How To Clean & Condition Your Thursday Boot Captains (Smooth Leather) |

In this video, we show you how to care for your smooth leather Thursday Boots. These same techniques can be used on most boot and shoe brands with smooth leather.
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[@malcolmreynolds7122]

One of my fondest memories of my Dad comes from the wonderful smell of him polishing his boots and showing me how to do the same. My children say the same about me, so this channel just warms my heart. I need to order some conditioners, creams, because all I have been doing is polishing......but not anymore. Thanks for sharing your passion with us!

[@TrentonHeath]

Mark Lavergne Mark Lavergne so you so much. We started out shining my dad’s flight boots. Loved it so much!

[@jewellmehedi3625]

I love your comment.. such tradition!!

[@WookieLove1]

GREAT MEMORIES! I too have been only waxing...never knew...

[@shukursk254]

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[@rsan4368]

Same! I remember one of the fondest memories from my father is shining together our leather shoes. I guess it's one of the things that a father teaches his son as he goes into manhood.

[@earth2niki]

My husband has been watching your show for a long time and has purchased a pair of boots for our 14 year old daughter. She loves to watch it with her father while doing homework and has learned so much about the ins-and-outs of boots because of you guys. Thank you

[@TrentonHeath]

earth2niki That’s awesome! Thank you for sharing. Get them started early. 😉

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

It's honestly amazing how just after a good brushing, they already looked worlds better.

[@hanwenyap]

When I see a Trenton & Heath video, I put everything down and click. I really love your videos!

[@TrentonHeath]

Yazza Yap Thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching!

[@flipvanwaeyenberghe6155]

Same here, my groceries are waiting in the kitchen to get sorted!

[@MrDW72]

@trenton & Heath - is it okay to have just one horse hair brush? or do you guys actually use 2 horse hair brushes thats specifically for dirt and one for shine. Thanks!

[@kit2770]

@@MrDW72 I use two, like you said, one for cleaning and one for buffing (after they've been conditioned). I mark the handles so I don't get them mixed up. I'm no authority on the matter, but that's my approach.

[@brookeggleston9314]

@@kit2770 Actually, it's best to use three: one for cleaning; one for brown/burgundy shoes, and one exclusively for black! It's best to not use your black brush for your other shoes!

[@adampilarski7083]

Thanks! This was the perfect guide for my Thursday Presidents! I’ll be using this guide for years to come!

[@gmotionedc5412]

Love how they come back to life!! I want a pair of leather boots now.

[@punyshark]

Thank you so much for making these videos. They are super therapeutic, and makes me really happy seeing these used boots come back to life with some love and some shoe cream!

[@sergiomartinez6668]

What a great thorough explanation of how to take care of a boot! Bravo

[@dlthomas1451]

These videos contain great and helpful info. Thanks, guys, for keeping current haircuts! That’s the first thing I noticed!

[@DarkFire515]

That's an amazing restoration job, the boots look 100x better than they did! Great video as usual.

[@ElvesofZion]

Good to see yall did just about exactly the same that I did to my Captains over the weekend (I used wax at the end)

[@kit2770]

My goodness, those are handsome boots. I find the Captain to be a great looking boot and after getting the treatment here in the vid, oooh baby, she looks good. It's hard to look away. 😍

[@klausadrift7568]

Always thought I knew how to condition my boots well, but I have still learned a bit more from you guys. Thanks for the fantastic video. And by the way I also swear by the Sapphire products. Your got a new subscriber!

[@satanxarxes]

Never had anyone to teach me this kind of thing and just cleaned up and polished my leather boots for the first time since I've owned them for a year. They look like a million bucks now, thanks for the video man

[@shanke300]

I bought Saphir products today and watching your tutorials. Its an amazing transformation. Gonna use it on my Dan Post Mignon Black Cherry boots. Thank you for the information. Much appreciated.

[@carbonado2432]

That brown Saphir stuff is an instant MIRACLE on that toe!!

[@cvc1]

I enjoy using a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol or acetone and rub it along the stitching.. The stitching becomes clean and white again and pops against the uppers color.. Really makes your shoes look new..

[@timbeers7682]

I took a look at your site right after the video and placed an order for some of these products. Liked and subscribed! Can’t wait to see more of your work. Keep it up!

[@staguar]

Thanks for continuing to make new videos for us. Other channels would rather show off photos of their $1000+ boots, but y'all continue to give us the content we crave.

[@TrentonHeath]

staguar thank you very much! We try to mix it up a bit so folks don’t get bored. 😀

[@Darruus]

I used the Saphir Renomat on my Presidents after a particularly dusty trip to west Texas last year. It did the trick.

