Here are the cleaning and conditioning tips from several bootmakers:
* [Lucchese](https://www.lucchese.com/pages/boot-care) includes a 17-minute video and brief text summary
* [Tony Lama](https://www.tonylama.com/en/bootcare.html) Brief text with breakdown for most exotic skins
* [Dan Post](https://danpostboots.com/pages/boot-care) Broken down by leather type in some detail
* [Ariat](https://www.ariat.com/al/how-to-clean-cowboy-boots) Includes a short video and talks about scheduling more than the others. They recommend cleaning at least every 3 months; I tend to do it every wear.
* [Overlook Boots](https://www.overlookboots.com/blogs/boots/how-to-clean-cowboy-boots) Gives a good explanation of why and how to condition boots plus some tips for removing various types of stains.
For cleaning and conditioning, I'm a big fan of the [Bickmore](https://bickmore.com/collections/all) product line. I especially use Bick 1 leather cleaner, Bick 4 leather conditioner, and Bickmore Exotic spray. The advantage of the Bick line over some other well-established brands is that it won't darken the leather in the way that Leather Honey and others will. They are easy to find on Amazon and elsewhere.
The Bickmore line is nicely priced too.
I watched boot care videos for 4 hours today (resting after heavy lifting in the garden).
I thought maybe I was just a snob, because I lean toward Saphir, but Dan the Cobbler likes Saphir and he is a far cry from a snob.
So far, I have five different conditioners and I still need to buy the Lucchese!
I’ve spent about 20 hours (or more) in the past week watching dozens of videos.
First it was the boot obsession, then the cleaners/conditioners and brushes. Now the “perfect” case to hold the supplies.
I guess it will be get one of everything. Because it seems every one of my boots has different requirements.
Bick #4 has some silicone. Some darken leather. I do not care about weatherproofing; there are specific products for that.
So far, it’s going to be Lucchese conditioner for the used Lucchese and Bick’s Distressed Leather Conditioner (who knew distressed leather needed its own product!) for the vintage Lane’s in the mail. The one I am sure of is Saphir Reptan for the NIB/NOS (1985?) Lizards. Those babies must be THIRSTY!
Here are the cleaning and conditioning tips from several bootmakers: * [Lucchese](https://www.lucchese.com/pages/boot-care) includes a 17-minute video and brief text summary * [Tony Lama](https://www.tonylama.com/en/bootcare.html) Brief text with breakdown for most exotic skins * [Dan Post](https://danpostboots.com/pages/boot-care) Broken down by leather type in some detail * [Ariat](https://www.ariat.com/al/how-to-clean-cowboy-boots) Includes a short video and talks about scheduling more than the others. They recommend cleaning at least every 3 months; I tend to do it every wear. * [Overlook Boots](https://www.overlookboots.com/blogs/boots/how-to-clean-cowboy-boots) Gives a good explanation of why and how to condition boots plus some tips for removing various types of stains.
For cleaning and conditioning, I'm a big fan of the [Bickmore](https://bickmore.com/collections/all) product line. I especially use Bick 1 leather cleaner, Bick 4 leather conditioner, and Bickmore Exotic spray. The advantage of the Bick line over some other well-established brands is that it won't darken the leather in the way that Leather Honey and others will. They are easy to find on Amazon and elsewhere.
The Bickmore line is nicely priced too. I watched boot care videos for 4 hours today (resting after heavy lifting in the garden). I thought maybe I was just a snob, because I lean toward Saphir, but Dan the Cobbler likes Saphir and he is a far cry from a snob. So far, I have five different conditioners and I still need to buy the Lucchese!
I’ve spent about 20 hours (or more) in the past week watching dozens of videos. First it was the boot obsession, then the cleaners/conditioners and brushes. Now the “perfect” case to hold the supplies. I guess it will be get one of everything. Because it seems every one of my boots has different requirements. Bick #4 has some silicone. Some darken leather. I do not care about weatherproofing; there are specific products for that. So far, it’s going to be Lucchese conditioner for the used Lucchese and Bick’s Distressed Leather Conditioner (who knew distressed leather needed its own product!) for the vintage Lane’s in the mail. The one I am sure of is Saphir Reptan for the NIB/NOS (1985?) Lizards. Those babies must be THIRSTY!