Fiebing's Mink Oil for Leather Boots (6 oz) - Leather Cleaner & Conditioner - Waterproof, Preserve, Soften All Smooth Leathercraft & Vinyl - Prevents Salt Stains - Use On Couch, Shoe, Purse & Belt

I was looking around and doing research on what was the best mink oil to use for my leather knife sheaths and boots. After a few hours of looking around I came upon this brand and make of Mink oil and everything I read about it was positive and was even recommended by a few youtubers who used it on their knife sheaths. The product was very easy to apply using a hairdryer to warm the leather before applying the mink oil to the leather. After rubbing the mink oil into the heated leather I found that my work boots were much more flexible and the leather of my knife sheaths looked brand new once again. This Mink oil is the way to go for sure and if you have been searching for something that wont hurt your leather knife sheaths or new work boots then your search is over friend. I will definitely be purchasing more of this and plan to use it for years to come. It will darken leather a bit so your fancy yellow work boots will go brown but that is the price you pay for waterproofing and a leather protector.

great for leather. Rub this in with cloth and leather softens up and soaks in overnight. Really does exceptional with conditioning leather jackets and motorcycle gear/bags. Would definitely keep extra of this handy in the junk draw for when needed. Waterproofs shoe great.

As someone who isn't fond of light vachetta leather, I’ve been on the lookout for a product that can help speed up the patina process, and Fiebing's Mink Oil has been a game-changer. I’ve been using it on my light leather items, especially boots and bags, and I’ve been really impressed with the results. First off, this mink oil works exactly as advertised—it's a fantastic leather conditioner that softens and protects without leaving behind a greasy residue. I’ve used other oils and conditioners in the past that left my leather feeling oily or too shiny, but Fiebing’s Mink Oil absorbs beautifully and keeps my leather looking natural while enhancing the color and texture. It doesn’t make the leather feel weighed down or slippery, which I appreciate.

I will admit I'd love to know what's actually in the product. You can call something "mink oil" if it is an ingredient in any amount, however small. And, yes, this will darken many leathers. But it will also make them look a lot better if they are at all dried out. I have used it on dress shoes, work boots and work gloves, all with good results. I'd say it water-proofs to about 85 percent effectiveness (and certainly doesn't waterproof seams) but if you're walking through snow or are out on a long rainy day, this helps a lot. Somehow my work gloves are often wet as well.

this is the best i have used!I do leather mostly 1700s stuff,

I used this on both my well worn work boots and new buffalo leather gloves. I warmed the work boots by the wood stove first at the mink oil paste really went on smooth and easy and penetrated well. This does darken leather a fair bit but does so evenly and for both the gloves and boots gave a nicer appearance. The worn boot looked much better with the oil applied. The new tan buffalo leather gloves darkened to a rich mahogany color that looks really good. The oil softens the leather nicely and makes it more supple. I used the work gloves right away for working with shovel and ax and the gloves gripped well with no issue or concern about the oil making them slippery. It does have a very faint odor when first applied but only if you put it to your nose to smell it. Did not detect any odor after overnight.

I recently bought a pair of boots but the color was not exactly what I wanted. They were too light and they had a pink-ish salmon undertone. Loved the boots so I was going to take them to a shoe cobbler to see if they could be dyed. I decided to Google first to see if there was a DIY option. I found out that mink oil would not only condition my new leather boots but also darken them. Wow perfect! So glad I took the chance because I love the color now I wanted more of a light Carmel color and that’s what I got! Product was quick and easy to apply. My boots look great and are snow ready!

Works wonders on smooth leather products. The boots shown in the photo were a dull, yet light reddish-brown when I first got them. Off the bat from the advice of friend I got recommended to put any type of mink oil on them to protect them. These boots ended up being such a tad darker, but richer color after the application. They also softened up just tad and added to the already flexible and thin leather that made up these boots. Definitely worth spending the little money to make sure they're conditioned for the future. Remember to also reapply the oil every so often once the product you apply this to starts to lighten up in color. Pros: - affordable - great weather and water protection - reduces stiffness slightly - Enhances color Cons: - darkens leather products (I didn't have an issue with this as the end product looked nicer)

Great product

Applied to Leather Wallet, Belts, Shoes, Sandals. All look good. Can check the picture of wallet before and after application to see the difference it makes to leather. Good quality Mink Oil can be seen from the fact that it gets absorbed well and leather gets a dark tone. Had bought at Rs 1818

Fiebing Mink Oil Paste is my go-to solution for cleaning, preserving, and waterproofing smooth leather. With a 6oz. container, I have plenty of product to treat my leather goods. This mink oil paste penetrates deep into the leather, nourishing and protecting it from the elements. Whether you're conditioning your favourite pair of boots, a leather jacket, or your car's upholstery, this versatile product gets the job done. Leather looks clean, nourished and it completely revives the look of the leather - an absolute must have in my opinion!

good!

Good quality, gives it a nice shine.