How to MINK OIL Leather Boots | How BAD Does Mink Oil Darken Leather?

[@christiantello7560]

As a city boy who just bought leather boots for the first time I appreciate the video!

[@fatherd.6016]

If you're going to be getting the boots wet, you need to get some mink oil into the crack where the sole meets the upper. To do this, you need to get an old toothbrush, get a good quantity of mink oil on the brush and rub it into that crack. This will also preserve the stitching. You can also use mink oil on your leather watch straps to keep them supple. When I mink oil boots I let them sit for 24 hours before I rub them out.

[@georgecook1374]

or just use the roommates toothbrush LMAO

[@RawFitChris]

@@georgecook1374 unless you actually like your roomate.

[@JosephM-v4z]

@@georgecook1374 Take a picture of yourself sticking your roommates toothbrush up your ass. Then after a week, send him the picture.

[@Miguel-t8w]

I bought a new pair of work boots oiled them up thankfully cuz it’s rainy season and noticed the color fades back down close to the original so it’s not too big of a deal

[@RussellChapman99]

Use a bit of mink oil on the inside of the heel ankle area will help the break-in process a lot

[@BootSpy]

Solid tip!

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

Oooooh hell yea I’m going to try this right now just got a fresh pair of boots

[@HookSettinHooligans]

​@@BootSpy those work Ariats don't really need break in they are comfy right off

[@kyleadsit3634]

Or put them on laced up tight and stand in a bathtub full of hot water for half an hour.

[@DG-mv6zw]

Can I use mink oil to darken my mink? She's a lovely little thing but her colour's not aesthetically pleasing. She's more of a work mink than a city mink. But seriously, exactly what I was hoping for. I'm actually wanting to darken my tan boots. Thanks.

[@adeanh1]

Congrats on 5k!

[@andrews3642]

Appreciate the heads up on the darkening.

[@wilt3051]

Just used some on my Jordans

[@georgecook1374]

Mink oil is great since using it on boots I have never had wet feet, unless i stepped in water that got above the laces on my boots

[@JessicaGlein]

Super helpful. Thank you.

[@21asds]

I appreciate the Wrist check.

[@arinahasman]

Isn't that made of nubuck? I have several pairs of nubuck boots, and there's a special cleaner and conditioner for it. Plus the waterproof spray. Usually the label says "for suede and nubuck". Won't mink oil spoil the nubuck? I've never tried it on suede and nubuck. I only use mink oil for (smooth) leather boots.

[@---Blue]

depends on your definition of spoil

[@greg6162]

Mink oil can be used on suede in the spray form with a soft brush

[@gresss]

It does look like nubuck. Explains the discolouration.

[@luluyu5247]

You’re totally right! My father uses brush and eraser block for suede and nubuck , and mink oil for waxed leathers

[@luluyu5247]

Oh and tops with a suede protection spray

[@billystpaul8907]

Nice review today..I do enjoy your videos..

[@Ultrainferno1]

Great video, thank you

[@jims1942]

Good video, thank you for doing it. :) I always use an old *toothbrush* to get into and around the welt area and seams with any oils or conditioners. Then let them sit overnight before any wiping off or brushing.

[@Tiger24kicks]

I just used it on my new Thursday boot falcon legend Chelsea boots and it didn't darken them I applied a light amount not to much enough to condition the boots. If your boots have suede or nubuck you can brush the boots with the suede brush and it would bring the nap back.

[@Lorenzodial]

Love the warch!!

[@BOOGiNS]

A little pro tip, try melting the oil down to a liquid in a small container. It really seeps into the leather when it's liquified. Then setting your boots in the sun for a few hours afterward just sets it in that much more. I treated my boots when they were new, two years ago. (Maybe 200hrs of wear) And I just re-treated them. They're so much more supple than when they were new. And no cracks. They almost look brand new except the creases. Mine are Carolina 28series boots.

[@chadm2343]

You've only used them for 200 hours in 2 years?

[@mdshukry6512]

Just found out about your channel. Keep up the good work man!

[@Itin-el1pw]

Awesome video!!!

[@Caniac5337]

Not sure what mink oil you are using, but kiwi mink oil worked great and saw almost no change in color

[@SteveDiRocco]

Kiwi works great.. it's in the round green container.. very inexpensive.. you can get it anywhere.. and it's never changed the color of my leather.. it just works

[@billmelater6470]

Oh this is perfect then. I have some black leather sheaths that won't be hurt at all with darkening.

[@josh33025]

How often should it be done?

