boots (by clean I mean wash / use a leather cleaner on them) and at most every year whichever comes first. The other stuff about boot build quality and construction I also agree with

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

That chelsea you were talking about during the heel lift, is that the nisolo javier boot?

[@ofirshachamorov5979]

Can you please specify the Chelsea boot at the beginning, the grey one? It’s stunning!

[@jhurtt77]

What kind of watch are you wearing?

[@MattBrandon]

What would you use to condition and protect a pair of Iron Ranger Hawthorn Muleskinners?

[@shogekimura]

you dont

[@jeffroberts9536]

They're pretty much maintenance free. Brushing them is the best therapy for them. A stiffer pig bristle brush or suede brush will give best results.

[@carlosluna8525]

What brand is the plain toe suede boot you mentioned at 9:04? Thanks

[@MonoRoja]

I know this video is a year old, but the reason that second pair of jeans looked bad wasn't because of the cut. They were too long for you. If you're having fabric pool like that at your feet, you need a shorter pair of pants. The fold of your pants (or trousers) that naturally happens when it hits the top of your shoe is called the pants or trouser break. With boots you want a half break or shorter in order to showcase the boot. The hem at the bottom of your pants should at most just kiss the top of your foot. You should not have fabric pooling. Also: men should buy pants that work with their body shape. Straight cut jeans look great on pretty much everyone. Tapered legs can make heavier men look more top heavy than they actually are. Boot cut jeans on heavier men brings more balance to their silhouette but look pretty terrible on slimmer guys. It's about balance and working with your body shape first and foremost.

[@bumbleybumbleton9382]

A man of culture, I see.

[@Eugenetra7]

I have a pair of winter boots (Clarks) with cemented sole that are 10 years old already. Never repaired, no issues at all, and they still look quite good (especially for the age). And it has been my only pair of winter boots for all these years, I wore them all the season non-stop and did everything in them. What am I doing wrong?))

[@sh-hg4eg]

10 years and you haven't worn the sole through?

[@pewpewTN]

If you haven't worn out a sole in 10 years of use, you need to get off your butt more often.

[@Eugenetra7]

@@pewpewTN I do. I don't even have a car, and has been using them a lot.

[@Underhills]

I tuck my jeans into the boots that have a high ankle. Not the ones that have low ankle. That's showing the the whole boot and it look way better than to hide the form factor with pants. If everyone did that all boots would look the same with very little design features over the wrist of the foot. When tapered jeans became popular I noticed that boot manufactures catered to that and made models that fit that look. Also some have a large shoe tongue for pants that are loose fit and wider at the ankle.

[@krotchtine254]

Yeah, I agree with you. I've always though rolled up pants looked bad with 10" boots. Always preferred the tucking style there.

[@RickMidds]

How does applying leather conditioner help keep the leather conditioned if they are already waxed? Wouldn’t the wax prevent the conditioner from penetrating into the leather?

[@1911Zoey]

He didnt say the part where you have to remove the wax first.

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

I condition my boots with blue cheese salad dressing. You can get it on sale at Walmart for around $1.50 for a family size bottle. Not only does it do a great job but it smells great too.

[@theandroids]

I'm here to break all these rules.

[@Евген-к8з]

Cool shirt, tell me the name or link

[@KPA78]

Slim, tapered jeans to simply "show off" my 'high-quality' boots are a no-go for me. A. slim jeans aren't as comfortable and B. cuffing jeans look like I belong on the cast from 'Happy Days.' Comfy boot-cut for me...

[@jedwardoo]

How do you clean coffee stains on leather boots?

[@willdenham]

So are you saying Solivair are not worth it do to 'cemented sole'? They have a Good Year welt, but they resole as well.

[@jay-rus4437]

Really like Houndsbay cedar trees. Saphir makes some good stuff. The quality difference between Johnston Murphy and Thursday is significant. Thursday boots are much nicer for not a lot more money. I would take one pair of thursdays over multiple pairs of other lower cost brands brands. If I was limited in how many pairs of boots in the closet, then I would have a grey pair of cavalier chelseas, a dark or mid brown pair of scout chukkas, and and a black pair of wingtips or chelsea (depending on style preference).

[@Mrdrivereight]

I only wear cemented sole wolverine boots when the ground is covered in snow 😂

[@1k1ngst0n]

how often do you condition your chromexcel boots and with which conditioner?

[@BootSpy]

Every six months or so and I like Saphir Renovateur for Chromexcel. I'll also use Venetian shoe cream for a cheaper option

[@1k1ngst0n]

@@BootSpy thank you!

[@hudsonrilke]

Great vid however, the last bit about pants, that combo on the left looks wrong to me.

