What can I use instead of mink oil?
One mink oil alternative is neatsfoot oil. Some people may find neatsfoot oil more forgiving because it is a byproduct of the existing cattle industry.
Is dubbin better than mink oil?
Answer: Mink oil absorbs into the leather with very little to no surface residue, where as the Dubbin gets absorbed but leaves a slight oily film on top as added protection. Both have water proofing and conditioning properties. I would say that the dubbin is more for heavy duty use (work, hiking etc.).
Is dubbin bad for boots?
Dubbin is great for leather boots, but not for suede or nubuck materials. Never use dubbin on suede or nubuck leather, as these types of material can be damaged by the oily nature of dubbing wax. You might even cause them irreparable damage (you have been warned!).
Is dubbin good for walking boots?
LEATHER BOOTS Dubbin is a good way to help restore waterproof properties whilst conditioning and softening the leather. First up make sure the boots are thoroughly clean then really gently use a hairdryer to heat the leather up a little, if they are warm they’ll absorb the dubbin better.
Can I put coconut oil on my leather boots?
Coconut oil is an excellent conditioner for leather and faux leather material. Use a clean, dry cloth to buff the oil onto the leather or faux leather surface. When the temperature is cold, coconut oil hardens.
Can I use dubbin on Blundstone boots?
It will also rejuvenate the colour of your boots, bringing them back to a rich colour. We suggest using a natural product and avoiding products that are petroleum based like Dubbin.
Is beeswax good for leather boots?
Beeswax provides just enough lubrication to prevent hardening of leather in typical use. It does not soften leather. They should be avoided because they soak away from the surface and migrate through the leather.
Does dubbin waterproof?
Dubbin is a wax product used to soften, condition and waterproof leather and other materials. It consists of natural wax, oil and tallow. Dubbin has been used since medieval times to waterproof and soften leather boots.
What is Dubbin wax for boots?
Dubbin or Dubbing wax is designed to maximise the water repellent properties of boots or shoes. Dubbin will protect against dirt and stains and will keep the leather supple.
How do you use dubbing wax on shoes?
Rub in the Dubbin. Use a cloth to gently and evenly rub a small amount of dubbing wax to the surface of your leather boots or shoes. Use sparingly. Dubbing wax will always leave an oily film on leather surfaces, so it should be used sparingly to avoid making a mess.
What is the best replacement for wax on boots?
Nikwax is probably the most common replacement now I’ve found the aqueous wax to be the best of the lot it can just be painted on and left or rubbed up if you wish. Im currently using Ranaphur myself and really like it, but still use Nikwax on boots that work hard.
Do you still use Dubbin on Your Boots?
Still use dubbin on all my boots, motorcycle, walking and work. Just polish then dub on regular basis, especially when leather is drying out. Nikwax is probably the most common replacement now I’ve found the aqueous wax to be the best of the lot it can just be painted on and left or rubbed up if you wish.