Conditioning the Red Wing 8111 Iron Ranger + Red Wing Card Holder in Vegetable Tanned Leather

I condition my Red Wing Iron Ranger 8111s with mink oil. I like the way the Amber Harness Leather reacts to mink oil. It darkens the leather is certain worn areas which makes the boot just pop! I replace the purple laces with a dark blue lace which looks GORGEOUS!
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[@donteherriott5509]

Now they look the ones Chris wore in Get Out. Absolutely fantastic.

[@jonkomatsu8192]

Whoa, the mink oil makes a world of difference, more than I expected so. Thanks!

[@CJCook]

Yeah, I am still staring at them in total admiration. Hahahaha!

[@richardmartinez6990]

Pls Change the laces! 😭

[@skycorrigan6511]

I think they look pretty good. 🤷‍♂️

[@richardmartinez6990]

Sky Corrigan you’re right. Idk why I commented for him to change them. I was half asleep haha CJ autocorrects as change I think I wanted to ask where he got them and my brain was acting up

[@johncahill612]

Wow! They turned out beautiful! I have been watching your videos for a couple weeks and I'm hooked. I just turned 42 and I think it's time for some big boy boots. Thank you sir.

[@CJCook]

Ahh, yes! You are due for some boots.

[@bifflee3603]

Haha I'm 42 and just ordered my first pair of red wings

[@matttherrien9608]

That's right boys! It's time to lose the sneakers and dress like gentleman.

[@tejumo7]

Totally agree on the hand application! I find that applying the oil or chosen conditioner by hand helps prevent over-application and somehow results in a nicer looking burnish. I also like to have a specific brush and dauber set that is for oil finished boots only.

[@TheAnvil1971]

Very nice work on the 8111s! I am breaking in mine for a week now and I love the boots. Good to see, how well they age. Greetings from Germany!

[@Paddythefriendlykiwi]

Loving your work man. I tend to Mink Oil my 8111s and 8084s a couple of times a year. Then either use the leather cream or the leather conditioner every other month. The Amber Harness I'll probably Mink Oil less, but have a rag I'll just buff em up with. The Patina's starting to build nicely. It's a love thing. Just, y'know...be a boot.

[@CJCook]

Awesome! I would love to see your 8111s. [e-mail]

[@matttherrien9608]

8084s are great! Now I won't be happy until I get another pair.

[@Joseph-fs4kh]

Wow those look beautiful. Like a bronze/orange. Good work.

[@CJCook]

Thank you

[@K8TO88]

Great reconditioning / Maintenance how to video CJ, new laces are amazing.

[@CJCook]

Thank you Kato!

[@rodrigomoreno80]

Laces look amazing. Don’t listen what haters say. Love it.

[@michaelpark5681]

Damn. I personally love the darkened look after being conditioned in mink oil

[@CJCook]

Thank you Michael

[@YeahBuddy]

I do too. I apply mink oil to my Iron Rangers also. Take a look - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZeoqYSAeqqUncU

[@jeffstone7912]

I used to mink oil my “field boots” when I was in the army. It made them very water resistant. The only problem was is you couldn’t shine them with wax afterwards. Shoe wax does have oils and will preserve the leather and of course waterproofs but not as good as mink oil. When I mink oil my boots now I I use a heat gun from a few feet away. A hairdryer will work also. Then I wipe off The excess after they’ve sat for a few hours. My daily work boots or a pair of western style Ariat Cobalts. They have the Kilts on them. Excellent leather. More comfortable than the Red Wings that I own of similar style. I have a big collection of boots. (Locomotive engineer) Slag ballast is extremely sharp will chew up the soles of boots. I only buy top Quality boots.

[@bookofbusiness]

Really dig your appreciation of the boot once finished. A+ content looks fresh!

[@CJCook]

Thank you James!

[@goldshorts5161]

Very nice, all the horror stories I hear on Reddit about mink oil. These look great.

[@CJCook]

Thank you! I was pleased with the final result especially with the new laces.

[@joeypetty4723]

Man those things look great!! Is it weird that I find boot care videos relaxing?

[@CJCook]

Thank you Joey. It is not weird at all. I feel the same way.

[@codybrookehanson2346]

Their wallets and card holders are low profile. Thats nice.