[@RobertPayne-q1i]

Cheaping out doesn't mean that you shouldn't buy things at a good value. You can absolutely buy an $800 pair of boots that won't last half as long as some $200 pairs. Be willing to pay for quality, not just more in general.

[@graffbash909]

Question even if you sre not wearing the boots do you still have to condition? Just less often?

[@barneyfyfe8313]

Mink oil is a feeding ground for bacteria. Also, over-conditioning will prematurely stretch out the leather.

[@richmck007]

Great video but I have a request if you are still around… I have an aging pair of Redwing Moctoe boots color 8131. The classic color 8131 (…oxidized red, aka guess 9) How can I get back the original color??? Any tips. Thanks

[@BootSpy]

depends on what you've conditioned it with so far. If you've ever used something very oily like mink oil or anything with significant waterproofing, there's a good chance the color is forever changed. But you can always try using saddle soap to remove as much oil as possible (just make sure you re-condition with something like Bick 4 or Venetian Leather Balm after you use saddle soap)

[@CivilizedWarrior]

Just don’t use yellow saddle soap. It significantly darkened my boots. Use the white stuff.

[@grapesodapopinski571]

I mink oil my iron rangers every single time before I wear them, and then when I get home I hit ‘em with the Bick4. Then I put boot trees in em and hang them upside down in a special humidified room I made that has zero sunlight or UV that could potentially dry out the leather. I’m thinking of moving to SE Asia actually, just for the natural humidity. People think leather is made to be tough on its own, but it’s not. You have to apply massive amounts of product to it, or it’s essentially worthless.

[@Noor-oh4jq]

What boots were those at 4:26

[@shishka1220]

I have a pair of White’s Perry Moc Toes and was looking for a good conditioner for it. You mentioned the Venetian Shoe Cream has a slight shine. Is there another conditioner you would recommend that’s on par with Venetian that doesn’t have any shine? I would prefer not to have any.

[@danielabel3826]

Your overthinking it, it really doesn’t matter what conditioner you use. ALL of them change the the color. Period. And that’s exactly what the highly coveted patina is. The change of color and character of the leather. Yes some are more shiny some are more matte, but after some time the conditioner will fade away along with what ever change it gave to the leather. It’s kinda like the tide, it comes in and goes out. But that being said the leather will change and age over time no matter what, that’s what leather does. (Even if you never ever use any sort of product/conditioner.) You should not have bought boots if you don’t want the color to change. Also I have owned a pair of Perry’s for about 3 months now and work in excavating. They show no signs of need oils or conditioner. (I learned the hard way by RUINING a pair of Wescos by conditioning them about twice a month) Boots really only need to be conditioned once or twice a year. And all of that being said I have found Firbings saddle soap changes the color the least, and YES it does indeed condition the leather.

[@0num4]

Me looking around at my 16+ year old combat boots which have only just been resoled after 15000+ miles, and have never seen conditioner :D

[@CaxcanMadoa777]

Where did you acquire the sleek black Chelsea boots from?

[@bddmhopp5]

A dude that has boots for “outfits” isn’t a guy who actually needs to wear a boot.

[@MrFreeGman]

You should have ended that sentence after the word "guy"

[@leotellez6941]

What brand are those black Chelsea boot?

[@ricardo950535]

Utm 47 and stull own shoes drom my early 20s. Plastic trees are cheap and goood for those shoes you dint wear often. Just use the wood after you wear em. Chooose a day every qtr, 4 months, to condition all leather/suede)sneakers or basic household ir like me apartment maintenance. Oil your door hinges and windows, doors. Whatever.

[@jrjuridico7148]

Cedar trees do an amazing job

[@ava9oh1282000]

free tip for plp who get their boots dirty often.. instead of "shoe " brushes,,, look into some western style hat brushes. the shape and design make cleaning the boot and esp the welt much easier and faster.

[@MrFreeGman]

Rule #12: disregard rules 1 through 11. I bought a cheap pair of $80 boots a couple years ago (some no-name Canadian brand called Braxton). I'm an avid hiker and I live in Ontario where you're walking in mud, slush, water or snow 90% of the time during fall through spring. I've never conditioned them. They only get washed when I see a big puddle and swish my boots around in it. And yet I'm going on my third winter with no issues at all. They still look good, they still feel good, nothing inside or out is falling apart. And the nice thing about cheap priced boots is that you don't need to worry about babying them. You can wear them for their intended purpose, and if/when they do start falling apart, oh well, not a big deal.

[@jquill6]

I prefer the worn out looking Chelsea boots 😂. I don’t believe in mollycoddling boots . I actually prefer when they’re a bit beat up. Yes you should condition them to prevent the leather splitting . But every 7-10 wears ? - c’mon

[@tommyinoz2100]

yes, don't baby the boots...these rules are for the city boot guys, the toughest challenge is a light rain

[@iansoutryer3189]

Does it have to be a CEDAR shoe tree? Why not use e.g. a beech wood one? They are cheaper and yet they are wooden too. What is the advantage a cedar shoe tree has, apart from the smell?

