I got this stuff for my new Solovair 20-eye boots. It did a great job and really softened up the leather for wear. You should always treat your new boots before wear, it helps to protect them against the elements and makes them a lot easier to break-in comfortably. I applied it with a brush, let it soak in overnight, and wiped off the residue the next day. I applied too much this first time around, and I only used about two tablespoons total, so this stuff goes a long, long way. I almost bought a larger bottle, but this small one will last me a very long time. When I run out, I will most certainly buy again. Definitely recommended.
UPDATE: After seeing what a great job Leather Honey did on my new Solovairs, I decided to try it out on my old, beaten up Dan Post boots. I was given the boots in a heavily used condition two years ago, and I had not applied any treatment or care whatsoever in the entire time I have owned them - and I don't believe the previous owner did, either, by the looks of them. So, needless to say, they needed some TLC pretty badly.
Once again, Leather Honey did the job and did it very well! My Dan Post boots went from looking beaten and worn to looking sharp and properly cared for. Mind you, they don't look brand new by any means, but they certainly do not look old or beaten any longer - maybe only a year old, a far cry from their previous state. I applied the treatment in a thin, evenly spread layer using my hands, and it was all soaked in two to three hours later. Nothing to wipe away; that leather was thirsty!
Anyway, just thought I should give an update to let everyone know that this stuff will revive your old, neglected, 'too beaten to wear out' leather, as well as help to soften up and condition your brand new items.
And, for anyone who is curious, my Dan Post boots are black cowhide, not fancy reptile or anything. There was absolutely no color loss, and the wrinkles, slight cracks, etc. were very much smoothed over and some even disappeared with the treatment.
I noticed one person commenting about how there was color loss when s/he applied Leather Honey. The only way I can see this occurring is if the leather has been cheaply dyed, and the color is merely a top-coat that did not soak in or bond with the leather itself. If you're unsure, always apply it to a discreet area (like the tongue of your boot, for example) before treating the entire item. If you have color loss, or are concerned with that possibility, then buy some cream polish to apply after the Leather Honey treatment. This is a superb idea regardless, as it protects your boots from the elements. I purchased a jar of with my Leather Honey for that reason. Cream polish is much better for your shoes than wax, and also conditions them while wax is more of a shiny top-coat sort of thing.
If you want your boots to last, folks, you need to not only condition, but also polish them regularly. It sounds like a hassle but it does not take but ten minutes at most (for my huge 20-eye boots, even) and will add many years to the life of your boots. It also revitalizes the color of your boots, and helps water-resistance. Conditioning and polishing should be done when you first buy your new boots, right after they have experienced weather (such as rain or snow), and on a regular basis - I treat my boots once a week because I wear them every day, but if you wear yours less often, once a month should be enough; though, there is no such thing as conditioning & polishing your boots too often.
Protect your investment, and take care of your boots!
Jade Noble
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