[@johnmutton799]

I always give mine a coat of neatsfoot oil once a year, then mink oil to seal. Or you can seal with polish if you want, depending on the leather.

[@maxineglassberg4937]

I’ve been making my own laces using paracord. The selection of colors and patterns is amazing.

[@CJCook]

That's cool! What do you do at the tip to get the cord through the eyelets?

[@alx252]

CJ Cook ... you have to melt them anyway, just use your wet fingers to form the melted cord.

[@CJCook]

@@alx252 ok, cool. thanks!

[@alx252]

CJ Cook ... welcome :) and they will last you forever.

[@maxineglassberg4937]

It’s not that easy to do it right. You have to get the aglet shape without darkening the end of the cord. It’s a slow process.

[@spingarn]

You know you've been married too long when you notice he's cleaning his boots on the kitchen countertop and you think "My wife would kill me if I did that".

[@InnerLifePhotography]

hahaha

[@CJCook]

Lucky for me, I do whatever the f*ck I want! 😆

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Nicely done, great lighting and camera work.

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@jsw5387]

Request: Do a video comparing boot cream vs mink oil and what it makes the leather look like

[@CJCook]

OK, I will look for a pair of boots to do that comparison.

[@jrdn.lauren]

@@CJCook . There's boot cream and there's leather cream. Boot creme: conditions some and leaves a shine. Basically a better neutral polish. Leather cream: my fav finish. Conditions well, dull no shine, will not darken leather. I always use neatsfoot. Sooommeetimes I use lexol.

[@awl9900]

hi CJ, could you please do a update for this iron ranger 8111? thanks

[@CJCook]

sure

[@SuperDuty23XL]

Great to see others that appreciate the Iron Rangers . I have the same and use Obenaufs. Yours look sgreat

[@CJCook]

Thank you Bill

[@CICAKGEMOK]

Bill Jeffries what type obenauf ure using? is it LP? how dark it makes your boots?

[@pinkiewerewolf]

@@CICAKGEMOK I just used the Obenauf LP on a new pair of 8085 Copper Rangers and it did darken them but it looks great to me. If you don't want them to darken I'd stick with mink oil or a neutral polish.

[@pudge9161]

Yeah. I like the look with those but will try the boot cream for my copper rangers. Laces a nice touch.

[@CJCook]

thank you

[@christianroman780]

If you don't want them to darken, I've been using Red Wings Leather Cream Neatsfoot Oil Bland on my IR Copper R&T.

[@CJCook]

yeah, that is good stuff!

[@haystephen]

Do you wet down the boot to get the soap off after using the foam leather cleaner or just let it dry with the leather cleaner on the boots?

[@CJCook]

I wipe it down to remove any soap residue.

[@syedtaimurshah473]

Got me a pair of 8111 and 8085 Copper R&T this Boxing Day. I can't wait to take my boots for a walk.

[@CJCook]

That is a great Boxing Day Syed.

[@jinkerbird]

Love your videos CJ, Red Wing should include a website link to your channel.

[@CJCook]

Thank you Doug!

[@mousefaiandy]

when you apply cleaner and oil, do you avoid applying to the white stitch because im afarid that will darken the white stitch.

[@Freedom89984]

I prefer the leather cream. For the matte finish without darken them too much. They darken also in normal use.

[@wreckdiver1321]

I don't have Red Wings yet, been thinking about a pair of Iron Rangers or Blacksmiths. MAYBE the moc-toe. I have the now-discontinued Wolverine Kilometer, and those are my everyday shoes. I had used Dr. Marten's Wonder Balsam to condition them for a while and considered mink oil, but after a discussion with Horween, who make the Chromexcel used on my Wolverines, they strongly recommend Venetian Shoe Cream, which I kind of fell in love with after using. I will probably continue using the Wonder Balsam during the winter, since it contains a wax that helps repel water from the boots. Liking your channel thus far, keep it up! You've almost inspired me to buy some Blacksmiths.

[@CJCook]

Thank you. The Blacksmiths are a really nice boot. The Vibram sole makes them very comfortable and the break-in is minimal vs the Moc Toes.

