RECONDITIONING YOUR RED WING BOOTS: Saddle Soap, Conditioning & Oiling

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[@coremeasures]

This is a great video to help all of us understand some of the challenges of stripping grime etc from leather and then trying to restore back to the original lighter shade. Very helpful !

[@holdthatblaow]

Hey, red wing now sells a conditioner called Leather Cream that will not darken the leather and works on oil tanned and smooth leathered RW's. I just got some but haven't used it yet. Just wanted to let you know. Peace brotha.

[@jmoak311]

Just a heads up it darkened my 8085 Rangers. Not a ton but noticeable.

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

Those boots look bad ass. I especially like the color. Now you have me hyped about RedWing boots.

[@Jonbombs]

6:40 the disappointment is so tangible

[@justinr2564]

And it just gets worse LOL

[@RoxburghSwan]

😂

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

Those boots look bad ass. I especially like the color. Now you have me hyped about RedWing boots.

[@thestanlee1534]

Not everyone can afford the hype

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

Those boots look bad ass. I especially like the color. Now you have me hyped about RedWing boots.

[@btwarner2124]

Best ever. Wear the shit out of them. They clean up as you can see.

[@777muddogger]

Try bick's #4 boot conditioner. I've used it for years. works good on my boots and NEVER darkens the leather. Comes in a black bottle. It does have a odd smell. But works good.

[@ritesideofthefence5857]

I use redwing boot/ leather cream (neutral) on all of my redwings. No color change and fairly good hydration.

[@Freedom89984]

Just use red wing leather cream. And eventually some Nikwax waterproofing. They stay the light color. Update: Bick 4 leather conditioner is also very good as a conditioner without darkening. You have project the leather afterwards with waterproof spray or Nikwax waterproofing

[@nsatoday]

Super easy fix. Strip back to the original color. Allow to dry naturally. Use Bickmore #4 conditioner, allow to sit for 10 minutes then wipe away excess. Apply thin coat of neutral Lincoln wax or Saphir beaute de cutir pate deluxe. Sit for 1-2 minutes then buff with brush. Done! If you want a really supple oiled finish go 1 and only 1 light coat of Obenaufs oil and allow 2 days or so before it completely penetrates. Will darken 1/2 shade on oil tanned leather. Most people over do oil and that’s why it stays so dark.

[@edbigtruck]

I know this video is 3 years old. I have a pair of Irish Setters Wing Shooters. A couple months ago I had new soles put on them, I had them put vibram stars and bars soles, It made a really good boot a great boot.

[@metalbeast1998]

I use saddle soap to clean my boots and shoes and then go over them with Bick 4 leather conditioner.

[@MrLiveWest]

your watch strap looks so good next to your boots, compliments!

[@vishaljdeodhar5445]

Sir, you are a natural patina King 👑 awesome vid 👍🏻

[@thebarbacoaboyz5419]

Great video! love the before and after compassion. by the way, a greenie and some oxiclean on the soles bring them back to white.

[@user-ti2yj9uw6x]

Great video . My chukkas saved my foot in a moto crash. This video really documents the lost art of shining shoes and boots. Use a soft cloth a lighter and several brushes and layers and then buff with nylon to finish. The brushes are for working in the base never for application . It should be applied like neosporin on skin. Just as these boots are made in the old ways the best way to care for them is the old ways.

[@MrMrJarevalo]

Nice, I have a pair of 10 year old 1907s that look almost purple after a few mink oil applications. Hoping to bring back some of the patina after a saddle soap regimen. Probably will avoid the mink oil in the future

[@juicemcnorway]

When I first saw the cleaned up leather, I was mortified that anyone would want their tanned leather to look like this. My Irish setters, sure, that is fine. I have these exact boots, and they are so comfortable. I would throw them away if they ended up tan. Clearly these boots want to be dark and beautiful. They even ended up darker, which is even better.

[@josephgraves9101]

We just watched this poor guy ruin his favorite pair of boots

[@ericwoodlee9745]

Definitely not ruined since it would only take about ten minutes to strip the oils out of the leather with saddle soap like he did in the beginning of the video. But it certainly wasn’t the look he was after since they ended up darker than when he started.

[@jesselopez904]

Sapphire cream from France!! People you should know this.

[@_Just_Some1]

Saphir, not sapphire :) but yeah that is liquid gold if you like your leathers.

[@TheRealChetManley]

RW leather cream is the best one Ive found for not darkening. I liked that deep mahogany color of your mink oiled boots. Im going to use that RW mink oil on mine.

