Simple Trick Cleans Boots Easier
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To help prevent a new plastic brush from scratching leather, first scrub it on hard rough surfaces to soften the bristle tips. Having a go on concrete and sandpaper first will help protect subsequent leather during brushing.
I love how you can make s subject like "Cleaning your boots" into something that I would want to watch. Your content never bores me. Thank you
Agree!
Here's a simply trick that only takes 22 minutes.. Hahaha it's never simple with Cody
+Kyle W Doing it right takes time ;)
+arnaudleroy78 Which is why his property lasts and why most people have to waste both time and $$ repeat buying. smh
+Kyle W "simple" as defined by Webster: not hard to understand or do
+axtra92 it's the title of the video lol
+Andrew Rumbold thank you mr specific. I was just making a joke.
As a kid, my old neighbor used to polish his shoes on the back porch & I would watch him for an hour on certain Saturdays. He worked in a cobbler's shop in the 30's & used a Fuller vegetable brush, #2, some Kiwi wax, a toothbrush and an old (clean) bird's eye weave diaper. He lit the wax and let it burn while he said Mississippi three times then blew it out. Then he'd dip the toothbrush in and scrub the polish on the flats and into the stitching, buff it all in with the Fuller brush then "power" polish with the diaper. My dad laughed at the thought of having a box of diapers on the army base where he used to teach recruits at basic training. But the shine... WOW!
+grodad - What a nice story. I bet his boots were perfect.
His, his cool wife and mine now & then! :)
Old school, son.
leather laces don't melt in the fire. I've also seen welder spats built in to the false tongue. extra flap of sacrificial leather that protects boots and feet from falling slag and embers.
have been wearing leather boots, mostly cowboy boots most of my life. I like using creams/conditioners as well.
I have multiple brushes I use. To clean dirt off I use the same brush. After I apply cream I use a gine horse hair brush. It shines up really well. You might like it on more of a dress style boot or shoe but it seems to make fine dust roll off the boot.
Enjoying the videos & I try to keep up with them. Keep up the good work & thank you for doing these videos.
My first pair of White's are being constructed at this very time. So excited to get them in.
I am 52 years old, and I have learned a lot over the last 2 years about boot care. I work in a steel mill, and we face many different BOOT HAZARDS constantly, from wading in water to standing in limestone dust, wading in grease or oil, extreme heat, and cold...... as many of you do. The fact is I was tired of replacing up to 4 pairs a year. At this point I could go through a huge list of all the problems you all have experienced. These class of boots in these videos are truly a step above. I however went with Whites, nothing against the other company's product, (Nick's, or Adam's) I just prefer White's. The only thing I regret about going to a top teir boot is waiting until I wad 50 years old to invest in these. You do have to maintain your investment and it will give you what you expect. The initial cost seems high but the durability is there and the rebuildable benefit is typically less than the cost of throw away boots.
Just took a 4 an half hour drive to Nicks. Had a really good experience. Thanks for your input.
I can't believe that I am sitting here watching someone clean their boots!
lmfao
Get lost D
First time? Its awesome
I’m waiting for him to pull out his great granddads cobbler tools 🧰
Same
Trapped dirt will damage leather, clean boot is a happy boot.
I’ve been wearing leather boots for over 30 years. What ruins leather is repeated wetting and drying which hardens the leather. Once it gets hard and flexes, it cracks. Saddle soap is ok to clean them, mink oil is ok if you can handle the stickiness, neatsfoot oil is ok, but messy. The main thing is you keep the leather soft. Obenhauf’s leather preservative inside and outside the boot is the best in my experience. Soft leather, you can shine over it. For whatever all that’s worth. There’s a million ways to treat leather boots....
I enjoy so much looking at this vid's. I'm feeling like we're just sitting together chatting. Keep 'em coming!
Interesting. I remember making sure we filled the pours of our leather boots and shoes with boot polish to make them have an even (high gloss) shine when I was in the military. We even went so far as to lite the polish on fire to melt the wax and make it easier to apply. I really like the new boots that are rough on the outside. I'll see if I can find some good quality shoe cream for my Red Wing work boots.
