Using Only Leather Conditioner on Shoes

[Sartorially Challenged]

Any of you use nothing (no cream, no paste/wax) but leather conditioner on your shoes?

 

[rebel222]

I rarely use polish. I don't like shiny shoes.

I usually condition once per week though.

 

[Wrigglez]

yep only conditioner, RMW conditioner.

 

[Ich_Dien]

Originally Posted by Wrigglez

yep only conditioner, RMW conditioner.

Is that any good?

 

[literasyme]

Originally Posted by rebel222

I usually condition once per week though.

Isn't that a bit extreme? How much conditioner do you use?

 

[Wrigglez]

^^^^^^^

its fantastic, i use it after every wear which is a bit excessive but it makes the leather beautiful and soft to avoid drying and cracking. you can also polish it up to a mild shine. its $19Aud for 1/2 a kilo, worth every cent imo

 

[yfyf]

I like to use creams that have a bit of pigment in them, just conditioner will cause the colour to fade after a while.

 

[Wrigglez]

as i only have black fading is not such an issue

 

[Macallan9]

Originally Posted by Wrigglez

as i only have black fading is not such an issue

 

[Sartorially Challenged]

Originally Posted by yfyf

I like to use creams that have a bit of pigment in them, just conditioner will cause the colour to fade after a while.
Wouldn't just using conditioner nicely patinate tan and brown shoes?

 

[yfyf]

Originally Posted by Sartorially Challenged

Wouldn't just using conditioner nicely patinate tan and brown shoes?

Colour differences across the shoe will develop but if the colour is lightening too much, that's no good either. I think a coloured cream is important in keeping the colour rich. If you like a patina to develop, you can also emphasize it by using darker or lighter creams on different parts of the shoe.

 

[emptym]

On cowboy boots, hiking boots, motorcycle boots, moccasins.

 

[Wrigglez]

Originally Posted by Macallan9

haha, i saw that comming, give me time, i will eventualy sucum to the SF love affair of antiquing

 

[furo]

I use kiwi leather conditioner and then kiwi neutral polish on all my shoes. So far no complaints and I think the neutral polish helps to keep the shine reasonable

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Originally Posted by Wrigglez

haha, i saw that comming, give me time, i will eventualy sucum to the SF love affair of antiquing

Dont do it with wax, it messes your shoes up.