Bickmore Creme Polish vs Kiwi Shoe Polish on Cowboy Boots
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Which will be the shiniest?!
Products tested on Boulet Boots model 9502
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Cream is for nourishment and readding pigment back into the leather. Wax is for shine and protection.
Clean
Condition
Creame
Wax
Usually in that order. 👍
Never heard that before. Seems like overkill to me
@@JeremiahCraig creame doesn't add protection against water but waxes do. The creames do add pigment back into the leather though. That's a bog thing with dress shoes and bags.
I get it but I don't think it matters especially when wax adds pigment too. You can see it here. The boot looks better without creme. I'm not sold on the necessity of creme before wax
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I dig it but still I don't see the use in all of that for cowboy boots. Just not my style
We all grew up using the Kiwi brand, so mad respect and love for Kiwi! But the cream polishes are better. There is nothing better then cleanin, conditionin, and polishin your boots! Big J another great vid!
I respect them all! This Bickmore product was fun to use but I don't think it sold me on adding it in addition my process or changing it. Still it's very fun to try! Thanks for watching again man! I appreciate you always stopping by my channel
I always love seeing your boots. Seeing you polishing your gorgeous boots is a BONUS TREAT. And love seeing your shelf of boots in the background. GREAT VIDEO.
Jeremiah,
Just discovered your “boot”videos and I’m loving your stuff. I learned how to polish boots in the USAF back in the 60,s, spit shining and all. Not too much has changed except the use of conditioner. I’ve been using Bick 4 for around 6 years now, great product. (Awesome on leather jackets also)
Bought a pair of Tecovas Cartwrights couple years back in Chocolate Calf. Love them. I use Ariat Chocolate boot cream. Works great. One little trick I’ve picked up along the way is to apply Bick 4 and polish around the welt with soft bristle tooth brush. Gets in that area where a rag will not. BTW, I grew up just south of Rochester, NY and worked at Kodak for 28 Yrs. (I think you mentioned being from Rochester)
Keep the videos coming👍
Nice review on the boot polish and creme It makes me want to go out and buy some new boots too.
Thanks! Me too haha
I still don’t own boots nor have I ever but I love these vids! They’re so entertaining to me and you put off good and chill vibes.
I still love boots btw just haven’t found my pair yet
I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! You'll find the right pair soon
Love your black boots. It looks like you have them since ever and still looks good.
Tip: To get a better shine, instead of using an old sock, try an old piece of jeans... rub it against the boot and you'll get an incredible effect.
Thanks! I love all the different strategies people have for boot care and shine. Good one!
Ive actually transitioned a bit from Kiwi to creme polish, the Swiss and German surplus to be exact. I find I get the best results by using a very small amount and letting the boot dry before buffing. I also made the mistake of putting on too much. I also find that it soaks into the leather a little more.
You should use the cream and THEN use the kiwi polish/wax. The cream adds the pigment back into the color. The kiwi will do the rest. Then maybe the special rag.
Cute song at the end!! Thank you for sharing!! 🌻
This video is quite helpful for those wanting to shine any leather shoe!
Thanks man!
@@JeremiahCraig You're welcome
Cream for everyday wear
Wax for special occasions
Reasoning is that wax will crack if you don't constantly reapply, and needs to be stripped before you add conditioner. Cream soaks into the leather.
Tip: Use cotton balls or your fingers for application, cut up T-shirt for buffing
I've got some decision to make! to kiwi or not to kiwi, that is the question!
Depends on the boots! I don't use it on all my boots but it works great on the ones that I do
Its not hard, a wax polish like Kiwi is great as the final protectant layer and takes a high shine when using the parade gloss version. The creme polish soaks a bit better into the leather and again seems to be a great final layer after conditioning but is a more subdued finish. However, Kiwi also makes polish that is a bit duller but I have little experience with them. At the end of the day Kiwi is a good product, if used properly.
If you just polish and dont condition many boots will dry rot from the inside out these days as a friend of mine experienced on a very nice pair of Ariats that should have lasted longer than two years as even after constant wear the soles were good and the leather died.
I like the Bickmore polish but it dries out fairly fast. I had a few of them and they dried out in a little under 3 months. I never had that happen with other polishes.
Creams help condition the boots as well as add color.
Jeremiah, you need to try SAPPHIRE
I can't stop watching your videos lol!!!!!
Haha that's what I'm talking about! Thanks Jon! Keep going! I have hundreds here!