[@katoshields1314]

Thank you so much for the informative video. I bought a relatively in nice condition Thursdays at a thrift store and after following your advice, they look better than brand new. Thank you again.

[@sisleymichael]

I had a drill instructor that would have had you shine that boot until he could see his reflection. Ha ha. A good video. Lots of younger people have no clue about caring for leather footwear. You provide knowledge. Thanks a million.

[@philcurry4959]

This is so incredibly relaxing to watch

[@Z33_Cowboy]

It's currently Thanksgiving Eve 2022 and this saved my cowboy boots that I'm wearing to my wife's parents house. Thank you my friend. You earned a subscriber

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

It’s amazing after cleaning and doing a boot shine this pair of boots look amazing. Thanks for sharing the video. Have a good evening.

[@TrentonHeath]

Joaquin -Jack Nava Thank you! Yeah, it doesn’t take much. Very easy to do.

[@willgordon5737]

Cleaning my exact same boots watching your video.. this Thursday boots are one of the best boots in the world to be honest they can easily last you a decade if not more

[@trigger5.563]

I'm going to be needing your shoe products. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@11_EVERYTHING_OEFx2]

Super helpful. Great video. Appreciate the work you do, please keep it up!

[@fiend4mojitos]

Watching these shoe care videos brings back childhood memories of when I shined my shoes almost every Sunday night, using a folding shoe holder on the pantry door, a brush, Kiwi wax, a rag for applying the wax and another for buffing to a ‘spit’ shine.

[@barianaaria8473]

So good!! Apparently not only repairing videos are satisfying.

[@donmeles7711]

"ready to go" is really fitting when it comes to shoes^^

[@Fausto_moh]

i really wish i saw your video before i decided to clean my boots all on my own. this is really good and as someone that is new to boots very imformative.

[@spoolindsm127]

Awesome timing. Just bought Venetian Cream and a Horse Hair Brush to do just this to my Captains. Thank you!

[@TrentonHeath]

Awesome! You’re welcome!

[@jackhicks8935]

Fantastic tutorial, great music, perfect volume 5 stars.

[@Tailyn222]

OMG those boots been through several marathons Great work on the boots

[@REAL_MPSS]

I have those boots. Super happy with them. Thanks for the video.

[@drzaius844]

Amazing transformation. The beautiful patina on these boots was completely hidden by all the dust and grime. The owner needs to step up (or just begin) his shoe care game. Easy stuff, just brush them quickly after each use, and hydrate once a month. My Iron Rangers look just like these at the end, that gentle shine. I love that look. Thanks for another great video!

[@TrentonHeath]

Dr Zaius thank you very much!

[@Tendermx]

I am not the only one enjoying that beautiful sound!! Right?

[@Romadon75]

Man what an insane transformation! ❤

[@altonriggs2352]

Great to see you again...stay safe. What's old is new again..once these boots would be called " high button shoes"

[@TrentonHeath]

Alton Riggs Thank you! 👍

[@ietcetera7137]

Great video! That boot is looking pristine!

[@mtkoslowski]

I love this channel.

[@georgmclaughlin9661]

What a perfectly appropriate video. I just got 2 pairs of Thursday Boots 2 weeks ago; Captains in Neutral and Presidents in brown. I was going to go for Neutral Cream Polish for both pairs, but as I have Saphir Cream in Burgandy, I'll use that, when the time comes for them to be cleaned up. Thanks

[@TrentonHeath]

Georg McLaughlin great. We love ours!

[@blessedandhappy3921]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@waxedearth5425]

Wow! Those look great after the cremes and buffing

[@00RONDOR00]

Love my Thursday Captains. So much so that I’m going to buy another Thursday Boot. I think I going for one of the distressed leathers this time as I’m going to shift them to daily wear and keep the Captains as dress boots. Just not sure which model I’m going for yet.

[@Thursdayboots]

So glad to hear that you are loving your boots :)

[@40daydreamer77]

I was just gifted a pair of Frye Boots, still in the box, with cardboard inserts, paperwork, tissue paper and a receipt from a former local shoe store from here in my hometown with the date 11/12/1982.

[@jettcarpio6040]

i love all your videos . i even watched it all over again and again .

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much, Jeff! We really appreciate it.

[@MontrealMusiciansExchange]

OMG Trenton! Those boots look good enough to eat - you are truly the « Master Finisher » in your team!

[@TrentonHeath]

Musiciens Montréal thank you very much!

[@quickpickle]

Awesome video thanks for the advice!

[@thechief043]

Excellent! You added before and after shots!

