Boot Conditioner Review: Does Bick 4 Darken Your Leather?

[@jonathanwick1265]

Nick, I recently started using Bick 4. In my opinion it's good product. Doesn't darken and leaves a nice subtle shine.

[@Stridewise]

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[@castielharvey5109]

@Lane Kolton flixportal xD

[@jerryberryhill3619]

This is all I have ever used, works great and has never failed me. I have used it on automotive seats and have brought them back from the grave.

[@Stridewise]

Love to hear it Jerry! It's so useful for something so inexpensive.

[@petersilecchio4417]

Hi. I just found out it does contain a small amount of Silicone Called PMX-200 as does Cadillac Leather Conditioner.

[@holdthatblaow]

I use Bick 4 most of the time. My only real gripe is it's not great on oil tanned leathers. It's really only meant for smoth finished semi or fully corrected leather.

[@ebin2868]

What is best for oil pull up leather?

[@yechenglin1]

I use Bick4 mostly for leather jackets with finished surface. It softens and moisturizes, and doesn't smell like chemical. Not containing wax is a requirement for some jackets. I found Venician cream works better for chromexel to cover scuffs because it contains wax, and penetrate better.

[@Stridewise]

Great comment! Yeah I'd prefer wax on my boots but I can see waxyness not being a priority for jackets.

[@raysanchez7311]

For a leather jacket do you also need to condition ? Or do you need both

[@yechenglin1]

@@raysanchez7311 depends on what kind of leather, and how old it is. If leather doesn't feel dry to touch, and it flexes easily, then no conditioner needed. If the leather feels stiff, and dry, then lightly condition it with a cream leather conditioner. Avoid heavy conditioning because over saturated leather stretch and lose its shape.

[@davidscarletto9661]

I love Bick 4 it is great for conditioning and not darkening.

[@HaRoFotografie]

Hello, is this also a good care for buffalo leather? Or is there a better care for the "african ranger boots buffalo"? Thanks a lot

[@chusamusic1409]

Thanks for testing, I was curious about the product

[@Stridewise]

You're welcome!

[@christianjimenez2551]

The pros are the reason for the cons here. No wax, no water resistance. Could work for keeping satin ( out of fabric) finish on car seats?

[@patricknakamura567]

Smith's Leather Balm is pretty good. Conditions and protects against water. Doesn't darken leather at all!

[@Stridewise]

Gotta try it!

[@DalesLeatherworks]

i'm late to the party but i'll second that, smith's is awesome stuff!! cocoa butter, beeswax, almond oil, that's it. It doubles as a skin conditioner lol!

[@dcamnc1]

It did darken my RW IR amber harness. That's fine though, they were a bit too light for me from the factory.

[@jeremaester1299]

I can confirm this stuff works great on RW "briar oil slick"

[@metrotrain644]

Nick: "What is in this product" Me: "Loads of animal bones, Jack Daniels, your aunts fridge/freezer, one AA battery and many other things" sounds about right haha :)

[@kfung4]

So difficult to have a product that doesn’t darken the boots

[@edrader]

I think they all do to some degree

[@danielgannon9502]

Aw jeez. Now I gotta try it. Thanks for the review!

[@dirtymike509]

Will this help repair light/medium scratches?

[@Kenny_Edmonton]

I got a pair of timberlands full grain leather mid hiker boots and I live in Canada where I’ll be wearing them in the winter, what should I do with my boots before wearing them for the first time? They are a light colour and I don’t want them to darken.

[@musicfashionstyle9269]

Is this good a conditioner for leather shoes.

[@sunnyrachelsson3169]

Would you recommend this over venetian shoe cream?

[@grounded7362]

when using a leather conditioner, should I be concerned about ph level of the conditioner?

[@shamhawari4424]

Do some vintage leather jacket care and restorations please 👍

[@kosta2177]

Can I use it on my Grant Stone with Earth leather boots?

[@Stridewise]

that's waxed suede, right? no, don't put anything on those

[@kosta2177]

@@Stridewise thank you for the response!

[@TheJedRides]

Used this on a brand new pair of Iron Rangers and could not believe how much more supple the leather became, instantly. Can't comment on the darkening -- they were Ebony Harness Leather to begin with so already dark.

[@Legacy690]

How does shoe polish respond to boots conditioned with Bick 4?

[@يزن-و4ط]

Can I use this product on snake leather jacket?

[@Scarywoody]

Do you have or consider a video on lacing options? Like ladder or mixed cross, etc?

[@nauci]

Wax isn't recommended for Chromexcel so Saphir's greasy leather cream and leather lotion are wax free and recommended for it.

[@Stridewise]

Horween themselves recommend Venetian Shoe Cream www.horweenproducts.com/shop/venetian-cream

[@seancarson1212]

@@Stridewise Saphir created their greasy leather cream more recently after Nick came out with the rec for Venetian. Nick has said to avoid waxes and use a neetsfoot oil based product.

[@JS-.-]

I use bick 4 on my copper rough and tough and love it. Every 1st of the month!

[@pinchpeak5203]

R&T does not need it that often

[@watchmanexpert]

The brick 4 dark the copper rough leather ?

[@Emezepe3]

Can I use mink oil instead of using the bick 4, or are they the same thing? Or totally different

[@Stridewise]

Totally different

[@Emezepe3]

@@Stridewise okay, so do I have to use both ? Or is it okay to just use mink oil after cleaning my boots

[@Stridewise]

@@Emezepe3 yeah man you can just use mink oil. you clean the boots, you use mink oil if you want to waterproof and condition the leather, use bick 4 is you want to condition the leather and not darken it

[@MuqtadirSyed]

You would have got a better result using a shoe tree. The shoe trees would have helped retain the shape of the shoe during the moisturising process.