[@Billrovid]

Looks great my guy and love the Ben Davis shirt.

[@MooSaidChicken]

Nice flag on the laces. Its cool to see a Brit that appreciates some American made products. Cheers!

[@kjer6071]

Thanks for a great video mate, clear and concise,well done. One bit is you didn't tell us what leather you had to begin (rough and tough, amber harness, or oro-legacy). I am surprised that such an emollient rich product as saddle "soap" was able to strip the old oil treatments off so thoroughly.

[@christopherdavisson617]

I know this video is a few years old but from watching your other videos so much? Well if you haven't tried Red Wing boot cream, I'd try it. It seems to not change the color hardly at all. And it still protects some what. Just figured I'd throw that out there.

[@Freedom89984]

Use RW leather cream. And for waterproofing, Nikwax leather conditioner and waterproofing. Your Moc Toes stying in great condition and don’t darken much.I use Fiebing’s Mink oil in stead of RW leather cream. Fiebing’s is the best for softening the leather and protecting it without darkening it much.

[@kfung4]

I like the worn darken look a little bit more then the original color, kinda have a story to go with it :)

[@cheetofingers3212]

King F darkening with wear is great and story worthy. Darkening with cheap boot oil just makes a great boot look cheap.

[@5upgunplay551]

After saddle soap use leather cream/conditioner NOT OIL. Use redwing cream or kiwi conditioner. Will not darken also I mix 1/4 mink oil 3/4 organic wax. Mixing in while using a heat gun and apply on welt and sole stitch only. This helps with water proofing.

[@cheetofingers3212]

...Red Wing Leather Cream will not mess with leather color at all while conditioning. It is amazing. Please try it !!!!

[@waynegaither6201]

Bick 4 Leather conditioner won't dark the Leather

[@MarkM2023]

Thanks for the helpful video. Nice matching watch band.

[@dennisthemenace5150]

I would cry if that happened to my 877s. I use Red Wing Leather cream,Saddle Soap and Leather Protector. They still look new in color.

[@9622paige]

I just used kiwi on a leather pair of slip ons that I have that I mistakenly tried to condition with coconut oil lol which darkened them up A LOT and I hated it. I actually had to use the saddle soap twice to remove everything. My white rag that I used to removed the excess turned brown lol. They aren’t dry yet! But they’re looking promising already. Plus with saddle soap you don’t need to condition your leather because the soap cleans and conditions.

[@UTubeandChill]

Sooo uh.......yeah........that happened. How painful was it to continue marketing the Armstrong product after using it to turn your Oro Legacy boots citrusy black?

[@abnergaldos8695]

I still have my 1996 red wing lineman boots

[@camarocarl7130]

Should have used Red Wing Leather Cleaner, then treat with Red Wing Boot Cream. Will not darken the leather. Yours looked better before you started

[@thomka4576]

To remove old finishes etc. I have made good experiences with Fiebing´s Deglazer.

[@DevonReviewer]

Thanks for the tip

[@djchino]

I know this video is old but something similar happened to me with my 1907's. I took them to RED WING for their free cleaning service and because I didn't specify I guess,, that I didn't want them to use mink oil they mess up my boots with mink oil. my fault I guess so I just sold them and got myself a new pair and now I make sure I clean them myself and use leather cream for conditioning

[@ReJoys777]

Use regular clear shoe cream. Nothing fancy LIDL have a decent one for 2 pounds I used it my Red Wings Iron Ranger for yers years

[@JA-wp6cj]

I've just been using saddle soap and mink oil but the leather shine looks like it make a nice difference

[@stucody]

Nick’s No 4 is great conditioner and doesn’t darken the leather

[@BertNiesten]

Hi DevonReviewer, i use Lundhags leather wax for all my redwings, this stuff is an all natural product from Sweden. It smells lovely, is economic in use and preserves the leather very well without making it very dark. Maybe it is worth trying.

[@milergrzegorz]

I used the same brand of saddle soap on my French army Rangers Boots. It literally dissolved black color and after I was finished they looked like they were made from undyed leather.

[@michaelhaddan1965]

Lexol Neatsfoot Leather Dressing does not darken. Yours look beautiful either way. Gorgeous even darkened. Thanks for your video.

[@marcusstumpe6217]

Bick 4 Conditioner is Not going to darken the Leather. Very good stuff..

[@davidnewman9244]

Its already been said but redwing boot cream. thanks .

