Let me add something: I ruined a few boots by over conditioning before I learned this lesson. Too much and too often conditioning can be too much of a good thing. Over conditioning can soften the leathers. Never do more often than quarterly (I condition mine every solstice and equinox, the 21st is easy enough) and use a toothpaste sized dollop per boot.
Hey man, those old boots are my favorite pair that you have. Do you still wear them or just keep them for old time's sake? I just got a pair of used Justin lizard boots at a thrift shop in pretty good condition for $`12.50. The very same day I cleaned them and conditioned them, adding extra conditioner in the area between the toe box and the vamp where a lot of stress and folding happens to prevent splitting there.
I use conditioner for both regular n exotic skins. Even to just give my boots a clean look. I do use bic 4 and recommend that product. Thanks for the vid JC.
" Hi Jeremiah, you could say that your Boulets cowboy boots on screen are your real boots because of the experience! Always nice to see your old cowboy boots again! I don't know the conditioners because I use other thing but not products from the supermarket! I have my technique to restore life and shine to the boots! Good video !!"
My Dad's friend took some leather shoes I believe to Pakistan and it ended up cracking. Because in Pakistan air quality is pretty dry mostly in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and other places in Pakistan except Islamabad the capital. My family's are from Lahore so in Lahore it gets really hot and humid there during summer like over 110 degrees mostly like its pretty bad there. I would definitely be careful if I wored my cowboy boots there always take leather conditioner and cleaner with you.
Question i have some dark brown cody james boots leather what would be the best leather cleaner/ conditioner for them. Note i live in Arizona. I do use bickmore exotic for my caimans
Sticking with Bickmore would be a good idea if you like it. Bick 4 is a good all around conditioner. Bickmore also has a sadddle soap which makes a good cleaner or you could use Bick 1 for the cleaner.
I just watched a video on the double h gel ice work boots earlier and I said I have a few pairs that have worn well and the current oak ones are not conditioned except for when I bought them, but they have still lasted almost 8 years but down by the outsole the left boot has two small holes one is more like a small slit in the boot but as I have said I am not easy on boots and they have gotten soft and I also think part of that is the chemicals and liquids they get exposed to so I have to get a good conditioner and a waterproofing or weather resistant coating for the next pair of oak double h gel ice work boots I buy..
I wear my boots everyday to work I live in north Georgia and my boots usually start getting thirsty after a week of hard work sometimes I can go three weeks but the leather starts looking like crap
I know it's probably not worth the effort but I've seen some of these cobbler videos where they sand it down lightly then polish it with pigmented polish .. some people even add glue to the larger cracks and then sand and polish .. but these may be to much lol. I wear my ostrich boots almost exclusively and bick 4 works really well doesn't really discolour it and mine are a "honey" color
Jeremiah, I recently got some Capybara boots and absolutely love them. Question, as for making them last, is there any thing I can apply to them or just use a brush occasionally. They are much like a suede or rough out.
I love lizard skin boots. Problem is, I've owned two pair of Tony Lama Lizards - and literally within weeks they separate on the vamp. Once they start to bend a little (from squatting down) the skin begins to separate. How in the world do you keep them from doing that? I've had them treated and oiled. Still, they don't last.
Hey Jeremiah I just conditioned mine with bick 4, wore them a couple of days later and they just started cracking. I live in Michigan and only wear them when its not wet outside (no snow or rain). But it's been cold and dry, I'm assuming that's why? Cracked boots hurt my soul 😢
I have a question Jeremiah what's the difference cuz I can't tell between a $400 pair of Lucas and a $900 pair of lucchese boots no matter if it's cowhide bullhide or Cayman tail can't tell the difference we'll make some so much in value comparing to not so much thank you
Hey JC I have a pair of Dan Post Tempe Full Quill Ostrich Boots that I put beeswax on them and they got 4x darker and I have never been able to get them back to their original peanut brittle color. They are like a very dark burnt brown now. I have tried saddle soap but I still cannot get them any lighter. Do have any recommendations to get them lighter?
