Conditioning The Red Wing 4572 with Leather Cream

[@charlesbronson240]

Always a good day when CJ uploads.

[@CJCook]

Thank you Charles

[@jamez_estrada82]

Your boot conditioning videos are always so satisfying 😁 I have a leather sofa that’s the exact same color as those boots, they’re awesome!

[@CJCook]

You do? Aww, man...I would love a leather sofa like that. My dogs would destroy it 😞

[@jamez_estrada82]

@CJ Cook I keep it in my man-cave AKA the basement faaar away from my Husky. But yes, it sure is awesome. The smell alone gets me every time. You definitely need to get one, but if you’re like me, you’ll be conditioning and babying it constantly 😅

[@frankcastle3827]

Dude, those are some really nice looking boots!!

[@CJCook]

Thank you

[@frankcastle3827]

@@CJCook your welcome, later you should add a heavy duty vibram sole to them. Those are worth resoling!

[@marshalcates]

I love the look of the leather cream on my 8085s. So much so that it will be hard to get another type of leather when I ready to get a pair of moc toes

[@extraitdeminimalisme2533]

I try to use mink oil on everything, regardless of color changing. I just like the oily/waxy feel it gives and how long lasting it is. My 8111’s eat up mink oil without darkening contrary to why people suggest.

[@Freedom89984]

Exactly, same experience here, Fiebing’s mink oil liquid

[@AgonxOC]

Neats foot cream is what I used 90% of the time on my leather products. It does not darken the leather.

[@adkmtns5726]

It does not darken leather in most cases, but it does eventually cause damage to the leather (as it oxidizes) eventually destroying it, and it rots the laces (it is acidic).

[@AgonxOC]

@@adkmtns5726 as with any leather care products, you have to apply them when needed. A lot of things react to O2 and cause oxidation. We oxidize as well. Use neatstoot appropriately!

[@adkmtns5726]

@@AgonxOC Agreed yes. I guess I was just looking at the long term. Many would see this video and use this cream every time they condition their boots. That would lessen the life of the boot.

[@platformblues]

A safety note about throwing your boot rag in the washer...I've heard that it's dangerous to put heavily oily rags in the wash because they can catch fire due to static sparks in the dryer. An oily, waxy cotton rag is pretty darn flammable. Might be better to just get a new rag when the old one is spent! P.S. Awesome video! Red Wing Leather Cream is the product I chose to give my new (gently used) 8111s some love. Happy to report that it did not darken the leather more than a fraction of a shade.

[@CJCook]

Thank you Yeah, I am a fan of the leather cream.

[@tristanaldirianto755]

Can i apply a leather balm to my boots right after using a leather cream?, And can you tell me if doing that will make my boots patina become more beautifull in the long run?.

[@MadelnMachines]

I would have liked it if you'd cut to them fully dry and compared the shots so we could see that it didn't darken as it looks a lot darker straight after application. Does this conditioner contain waxes and make water bead up on them to protect the leather?

[@CJCook]

Yes, the water will bead on the leather

[@dalphin121]

Does saddle soap make the copper color come back again ... Boots got dark with leather condition

[@CJCook]

Yes, it will strip the oils.

[@dalphin121]

Yeah... love watching you on KZbin thank you for your time... Sa,Tx

[@CJCook]

@@dalphin121 You are welcome. Thank you for your support.

[@bennygutierrez4657]

Where can I find this boot, is it discontinued?

[@CJCook]

eBay

[@mikeytheyoutuber9463]

New to the boot game, what are these call? I’ve looked in the website and I can’t find them! Thank you

[@CJCook]

Ooooh! These are very difficult to find. They were a Red Wing x J.Crew collab. Try eBay.

[@telace1]

Good job..just got a boot care kit with cream from redwing

[@andrejnagyrealestate7594]

CJ, any thoughts on what type of soap to try and get denim dye out of 875’s? I have the foam cleaner from RW?

[@abdrashidmat3577]

Hi CJ, I’m Rashid from Singapore. Just wondering wether u have Moc Toe Canoe, 9850/9851..? Love if u could do a review on it.