[@carlosmondragon6639]

Thanks my dude! Gonna try this method on a boot

[@kle2217]

Can you use mink oil on both chrome tan & veg tan leather? Will it darken both leathers the same?

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Most mink oils are a combination of ingredients including mink oil. I found Ariat only lists mink oil as the ingredient. I wonder if it's worth double the price to just get a straight up mink oil?

[@ThatDapperTrapper]

What's your thoughts on red moose mink oil?

[@alanjohnson7908]

I put lite amount on towel for my dress boots. It darkens slightly. But lightly apply, not thick like you do for your work boots.

[@rome4060]

Bro idk what your talking about but I just squeezed one of my minks, everything came out but oil....

[@BootSpy]

Did you wring it? That’s the secret that no one tells…

[@averagejoe4101]

Will mink oil prevent my black uniform boots from achieving a good spit shine after treatment?

[@davidturlington1958]

Good info!! Thanks!!

[@xtineyt8131]

Is it the same thing as a work boots shoes like the carhartt boots

[@paw45]

I use the heat of a blowdryer to melt the oil into the seams and stitching.

[@insertgoodname4809]

This dude get a thumbs up just for the bit at the beginning with the stuffed animal.

[@flat_chumblo368]

ngl i kinda like that it makes it super dark, cuz then i can tell when i need to apply it again no?

[@sebastianhendrix8919]

Thank you

[@jNels2009]

Mink are not marmots. Mink are in the weasel family like otters and wolverines (carnivores). Marmots are a rodent like woodchucks and beavers (omnivores) Just want to make sure you're squeezing the right animal :)

[@BootSpy]

i always had the feeling that minks were cold blooded killers.... In the south, we call woodchucks whistlepigs. such a good name for an animal/ Thanks for watching!

[@adrianpang9326]

I am not sure if is a leather type or the quality of the mink oil? I mink my cowhide leather with mink but it did not darken the shoes like yours

[@itsokaytobehappyc7921]

We produce mink oil here at my work a few times a year for a customer. I always fill myself up a small bottle to keep for just this purpose.

[@roobaq]

What boots are these?

[@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial]

If you use this on Nubuck it will take away the texture. However If I like a style of boots with Nubuck leather i do it anyways as i like the look more

[@johneyjoseph89]

Can you use it on white leather shoes?

[@WhoPutMeHere]

Yes but always test before going all in. I like Angelus Mink Oil. It is safe and works well for light colored leathers.

[@johnsononey]

Wow , you are right about the Sofsole Mink Oil , its low grade . The only reason I bought it for $10 was I couldn't find Angelus or Kiwi Mink Oil quickly . Its gritty and thin compared to the "Vintage" brands . Im doing my Ugg's (not suede) and im applying one coat and tossing the Sofsole . Thanks for your videos ! Very informative .

[@joelgreen7932]

Thank you for a great video! I had a question about some Cat boots I got for mechanic work. I didn’t think of treating them before buying. They got grease and motor oil stains now. Do you think that saddle soap will get it out or should try something like a alcohol soak? I read about it seems to work but don’t want to damage the boot. Thanks!

[@n0name]

I got black timbs that the dye turned lighter ofc I wanna darken em

[@m.kultra4101]

Pro tip….get a patina effect by using a little mink oil onthe heel n tip areas of your dress casual boots.

[@tomasrodriguez2972]

Hey! Does anyone have advice on the how to and any specific mink oils to purposefully darken my leather boots? Thanks!

[@KT-Buf69]

Can you just throw em on after that? I can't find this answer. Should I let em sit overnight it for a day?

[@BootSpy]

yeah you can just wear them afterward. It's technically best to let it soak in for 12 hours or so, but I don't think it really makes much of a difference

[@J_CtheEngineer]

I’ve never had a pair of work boot wear out seams before the soles go away. But then again I’ve only ever heard really low quality foam soled redwings so I’m not the best reference point.

[@pastense]

I have a new pair of Red Wing 9105s in the copper color but would like to darken the tanning anyway for a deeper tone. The surface is very smooth and it seems like it wouldn’t absorb the mink oil so easily. If I continue to use mink oil, will it further darken after continuous use? I actually don’t mind that either, but just curious.

[@ICUTGRASSLLC]

Yes- will darken it.

[@SALIM86]

Can I use mink oil on my leather jacket

[@richyclubsport5155]

Yes

[@matthewjacobs141]

Can I just use 100% lanolin...I already have that for all my wool sweaters and wool shirts, pants?

