Conditioning Caiman Cowboy Boots (and other reptile leathers)

[@JeremiahCraig]

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[@H4XXR]

One thing you missed - I like to apply conditioner to the sole too. A dry sole will wear out faster and need replacing sooner than a conditioned sole. Also dry soles can stretch, get lumps or crack :)

[@garythomas4431]

Thanks Jeremiah. I just bought the Rujo "Kirby " Caiman belly boots. My first caiman. Yhank for the information.

[@Rev7Seven7]

I just received my own pair of Yee Haw Black Cherry Caiman Tail snip toe 11D - Absolutely Beautiful - Exceed all my expectations simply perfect, the black cherry blows away plain black with a class and depth unmatched. I have 30 pairs of boots, been thinking about these YH for several months after seeing your videos... these are definitely my #1 of all time - the snip toe is so Macho these boots are alive. I am so happy! all because of you, you sold these to me and I am grateful my brother. Thank You Best Wishes

[@JeremiahCraig]

Awesome! Congrats on the boots!! So happy I could help. Cheers buddy!

[@Rev7Seven7]

@@JeremiahCraig - I have over 30 pairs of boots Lucchese, Stetson, Nocona, Dan Post, American Rebel, Tony Lama, New Rocks, Black Jacks etc. Nothing Compares to these Yeehaws - they call me "Mucho Macho Hombre" in Spanish now - Love your Spirit, Love your Energy - Love these Boots! Thanks again. Cheers!

[@elchristian9765]

I'm about to place my order on the same YeeHaw Black Cherries too. Something about that snip toe is so sexy ❤️🔥💯

[@theneoenigma2094]

My grandpa just gave me his old pair of Snakeskin’s(I think it’s python, but I’m not sure). They were only worn a few times and then sat in a closet for 20 years. And I’m gonna wear the hell out of em after I condition them! 😂

[@toltec13]

Keep them conditioned. Remember, when they start looking somewhat dull, condition them.

[@almostdailyshorts2710]

Yeah the same thing happened to me but they are alligator skin😂

[@joncerda351]

Haa "This is my wife's booty" lol

[@JeremiahCraig]

What can I say? It's just always on my mind

[@saxman7131]

I just bought some Justin Alligator vintage boots. Came here for the right info on caring for them. Thanks.

[@randythegreat1288]

I like using scout and angelus spray to clean then go over that with saphir reptan to condition.

[@Grovysursugoblemon210]

I like the Scout cleaner and I do the same Process that you do and works good

[@joseortegaa2349]

Those caiman boots are my dream boot. Looks bad ass as hell.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Hell yeah! Great dream boot. I hope you can get them soon!

[@fab9114]

I really like exotic reptile skins! I have try to condition it with vaselin and it works great on lizard skin!

[@jonathansmith283]

what a great sight this would be - on the boston commons , JC - at his boot shine stand, working on some cowboy boots, singing a tune . - just thinking out loud - ( thats what being inside so long does ) ~ JDS /CT - be safe.

[@JeremiahCraig]

I like this idea!

[@Gk2003m]

If you take a soft ‘shoeshine’ brush after all that and brush the boots, the Bick4 on caiman come out very nice. Don’t have a comparison, but for the moment it is satisfactory.

[@brandonh1133]

Thanks for the video. Really appreciate your explanations and attention to detail. I just ordered my first pair of lizard skins. Going to get the caimans next.

[@Sams911]

Saphir Reptan is probably the best possible conditioner for alligator and other reptile leather.

[@amistosophoto]

This is great, I just got me some tacova's 2 Caiman belly boots, The Cole and The Dillon recently and this video will prove to be invaluable. So tyvm for making this video. As usual, very informative. I appreciate it.

[@nathanwillingham7914]

Yes Jeremiah! You've literally put this on at the right time! I've got a pair of lizard boots on the way right now 😂

[@JeremiahCraig]

That's what I'm talking about!

[@F_K3NT_D]

I ordered the Yeehaw Caimán square toe the other day and should get them in my birthday. I found the website from your KZbin channel here. Thank you

[@JeremiahCraig]

Sweet! That's an awesome look. Great score!

[@F_K3NT_D]

Jeremiah Craig I wish I could send you a picture of the 1 inch white mark on the top of one of the boots they sent me. Waiting to hear back from customer service. Wish me luck.

[@n2boots389]

Great review. Just ordered my Yerha Cowboy Boots today. Same as yours. Can’t wait

[@JeremiahCraig]

Sweet! Great choice. Thanks for watching

[@redcoralstrand]

I use Johnson’s Paste Wax on my lizard, snake & caiman boots. You’ve got to keep the skins soft!

[@bcruz264]

What a beautiful boot wow!