Great video!! Thanks Cody. I will start doing my Nicks boots this way. Been really enjoying your videos.
That cream bottle looks exactly like the coconut body lotion my sister buys from walmart. I use it on leather all the time and it soaks in beautifully and keeps the leather supple. I don't mean to speak I'll of anyone, but maybe he uses that for the base of his leather cream.
I have no idea why but after watching a Wranglerstar boot video I'm always relaxed ... They should use this as a de-stress treatment for hard working folk!
As always ... cheers chap :o)
Hey Cody, Mink oil is really good for keeping your boots waterproof & can help you clean them later.
What the......
Did I just spend 22 minutes watching another dude clean his boots?????
I must be crazy.
But it Really was quite therapeutic.
Thanks.
I like the multiple camera angles.
A lot of editing work I am sure.
+HillbillyHoosier LOL...and I'm happy to say that my boots got cleaned when he had all of the "stuff" out. mrsW
Great product I hope this company grows to be in every ones house . Definitely my favorite leather care product this and sno seal
Thankyou, after watching your care and feeding video and this one i was able to get my hawthorn boots actually clean. ive had them since 2011 but havent worn them in a while, the soles need to be replaced. When i got my hawthorn boots i was told the easiest way to clean them was with a rag, but this is way easier.
When I used to wear logger's boots all the time I would render some of the fat when I would butcher a beef .l always thought that would make the best shoe grease since it was the natural oils to add back into the leather in the boots.
That "leather cream" from adam's boots sure looks a lot like queen Helene cocoa butter. it's even in the same bottle, it almost looks like adam just wiped off the logo.
i have that same bottle. it suddenly became more valuable than the 2 dollars i paid at walmart.
Thanks for a great video. Your boots look better than new. Your instructions were concise and clear.
Cody, I found that using saddle soap before each application of Obenauf's will keep the buildup down. I also made a video regarding boot care inspired by your videos. Thank you.
nice brush. I have one from a thrift store that bash brass bristles it works really well for a good scrub before i oil them.
My pair of Carolina boots. Have been pretty good. Doesn't compete with Nick's but mine have been holding up pretty well.
Concerning drying boots that are wet from cleaning or wet work -- I have had tremendous success with the Peet Boot Dryer. Several of us in my family use this boot dryer. It usually takes overnight. I have the basic model, but there are attachments that fit the dryer for gloves, etc. (Just sharing a tip, that nobody asked about, by the time I scanned the comments.)
This also worked on my wife's fuzzy slippers after washing because I didn't want to put them in the clothes dryer.
@ wranglerstar Obenhaufs makes leather oil. I use it regularly and it doesn’t build up!
The best product that I have found and use for my western boots is Bick 4 leather conditioner made by Bickmore. They also make a leather cleaner called bick 1 which I have heard also works well. I don't ever get my boots that dirty so usually just the old brush and a generous amount of the bick 4 about once a month works great.
When I was fighting fire on the helitack crew. I would use both the Obenaufs LP,and their boot oil. When the LP started to wear off from the heat I would a touch up with the boot oil. That always seem to work good for me.
Hi again, I have 2 points to make here,1. I use the same type of brush to clean my shoes and boots, but my brush must be a cheap knock off of the brush you have because I buy mine from the local pound shop in the UK. My time in the Navy is responsible for my method of cleaning my footwear and I find that I only use polish about once every week and the brush buffs them up the rest of the time.2. also from my time in the Navy I found that my hair was getting greasy and itchy even thought I had a shower every day. after talking to the doc on board he suggested that I wash my hair in warm water only and try not to get it wet every time, I took his advice and found that my hair problems disappeared and as a side bonus I saved money on shampoo also.
I live in Southern CA, very dry most of the time and I use Mermac Mink Oil with Beeswax on my boots. Works great, highly recommended.
you can use acid brushes to get in the detail areas like where the upper meets the sole, you can cut the bristles down to make it stiffer and they are cheap.