[@thorearnthur]

Hi! Great video thanks... Question: if I use a hairdryer to heat up the mink oil on the boot help in any way to absorb it?

[@CJCook]

I have seen that done before. I tried it on my 3343s once. After I applied mink oil fully I took the hairdryer over the boot for about 3-4 minutes. The results were the same as if applying by hand but the leather definitely softened with the heat.

[@FelixANTI]

Are u sure that there is 8111 Amber harness? Cause mine is darker from the box, and even if you go to rw site or google u will find that the actual 8111 is darker.

[@selvinr.monzon7928]

I don't like the mink oil as they darken the leather too much, the boot cream (neutral) from red wing work better.

[@Negoveioh]

Second that. Best RW care product ever.

[@Paddythefriendlykiwi]

I give them a bit of Mink Oil before the winter sets in. Then use the cream, or sometimes the conditioner otherwise on the Amber Harness. The patina is building nicely.

[@Freedom89984]

Selvin R. Monzón if you want to walk in rainy weather you must use an oil or a Nikwax waterproofing product. I prefer Fiebings mink oil liquid, a combination of mink oil, neatsfoot oil and lanolin. It darkens, but if you use one layer only it will only accentuate the color of the boots. Don’t overdo it.

[@Orlanzepol123]

I have 2,question CJ. I hope you can answer me. First question: Are your 8111 boot brown? I ask because they look more like an Auburn/orange like color. My 8111 looks more like a milk chocolate brown. And the other question : is there color variations on certain areas of the leather in your boots or is it one solid even color throughout the entire boot’s leather? ? I’ve noticed that around the sides of the cap toe the leather looks a bit darker..like if it wash brushed with a darker shade. I bought these online and I was told it wasn’t a factory 2nd . I bought them on sale but I don’t want a factory 2nd . What do you think? Sorry about the lengthy comment.

[@CJCook]

My boots are as you stated chocolate brown. You will have some variations in the leather color. That is natural especially for Copper Rough & Tough and Hawthorne Muleskinner.

[@leyley6983]

Sir, does the all natural boot oil from Redwing, doesn't really darken the 8111? Cos I don't want mine to get darkened. I'm just a newbie on this leathery thing, just got my first RW IR a couple of weeks ago.

[@CJCook]

If you don't want your boots to darken use Red Wing Leather Cream.

[@rahxfeng]

Beautiful setup. May i ask where you get the lace?

[@CJCook]

thank you Benjos.com

[@dbluntson5243]

Dope video man. How much rain could the 8111s withstand without damaging the leather?

[@CJCook]

After a conditioning...? You could walk in a river! Hahahaha!

[@dbluntson5243]

@@CJCook thanks, can’t wait to get a pair. I just got my Blacksmith in copper today and I love them. Didn’t want to take them off. Lol.

[@CJCook]

@@dbluntson5243 best way to break them in is to wear them and put in the miles.

[@dbluntson5243]

@@CJCook yeah, I figured that. I’m wearing them right now actually. I’m not sure if I could take them into the office yet. I’ll probably wait a week or 2. I work downtown Chicago. I only go into the building once a week since Covid.

[@mikeslimjimlim]

I'mma get this same set up

[@NoblemansXchange]

Im surprised at how close in color (on camera at least) the 8111 and the 8112 look.

[@taylorcalibo4883]

I feel like this is not true color.

[@yoseph420]

Such a beautiful look on an old school boot! Im getting these for my next boot!

[@nemrac72k]

Hi, What size benjos should i get for iron rangers. Thank you

[@rbking9296]

CJ really enjoy your channel, what conditioner would you recommend for the redwing 8085 iron ranger copper, mine are about ready for some and I don’t want to mess them up, I would value your opinion greatly. Man you are a for real redwing junkie, starting to get addicted to them myself

[@CJCook]

If you don't want to change the color use Leather Conditioner. Thank you for your support

[@rbking9296]

Wow thank you for replying so quickly, I was afraid of using oil because as you know the 8085 are kinda two tone in color, I will definitely go with the conditioner, thanks for the advice!

[@kit2770]

Do KZbin content creators have to disclose in their videos whether or not they're being paid by a sponsor? This video definitely makes me wonder about that (don't get me wrong, I like Red Wing, but still, how does sponsorship disclosure work?)

