How to Use Saddle Soap (to Clean Leather Boots)

- Buy some Saddle Soap: https://amzn.to/3ATS4s7 - The full article: https://stridewise.com/how-to-use-saddle-soap/ - Thanks @RoseAnvil for hosting! Here are more of our videos ✱ This one, The Ultimate Guide to Chromexcel Leather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-VcdM8d5BQ ✱ How Boots Should Fit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CjAzPiEk0w ✱ The 5 Worst Boots You Can Buy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY9F3_Xj9cc ✱ How to Save Money With Boot Seconds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHlhcHPKeS0 You'll often hear guys talk about using Saddle Soap on their boots but it's a tough product to work with: it's an astringent that constricts the fibers of the leather, helping to push out dirt — but it can easily push out the leather's oils and dye as well. So you need to be real careful with how you go about cleaning boots with Saddle Soap and think of it as a last resort. Weston from @RoseAnvil showed me how to do it right in this video! 00:00 What is Saddle Soap? 01:35 Can you use Saddle Soap on suede? 02:06 How to use Saddle Soap 02:51 Make a lather with water and a brush 03:51 Leave on for 5-10 seconds then wipe off 04:05 Use your finger or nail to remove specific stains 04:41 Give another wash to even out color 05:32 Wipe down with a wet towel/sponge to remove all the soap 05:53 Let boot dry overnight 06:16 Condition the leather to restore the oils