The bottom sole portion of the heel ( that you missed ) always needs double the conditioner. For smelly footwear, I made a box that'll take a few pairs of boots/shoes with an ozone sterilizer bulb, to kill all the bacteria that causes smelly footwear.
I've been using Skidmores's Leather Cream for several years. It's some kind of fantastic and a little bit goes a long way.
Cody you're the best, we appreciate all of the great videos. Just ordered my first pair of Nick's hotshots! I currently own two pairs of whites in all smooth leather and love them but hoping my Nick's Hot Shots in the rough out like yours are everything and then some
Hey Cody, with no disrespect, this is far from simple.
I found that the best way to clen my boots after field activities (I'm in military) is simply washing them whilst on my feet in the shower t get off the serious mud and such and then finish the rest plus the seams and oter nooks and crannies with a scotchbrite, and then just shine them with either regular issue shoe paste or with my personal shoe wax.
The whole process takes 5 minutes and the shoe comes out like new.
Just some food for thought.
Thanks for another great video anyways, as always it's a pleasure to watch.
I have noticed that when I wear boots with American made leather my feet do not stink even after 14+ hours. If I wear Wolverines for any long periods of time, they are taken off on the porch and it's straight to the shower for me ;) I am not sure why that is, but other guys I work with have confirmed it also! I have been saving for a pair of Nicks boots, and can't wait to try a pair of real hand made boots. Thank you Cody for another good video!
I use para cord for my laces. As for the Gortex down here in Louisiana it's needed. We get a lot of rain and flooded land is common. I've never had a Gortex linnet go bad yet.
+Doug K. Yes I do.
I hate paracord for laces, I find it too smooth and hard to pull tight
Welcome to Texas when y'all get here! Wife and I wanted to come see y'all but it's not gonna work out. Hope your visit is a fun one!
Have you ever talked about the vest you’re wearing? It’s a good look!
I've been using the obenhauff's ever since I first watched a video you made on boot care years ago. It does build up and is sticky but I will only apply it as needed or just once a year before winter. When I apply it to lightly used boots I apply it very lightly. Great video! The brush works awesome.
My favorites are Red Wing Boots. I live in Minnesota so I am kind of biased. Go to the warehouse sale and pick up 3 pairs for the price of one each year. I use Obenaufs and I am considering getting some bloodline or rhino laces
I just ordered a tub of Obenaufs. I wondered what brand round stone you use to sharpen axes and if you use pumice to clean your large crosscut saws. Great real life videos.
You've aged like a fine wine Sir, much respect for how you have continually progressed into a stronger and stronger man in mind, body and spirit.
My the lord protect you and yours in the coming struggle.
I work as a brick and stonemason, I have tried so many less expensive brands of boots, nothing as costly as nicks boots, I don't get a long period of time out of a boot, like half a year. but the only thing that has ever helped me get longer then a year out of a boot, is taking a toothbrush and thoroughly cleaning all the seams, and then protecting the leather with Dubbin leather conditioner, and doing this on a daily or every other day basis. Masonry products are so caustic. I have tried synthetic nylon boots, by they don't hold up nearly as long to the abrasion. I don't know maybe I am just hard on boots.
I would spend the money in a heart beat, for Nicks boots, if I thought I could get at least three years out of it. I just don't know if the leather would be superior to store bought leather, but in your war bag video you mentioned about how they stretch the leather when making gloves to maximize. If there are any masons out there that have had good luck with Nicks boots I would love to hear about it. Any thoughts?
Awww... I love my Danners, but i did just have them resoled. I have used them primarily for riding my motorcycle, they have kept me dry for 4 years now. But i agree, the leather is not water proof.