[@buckmaxey7998]

I have pair of Lucchese caiman rough skin boots arriving tomorrow. I was going to use the Bick 4 but read somewhere you should not use anything with silicone in it which the Bick 4 does. I'll probably try to Scout conditioner, however I can't seem to find what's actually in Scout's product.

[@GLHS592]

I use this stuff on my ostrich and my bison boots. I just picked up a pair of dark brown Tony Lama caiman tail boots for $100. They are gorgeous. The leather is near perfect. They have been re-soled. It's a good resole, but not the best. I conditioned them and they looked even better. I like to condition boots every 4-6 weeks depending on how often I wear them.

[@Bree0074]

Thanks so much ! Bought my first pair of ‘real’ cowboys boots and i must say~ i had no idea of the upkeep!! I had the nerve to buy a pair of python-skin $400 pair ! Didn’t come in a box and it was recommended that i got the conditioner before i left the store. The first one you mentioned is the one i have. Sadly i was told to buff mine. Common sense should’ve told me, perhaps to go the way of the scales but i just took the lady’s word for it, being she worked at the store and seemed seasoned. I hope mine turn out okay ~ my scales had stated to turn up a tad. I’ve condition with my hands, and In a downward position while watching your video. Thank you !!!!

[@Bree0074]

My scales had started to turn up**** i meant. And they don’t come in a box because they will dry out ! I’m learning 🤣

[@paw45]

I use boot conditioner on my elbows. That is where I have Psoriasis. It makes the skin on my elbows soft and suple. So boot conditioner will not hurt your hands.

[@Officialzavala]

I use boot barn exotic leather cleaner and conditioner

[@stephenhightowers5993]

Those are some BEAUTIFUL boots!👍🏼

[@danegeeding5210]

Man those are some nice looking boots! I would buy a pair but id want to wear them all time but Ik I’d ruin em from doing so haha

[@juaquin7797]

Love the videos keep them up 🙏🏽

[@JeremiahCraig]

Will do! Thanks buddy

[@charlie1571]

I have used nothing but cream applications on my lizard boots for over 20 yrs. and they are like new.

[@freightshakerclassicxl2728]

I just got some Nile crocodile boots from capitan.. my question is should you use any type of water repellent on croc or exotics in general ? I also got the African hippo ones from them as well and I was curious about those too ? What to clean and condition hippo with ? And weather or not those are safe for water repellent? I love in Colorado so it’s very wet out here rain or snow ? Keep up these vids I love them !!

[@volsboy672]

I saw a guy on youtube who used Bickmore exotic conditioner. He sprayed it on and then rubbed it in with small round shoe brush. The brush seemed to work it in real well.

[@julioarmendariz8102]

Beautiful color 🤩

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Im new to boots and trying to pick some out. I will say that I asked Tecovas about a first responder discount and was answered with a hard NO. Conversely YeeHaw boots offers one all the time. Its not expected but a nice surprise after a hard 2 years and the response from Tecovas was off putting.

[@donniebrasco7725]

Getting my daily dose of boot talk!

[@gamecock2465]

Good info I’ll need to know whenever my Lucchese Caiman boots come in but I’m not sure when that will be since Lucchese is shutdown for Covid19.

[@AndyCrumbaker]

Would you be willing to do one of these videos on a pair of Pirarucu inverted boots? Not sure where to even start on these I have.

[@volteriix7135]

Should I use bickmore exotic on sueded caiman boots? Or should I use bickmore suede and nubuck cleaner?

[@rafswitchycorner8862]

How often do you recommend conditioning the boots?

[@congamonty]

I wonder if using a soft toothbrush would help with working the conditioner between the scales?

[@JeremiahCraig]

Worth a shot. I don't think it could hurt

[@VanHellsing12]

I purchased bickmore exotic clean and conditioning spray. It supposedly protects as well and a pretty neutral almost matte finish after dried and brush buffed. Have you used this product Jeremiah?

[@JeremiahCraig]

I've only tried Bick 4 on exotics. The Scout has always served me well

[@chriscastillo1107]

Great video and tips.. nice outro

[@ericperez9070]

My gator belts need this more than my boots. They tend to pull apart when I pull them through the loops

[@JeremiahCraig]

No doubt! Gotta condition belts too

[@adamj9647]

Will this help with the piping??? The piping on my Dan Post Milwaukee boots are cracking BIGTIME.

[@JeremiahCraig]

On cheaper boots like the Milwaukee often piping is not leather and there won't be much you can do to prevent it. If they it is leather piping you can condition just like the rest of your boot!

[@adamj9647]

Thank you

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Got a pair of luchesse classic lizards!

[@eddiesaiz4255]

How would you condition cayman suede boots?