[@clarenicke8653]

why wouldn't you want deliciously dark leather?? tain't "BAD" at all :( I love my mink oiled leather goods better than when I first got them

[@cg3255]

How often do you apply the oil? Once or twice?

[@adamp5951]

I oil mine once, maybe twice a year, and a little goes a long way. In my opinion he used way too much. Try it on the inside heel to see how the oil affects the color. There are other options out there that don't darken the leather as much.

[@TheBigfoottrucker]

Doesn’t get the inside of your pants messed up ?

[@LudeandLude]

I got a pair of brown leather boots as a gift, but one of them is lighter in color. What’s the best way to get them to match without darkening them this much? I would prefer a permanent solution over something like shoe polish every week. Is there anything I can do?

[@RussellChapman99]

Depends on the type of leather. Without seeing the situation but assuming not suede, get some acetone to strip the colour out of the boots, then use a Feibing leather dye to get the colour match between boots. Then a colour matched leather cream and also a leather moisturiser. After, you should be ready to go. It is a hobby of mine, I love working with Feibing+Saphir products to customize shoe colour, and polishing.

[@elvergalarga8477]

Yes you can all you have to do is Buy New boots and make sure they are the same color and get warranty Unless ur poor

[@jtrowe3921]

@@elvergalarga8477 “tell me your a douche, without telling me your a douche”

[@LilBigDee]

@@elvergalarga8477 😂😂 facts, if the products fucked up buy Some new ones or call someone about it ? Lmao

[@LilBigDee]

@@jtrowe3921 tell me you’re a pus without telling me 🥴

[@buffalobmf]

Better off just buying a black boot if youre going to use mink oil. I never seen mink oil darken a boot till its pretty much black either

[@Ram-li9wt]

So do i need to apply another coat after a few months o so?

[@BootSpy]

You don't have to, but if you work in super tough conditions it might be a good idea

[@halesbellss]

Everyone is worried about the color getting changed but I bought a pair of boots I liked the design and such but I hated the color. Now I’m like “I need kink oil to darken the boots”

[@garrettromer8499]

Ohhh what's kink oil lol

[@kucingmenangissedih]

Can i use mink oil after polish it with leather balsam?

[@WhoPutMeHere]

Should polish or shine after mink oil has had time to set in the leather for a little while.

[@jsmoney3254]

Somebody told me i had to bake em after and repeat the process on some kinda weird 2 twice anual increasing schedule

[@optimusgotslimed3175]

Will it work on my black leather jacket. Nicely ?

[@BootSpy]

Yes, but it'll leave an oily residue for a while, so use it sparingly

[@cha080209]

I used mink oil before, but now I want to remove it. How can I remove it from my shoes? Thanks

[@travr6]

Saddle soap and hot water. Repeat until thoroughly clean.

[@---Blue]

Surprise surprise leather darkens when it absorbs liquids, for these tests an update after a few weeks when the oils have "settled" so to speak to show the real shade would be useful.

[@moboots]

It stays dark for a very long time afterwards, its almost like a lotion for leather that keeps it moisturizered and like u said leather darkens when it absorbs liquids. I used mink oil on my timberlands and they stayed dark looking for almost a year which is when it felt like the mink oil all dried out of it so i decided to reapply more

[@RealWolfmanDan]

Great video

[@levilaughlin6262]

What a pansy, i just finished putting mink oil on my new Redwing Loggermax boots with my 2 fingers 😆

[@yacabe]

I have some red leather boots that I want to darken because they look like clown shoes on me. 🤡 When I ordered them online they looked great. Once I received and tried them on, I was like heck no. They're just too bright red. 😅😅

[@bigtone9863]

Nice vaer!!

[@BootSpy]

good eye!

[@OOGBossHogg]

I don't think this oil is made for cowhide genuine leather, I think it's made for just regular leather boots.

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

I just grab a slab and toss it on my jim greens lol

[@thesharpercoder]

If you do not want to darken the leather, then I highly recommend using Wolverine 1000 Mile Leather Conditioners, either the grease or their oil. Both products will temporarily darken the leather for a couple of days. Apply a light coating with a horsehair dauber. Do not saturate the leather around the eyelet hardware. Give them light brush with a horsehair brush to even out the conditioner, and allow to set for 12 to 24 hours, and brush again. Depending upon how much you applied, the color will almost fully return in 1 to 7 days. The Wolverine 1000 Mile leather conditioners are really great stuff. The grease is a substitute for mink oil. The oil conditioner seems to penetrate and soften the leather more. I use these conditiners on all of my Iron Rangers and Blacksmiths. The Hawthorne Muleskinner leather likes the grease. The Briar Oil Slick leather likes the oil conditioner, of course.