[@hansfranz8795]

Yes, they do

[@moco_loco_16]

CJ, where do you get the laces?

[@drunkinmaster1]

He mentioned it in his description. They are Benjo’s laces. www.benjos.com

[@taylorcalibo4883]

These boots look way lighter than mine. Not sure why. I’ve never conditioned mine but will probably use Lexol. Not sure how yours are so light, is it the lighting you are using on your camera?

[@CJCook]

could be the camera lighting

[@chuckkillawood8229]

WTf blue laces, I don't know.

[@FartsFromApplz]

Yeah those laces look terrible for those beautiful boots

[@xamuth]

Purple

[@jakest.germaine8919]

Yo, my dude, sorry but I don't think you mentioned what soap you used? I'm new to the heritage line and super stoked about them so I want to make sure I have all the right care products. Subbed to your channel couple months back, love it! Peace Jake from Boston!

[@CJCook]

Hey Jake, I use the Red Wing Foam Leather Cleaner. I fill the cap twice with the cleaner and drop it in very warm water.

[@jakest.germaine8919]

@@CJCook thanks for the quick reply CJ! Appreciate it! Take care brother

[@lettersndnumbers]

Jake St.Germaine it looks like he used the foam leather cleaner

[@jakest.germaine8919]

@@lettersndnumbers yes, cool thanks man

[@maartenbergen610]

Best is saddle soap famaco is one of the better european brands

[@johnmutton799]

I got mine and I am gutted. There are two lots of staples coming through the insoles! One is 1" past the heel patch, the other is just past the toe cap. I purchased them a while ago but got cancer and never got to wear them. Now the seller will not do anything about it. Told me to contact Redwing. But no contact email available if you are outside the US! £700.00 and cannot wear both these and the rough and tough! I cannot utilise inner soles in they are to tight . Can you suggest anything?

[@CJCook]

A local cobbler should be able to repair them. If you are in Europe there is an official Red Wing repair cobbler in Germany.

[@johnmutton799]

@@CJCook having to travel 50 miles to a cobbler to fix two brand new iron rangers! Why are they there in the first place? Not what I expected from Redwing!

[@CJCook]

@@johnmutton799 I agree. Red Wing's QC is pretty bad. I have seen some jaw-dropping things they let pass inspection.

[@johnmutton799]

@@CJCook these boots are not worth the money. And ghe welt is ruined. Instead of sanding it flush with the sole or gently rounding it over. They have puy a V groove it it that just about reaches the stitching. And the welt is so thin on these 8111 ! Atrocious. And unless you are in the US There is no way to contact them through emails! I will never buy again. They are rubbish. Makes me think they ship their crap over here!

[@maxineglassberg4937]

I was measured by Red Wing as a size 5 E men’s. Women’s boots are far to narrow. I finally got a pair of 8176 in my size. They were made for the Japanese market. They are unworn but made 4/16. They must have been stored in the dessert because they are very dry. After mink oiling them twice they still seem dry. Is there anything else I can try?

[@CJCook]

8176? Good choice! They are made in the Black Chrome leather. I am curious as to how dry...? Email me a photo: [e-mail]

[@jkrighthere2339]

Shall i put the mink oil on boots everyday?

[@CJCook]

No, not a good idea. Every six months.

[@jkrighthere2339]

@@CJCook thank you gentleman!!!

[@jmceachern36]

Is mink oil the only way to put a shine on the 8111’s? Yours look great but I’m afraid to darken mine up too much.

[@CJCook]

Boot oil or All Natural leather conditioner

[@jmceachern36]

@@CJCook I ordered the leather cream. Just put it on this morning. My boots look great! They have a little shine now and the boots have a rich brown/red color. I can’t believe how good they look. 8114’s arrive tomorrow.

[@TrentMMoore]

I used obenauf's on my boots definitely darkened them, I think the red wing oils work best. Great video 👌

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@petersilecchio4417]

Hi. It’s hard to see? Did the Mink Oil Turn the Light Color Like Dark Brown? Like if you used Hubbards or Obenouf’s? What Other Conditioner you like for the Lighter Color Leathers? Thank You.