[@republican2153]

Hey Jeremiah will this darken the color of my Cody James Python boots? They are the light/white colors....Thanks!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Nope! It dries to be the same color but will look wet when you apply it

[@tmorente]

Hi Jeremiah, so I just did exactly what you did just now with the scout exotic conditioner to my Caimans. But the instructions say to scrub it till it foams up. Did I do it wrong? I saw another guy scrub his caimans but I also saw the same guy repair scales that broke. Soooo, to brush or not to brush. Thanks for your time.

[@JeremiahCraig]

My Boulet caiman boots I've had a pair for 10 years and never really let the conditioner foam. I've done it like this and never had a problem so either way I think you'll be fine

[@american1911]

What happens if you use an oil like Leather Honey?

[@tiptoe2323]

I have a pair of gators that’s a little stiff. Will this product soften them up? Thanks

[@emeterioperez7923]

Hello from Tuxpan Veracruz 🤠

[@EduardoSilva-mr1lp]

It's not rally because leather between the scales are thinner but rather because is softer and scales itself do not stretch as the leather in between does.

[@leezep9794]

I have to do the same to my lucchesse caiman cowboy boots

[@JeremiahCraig]

Good move

[@toltec13]

I wear my lizards 2 to 3 times weekly and you can usually tell when they need conditioning. They start to look somewhat dull.

[@deepbluesea615]

I've got a pair of snake skin boots that went into storage, by mistake, when I shipped overseas for six years. The scales held up well but the boots shrunk just enough to make them really uncomfortable to wear. I'm down to the "soak them in water and wearing them until they dry" method of stretching them to fit. Will this method cause any damage to the scales? I really have enjoyed your posts, so much so that I won't by another pair of boots without referring to your videos.

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks buddy. I would not recommend soaking your boots in water to stretch them out. You may not ruin the scales but depending on who made your boots you might ruin other parts of the boot and never be able to get them repaired if repairs are necessary. What I've done before to stretch out boots a little was mix 50/50 isopropyl alcohol and water. Then I take a rag and dip it into the mixture and rub it on the inside of the boot where I need the most stretching. I try to do a little at a time and not saturate it but then I put them on and wear them all day and repeat as necessary. This helps soften up the leather and stretch more than it would without it.

[@LairdDavidson]

I use Saphir Reptan. To quality product using natural ingredients.

[@lions_roar0716]

I'm 16 and recently got my first pair of boots for Christmas, I got some Caiman belly boots and I fell in love with them, I wear them pretty well everyday, but I don't do to much harsh activity with them on, I work in a grocery store and occasionally walk across the parking lot to a nearby fast food place to get food, would I need to condition more often then most due to the use or would every 1-2 months or so be fine? Is there such a thing as overconditioning? I live in mid Alabama so winter is really dry, does the cold negatively affect the skin from your personal experience or is the just the wet and damp weather?

[@TheXboxgamerguy2]

Did u ever find out?

[@lions_roar0716]

@TheXboxgamerguy2 i ended up just conditioning regularly, i take good care of my boots, they aren't that fragile so that was just naivety on my part back then, caimans make great boots

[@TheXboxgamerguy2]

@lions_roar0716 sounds good I just got some horned gator boots been scared but I realize they are stronger than I thought but I'm just scared to mess them up

[@jaysonmiller3304]

I just got a brand new pair of los altos alligator boots. Do I use that same product and technique? This is my first exotic so feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Jeremiah!

[@rayone23]

Do caiman boots stretch a lil after some wear ?

[@henryfabian3187]

Do you have a video for ostrich? If not, can you make one? I bought my 1st pair of non work boots almost a yr ago, tecovas (wyatt). I haven't done any type of cleaning or conditioning on them. This product you sprayed on is a conditioner & cleaner? Thanks, I appreciate it!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Haven't done any ostrich conditioning video yet but I can! This Scout conditioner will work and so will bick 4. Ostrich is pretty tough as long as your condition it, it can last for decades!

[@henryfabian3187]

@@JeremiahCraig thanks! I enjoy your channel, I'm starting to really get into boots, I'm looking at getting another pair. I really like caiman, but I'm not ready to spend that kind of money yet. I was looking at Tecovas new smoke ostrich boots, but they are sold out. I live outside of Austin Austin TX, & I'm waiting patiently to visit the store. I actually wanted the Dukes when I went last yr, but couldn't find a size that fit. What's weird, is that the wyatt fit perfectly. Same boot other than the heel, right?

[@henryfabian3187]

@@JeremiahCraig also, what's the difference between an exotic cleaning/conditioning product vs one for just leather?