+Forrest Rider I to love my Danners, They have never failed to keep me warm and dry. I've been hunting in the same pair for the last 21 years. Here in the Pacific Northwest coastal range where I hunt, the brush is always sopping wet even when its not raining which it does a fair amount of the time. Why have my boots taken such good care of me for all these years? Cody has hit the nail right on the head. Your boots are an essential tool that demand an attention to care for their proper functioning. I always take pride and enjoy giving my boots the required maintenance for their upkeep. The last thing I need when its 35 deg and pouring is to have cold wet feet. Knowing I have propery taken care of my boots I never have to worry about that.
with high quality boots coming back into fashion with younger blue collar men the ability to clean ,oil/cream and polish boots is priceless. I've got three polish kits from some older gentlemen I know and I've spent many days servicing other people's shoes for 10-20$ a pair so any younger guys watching might want to study up it's worth the time/money to extend the life of your boots. As for waterproofing leather you can get scotchguard treatments to put over your polish and the combination does decently in the swamps of central New York but it doesn't last very long as the boots flex. I'd also recommend throwing a kiwi polish kit in your camping bags or your toolbox for extended jobs in case you cut or tear your boots so you can pack the cut with shoe black to prevent further damage until you can get them repaired.
I recently bought a pair of Danner boots. Don't know that I would buy another pair.
Ah, wrangle before becoming the proho of the beloved.
I've worn leather boots since the seventies, one tip you might try is to use Dr Bronners liquid castile soap with a little water. Regular soap and water dry out boot leather because the soap is so hostile towards the leather. Dr Bronners is a natural oil based soap so its much gentler (on your skin as well as on your boots) and does not seem to dry anything out. I use the Baby formula because it has no added scent and has double the olive oil compared to their other soaps. A small amount goes a long way and the Dr Bronner's soap has a lot is uses, just dilute it for the job at hand and it will go a long way.
Stinky feet or stinky anything comes from bacteria. Some materials hang onto moisture/sweat and basically become a petri dish. Wool pulls the sweat from your body and dries very quickly even while being worn so it doesn't give bacteria much of a chance to grow and get their funk on. Wool is such a fantastic material. Fire retardant, moisture wicking and stink free, easy to maintain, renewable, retains 70+% of its insulating ability when wet. Cant beat the stuff.
Cody,
I am a paramedic here in Canada and always wear leather, steel nose boots. ( they are no where near the quality of these boots ) and i wear them both on and off duty, we use salt on our roads and responding to car accidents and that we are always walking though the slush on the roads, when the boots dry they are left with huge salt stains, every Sunday i wash my boots with a mild soap and water, and allow them to dry and them apply a generous amount of mink oil every week, would you advise against washing the boot every week?
-Joel
Good question. I'm also wondering how mink oil compares to the two conditioners that you mentioned
Thank you Cody
I’ve been taking care of my boots since 1996 when I enlisted in the Army. It’s one of the habits that never left
I am always in the mud working in the field for a water utility so I use a brush and clean water almost everyday, once they stop beading water I get out the Obenauf's. I never use any kind of cleaner just water and a brush and they are always clean
Thanks Cody for the tip. I live Idaho. i hav own a pair of Hathorne loggers with the 12"shaft. I simply adored those boots. Basically lived, breathed, ate, and sleeped in those boots. I desire to own another pair. it is just not in the budget. You know what i mean?
My Danner Firestorm boots bought back in 2000 were great. I still have them. Too bad they don’t make those anymore.
boot polishing is a Lost art, I am thankful that I have been taught to PROPERLY polish and take care of my boots.
I typically prefer just straight oil products for maintaining wood/leather products. I am not sure if it is better or worse, but I do not believe these materials need a protective outer layer in most applications, they just need to maintain the correct balance of oils within themselves. And any wax not only sheds water, and not only prevents the material from breathing, but also blocks oil from the material.
when the dirt is still wet (at the end of your workday) use your air compressor to get rid of all the dirt. Makes good work especially on the soles. Very easy and quick. Or use some water and a brush, and then quickly dry it with compressed air. Gets your seams and sole clean in no time.
um... interesting, i tend to go through the traditional way like my dress boots, with brushing, leather cleaner, leather conditioner, buffing, weather protector...etc it takes much longer time, but i kinda enjoy it =)
What brand of boot are those? They sure are sharp looking!
40 years ago an old cobbler told me to pour a solution of baking soda and water into each boot once a season. The soda neutralizes the acids from your sweat, which eats the threads and leather in time.
wow i never really thought about the stack and it drying out i will definitely have to start doing that myself
Thank-you I'll check them out.