[@CJCook]

Leather Cream is a good conditioner for lighter leathers

[@petersilecchio4417]

CJ Cook Hi. Thank You. I will buy the Leather Cream.

[@nojochuay]

What colour are the boots? OXBLOOD?

[@CJCook]

Amber Harness

[@Reihe_sechs]

Looks very good. What would the difference in effect be between the mink oil and the all natural leather conditioner? I have the latter and it works well enough on my 8116's.

[@lettersndnumbers]

InlineSix mink oil is a lot thicker than the all natural conditioner. Needs to be worked into the leather a little more in comparison. All natural leather conditioner does contain mink oil in it, as well as pine pitch and bees wax.

[@CJCook]

Thank you @lettersndnumbers

[@Reihe_sechs]

Thanks @@lettersndnumbers . I'm still curious about the difference in end results though. From the video I gather the mink oil leaves a shinier finish.

[@lettersndnumbers]

InlineSix yeah the only thing I can really compare the mink oil finish/consistency to is petroleum jelly. Although it does eventually seep into the leather, it does take longer than the all natural leather conditioner to be absorbed. Unless you really work in the mink oil with your body heat (I also use my hand whenever I apply mink oil) it will leave a waxy coating. While the all natural conditioner will nearly immediately be absorbed.

[@CJCook]

@@lettersndnumbers Yeah, I let my boots sit over night with the mink oil then I give them a buffing. The 3341s I own look great after a mink oil session.

[@apaulson6590]

Am a little concerned that around 8:30 the boot has purple highlights front the lighting. I use boot cream to limit darkening but they do look good after... but hesitant to do this to 8064s.

[@CJCook]

The purple you see...It is from the lights.

[@apaulson6590]

CJ Cook Take it this is not the first time you’ve used mink oil on them? Your selling me on it, everything I’ve read is it’s darken the leather a lot but this look great.

[@maartenbergen610]

Boots are looking great I think u used way too mutch Mink oil, it makes them Shine but the leather cant breathe that way and it s not good for the leather ask a local ( or any) cobbler 😉

[@tkdhanani]

It’s too bad RW didn’t put the logo on the wallet. I like the RW name though. I am glad you featured it b/c I’m curious about their other leather goods.

[@lookthroughmycamera]

Tarek Dhanani I heard the folding wallet bends your credit cards 💳

[@CJCook]

That would have been a nice touch. I have been pleased with the card holder since it has broken-in.

[@fernandorosales4569]

I LOVE 👢

[@1911geek]

Your mink oil doesn't darken to bad the store use a liquid those darken the leather by 3-4 shades

[@razanrazak234]

How often should i apply mink oil to my boots?

[@CJCook]

Every six months.

[@damacknificent151]

Briar oil slick or oxblood? If could only get one? Iron rangers or blacksmiths?

[@CJCook]

Briar Blacksmith 100% they are more versatile.

[@damacknificent151]

@@CJCook 1st thing is I ordered the ebony harness b4 they are gone. Those other 2 will be around 4 a while. Cant wait. Will R &T copper and ebony harness get ruined with rain? Will leather cream help prevent this? I dont want to darken leather.

[@CJCook]

@@damacknificent151 Apply leather cream if you don't want the leather to darken. It will hold off the rain you will just have to coat more often vs mink oil.

[@jalcanites2939]

Can you lighten the color again if you used mink oil in it?

[@CJCook]

I have seen saddle soap remove oils on the leather.

[@Phinalhour]

Saddle soap removes the oils and therefore will brighten up the color a bit. If you don’t want to darken the leather on some 8111s or 8085s you can try out some Bickmore Bick 4 or Saphir leather cream. Neither of these will provide you with as much weather resistance as Mink Oil though, so it comes down to what you do with your boots and what elements you expose them to.

[@xKindred]

I have these IR's in black, im trying to get a shine on them but ive heard online that polishes dont work well on oil tanned leather (& i dont want to blacken the stitches), whats the best product for this?

[@CJCook]

Try Red Wing's All Natural Leather Conditioner

[@xKindred]

@@CJCook cheers!

[@ganbaatarkh]

How do you take care of your olive mohave leather? Like rw merchants in roughed out olive mohave leather?