[@Stridewise]

oh i hadn't thought to leave them in while conditioning, thanks for the tip Muqtadir!

[@kmbyoga]

Used Bick 4 on my Iron Ranger Copper Rough and Tough

[@tacodude286]

Did it cause any color changes?

[@kmbyoga]

Not really. The first day darkened a little but it was back by to the original color the next day.

[@tacodude286]

Ok, thanks

[@matthockman]

Amazing Nick

[@lgroves336]

If you use Bick 4 on something other than a dark leather you will find it darkens it. Examples: Thorogood CRAZY HORSE MOC TOE Copper Red Wing Iron Ranger. Try it again on a light colored leather.

[@christiandelgado3543]

Does it have alcohol?

[@alwayslate1000]

I have used it for years, but I just use my fingers to rub it in.

[@fritolay8668]

Hi, what do you recommend for protection that doesn't darken after I apply bickmore?

[@Stridewise]

This might help! stridewise.com/how-to-waterproof-nice-boots/

[@drewengles4477]

Any idea if this would work good on IR's with the Copper Rough & Tough leather??

[@adamthomson7206]

Yes Bick 4 does a good job on Red Wing copper RT

[@jkfotonet]

It works to protect but it did darkened my matt finish light brown chukka

[@dasein1115]

很漂亮的靴子，这应该是alden吧哈哈，落色可以

[@ryancraig4811]

It’s mostly neatsfoot oil. Website link printed on the back of the bottle.

[@albyv8868]

Gotta get myself a pair of Aldens

[@MCee-js3rg]

Just tried this on my light tan boots. I dont know what happened but it actually did get them darker. Really upset I like how my boots looked naturally. I just put it on cause I noticed a little stain. But now I wait hopefully they dry and get back to natural color.

[@Stridewise]

Oh, weird. Honestly wear them for a week and I think it'll be OK.

[@Dave-x8j]

Generally this product doesn't darken leathers. However, in my experience if you have lighter leathers you may see more of a difference. Don't fret, in a month or so it'll be back to where it was

[@spaceman51974]

It has Silicone

[@alexmccutchen344]

Great Vid man! Next time I'll consider buying this instead of Venetian. Quick Question tho, does this Product work on non-cow leathers and calf leather?

[@Stridewise]

I think it would yeah. It's not for use on "suede, roughout, distressed, napped, or any pre-treated leathers."

[@edrader]

he's just trying to get you to say "cawf" :-)

[@alexmccutchen344]

@@edrader BET!

[@bravobear1844]

After saving for a good quality boot, I can afford something along the line of the Alden Indy, however, I’m 17. I worry if my foot will grow dramatically by the time my feet stop growing😂 would you buy them in my case? (Idk how foot growth works)

[@Stridewise]

That's a tough one, Azael . My feet haven't grown since then so I think you're OK? But it's a maybe!

[@achillesdanieladam9486]

Which product of these is best for Iron Rangers Amber harness?

[@Stridewise]

Bick will work well to keep the color and stuff

[@achillesdanieladam9486]

@@Stridewise That is great to know! As long as it keep its original color and provide some protection for the leather to avoid cracking and keep it healthy looking!

[@thofol]

It is not as cheap anymore if you have to buy it in Europe: 35 EUR for 16 ounces...

[@WeneedmoreY1outube]

Can you do saphir’s crème universelle?

[@Gragon]

Do I need to use shoe cream if I use bick 4?

[@robertlacombe914]

Yes - use the Bick 4 for shoes straight from the box. Then apply a cream on top of it. If you want more shine, then add some wax.

[@puma51921]

Seed oil, neats foot oil and small amount of silicone.

[@matttherrien9608]

Saphir oiled/greasy leather cream has got to be better than Bick 4.

[@functionaldoc5054]

I f you only could have 1 product only what would be ? Great video as always .

[@Stridewise]

Eh probably Cobbler's Choice or Venetian Shoe Cream.

[@dalonelypalmtree2338]

How often should you condition your boots?

[@LJIan996]

Review lexol next

[@Stridewise]

It's on the list!

[@jeffshearer5125]

Put it one the boots,not the rag. Make the boots look like they have zits all over then rub it in with your fingers.

[@Cimone90]

Too bad you basically can't buy any of this in canada except bick4. And if you do its about 4 times the price.

[@Cimone90]

@@cincyreds62 somehow I don't think the sales of shoe care peoduct by private companies funds our public healthcare.

[@bjornnordstrom]

Bick 4. I know what it looks like, so it's quite obvious what it's made of...

[@edrader]

hah. I wonder how well it would work if you followed the instructions, Nick :-)?

[@Stridewise]

... what do you mean

[@edrader]

instructions said to slather yet you dabbed :-)

[@WeneedmoreY1outube]

ed rader oh come on this is ridiculous. It doesn’t matter

[@edrader]

of course it matters. it said to apply liberally and may need two coats.

[@WeneedmoreY1outube]

ed rader the boot is only going to take so much, anyway. If we’re really going to nitpick, he should use his fingers and apply it liberally all over, but especially the vamp and creasing heel areas, but you don’t see me saying that, how do ya?

[@salmontheturtle130]

Please dunno order youtube adv,ma boi, it doesn't determine auditory properly, I'm really not interested in ur shoes and their repairing т.т

[@ex0gen]

@@UCUl1A-d2F11sHJ-MeTzCBaQ I want a product that will 1. not change the color, 2. will not soften the leather, 3. does not have wax in it. 4. will moisturize it.

[@mistermate.]

Just tried Bick 4 for the first time, compared to Saphir Renovateur it is useless. Bick 4 may be a third of the price but still not worth that much even.

[@Stridewise]

Yeah Saphir is definitely better.

[@flashcraft]

YES! Bick4 DOES darken leather SIGNIFICANTLY!