Hey, Jeremiah. I recently got a pair of vintage Justin 3862's off ebay, and they've been great. I conditioned them when I got them with Bick 4, although I'm not sure how often I should do so. I wear them everyday, all the time that I'm outside. I live in a pretty humid and wet climate (Northern VA), and I just haven't gotten around to getting a water/snow-proofing product for them. They get wet almost every day from the morning dew; should I let this affect how often I condition my boots? Haven't found any information on it yet, so someone's opinion would be great, thanks!
I don't know what cowboys do. I work hard in my boots but I only clean em and oil em occasionally. It helps them last longer but oftentimes no one wants to clean muddy boots when they'll just get muddy again instantly. However, it's probably possible to wear boots out before the leather ever breaks down because you didn't oil em anyways. Some people take care of their trucks some people run them into the ground. Up to you.
@@lukyguy1240 l do some cowboying and I try to clean and condition my boots every month or so . Sometimes more in wet conditions and less when it's dry . I've cleaned and conditioned them only to have them get "dirty" the next day . I also blow the barnyard mud off with an air hose daily .
@@davidgregg2778 yeah at least where I live, I think the clay dries them out really quick. Of course, we never actually have dry enough weather to really know what that's like anyways.
The old faithfuls, they definitely have lots of soul, plus lots of memories.
Lots of memories!
Let me add something: I ruined a few boots by over conditioning before I learned this lesson. Too much and too often conditioning can be too much of a good thing. Over conditioning can soften the leathers. Never do more often than quarterly (I condition mine every solstice and equinox, the 21st is easy enough) and use a toothpaste sized dollop per boot.
Show us how to polish leather cowboy boots
Hey man, those old boots are my favorite pair that you have. Do you still wear them or just keep them for old time's sake? I just got a pair of used Justin lizard boots at a thrift shop in pretty good condition for $`12.50. The very same day I cleaned them and conditioned them, adding extra conditioner in the area between the toe box and the vamp where a lot of stress and folding happens to prevent splitting there.
I use conditioner for both regular n exotic skins. Even to just give my boots a clean look. I do use bic 4 and recommend that product. Thanks for the vid JC.
Very informational. Thanks.
I love the content ! It’s dope seeing videos that are just not boot reviews but are boot related !
" Hi Jeremiah, you could say that your Boulets cowboy boots on screen are your real boots because of the experience! Always nice to see your old cowboy boots again! I don't know the conditioners because I use other thing but not products from the supermarket! I have my technique to restore life and shine to the boots! Good video !!"
I like using blackrock conditioner, especially on oil tanned leather.
Jeremiah will you try the Wrangler Men's Premium Performance Cowboy Cut Slim Fit Jeans ?
I use the Bick4 and scout
The OG Boulet Boots!! They have many tales to tell if they could only talk. Definitely a pair of boots that show how “Old Boots Got Soul”!!!
Should I use mink oil or bic 4
My Dad's friend took some leather shoes I believe to Pakistan and it ended up cracking. Because in Pakistan air quality is pretty dry mostly in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and other places in Pakistan except Islamabad the capital. My family's are from Lahore so in Lahore it gets really hot and humid there during summer like over 110 degrees mostly like its pretty bad there. I would definitely be careful if I wored my cowboy boots there always take leather conditioner and cleaner with you.
Been trying out the new chisos leather balm so far so good!
Question i have some dark brown cody james boots leather what would be the best leather cleaner/ conditioner for them. Note i live in Arizona. I do use bickmore exotic for my caimans
Sticking with Bickmore would be a good idea if you like it. Bick 4 is a good all around conditioner. Bickmore also has a sadddle soap which makes a good cleaner or you could use Bick 1 for the cleaner.
I just watched a video on the double h gel ice work boots earlier and I said I have a few pairs that have worn well and the current oak ones are not conditioned except for when I bought them, but they have still lasted almost 8 years but down by the outsole the left boot has two small holes one is more like a small slit in the boot but as I have said I am not easy on boots and they have gotten soft and I also think part of that is the chemicals and liquids they get exposed to so I have to get a good conditioner and a waterproofing or weather resistant coating for the next pair of oak double h gel ice work boots I buy..
Is there such thing as over conditioning?
