Should I condition a new pair of leather boots?

Should I condition a new pair of leather boots?

A conditioner is a necessity to buy with a new pair of boots, it can even help soften the leather to help break in your new footwear. It’s great thing to have on hand if you own any type of leather shoes. It keeps the leather supple and increases the longevity of the material.

Should you condition boots when you first get them?

Should you condition your shoes before wearing for the first time? Yes – you need to condition your shoes & boots before wearing them. Most footwear does not come conditioned and polished out the box.

How do you treat new boot leather before wearing?

Right when you get your boots, apply some leather conditioner (I like Chamberlain’s Leather Milk) or mink oil. These will help soften the leather, and won’t cause the damage that heat or water will. Apply weekly until the shoes are broken in, and then monthly or so after that as part of your leather care routine.

Do new boots need to be treated?

Factory-fresh boots have a good dose of conditioning and waterproofing in the leather, so you don’t need to do too much right away. Maybe spritz them with a little Nikwax Aqueous ($7.50; www.nikwax.com), an easy-to-use water-repellent that also gives the leather a little conditioning.