[@BootSpy]

I think any type of wood is good. Doesn’t have to be cedar. But Any wood is better than plastic

[@iansoutryer3189]

@@BootSpy Thank you indeed for the answer, I did not expect one from you! Excellent "customer bonding".

[@stephantimmermans6107]

How do you condition rough out leather?

[@danielabel3826]

The exact same way

[@leroyjenkins9623]

Does the venetian balm have silicone in it?

[@BA-pz3lo]

what should you use if you have copper rough and tough iron ranger and you dont want to darken it?

[@dukerobinson5421]

Use Bick 4 as described in the video

[@dilpikindustries]

leather cream and spray protector works good for me. doesn't change color

[@Mario_95-5]

9:45 i don't know why but i like the style in the right. 🤣😂

[@ms.annthrope415]

Once a year during the summer when its 98° outsidez i clean and wile clean my outdoor boots, then slather mink oil or Obenauffs Heavy Dury Leather Oil on it, then let it sit in the sun to bake in the heat. The sun will slowly open the pores to soak in the oils. In the end of thr day, i wipe any excess, and put them away. Thats it for the year.

[@nobull7185]

The cut of the pant leg that was given the thumbs down looked so much better. You can still see the quality of the boot and leather without looking like you have on your wife or girlfriend's pants on. Granted I am a 50 yr old woman but the small stack of pant leg on the top of the boot looks so good!! I didn't care for skinny jeans ANY of the generation they have made their appearance in and was sad to see their return....especially on men. It's just an opinion and like a couple of other things, we all have one. Any of you guys put there that want to wear these gorgeous boots but think you MUST wear the skinny jeans against your will, think again!!! :) The other jeans he had in the video looked GREAT!...they looked BEST!! Yall have a great day! Lol! And just enjoy whatever you choose! 😉

[@mukkaar]

I do have to say, most rules kinda suck. One, like everyone already said, you don't need to condition so often. Two, you don't need variety of boots. I have my single pair of leather boots for every non-outdoor(as in hiking and whanot)/working activity for winter. And nice leather sneakers for more formal events, instead of traditional formal shoes. And you don't need variety of conditioners either, you just need what works for shoes you have. Other than this all I have is just regular sport sneakers that work both as my summer running shoes and what I wear for 99% of time for just going around. And for serious outdoor activity I have non-leather hiking boots. And who cares if you tuck your pants in shoes.

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

How about the Obenauf leather care products ? Also: I’ve heard mixed stories about whether or not to use Mink oil. Some people say it makes leather stretch.

[@haroldvonschwartzenstien3581]

I use mink oil, not had any stretch, but it did darken the leather.

[@Blaze23557]

@@haroldvonschwartzenstien3581poor mink 😢just to keep your shoes nice 😮…

[@Blaze23557]

Oh my get a life…

[@haroldvonschwartzenstien3581]

@@Blaze23557 no very bright, are we?

[@Blaze23557]

@@haroldvonschwartzenstien3581 how’s that then ,because I care for animals …

[@christianbarros1580]

I don't like shiny boots, I prefer worn-out leather. I have three pairs of Tricker's boots and by far the more beaten up they are the better they look. I think that's how you can tell the difference between a good quality pair of boots and a shiny $100 boots.

[@robertbattles]

Also, thats WAY over conditioning your boots. Once to twice a year is more than enough, especially for oil tanned leather. Redwing also recommends about 6-12 month conditioning instead of every 10 years as well. I don't wear Chelsea boots so I don't know what their manufacturers recommend

[@nicke1903]

The Men who actually work in their boots and not just a fashion accessory already know how to take care of their boots, and it actually provides some utility not to flaunt your skinny jeans.

[@fev1027]

Stfu grandpa everyone has to learn somehow whether it be from ol' Jim Bob on the job or a yt video

[@brianzelaya873]

Yeah the skinny jeans bug the f*** out of me

[@ilsgrade8357]

Yeah, if you run around for 13 hours in your boots when you're on duty, it's important zo keep them in good condition

[@YurrNext]

This video couldn't be more metro.

[@sh-hg4eg]

Metro is one way of putting it, another is less politically correct.

[@michael02091118]

Is there any difference between using normal shoe trees and boot trees?

[@BootSpy]

There is such a thing as a boot tree with a higher ankle part, but any cedar shoe trees will do just fine

[@thesharpercoder]

I prefer shoe trees that expand their width to fit the footwear. Many boot trees do not do this. As William noted, conventional shoe trees will work with lace up boats. Boot trees work best with slip-on boots, without laces, because they shape the leather on the top of the foot.