[@jasonbosset2864]

Devonreviewer....after cleaning and conditioner, go buy wax toilet ring for about 2 dollars U.S. and hit boot with heat gun then apply wax with rag soaks up some doesn't change color also waterproof !

[@christianroman780]

Red Wing Leather Cream with Neatsfoot Oil Blend Stock #97095 if you don't want to change the color or patina.

[@jimbasler1054]

You're quite obsessed about the color of your boots. I've used nothing but mink oil,on my leather boots,since the 70's. Leather changes,and darkens,over time. What's the big deal about?

[@MrSirGiuseppe]

Sorry this is way late but its about the patinas and shades etc. Some of the leathers redwing makes are beautifully colored and get better with age so when darkening them with the use of mink oil it takes away from the color contrast/patterns that you had going on. The patina will still be there but in different contrast.

[@chadriggs3322]

I have tried the red wing leather cream and bick 4 on my 875's. Niether one will darken the leather. You get alot more for your money with bick 4 though. It is also easier to apply.

[@jacoblowe387]

these look sickk

[@JohnEZang]

Venetian shoe cream will give very minimal darkening.

[@erikannis1945]

Acetone will remove the oils and finish, just be careful to use it outdoors. Once dry, use Lexol Leather Deep Conditioner.

[@mirceacostineanu4103]

Bick 4 or Venetian shoe cream...or if you want more high end try Saphir renovateor (best in the word),it will not darken,not even one shade darker 😉

[@torqueofthedevil8145]

I'm enjoying your Channel and the Boot reviews, please could you tell me where you get your Thorogood boots in the UK?

[@popscratchie3985]

dont understand why anyone would want to get rid of patina. Isn't that the whole point of wearing veg tanned leather.

[@Xiao10101]

nice skx007

[@TheAndrewrsavage]

I use coconut oil its works amazing and doesn't darken my 8111s any

[@antlop8721]

Andrew Savage do you use it the same way he just did?

[@MorethanGUNZ]

Great video, looking forward to the resole video.

[@DevonReviewer]

Thanks

[@hyrumbeck2739]

Am I a boot guy now?

[@shaunbastiaans4279]

imo the conditioner darkens the boots too much. It is a pity that the tanned color disappears again. I little boot oil conditions as well and will only darken a little. At least with my 875...

[@Vic-ng8if]

Nice video chum. BTW. I got issued with some kind of cleaner/additive with my army Altbergs. Maybe that would darken them less? I'll have a rummage and see if I can find it later and let you know.

[@Only-one-life-68]

Much prefer the original light tan leather. Love redwings I just clean and add quality Dasco neutral Dubbin. Love to Stars and Stripes lace buckles. Want some.. Also we’re can I purchase those lace buckles I’m also from 🇬🇧. Have never seen them before.. Thank you also for the video I’m subscribed

[@TheDeadRabbits1]

I use Bickmore 4 on all my leather including my Wolverine 1k in brown. I used it because it will not darken leather. You can purchase on Amazon if your still loo. Cheers.

[@holdthatblaow]

The only leather conditioner i've found that doesn't darken or strip any dye is Bick 4. I use it on my saddleback leather items and cowboy boots. I've tried leather honey, mother's milk and a couple other leather conditioners and they all change and strip a bit of the color. That being said, the 875's are a oily leather so i'm not sure if the bick 4 would work for them. As for the resole, I've seen pictures of the Moe toe beckman with a vibrate sole and they look sharp! That being said, I have the round toe beckman and they are a pain in the ass. That type of sole isn't anywhere near as comfortable as the white sole. Good luck!

[@DevonReviewer]

Thanks I will seek out some Bick 4 at some point. With regards resole, I want to get some Beckmans at some point so maybe I will get the regular vibram lug instead of the Rocia just to get a bit of variety.

[@holdthatblaow]

The Beckman is a beautiful boot but they are narrow. They are on the same last as the Iron Rangers but they are a tad narrower.

[@garygary9310]

I like the dark color better but each person is different.i have these same boots and love them....

[@AA-nj4mr]

Gary Gary I'm on both sides lol so I went ahead and got some more lol

[@JorgeGarcia-hu1qj]

Try Bick 4 leather conditioner. Will not darken at all

[@themeridianmeower7748]

Redwing leather cream very mildly darkens the leather. Not quite as much as mink oil I think and way less than regular neatsfoot oil

[@ZacTexC]

Conditioning? Or darkening?

[@bign1833]

I'm thinking any oils or conditioner will darken the leather

[@watchmanexpert]

How is the boot? U still have it ?

