Obenaufs Heavy Duty LP Leather Preservative (4oz)- All Natural Beeswax Oil Conditioner- Rejuvenate Restore & Preserve Sunfaded or Cracked Boots Jackets Saddles Car Auto Upholstery Furniture- USA Made

The reason I purchased this preservative is for use in the leather foot bed of sandals to prevent them from collecting summer foot grossness. Without any protection, the foot bed gets sweaty and odor-iffic. I read that this stuff prevents bacteria growth and is a waterproofing agent, so I decided to give it a try. I just applied it to two brand new pairs of sandals yesterday, so I havent put them through any daily use yet, but Im already a fan of this stuff! The preservative soaks in very well, and has a pleasant, faint, honey-like smell. This preservative is almost like butter, and is very easy to use. The warmth of your fingers is enough to melt it just slightly and begin the absorption process. After applying with my fingers I used a hair-dryer set to high heat and it really helped to melt it completely into the leather. You can literally see it becoming one with with the leather! While you can tell that there is a just a hint of waxiness to the treated surface, its much more natural than I was expecting. I applied 3 layers and can hardly tell its there. Im guessing it will become even less evident as I continue to wear them. **One bit of warning on color change: It darkens light-colored leather quite a bit. In fact, Id say a LOT. What was initially a creamy, light-colored leather foot-bed (would call it a very light flesh-tone) became many shades darker (like a well-tanned beach babe) after application. I didnt mind the color change, but is something to keep in mind if you are concerned about any color change from your original light leather color. The color change for darker brown and black leather was almost imperceptible. But light will be quite a bit darker after this stuff is applied. The only sort of downside is that it takes several hand-washings and some soapy scrubbing to completely remove the waxiness from your fingers after applying it. But its not terrible, and certainly not a deal-breaker.

I bought this on a recommendation from a friend and have been using it on my winter boots. I was using Red Wings boot conditioner before but had to reapply every week or two in the winter to keep them healthy. My boots are raw leather with no lining and Obenaufs has done an excellent job keeping them waterproof since I put it on. It is a very thick cream that forms a soft crust over the surface that soaks in after hitting it with a blow drier. It has a great Beeswax smell and I get a bonus hand moisturizing in the process. After its soaked in, the leather felt softer and thicker at the same time. It has also given my boots a deep reddish brown that I am really liking. I dont know what else to say other than this is the best leather conditioner Ive used and dont plan on using anything else in the future.

Works awesome! Softens even the dryest leather. Waterproofs boots very well.

I use this product on all my western and riding boots, real leather bags, shoes, belts, you name it!! I love this stuff and I’ve had the same jar for over a year. A little goes a long way!

I just placed my second order for this boot conditioner. Over the year and a half Ive used the product, Ive had excellent results. My boots show no evidence of cracking, wear, etc., and I wear them every day and hike in them in rural NC. Its best applied (generously) with your hands. The heat from your hands helps it to soak into the leather, then just wipe off the excess (from the boots and your hands). Ive got 73 year old hands, and the stuff makes my hands look better too...really. Not going to try it on my face, though...

I found out the hard way decades ago that using any sort of oils from animals for boots is just a smorgasbord for mold that destroys boots. Have been a snoseal man for years. Putting boots in an oven is handy, but stupid unless you can keep the temps under 110...which is a reasonable high temp that a boot might see. There are lots of glues in the new boots that are gonna degrade in that heat. Snoseal had a higher melting point than Obenaufs...which is why the hair dryer is necessary. I got some new Danner work boots. They soaked up 4 coats of Obenaufs. And because Obenaufs melts in your hand, its also gonna melt into the boot every time you wear them. There was a very noticible change is the pliability of the leather. I also put a coat on a pair of 3 year old Limmer mid weight hiking boots with 500+ GPS miles on them...only one coat...but these had been snolealed (these are old school boots...no gore Tex booties)

Great product that brings old leather back to life This will darken lighter colored leather, but looks very rich when applied and adds protection to your leather products

It’s vital for knife sheaths not to swell and lose their retention, which can occur with oil based preservatives. LP’s wax base is ideal.

Goes on easy, waterproof great & conditions well

My go to leather conditioner for a decade now. Incredible stuff, smells great, and, when used in moderation, will preserve your leather for a long long time.