[@TrentonHeath]

thechief043 Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

[@alexretter945]

I have Thursday captains in this color. Thanks so much for this video!!

[@annemary9680]

Which color is this?

[@shaynelaw9629]

These guys are amazing! If you like nice shoes, how to care for them, spot quality, etc. subscribe and turn on your notifications. I have this exact pair of boots. I e-mailed the Potter and Sons contact e-mail on their website with a few questions and Trenton replied personally and promptly. I bought all of the supplies from them to do this and you should too! Competitive pricing, prompt shipping and courteous professional advice. Just to clarify, if you have brown chrome leather Thursday boots, like these Captains or the similar President boot, Trenton clarified with me that he used Saphir Bordeaux color polish on the upper and tobacco on the heel block. Buy from them and keep supporting the channel!

[@MrDW72]

Awesome video.. yall rock.!

[@philschiavone101]

I have been using the creme for Shell Cordovan on my casual leathers, especially CXL and Chromepak. Seems to do a better job than standard creme that you would use for calf.

[@TrentonHeath]

Phil Schiavone Nice tip! 👍🏻

[@donnymac575]

You're marketing works. Just spent about $80 at your shop. Glad the Saphir stuff is in stock.

[@TrentonHeath]

Don MacArthur thank you so much. Our long pole in the tent for having products available is how quickly Saphire can them to our distributor in America.

[@Nimoletta]

great video, thanks!

[@thepowderriverfarrier9545]

Some Elijah Craig Small Batch was tilted your way yesterday for your continued success and the making of a lot of good memories in your new place.

[@TrentonHeath]

thepowderriverfarrier You are a good, good man! We always appreciate great folks like yourself who have been with us from day one. . Thank you!

[@calebw8189]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@kodiakfamily8032]

Heath and Trenton - I'm not a shoe guy, but I'm shoe show guy - I love your channel.

[@CaptainBoy4]

Saphir Médaille d'or isn't a "good" brand. It's just the best on the market 😁😁😁 Thanks for the fabulous content, you always publish excellent videos. All my support from 🇫🇷

[@TrentonHeath]

CaptainB_fr Merci beaucoup!

[@stevenwibisono9684]

WONDERFULLLL.... GREAT JOB MAN

[@timothythegreat6294]

people are literally doing triple takes on my boots lol its a joy 🎉

[@eltonwashington596]

I just got my Captain boots today!

[@lesteralvarez7702]

I left a pair of clogs outside during a week of heavy rains and very hot weather. They were stiff as a board and had shrunk so much that my heel hung over the back edge. I massaged them inside and out with coconut oil over 5 days and now they look and feel soft and supple as when I got them! I have Bick 4 that I use on my cowboy boots and they look good after I use it but it just doesn't seem to last very long; think I might try coconut oil on them also.

[@darrenwall5439]

Great tutorial thanks very much

[@ericd8674]

Awesome polishing tutorial! I have learned everything that I know about leather boots from this channel 🙏🏻 The waterproofing spay works by using small particles of fiber glass and can cause serious lung damage if inhaled. This stuff is no joke, please stay safe guys and keep making quality content.

[@johnversluis3084]

Great stuff Thank you !!

[@donnynguyen5711]

Awesome video!!

[@RatdogDRB]

I like the Saphir Renovateur (and the rest of their line of shoe care products) for dress shoes and small fine leather goods. The larger projects... outdoor leather goods/tack, work boots, automotive upholstery, etc., I prefer the Bick 4 conditioner, and often reach for my Obenauf's leather oil (has some beeswax and propolis in it). Conditioning the leather is a must. Good vid, thanks for putting them out. And, had they not mentioned the fact they sell the Saphir products, I wouldn't've known. Their pricing is fair and you're not gouged on shipping like some ebay sellers. I appreciated that when I stocked up about a month ago.

[@TrentonHeath]

RatdogDRB Bick 4 and Obenauf’s are both great products! Like you said, just keeping your boots conditioned is huge. It will definitely extend the life of any leather boot/shoe. Thank you as well for your patronage!

[@nydia958]

Thank you for the video, keep up the good work! For the natural color Thursday boots, what type of cream color should I use??

[@hassimsalim7859]

Good work learns a lot shoe repair

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching.

[@TheCCracer]

Hey Trenton and Heath, awesome videos very informative and helpful. Keep up the good work. I’m looking for some advice on a pair of red wing work boots I have the 2412 models. Wondering how often I should be cleaning them and recommended products. Any advice Is appreciated thank you!

[@adamsmithproperties2528]

Great video

[@JimmyZhou99]

Can you do a video some time comparing Allen Edmonds speed welt and feather welt, compared to traditional bench welt, and what you think of them?