[@BootSpy]

Great tip! I'll have to check those out!

[@christianGARCIA-rx5nm]

Thanks for the advise. Would you use it on shearling leather? What can I use ?

[@horacioalvarez9664]

Pesado como collar de sandías !!!

[@ericdebord]

Minks are weasels. Come on men we know this basic dude stuff.

[@HarjotSingh-ih3om]

So using mink oil on White Leather will end up darkening the leather and spoining the white sneakers?? Please advice.

[@---Blue]

you may get a yellowish finish even

[@scud6537]

I like to darken my boots and hat with mink oil :)

[@peterwoods35]

I just use my hands, It's acually good on your skin so it;s a win win.

[@JohnnyTaxonomy]

I know you were joking, but FYI, minks are not marmots, nor like marmots - not even close. To keep it simple: Mink are closer to weasels, whereas marmots are the largest type of squirrel.

[@jamesortmann6587]

Varmint* I think he said guy

[@JohnnyTaxonomy]

⁠nope

[@sonboogie]

You drag this out way too long. You know viewers have a short attention span. Get the hell to the points.

[@BootSpy]

Ok, here's the short version: apply the mink oil to your boots. You're welcome.

[@charsquatch600]

Mini oil works on every type of leather* Except suede.

[@mrmike6523]

That’s suede, Why are you using mink oil on suede? Please just use the spray lol 😂

[@NotUrGuru]

I own a pair bro. Those aren’t suede.

[@chino22854]

Cause work boots

[@pablolow9674]

Is it not nubuck

[@jamesjames6792]

@@pablolow9674 no. Full grain leather

[@RijuChatterjee]

boot youtube. Why not.

[@wcfields547]

KO CHO LINE

[@haunter_1845]

If you want your work boots to last, stop abusing them by kicking things and kneeling down on the toe, or flexing the toe too much. Walk in them normally and keep them clean. If an eye gets pulled out, get it fixed. If you notice that you've been kneeling on concrete then stop doing it, learn how to work without costing yourself more money.

[@stevenbender-fj4yx]

Yep completely agree. Just stay in the truck

[@mattrondeau7466]

​​@@stevenbender-fj4yxYou better be safe and just stay home.

[@aldeenyo5276]

If you leave them in the box, they will last a lifetime....At least thats what Im told.

[@haunter_1845]

@@aldeenyo5276 I don't know why people think I mean keep them in the box. What I mean to say is if you step in shit, clean it off. Don't go kicking shit with your boots because you're too damn lazy to get something else and then blame your boots for your failure.

[@aldeenyo5276]

@@haunter_1845 It was just a joke. If a guy is too stupid and wreckless to realize that they have to take care of their boots, let them piss and moan while they keep shelling out cash. Any guy that's worth his salt knows a boot is only going to last for so long before needing repair or replacement no matter how careful you are. Like everything else, if you take care of it, it will last longer.

[@adrot2937]

I think you put way too much I put it on a microfiber and then rubbed the towel to spread it first then rubbed the boot all around

[@noexcuses5524]

Kinda feel bad for the mink animal. Well

[@andreasbrandstetter9221]

Use a hair dryer and ther is nothing to wip off....

[@KobeJuan808]

A pair of city boots aahahahah

[@teetsanbeer]

Minks are not marmots, albeit mustelidae.

[@jamesortmann6587]

Varmint bud

[@mokow3732]

Wassup drawfee fans.

[@whetstonemistery]

The oil is whale oil not from minks as far as I know. Minky whales I think.

[@BootSpy]

Marmots of the sea

[@nyaimmakitty]

Who’s here from drawfee? 👀

[@justinritter7925]

Oh lord here comes PETA! 😂

[@stinkothestooleater4490]

Glove and microfiber towel? I just use my finger😂

[@UtahSustainGardening]

Yeah, I stopped watch when the juice joke went to far. Lanolin is actually the oil from the skin and wool of the sheep.

[@farva2653]

Boo boo

[@briansanchez1740]

He uses way too much

[@hb-cj6ud]

You know how after you cook bacon, you pour the grease into a coffee can, and later on, when it cools off, it becomes hard-ish? Like Vaseline or something? So I just grab a two or three finger dab of that stuff, and rub it into my boots. I use it on my leather jacket too. On a big area, like a jacket, you’ll definitely smell bacon for a week or so, but who doesn’t love the smell of bacon? Its delicious. And there you go, just saved you some money; you’re welcome

[@TheSkarlander]

Excellent channel!