[@CJCook]

I use the Red Wing Nubuck/Suede Cleaner on the Olive Mohave.

[@ganbaatarkh]

@@CJCook does your shoes darken over time or does it get light colored?

[@CJCook]

@@ganbaatarkh Leathers usually darken over time from oils and dirt. Some darker leathers if left out in the sun will lighten but that takes time.

[@ImHereForYourArtStream]

Beautiful wallet

[@CJCook]

Thank you

[@brandong1246]

I would love to see you do a comparison of a factory second boot to a “normal” boot !!!

[@CJCook]

OK Brandong, I will reach out to someone who owns factory seconds and do that comparison.

[@jinkerbird]

Where do you find the factory seconds. The websites I check are usually sold out or have vey odd sizes

[@brandong1246]

Doug Willis Nordstrom rack, Sierra trading post is where I got mine.

[@CJCook]

@@jinkerbird Nordstrom Rack and Standard & Strange

[@CJCook]

@@brandong1246 Ah yes! Sierra Trading Post.

[@Ferien7]

Does it matter if you get mink oil on the metal eyelets?

[@CJCook]

No, not a big deal

[@Ferien7]

CJ Cook doing so doesn't discolor them?

[@CJCook]

@@Ferien7 nope, never had that issue.

[@tommartin1223]

Where do you get these colored laces?

[@CJCook]

Benjos

[@danithaman4610]

Can I get the link to those purple laces?

[@CJCook]

Here ya go: benjos.com/

[@rodrigomoreno80]

Sorry to bother, I am about to put an order of a few laces right now from the website you mentioned ‘Benjos” but I wanted to know what is the size that you ordered. 22? 36? I don’t have my boots with me right now, so was wondering if you could share this info with me. Thank you!

[@CJCook]

I think 54

[@CJCook]

54

[@rodrigomoreno80]

@@CJCook thank you man for the quick reply. I just ordered them. That blue look sick!

[@Winchester1973]

Amber Harness IRs look wicked cool! Great video!

[@CJCook]

Thank you!

[@alx252]

CJ Cook ... interesting, how the colors differ. my amber harness are looking more like your ebony harness merchant... ok, i literally soaked them in leather oil. but also b4 they were much darker than yours. have yours always been that "lighter" brown? from the picture I would have guessed they are copper RnT

[@chrispaine2265]

I love the look that mink oil gave. Considering the same for my amber harness Merchants. Did the color lighten back up after a few wears or did it stay darker (what I’d prefer)?

[@CJCook]

They darkened slightly which I did not mind.

[@WatchTrader-REI-Acquisitions]

Dang TJ, how many pairs of boots do you own dude? I would go broke if I tried to purchase half of the ones I've seen you review here on KZbin, lol. What are your top three R.W. boots? I know you love those Beckman's :)

[@CJCook]

I am afraid to say how many Red Wing I own. Hahaha! I can't do top 3. I can do top 5!

[@WatchTrader-REI-Acquisitions]

@@CJCook okay, I'm waiting in suspense for you to list the top (5) then, lol. And please in orser of ranking. Thx CJ & Happy New Year!

[@CJCook]

@@WatchTrader-REI-Acquisitions Hahaha! Yes, I have been thinking about it. I have shot some of it already...then I had a change of mind about the order so I had to rethink a few things, standby please

[@alcanhg]

I have Redwing mink oil paste. Is that the same as your Redwing mink oil?

[@CJCook]

I imagine it uses a similar formula. On the website the Mink Oil paste lives under the Irish Setter page for 8.99$ and the Mink Oil lives under the Heritage page for 9.99$. The Mink Oil paste maybe tailored to the Irish Setter leathers vs. The Heritage leathers. Which ingredients are on the back of the tin?

[@jrdn.lauren]

@@CJCook the heritage Brand is different, called leather conditioner. It has beeswax and pine pitch. Waterproofs better and you are supposed to get away with conditioning less often.

[@Jake-ns4iq]

Do they fit true to size?

[@CJCook]

No, size down a half size from your sneaker size.

[@Jake-ns4iq]

Ok, so get a 9. Since I wear a 9 1/2. Cool! Thanks a bunch, love the channel@@CJCook

[@CJCook]

@@Jake-ns4iq Yes, a 9 will fit you.