Any day my boots get stuck on mud they get sprayed off with water. Just the outside. That is 90% of the cleaning process. After dry, I wipe down with damp microfiber works amazing. After dry, I rub down with soft horse hair brush. No coatings are used. The oils from my feet are good enough conditioning. The leather last just fine. Hard bristle brushing just sheds the leather and makes it thinner. Worst thing you can do is let dirt and mud dry on your boots overnight. Done.
Pressure washer followed by leather oil. 5 minutes, job done. It opens the leather for the oils to be absorbed and softens it quickly.
Try it on an old boot if you want to try it out.
im surprised how clean they look after just a dry brush and some "shampoo", I didnt realize it was that easy!
I like your vest.
Put that cream on the inside at least once a week. I wear custom made boots and my maker also mixes his own cream that smells great also. He says the salt from sweat will crack the leather. Just squirt some inside and rub it in and by morning it is completely soaked in. Makes a huge difference.
I agree!! Leather boots and wool socks. I wear wool socks year round!!
Ive always had good luck with Pecards boot oil.... Meltonian products work well too.
I used Obenauf’s LP on my boots and I don’t really like it. Like you said it’s waxy and dust and dirt sticks. But I would like something that at least protects against stains.
There was a grass fire today near me no rain and 40+ mph wind spread fast.
My generation was the last to have to polish and to take of our boots in the Army. This was a walk down memory lane. I am seriously considering ordering a pair of Nicks. I work in the graphics industry, i am tired of replacing boots every couple of years. How well do they hold up to petroleum distilants, oils, ink and grease?
Hello Mr and Mrs W i have watched alot of your videos and really enjoy what you do and also the way you do it i find it truly remarkable and inspirational if only more people was like yourselfs we would have a much calmer and happier world im sure i was wondering if you was going to do anymore tree felling videos as i enjoy them very much and maybe some more refurbishment videos also anyhow im sure you are very busy i wish you the best many thanks Charlie :) i am looking forward to reading your book :)
+Charlie Marshall Thank you Charlie
How about lanolin? I bought new pair of Redwing Iron Rangers, and greased the inside real good with that, then put my feet in plastic shopping bags, and then into the boots, and wore them around the house. This caused the leather to accept the lanolin real well. I think lanolin is good for leather, and it's fairly cheap.
Thanks for reminding me to do my boots.
Always enjoy the expert tips. :)
Do you still wear these style of boots? You should update us on your boots.
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I often thought that obenuffs was never as breathable as marketed based on my real long term field use-regardless of how much is applied.
It becomes uncomfortable...big time...a different type of foot fatigue.
Does it have it's place for certain environments - yes.
But "hot boots" not ideal... and I have now selected other options.
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Hey Cody I've been wearing custom boots for 8 years now and my Adams boots are on there almost 2nd year! Clayton at nicks just contacted me my nicks will be here Tuesday. I haveto let anyone out there who is not sure about dropping that amount of coin on a pair of boot, figure double that and get two pair because you want to change your boots out during the week, a couple days here and a couple days there and you'll get depending on how hard you wear em two to three years with your boots before they need a resole!!! Take it from the guys that bet our lives on our boots it's worth the investment!!!
I'm guessing you lost the video from your iPhone. Lol
My bad. I commented before I finished watching.
+Matthew van Rossum I missed some close-ups as well especially when he was talking about the build-up.
Isn’t a hard bristled brush bad for the stitching ? I agree that the heavy duty LP does build up to much, for someone like you its probably perfect for a Wildland Firefighter. For me doing construction I prefer a boot cream unless they really need it I will use the boot oil from Obenauf’s. The only time I use the heavy duty LP is in the winter when there a lot of snow and salt.👍🏼
You should try Dr. Bronner's Magical soap. Variety of uses and castile. Perfect replacement for shampoo/conditioner/body wash.
Hubbards boot grease has served me well and I think I will stick with it!
