Huberd’s Shoe Grease, 7.5oz: Waterproofs, Softens, Conditions Leather. Protects Shoes, Boots, Sporting Goods, Saddle & Tack. Restores Dry, Cracked, Scratched Leather. Small Batched since 1921!
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The leather will unquestionably darken as a result. Some people have a higher capacity than others. This is an excellent product that does precisely what it claims to do. Just keep in mind that the color will shift to some extent.
Jamie,br>Our products are handcrafted from the highest quality pine tar, beeswax, and other ingredients used in specific tanning processes in microbatched batches. The process is a trade secret that allows our product to melt into leather with ease, setting us apart from all other big-name products. br>br>We appreciate your interest in Huberd Shoe Grease Company. products. br>br>Sincerely,br>br>Luna,br>br>
Yes, you can apply it over stitching. My boot's rubber sole did not suffer as a result of it. There's no way to apply it. I made use of my fingers.
Selected User Reviews For Huberd’s Shoe Grease, 7.5oz: Waterproofs, Softens, Conditions Leather. Protects Shoes, Boots, Sporting Goods, Saddle & Tack. Restores Dry, Cracked, Scratched Leather. Small Batched since 1921!
Taking care of my boots is something I am very passionate about. I recently purchased this to compare to the Obenauf's and Redwings' NaturSeal (which I've since learned is simply Aquaseal rebranded) that I already own. Obenaufs has a natural honey scent, Naturseal has a sweet leather scent, and Huberd's shoe grease has a smoked bacon and pine scent mixed in with it. To be honest, I prefer the Huberds' scent. br>br>When you spread the Huberds on the boot, it has a more liquid consistency than the NaturSeal and Obenaufs, and it seems to rub in faster with your fingers. br>br>Now that it's winter, the snow just beads on the boot instead of absorbing into the leather when it melts. br>br>I've had the shoe grease on my boots for a week now (11/26/14) and they're still dripping wet. br>br>If you're looking for a leather boot/shoe care product, this is at the very least worth a shot. As I previously stated, I will continue to use this product because it is just as good as all of the other leather care products in its class, and the scent is one of my favorites. br>br>UPDATE: br>br> 12/17/2014br>br> Since the original review, I've put two coats of Huberd's Shoe Grease on my boots, and I'm very impressed. It doesn t leave a sticky feeling like Obenaufs or the rest, has been keeping my boots protected, and i forgot to mention that the Huberd's doesn not Mink oil is made from the fat of a mink, so it's an animal fat. Mink oil is used in other leather care products for a variety of reasons, the most important of which is financial. Mink oil does exactly what all of the other companies claim it does: soften and condition leather. However, because it is an animal fat, it will rot, and what better way to keep you coming back for new boots than to give you the false impression that the product is working while actually harming your leather. Huberd's Shoe Grease does not contain mink oil, but it does contain Bee Propolis, as does Obenaufs, according to my research. Bee Propolis is present in products that contain BeesWax. Propolis from bees has antibacterial properties. Honeybees collect bacterial resin to keep their hives dry and clean. Beeswax is a natural, safe, and universal leather protector in general. br>br>If you google "Huberd's Shoe Grease Review," you'll find a very detailed and awesome in-depth review of Huberd's Shoe Grease, why mink oil is bad, and why you'll get different opinions on leather care products and what is best for their products from various leather goods vendors. It's seven links down, and Dale Havencox wrote the review.
I'm serious. My wife informed me that after eight years, my boots were too worn and scratched to save. The scratches on the toes have mostly disappeared, and they now have a classic look. I've heard people talk about how nice the smell is, and I agree. It has a vintage scent to it. As the photograph dries, the sheen fades.
I'll begin by stating that I'm a 39-year-old construction worker who has worked in a variety of capacities. For the past 20 years, I've been working in the oilfield. I don't usually review products, but my wife suggested that I do so this time to assist a fellow worker. My boots were extremely dry after working as a concrete finisher. Working in the Mid-Atlantic region adds to the mix. The weather in the West is notoriously fickle. There was a lot of mud because it was wet one day and dry the next. To keep the leather in good shape, I applied Red Wing boot oil once a week. I'd be able to get around 1- Maybe two out of the five years are half-years. I changed to Mink oil after that. Even RW's oil couldn't hold up against it. I began working in the oilfield nearly a decade ago. If you've ever worked in it, you're aware of how tough the chemicals, mud, and water/snow can be on your boots. br>br>I began my search for a better leather boot protector. Huberd's Shoe Grease is the only product I'll ever use again. ever! It's simple to use (as long as the can is kept inside and the boots are at room temperature). I only have to use the grease once every two weeks. 3 weeks. The water simply beads up on the leather, never penetrating it. I've even retouched my dress shoes/boots, and they now shine like no other shoe polish on the market. The grease doesn't even leave a stain on your pants. The first time I did my dress boots, I was a little nervous, but my pants were not ruined. br>br>Oh, and the smell is OUTSTANDING! Bacon, campfires, and pine forests aromas are a nice touch. Because it's a great hand moisturizer, I apply it to my shoes with my hands.
I had high expectations for this product because I've had a pair of Timberlands for years and believe they were waterproof at one point, but that was a long time ago. So, after reading rave reviews, I purchased a can of Huberd's and slathered it all over my room. I wrapped my fingers in a latex glove and covered the entire boot(s), paying special attention to the toe box. I sat back and waited for it to come together. Then I ran some tap water over the more porous of the two and it did bead up and run off, so I figured that was fine. br>br>Flash forward to this morning, playing frisbee with Miss Nellie in dewy, wet grass, and the coolness quickly dissipated as the boot leather became wetter and wetter. They weren't quite as wet as they would have been if Huberd's hadn't been used, but I was expecting a lot more. So, do I have to treat them again or something? I had hoped to extend the life of my Tims by a couple of years.
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