[@timothyrake1971]

Have you had any recent issues with Benjos? Ordered laces 12/18 they charged my card sent me a shipping confirmation and never shipped. They are not returning emails and there is no phone number on their website.

[@CJCook]

No, nothing too crazy - - I have placed 3 orders with them at different times. The second order took a long time to arrive with no shipping confirmation and the third time was smooth. I am sorry you are having a bad experience with them...that's a problem.

[@CJCook]

Hey Timothy, any luck getting a hold of Benjos? Did your order appear?

[@timothyrake1971]

CJ Cook yes it actually came yesterday

[@CJCook]

@@timothyrake1971 Good, glad to read!

[@bajamedic]

Have you tried obenaufs?

[@CJCook]

No, I have not.

[@waltereskildsen5351]

Other reviews show obenaufs turning the leather very dark. Much darker than this mink oil.

[@edrader]

I use mink oil on all my boots

[@jeffshearer5125]

Mine get cleaned ever time it rains, they get conditioning when I spill engine oil in the garage an a little diesel when I fill the truck, they last longer.

[@lookthroughmycamera]

Nice boots! I don’t know why I love watching boot cleaning videos. I could watch them all day. I finally got my 8083’s. They are fucking beautiful! I haven’t have a chance to wear them tho, because of work.

[@CJCook]

Thank you Mike. Yeah, I am the same way. The 8083s finally arrived! Awesome! I love the Hawthorne Iron Rangers they break-in really nicely. You will love them!

[@molly7871]

Potty mouth

[@frankwest510]

i dont think it gives that much shine on my copper rough and tough

[@feel387]

Your size true size or down size🙏

[@CJCook]

I size down from a 10 to an 8.5 with the Iron Rangers.

[@Aleks9x19]

I’m a size 12 with narrow feet, a 10.5 fit me perfect

[@andrewgalano8164]

Cj Cook wow that’s a step down!

[@ex-subsailor3480]

Whatever you have off camera to your right, is really throwing a purple sheen on the boots all throughout the video, it's kind of distracting. The boots look nice but I like them better with the lighter color, but hey, they are your boots and you like them and that's all that really matters. Thanks for the video.

[@got2bfrank]

Nice video, you helped me to not feel bad for buying a second pair of iron rangers. Did you notice the spider at 4:30 in the video?

[@CJCook]

2nd pair...? YES! Which two pairs did you purchase?

[@got2bfrank]

@@CJCook Black and Amber Iron rangers. Thinking about a third pair in the Hawthorne leather, they look nice.

[@CJCook]

@@got2bfrank 8113s are very VERY nice!

[@jeffstone7912]

Is this a new fad, hipsters wearing old-school work boots? They look like the jump boots I wore in the army. Corcoran jump boots can’t be beat. They even make the brown ones there were issued during World War Two. Corcoran 1500. HH jump boots or very comfortable also.

[@CJCook]

Corcoran jump boots are VERY nice!

[@Hadd13]

you should let the product absorb for a bit before you brush them

[@CJCook]

I normally do but for the sake of the video I rush the process. I usually like to let them sit overnight. For the video they sit for about 30 mins.

[@skycorrigan6511]

Have any opinions on Saphir products other than the price? Lol

[@CJCook]

I have not tried their products BUT I do like that they use natural ingredients.

[@jms3789]

they look very nice. but i think they are more for hipsters who traverse the paved urban jungle. i heard they have vibram soles now. however, from what i see, they are not a "boot" you actually wear to a job site or a warehouse job. these boots are a more fashionable cubicle, pop culture, status symbol boot thats costs a shit ton

[@headleshydra]

The laces 🤢🤢🤢 both pairs 🤢

[@kit2770]

"I've been meaning to talk about my cardholder..." Have you? Oh goodie. 🙄

[@email16v]

who the f cares about a card holder??? I need to check my monitor's color settings...I see purple laces on mens boots

[@markescartin1915]

Get rid of the flat laces; Too old skool! You really can't beat the indestructible paracord as a substitute. If you really must use mink oil wait for a hot summer day rub your boots with a liberal amount of oil and let your boots cook in the sun. When you re-sole consider Vibram 430; you will not be regret it!