Jim Green Boots - Oil?

[NDWoods]

I am buying a pair of Jim Green Rangers. I have Renaissance wax and Obenaufs oil.

Has anyone used the oil on theirs? Feedback vs just wax?

 

[Fryeguy]

They make a pair that comes oiled already. The leather is a little stiffer and takes longer to break in than the suede ones. But I love the ones I have! Sorry I cannot help you on what type of oil

 

[Rumrunner]

I’ve only ever used saddle soap and leather balm on my Jim Greens.

 

[Russ16]

In a recent episode of the PH Journal the host referenced treating his with coconut oil I had never heard of that for boots.

 

[mritter]

I used the leather balm that Jim Green sells. Seems to work well. Mine are the Houston leather model.

 

[375er]

If you are going to use wax Snoseal is my go to product. Been using it for decades.

 

[Jaegerstu]

https://www.youtube.com/@JimGreenFootwearOfficial

This may be some help?

Good Luck

And Good Times

Stu

 

[Bill J H]

I use Fiebing’s saddle soap and saddle oil on all my things leather. Always works well. If you use these in combination, let the leather completely dry after the soap before using these saddle oil. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/fiebings-silicone-lanolin-saddle-oil

 

[Philip Glass]

I think there may be value in oiling boots one time to break in then using the aforementioned leather conditioners. It can discolor them for a time

 

[NDWoods]

Philip that inspired my inquiry. I recently treated a raw leather knife sheath with Obinaufs thoroughly soaking it. When I had all excess wiped off I put a couple of coats of the Renaissance on it. I absolutely love the outcome. It is soft and pliable but a drop of water will just stand on top.

I just dont want to ruin the boots if the oil is too much for them. All I have seen is the use of wax on them.

Thank you to everyone else for the replies. My voice of reason (wife) just told me to experiment away and if I absolutely ruin them just buy another pair. LOL

At the end of the day my loss would be the equivalent of a box of ammo for some of my rifles! LOL

I will report the results!

 

[375er]

First question is are they oiled from the factory? Consistency is a good approach.

 

[Russ16]

Since they sell an oil I would use that. Obinaufs is great but if a maker has an oil they sell I assume it is Greta for their boots and would go with that.