Why is it necessary to condition new leather boots?
A. During the tanning process, the leather tanneries remove the natural oils from the leather. Sometimes the leather tanneries put the proper oils back into the leather. Unfortunately, the retail price of the boots will not indicate whether the leather has been properly re-oiled at the leather tanneries. New leather can be very stiff and not feel very comfortable on the feet. Mink Oil will improve the comfort of new boots by helping the leather flex better. Also, unprotected, unfinished leather can easily become permanently damaged by water, salt or other substances if it is not protected first.
A. During the tanning process, the leather tanneries remove the natural oils from the leather. Sometimes the leather tanneries put the proper oils back into the leather. Unfortunately, the retail price of the boots will not indicate whether the leather has been properly re-oiled at the leather tanneries. New leather can be very stiff and not feel very comfortable on the feet. Boot Oil will improve the comfort of new boots by helping the leather flex better. Also, unprotected, unfinished leather can easily become permanently damaged by water, salt or other substances if it is not protected first.
