Idahomnts
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New pair of zamberlan boots , jus wondering if I should condition them first or wear for a while then condition them. Also what products will void my warranty ?
I like to use the obenauf's heavy duty LP on my leather boots. warm the boot up and massage into the leather. dry leather will accept several applications. No clue on warranty.
Any issues with obenaufs breaking down the glue on boots with rands?
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Jimbo I personally haven't seen it and I only use obenhaufs. I think Ross had rand separation on some boots he tested and the manufacturer blamed it on being treated by obenhaufs though.
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6 year old meindl treated heavily with obenhaufs.
18 month old hanwag been treated regularly with obenhaufs.
I haven't seen the rand glue separation others have. Not sure what the difference is but I've been happy with obenhaufs for waterproofing.
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Very true. I have heard a few stories of boots soles and rands delaminating because people propped their feed up next to a camp fire with boots on.I would caution about using any heat that would be warmer than any typical environmental ambient temperature the boot was designed for. Most all boot manufacturers use a heat sensitive bonding glue for the last, mid sole, sole and rand. Even heat from a hair dyer can compromise the integrity of the construction.
I am always reluctant to give any advice on leather conditioning as much as I am parenting advice on forums but here I go. . . I will tell you that all my Gore-Tex lined leather boots get a regular washing every week of use with natural Marseille soap and a thorough rinse. If they are suede uppers or a combo of suede and synthetic I will spray a light coat of a reputable DWR and let air dry. If they are tanned leather uppers I will wash regularly with Marseille soap and rinse. I then rub a light coat of a quality all natural bees wax conditioner or natural Bear lard containing no petroleum products and let air dry. After drying I buff with a soft cloth.
I prefer Grangers DWR for suede and synthetic and Hestra Glove Balm or natural Bear lard for tanned leather. The key is to wash regularly and do not dry with a heat source.