[@jamesharper8373]

Bick 4 does not darken. Not the most incredible conditioner but you can use quite a lot of it with no color change

[@chrismandi1]

Hi, have you ever tried nikwax leather conditioner and waterproof? I use them on leather/gore tex north face walking boots and they haven't changed the colour at all. Just bought some redwings and would like to keep the colour as original as possible, would be interested to hear your thoughts on nikwax as an option? Cheers - Chris

[@richmck007]

Wow! You must have worn the every day to get them like that! I had the same colour way in the early 80s. It took at least six years to wear them down! I would like to get another pair but I am afraid they will kill my feet until I wear them in. What then, do you suggest as a method for softening up the boots so that they do not kill my feel. I must say yours look rough in the most positive sense. You made me want to get my hands all dirty once more as that was why my Moc toes lasted so long. Sadly, I gave them away and now as I said, would like to invest once more in a pair but will need to make them comfy asap! Great explanation btw! 👍🏽

[@UncleRichard.]

Just wear an insole for a while until the footbed itself is broken in. Good Luck

[@richmck007]

OrtizVintage many thanks for your advice. After two momths, they have not hurt my feet. But they fit even better than the first ones back in the 80s. What you suggested works a treat! Now to clean them!

[@rustyshackleford17]

Generous coating of oil makes the boot break in much quicker.

[@TheWizzaRde]

007 on Hirsch 🦌 liberty- Classic!

[@PT111111]

He's talking about the SKX007 watch and the Hirsch strap in case anyone's wondering.

[@RiversideCarnivores]

Nice video!

[@DevonReviewer]

Thanks

[@rdwycoco23]

we need your review for Red Wing's Irish Setter 9875 and cleaning without discoloration (please !)

[@kevinroberts2922]

Don't know if anyone has my mentioned Bick 4. Didn't darken my 875 oro boots at all

[@keynewilson9954]

Is that a E or D?

[@jacklippmann1428]

I’ve been using coconut oil for the last few years. It has seemed to darken much, if at all.

[@andrewleuzzi5264]

lexol leather conditioner wont change the colour much

[@DevonReviewer]

Hi, thanks will try to hunt some of that down and have a try.

[@mariahperry8026]

Andrew Leuzzi knsdjjsjhhddjjzjjjzjjlllmm

[@highzenberg2104]

Beck #5 is a great conditioner in my opinion.

[@AnonymousJerkbag]

do you know anything about dying the boots a different color using kits? how would that be affected with a through clean and re oil? How long do you wait to do re oil / cleaning.

[@allen31951]

You have a great channel. I am interested in your opinion on boots and the use of shoe trees. Do you or your subscribers recommend them.

[@DevonReviewer]

I am a huge believer in shoe trees, they work miracles for formal shoes, especially those with leather soles; straighten the out, take out the creases, and helps the leather dry... BUT I do not use for Red Wings and other heritage boots, it seems like the leather and soles are tough enough without and keep their shape just fine.

[@joesan3597]

I like the colour of the leather after just washing it with saddle soap. I hate to see them darken after treating them with a leather conditioner or a boot oil. Now what would happen if you just was them with saddle soap and do not apply oil? I will try to just wash my 875 with saddle soap to see if I can get it to a orangish colour without post treating them with oil!

[@ShaikhMaaz.]

It will make your shoes dry and it may look rough and weary

[@Michael-pl4vn]

Nice SKX!

[@_Just_Some1]

Saphir is the best for leather. Of and check out the You Tuber The Elegant Oxford.

[@33CHRISTINA33]

Great video👢😎

[@AA-nj4mr]

Does this work with any saddle soap?

[@kylestaker9279]

How long did you let them soak in the saddle soap? I like the lighter leather color as well

[@verykeen2please]

darker than when you started?

[@cameronmccray5963]

Red wing all natural leather conditioner.

[@headleshydra]

HI - have you ever tried BIC 4? I use it on my copper rough and toughs, it darkens them immediately, but after a few days of wear they lighten up again

[@vatorerm4675]

I used the same exact saddle soap but for some reason my boots didn’t lighten up, they looked exactly the same before I started, am I doing something wrong?

[@ZakHancock]

Bick 4. Won’t darken leather at all.

[@Alex54321]

Dawn dish soap strips like hell

[@abnercarrera]

very nice!

[@paulnonaca964]

Nice Ben Davis 👕

[@jeremiahlewis526]

thats a good looking strap on that seiko.

[@trevbarlow9719]

I'm such a watch nerd that I saw the SKX007 before I saw the boots.