[@CJCook]

Hey Rashid! Unfortunately, I do not own that boot. I was unable to get my hands on that one.

[@alx252]

You could also try a toothbrush or a welt brush for the corrosion. Lineman are really a pain :) I think it's the cut and the extra material. I had the same happen to me, thinking they were broken in, went for a longer walk into the city and died there :)

[@CJCook]

Yeah, I was hurtin'!

[@Lasermanprint]

Hey CJ, I Have a pair of 875 ORO Mock's toes and a brown pair of Thursday Captains, I want to get another pair of Red Wings. I have the choice of the 8084 Iron Ranger Black, 8086 Iron Ranger Charcoal or the 3345 Blacksmith Black Prairies which in your opinion should I get. Thanks in advance

[@CJCook]

Blacksmith all day!!

[@Lasermanprint]

CJ Cook Blacksmith it is then!! 😁

[@sarazitarosa4620]

HELLO, I AM WAITING FOR A PAIR OF IRON RANGER 8119, WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND TO USE BEFORE USING THEM?

[@CJCook]

You don't have to condition them. But...If you want to use Mink Oil.

[@sarazitarosa4620]

@@CJCook I THINK I HAD TO CONDITION THEM TO SOFTEN THEM A LITTLE FIRST.....GOOD JOB IN YOUR VIDEO....MARCO from ITALY

[@CJCook]

@@sarazitarosa4620 no, no need. The 8119 Leather is really nice and supple. Ciao Marco!

[@millieatr]

Good video i have the Red Wing 877's i mostly use Bick 4 on my boots

[@ethancj5072]

Really like the wedge soles you got

[@orhancabarov]

This video is very useful. Thank you.

[@CJCook]

Thank you Orhan, glad you enjoyed it.

[@PDM-95]

i've got the 8085 and 8084. i have not conditioned the rough and tough yet. are there any other oils that you would use or recommend to protect the copper rough and tough more than just the cream - that will not darken it too much? i used the cream on the 8084s, but didn't like how they looked. it left kind of a haze on the black leather that wouldn't buff out, especially around the stitching and cap toe, no matter how much i tried to buff it out with a brush. i ended up just taking a wet t-shirt to it to remove that haze. obviously the cream is not good for the black iron rangers. what do you suggest for them? different conditioning should be used for the two boots. no?

[@CJCook]

All Natural Leather Conditioner us what I like to use

[@PDM-95]

@@CJCook thanks! you would use the all natural leather conditioner on just the 8084s, or you'd also use them on the 8085s. does the conditioner protect any more than the leather cream? have you ever actually used the conditioner on the rough and tough? curious to know how much it would actually darken the leather. sorry for all the questions. appreciate your content, man!

[@CJCook]

@@PDM-95 yes, protects way more than Leather cream. It will not darken too much. The color will come back and the leather will be happy.

[@PDM-95]

@@CJCook I’ll give it a shot. Thanks!!

[@nathanjones4039]

Michael, I too have the 8084 as well as the 8085 ordered and on their way. I used the leather cleaner first on my 8084’s and then the leather cream, mind you my 8084 are only 3 weeks old so I probably should’ve just left them alone, but I know what you mean about the leather cream on the 8084’s, it sort of left a haze to them, I also ended up using way too much I turned out as I got caught in a rain storm and my boots started to literally leak the white leather cream, hence I used too much. Also, I noticed my rags I used, which were both brand new micro fibers from Costco, sort of turned black from the cleaner as well as the leather cream, called Redwings and they said it was normal with the first conditioning and it was dye bleed off? My 8084’s look fine now though 🤷‍♂️

[@nafis6668]

Look at how high the tongue is gusseted. Helps keep water and dirt away. More boots should be like that.

[@CJCook]

I agree

[@Tharification]

Another great video CJ. I really enjoyed this one. Do you own the red wing 4557 by any chance?

[@CJCook]

Thank you. No, I do not. I saw them somewhere but I do not recall where. They are really cool!

[@Tharification]

@@CJCook Yeah, they are my grailed boot. Been searching for a while - that bison leather looks amazing.