[@Ranchopistolas333.]

how do u compare these YEE HAW BOOTS to LUCHASEE boots?? i

[@svennoble4799]

Would this apply to distressed gator as well, i have a pair of Lucchese Rodney’s

[@JeremiahCraig]

Not distressed gator. I'd test a distressed leather conditioner for that. I use Scout distressed conditioner on my distressed leathers but I don't have distressed gator yet so I'd test it on the pull tabs or the counter first

[@svennoble4799]

@@JeremiahCraig thanks, will look into that

[@svennoble4799]

@@JeremiahCraig hey what’s your suggestion for waterproofing boots ?

[@kylefunk546]

So I’m about to order some caiman boots is the break in process pretty much the same as cow leather boots?

[@bobsmith-ru7xp]

Is this good for ostrich leg too?

[@taxhero4614]

can you recommend a good product for ostrich boots?

[@dawsen7161]

I like the intro!

[@JeremiahCraig]

Thanks buddy!

[@Xerxes2005]

I don't know why but it's very hard for me to find exotic leather conditioner in Canada. I have Cuadra cognac lizard boots, but I am afraid to use Bick 4 on them, especially that it darkens the leather. As a result, I don't wear them often, which is a shame.

[@JeremiahCraig]

That's too bad. Try some of this Scout if you can find it. Doesn't darken my cognac lizard boots

[@ReemerFeddes]

Or find some moisturizer at the pet store "for your lizard". Don't tell them the real reason though. ;-)

[@AlexBuildCor]

How durable are caiman boots compared to other leathers?

[@tjt6288able]

Is it the same for sueded caiman?

[@sothinavar8843]

Is those are size 9 or 10 ? Can i buy them?😁

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

Nice boots!

[@edmlegend7224]

Is it okay to use this on normal leather as well?

[@sukramrai6106]

I love this boots 👢

[@gingicomingi]

lol!!! "this is my wife's booty" I love this video..

[@pabloalva8509]

Hey how often are you supposed to condition boots?

[@JeremiahCraig]

Depends on where you are and how often you wear them. Maybe once every few months or when they are feeling dry and need some love

[@pabloalva8509]

@@JeremiahCraig now is it bad or over condition them?

[@pabloalva8509]

Can you make a video on what happen if you “over condition the boots”

[@snyless6528]

What was the price of these boots?

[@يزن-و4ط]

Can I use this spay for snake leather jacket??

[@straycat62]

"This is a snakeskin jacket! And for me it's a symbol of my individuality, and my belief... in personal freedom." Sailor (Nicholas Cage) in Wild at Heart 1990

[@AlexA-wm5qr]

Do you ever use mink oil for conditioning?

[@JeremiahCraig]

I have but it can darken leathers and might not be the best for exotics

[@AlexA-wm5qr]

@@JeremiahCraig thanks!

[@PimpYoYo03]

I really love your videos now sorry for my hate

[@JeremiahCraig]

No worries! Thanks for sticking with me.

[@rhuey33]

“This is my wife’s bootie! It’s a little more fragile, but you can condition this”... 😂😅😅 (that’s what she said!) Haha, sorry jc, yes I’m 3 years old...😂😅 No, for real, besides subscribing/learning...I’m thinking of getting a custom boot made soon (not sure what tan colored leather yet), but I have also been trying on some black jack caiman belly vamp boots and wondered how well they would hold up, and how to prolong...thanks for making vids!

[@markj9267]

What happened to yee haw cowboy? They’re gone!

[@omiokabir1409]

How i got cowboy boot in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 ??? Any way ? ........ please tell me........ 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JeremiahCraig]

yeehawcowboy.com will ship internationally

[@stuartmacdonald5361]

I prefer coconut oil my self, way better than that stuff (although that conditioner will have some coconut oil anyway if its any good).

[@johnlove5684]

Jeremiah is great...in my opinion....if you wear them daily...or often...I will condition them every 3 months... if you wear them every now and then...I will condition them every 8 months

[@boysungkit4648]

How i wish i have that too but suddenly i have no money to buy 😭 it But soon i will buy that too...

[@CoffeeMadeMeSay]

Condition clean after every use lol

[@leonbijelic2650]

Coool man

[@abelhernandez2591]

How nice ...you were holding and caressing your wife's bootie in front of the camera lol... literately

[@Nick-kv6tl]

Hey 1st

[@JeremiahCraig]

Hey hey!

[@antoniocuevas7051]

👍👌

[@paulbunyun3663]

store them in your closet with no shoe trees, shame on you

[@JeremiahCraig]

Haha bro I am shameless 👌

[@Velos_blyat]

Man that pair of caiman boots look like they came straight from a mexican cartel 😂

[@JeremiahCraig]

They are badass! Love these boots

[@amistosophoto]

That's why they look so badass! Lol

[@amistosophoto]

I think I'm going to look into getting some Yehaw boots in the future.

[@Rev7Seven7]

Just got a pair - Nothing Compares -

[@volsboy672]

Try a Lucchese Caiman. None better. @@Rev7Seven7