Whoa!! That is a "Handsome' pair of boots!!! I bought a pair of custom made boots while on the Greek Island of Crete!!! They saw many miles!!!!
How much obenaufs have you put on your boots? I've never had build up issues I usually don't do the whole boot ie tongue and uppers every time. I'm in the mud and dirt all the time sticks to my boots when I get home at night I take the garden hose and a kitchen brush I scrub the mud off. In the morn the boots are dry and I'm off to work, the only time I reapply obenaufs is when I start feeling dampness while wearing my boots I know its time to grease them. I started feeling dampness last week so I greased my Vibergs on Tuesday dampness is gone. I usually don't grease my laces but I smeared some on for chits and giggles I do notice a difference the laces slide and allows the boot to move.
Maybe you should pay some attention to getting the very bottom treads cleaned out too.
U noticed that 2
I just spent another 25 minutes with Cody ....., this time he cleaned his boots!! Cody, the community communicator!
I don't know about the sanding. kinda seems off to me. then again, I'm new to the scene.
for cleaning anything leather, I just use Dr. Bronners. it's good for a whole lot of things. It's a castile soap, so this particular brand's recipe is mostly coconut oil and other things. no detergents, and you can get it scented or not(they're scented with natural oils) it makes my skin shine, my teeth white, rips the stink off shit and smells fantastic.
for inbetween heavy coats of the Obenhaufs LP, I just use their leather oil. seems to do the trick and I'm sure it's made out of near the same stuff. at least it smells the same.
Thanks, Cody.
Great video. A good brushing will add years to your boots and it alawys gives you a good feeling when you are done. As soon as I saw that bottle, I thought it was cocoa butter. Then you commented that it smelled like a piña coladas so that got me looking. After some research, my guess is that Adam's treatment is some Queen Helen Cocoa Butter pics2.ds-static.com/prodimg/40851/300.jpg mized with some Lexol. Always been brushing my boots but have only used store bought conditioners. Gonna have to try this out.
The only place I would differ with this video is with the false tongue. This is the only part I ever scrub with soap, why? They usually end up with packed dirt and oil, and I do not want this rubbing on the boot itself. There fore I scrub with a brush and soap then rinse till the tongue is clean. Lay it out to dry, then Obbenauf until soft. To me it is sacrificial leather and is cheep to replace compared to the damage the packed in dirt will do.
He should do a update on his boot wear the whites, Wesco, nick’s. How they hold up . I don’t see him wearing them in his videos lately. I know he likes them .
I wear Danner boots in the northeast in the snow, the rain, walking into creeks and in the mud. I own a farm and am constantly in the mud and the muck. I don't know about all Danner boots; but for the winter I wear the Danner Canadians 600 gram and the Danner Powderhorn 1000 gram boots. I have never once had a leak in my boot. They are 100% waterproof from my experience. I've have never had water trapped in between the leather and the goretex; at least not that I could tell. The Danner Canadians are recraftable; but in three years I see no need yet to do that. For the summer I wear Danner's Military style boots: Danner Rivot TFX with Goretex. Same deal... no leeks. I don't avoid puddles or mud holes, I don't treat my boots extra special, and I have had not one complaint. They are the most comfortable footwear I have ever owned, and they are workhorse boots. Maybe you bought a different model, and that model wasn't great; but to disparage a company because not every model is a home run may be a little ignorant.
On one of JK Boots videos they advise not to put oil on the heal stack and midsole as it causes separation and to not put oil on the hardware as it rots the leather in time and the hardware can pull out. I’m guessing you have never had this happen considering your whites where nearly 20 years old?
1:1 lanolin and coconut oil. Done. For smooth out leather.
all of your snow went quick!!
+isaiah mayer Snowed for a couple of hours today.
I use Armor All on some of my 🥾👞. Sometimes I use Ballistol but not often. I sprayed Ballistol on my suede leather Timberland steel toe boots 🥾. 😟. Ballistol 🇩🇪 states not to use the product on suede footwear.
Cody, you forgot to sandblock the insides of your heelstacks and also you forgot to shoecream them as well.
They look like they need that care as well.