I wear my boots everyday to work I live in north Georgia and my boots usually start getting thirsty after a week of hard work sometimes I can go three weeks but the leather starts looking like crap
I know it's probably not worth the effort but I've seen some of these cobbler videos where they sand it down lightly then polish it with pigmented polish .. some people even add glue to the larger cracks and then sand and polish .. but these may be to much lol. I wear my ostrich boots almost exclusively and bick 4 works really well doesn't really discolour it and mine are a "honey" color
Jeremiah, I recently got some Capybara boots and absolutely love them. Question, as for making them last, is there any thing I can apply to them or just use a brush occasionally. They are much like a suede or rough out.
I love lizard skin boots. Problem is, I've owned two pair of Tony Lama Lizards - and literally within weeks they separate on the vamp. Once they start to bend a little (from squatting down) the skin begins to separate. How in the world do you keep them from doing that? I've had them treated and oiled. Still, they don't last.
I bought some periruku boots from mexico and I've condition them twice but still flaky....any recommendations..I use bick exotic conditioner
Lol I use 50% bees wax and 50% bear grease ,,, prolly not needs to be used but I work my boots,, I got ariats ,justin,ferinis, double H, wolverine,
Is it possible to over condition your boots? I condition mine often. I use Bick 5.
Yes it is possible to over condition boots. Boots can take a lot of wear and tear and you'll be fine conditioning every six months or so
@@JeremiahCraig Thanks for the info. I better back off a notch on my conditioning.
Hey Jeremiah I just conditioned mine with bick 4, wore them a couple of days later and they just started cracking. I live in Michigan and only wear them when its not wet outside (no snow or rain). But it's been cold and dry, I'm assuming that's why? Cracked boots hurt my soul 😢
Maybe you should consider what my Dad did with his old cracker boots . Have a cobbler cover the vamp with new leather when you get them resoled .
I have a question Jeremiah what's the difference cuz I can't tell between a $400 pair of Lucas and a $900 pair of lucchese boots no matter if it's cowhide bullhide or Cayman tail can't tell the difference we'll make some so much in value comparing to not so much thank you
Hey JC I have a pair of Dan Post Tempe Full Quill Ostrich Boots that I put beeswax on them and they got 4x darker and I have never been able to get them back to their original peanut brittle color. They are like a very dark burnt brown now. I have tried saddle soap but I still cannot get them any lighter. Do have any recommendations to get them lighter?
Do you still wear that pair?
Does this apply to snakeskin boots as well? And is there a international distributor for people with big feet?
Yes it definitely applies to snake skin!!!
Snake dries out quicker than cowhide. Letting them dry out will cause the scales to curl faster, using conditioner will slow this process greatly.
Hey, Jeremiah. I recently got a pair of vintage Justin 3862's off ebay, and they've been great. I conditioned them when I got them with Bick 4, although I'm not sure how often I should do so. I wear them everyday, all the time that I'm outside. I live in a pretty humid and wet climate (Northern VA), and I just haven't gotten around to getting a water/snow-proofing product for them. They get wet almost every day from the morning dew; should I let this affect how often I condition my boots? Haven't found any information on it yet, so someone's opinion would be great, thanks!
Damn ida dunked em in some water to get that gas off bro lol
Pfft idk jc, my stiff ariats might outlive me even without conditioning haha 😄
What about the like the real cowboys that probably never do that
I don't know what cowboys do. I work hard in my boots but I only clean em and oil em occasionally. It helps them last longer but oftentimes no one wants to clean muddy boots when they'll just get muddy again instantly. However, it's probably possible to wear boots out before the leather ever breaks down because you didn't oil em anyways. Some people take care of their trucks some people run them into the ground. Up to you.
@@lukyguy1240 l do some cowboying and I try to clean and condition my boots every month or so . Sometimes more in wet conditions and less when it's dry . I've cleaned and conditioned them only to have them get "dirty" the next day . I also blow the barnyard mud off with an air hose daily .
@@davidgregg2778 yeah at least where I live, I think the clay dries them out really quick. Of course, we never actually have dry enough weather to really know what that's like anyways.
Leather is skin. What happens when your skin doesn't receive adequate moisture? Crack! And maybe some blood as well...