[@viitheforeigner]

Wow they look brand new

[@corpsiecorpsie_the_original]

Can you do a video about eyelet maintenance? Maybe polishing or deburring/smoothing?

[@lennyrobert]

Love the channel! Could you guys do a video on how to clean and condition exotic boots, something like Caiman, Gator, etc.

[@kcorella89]

Thank you for the video I have been looking for something like this for my boots. I just got a new pair of Thursday Boots captain in the same color for my Birthday and wanted a way to keep them looking nice

[@TrentonHeath]

Kevin C. Awesome on your purchase. Thank you so much for watching our videos as well!

[@sman2626]

What color was he conditioning in the video as you said you had the same color? I never heard him say it.

[@smokeeater1769]

Great video! would love to see some more care videos, especially cowboy boots. Im sure ive been doing it all wrong lol

[@anthonygardner400]

Nice to see you, Trent! I have a pair of Thursday Presidents in that leather. I guess I’d better get busy! 😊 Fortunately, mine are in way better shape than those Captains, so it shouldn’t be bad. Have a great weekend.

[@TrentonHeath]

Anthony Gardner Haha...thanks, Anthony! Yeah, we don’t see you as the type of gentleman to wear beat up shoes and not take care of them. 😉 Have a great weekend as well!

[@anthonygardner400]

Trenton & Heath I try not to. 😊

[@abdulgaffarkarim129]

I check your channel on daily basis.

[@eiyumats6218]

Hi Trenton. Thank you as always. I have a question. You sprayed at the end of boot care. My question is "Do we need to remove the spray material by some sort of cleaner at the next time or just start over with brushing followed by cream?"

[@jpsother1183]

I just bought a pair of those exact color Captains. Love 'em so far.

[@Damen0530]

JP's Other what color are these?

[@jpsother1183]

@@Damen0530 that is their plain old Brown. thursdayboots.com/products/mens-brown-captain?collection=mens-boots-wide-widths I have to go with their wide widths so color choices are more limited and if you need wides get them in the half size down. I usually wear 8.5 wides (and I have their Duke in an 8.5 for thick warm socks) but their last is a good fit at an 8 for me (my foot measures to an 8-8.5 EEEE or iirc 39-41 EEEE depending on the chart. showing why it is often so hard to find a good fit without putting them on).

[@Damen0530]

@@jpsother1183 Thanks JP!

[@meistersego]

How have your boots held up?

[@jpsother1183]

@@meistersego pretty good, and I use them like work boots often enough. I have a pair of Dukes as well, but a kick to knock the snow off has caused the toe of the sole to break off (it was quite cold that morning) so that is more an abuse than a failing of the boot.

[@VincentGogluicci]

Great video, I have the same boots! Quick question though, what is the difference between the Saphir Renovateur and the Saphir Creme Universelle?

[@untaded08]

I love this video. If you ever wanted to do my Parkhurst.

[@cjayx]

Oh shit, I got these!!!

[@lamarsheridan6030]

What conditioner/cream would you recommend for rough out leather ? Your videos are always clear and informative. Thank You !

[@arnoldvermaak7190]

Great videos! Would really enjoy a Clark's Desert Boot resole clip

[@JackD1311]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been looking for one that showed using the waterproof spray. I just got a new pair of boots and I’m assuming I can use this same process.

[@andresgduarte]

Whoa!! this is amazing, thank you so much for sharing. is the brush you use for cleaning at the beginning the same that you used later on?

[@jrbluehen35]

I bought my Saphir products from you guys and it arrived faster than my AE shoe trees despite being ordered a day or two after

[@TrentonHeath]

Kyle Abosch thank you very much! We try to get products out as fast as we can to valued customers.

[@ppiechnik]

I read the title.... I thought about it, but no, I don't have need to learn how to clean and condition my Thursday boot captain! He's good! He is a captain after all...I taught him well....lol

[@rxlo1062]

Awesome 👍

[@scdobserver835]

Stunning!

[@TrentonHeath]

SCD Observer thank you very much!

[@OstrichesSmell]

Thanks for this, a skilled cobbler sharing his knowledge. I have a question if that alright, should I be hydrating the inside of the boot at all?

[@rcorser1]

Great video. Should we use the water proofing spray on new Thursday boots? And on all their models? Thanks!!

[@josie2056]

I hope you do this for Thursday Boot rugged line like the vanguard.

[@xxfirelighterxx]

If you can, I’d love to see a video about restoring the leather on an antique pair of cowboy boots.

[@JosephCarboneJrCFP]

Great Video, thanks! What type of cloth do you recommend for applying the shoe cream?