Hmm. I've never used the Bickmore Cream polish. Only the liquid polish. The Kiwi is what I l started using and I used it for a VERY long time. (around 8 years) and then I went to other things. I'd really like to see a comparison between that Bick creme, Saphir Creme Universelle, and something like Leather Honey. For leather that soaks up and dries out too fast, I've found the Leather Honey to be pretty good. I want to konw what you think about them however. I need another bottle of Leather Honey myself, but I can send you my bottle of Creme Universelle. The only negative I've seen with it is to get a GOOD shine, you have to let it really dry into the leather. If not, it'll be a matte finish and try to "grab" the rag. Still worked really well on some leathers, but not on others.
PS: Wait until you try using power tools to polish a lot of boots at once. It gets WILD. hahahaha!!!
Try Kiwi Parade Gloss. Build up some coats and hit it with a heat gun. It’ll shine like a new penny.
It doesn't matter what brand you use as long as it is the King Of the Boots who is shining your boots.
Remember, Bickmore is a CREME polish; Kiwi is a WAX polish. Yes, there's a difference! You will get more shine from wax and even better water resistance but it can clog leather pores! Cremes are recommended when leather is starting to lose its color and look dull.
Switch to Lincoln stain wax for wax polish if you want inexpensive but better than kiwi. If you can afford a bit more than Saphir.
Just have a question. I haven’t added anything to my boots. They are light Brown Justin’s boots. They are turning dark brown. Is this normal? This is my first pair of boots
i like the wax polish mainly because i think it last longer on the boot when exposed to water (ie when its raining the wax wont run off with the water)
Good point!
i was always told to heat up the kiwi before applying it to the shoe. JDS/CT
I've never done that. How do you heat it?
use a lighter/ candle , place the kiwi tin above for , just a minute . the polish will sorta liquify - use a clothe to apply. try it - see if you see a difference. let the polish sit for , @ 1/2 hour before buffing. good luck . JDS/CT
Can kiwi or bick 4 polish be used on exotic boots(camin, alligator)
Newbie, First thing First take the kiwi ,and light it on fire for a couple seconds, it makes it spread on easier, and then let it dry for a little bit ,then get you a spray bottle with water in it mist water on the boot ,and get a tampon cut the string on it ,spread the cotton on it between your fingers, rub it vigorously on the boot, the cotton will absorb the water but will put a mirror like shine on your boots.
That's a good process too! Everybody's got a different way to do it!
I’m not positive but it doesn’t sound like you’re putting the Kiwi on 100% correctly. For best results after you put the Kiwi on and your shoe gets that grayish black tinge keep rubbing it with your applicator and just keep working that Kiwi into the leather until it starts to shine a little bit again. then come back and buffet with the horse hair brush your end result should be at least as good as your two-stage buffing method. you might even be able to continue using the two-stage buffing method and get it even better result.
I prefer Lincoln. I can't find anything else that looks better and lasts longer and conditions, too.
Love it! Great stuff!
What do you think of Cody James as a boot brand?
Haven't tried them but I've heard good things
I can personally say that they are great quality boots definitely on the same level as any Justin’s or ariats I unfortunately had to retire my Cody James boots but they were the most comfortable boot I have worn to this day especially after you get your foot print and toe grooves into the souls as Jerimiah says lol.
@@griffingatchel3332 Saying that they're on the same level quality wise as Justin and Ariat has convinced me to not buy them.
I’m glad to help.
@@griffingatchel3332 I honestly appreciate you for helping. Have a great night.
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I’ve always wanted to polish my cowboy boots but I’m afraid that the polish will dye the stitched design on the toe area
It will if the polish you choose is different color from the stitching. Good news is that's what they make neutral polish for. You can use on any color and boots with several different colors. Try that
@@JeremiahCraig my boots are light brown and the stitching is cream colored
@@JeremiahCraig I want to use brown shoe polish on my brown boots without dying the white stitching
Get your self a “tide to go” stick, if you went (outside the lines) per say, you can use the tide stick directly after and a microfiber cloth and it should remove it from the part you don’t want it on or spots you didn’t like the effect it had one. Helps a lot when you have a white strip going straight up on the sides too
Kiwi wax 100% all the way no doubt about it , you just got to strip it from time to time to condition the leather . Don’t want it to build up to much on your boots .
True. I usually wait til it wears off. I haven't used kiwi on these boots for nearly half a year
Using sparingly would be the same as digging a medium sized hole in the ground. lol Know one really knows.