[@CJCook]

@@Tharification yeah, the texture is stunning

[@marcusm5619]

Hey CJ! Love the video! Quick question, I just bought my 5th pair of RW moc toes and it is the 8857. I saw in an earlier video that you have the Hawthorne Abilene Leather Moc Toe and was wondering how do you go about protecting it since the 8857 and Hawtorne Abilene are pretty much similar in leather types. Thanks!

[@CJCook]

I spray a suede protector on them. I bought mine from Leather Spa in NYC but you can find any suede protector from any cobbler or Bed Bath and Beyond.

[@marcusm5619]

@@CJCook Thanks for the insight and tip!

[@CJCook]

@@marcusm5619 you are welcome

[@vers96]

What is the difference between boot cream and leather cream ???

[@CJCook]

Boot cream is usually used as a base before applying a colored cream. Leather Cream is Neatsfoot Oil and is used by itself.

[@vers96]

@@CJCook thanks I was planning on using neutral boot cream for this boot but after seeing your video I’m going to use leather cream instead

[@CJCook]

@@vers96 good idea

[@DavidDOrtiz-li7pn]

I just picked up a pair 9268 Engineers from STP. I ordered them in my last 8 size, but I can't get them past my instep. Any tips?

[@extraitdeminimalisme2533]

Cobbler could stretch the instep easily. No more than $40. For the free 99 method, use gallon freeze bags and feel them up with water, line the boots and leave them in the freeze over night. Wear them as much as you can the following days.

[@extraitdeminimalisme2533]

Forgot to mention, throw some mink oil or ‘boot stretching oil’ inside the instep before you do that.

[@liljuanito123]

Plastic bag so your foot slides in, then pull the bag out.

[@vcjhunt999]

What last are these made on?

[@CJCook]

Last 8

[@vcjhunt999]

@@CJCook cheers!

[@dan6871]

Still waiting for the Williston shoe review !!! Meanwhile Cj b buying lucheeses boots and pimp hats

[@CJCook]

I have reviewed the Williston boot and Oxford! Where have you been Mike? 🤔🧐

[@dan6871]

CJ Cook lol I gatta check

[@DCB111]

Good 1 thanks mate !

[@MadMan559est69]

Thanks for sharing,. 👍

[@wrbwn]

I can't believe I watched you clean the gunk from around the eyelets. Then you didn't clean the leather cream from inside the eyelets. I am so confused right now.

[@CJCook]

Yes, I left I for the leather laces. The leather laces pass through the eyelets and soak up the conditioner cause they need conditioning as well.

[@brandonryan6050]

@@CJCook that's how we boot guys do it.

[@CJCook]

@@brandonryan6050 😉👍🏽

[@edwardyue1615]

Hey, Copper Rough and Tough turned in to Amber Harness!

[@glassmw9823]

🤦🙄 no, it didn’t

[@bobklein1685]

CJ were is everyone?

[@Freedom89984]

I am a bit confused…. Are this boots or babies? Or both? 🤔😆

[@CJCook]

BOTH!!!

[@natemartinez4337]

Do you have any 8in Iron Rangers?

[@CJCook]

No, I passed on them. I saw them and decided not to pick them up.

[@natemartinez4337]

10-4, never owned the IR yet in the heritage line, but I think I'll be liking the high ankle support

[@user-Labirint1977]

Привет. Недавно купил RW8111. Этот крем подойдет для 8111? Как вообще ухаживать за 8111?

[@CJCook]

Yes, you can use Leather Cream on the 8111 leather but I prefer to use Red Wing's boot oil.

[@user-Labirint1977]

@UCincOTkN9uqzX-VxherHRAw я тоже хотел использовать масло, но от масла цвет темнеет. Не хочу темные. Цвет красивый янтарь

[@CJCook]

@@user-Labirint1977 Ah...I see. OK, Leather Cream is the best product to use.

[@user-Labirint1977]

@@CJCook Спасибо. Я прав? От масла цвет меняется?

[@ELEVOPR]

So who conditions the cows when they come from out side bad weather and in Sun beating weather 🤔 When it's raining do Cows yell out "Open Up the Stables, We are ruining our leather 🤔 Things that make you Hmmm 🤔

[@CJCook]

What?! 🧐