6 Best Oils For Leather Boots (Review) In 2022

Sof Sole Mink Oil is one of the most popular products to use on leather boots. The reason is that it is higher in saturated fats, which gives it a longer shelf life and means that it can sit in the cracks of your boots for longer. The problem is, it can be quite expensive. It’s rendered from the fat that is removed from mink pelts before they get turned into coats and scarves.

So, why is this product so cheap? Well, there’s a couple of reasons. First, there’s not much of it. It comes in a small tub that holds 3.5 ounces or 99 grams, so you’ll probably need a couple of tubs if you have more than one pair of boots. And secondly, it’s not strictly mink oil. In fact, it’s somewhere between 5-15% and the rest is tallow and glycerol.

The next product on this list is Obenauf’s Leather Oil. The first thing you’ll notice about it is that it’s a lot more expensive than the first product. The main reason for that is the bigger container, but it’s also because it’s a liquid product – it’s harder to package and distribute so it tends to be more expensive. But, other than that, it basically does the same thing.

This leather boot oil is made from beeswax and propolis. This is a natural solution that is famed for its durability and waterproofing properties. The reason for this is that it’s really dry and oil-free, so it actually forms a protective layer on top of the leather. But this product isn’t just designed for that, it’s a pretty impressive all-rounder. In the product description, they claim that it comes highly recommended for new leather items, like stiff leather boots. Anyone that’s bought a high-quality pair of leather boots will know that there’s a frustrating ‘breaking-in’ period where the boots can be really uncomfortable. Obenauf’s Leather Oil shortens that period and helps you avoid covering your feet with blisters. 

Huberd’s have been making products to keep leather boots looking good since the 1920s. So, it’s fair to assume that they know a thing or two about making a quality shoe oil. This product is one of their most popular and actually hasn’t changed much in the last century. It’s obvious that the packaging is designed to reflect that. It looks like the kind of product that you’d find gathering dust in your grandparents’ garage. But we can assure you that it will work just as well as any modern boot oil on this list.

One of the best things about Huberd’s Shoe Oil is the fact that it’s free from solvents, animal fats, and additives that could damage the leather. It’s actually quite hard to find out all of the ingredients of this product, but we know that one of the main ingredients is beeswax. 

If you thought the last company has a long history, Bickmore has been making quality products since 1882. That means it was probably used on cowboy boots that were worn by actual cowboys. Although we don’t have any evidence to back up that claim. Either way, they’ve been in business long enough to prove that their products work. The reviews on Amazon are another indication that this is a pretty awesome boot oil. It doesn’t have any bad reviews, except for one guy who received an empty package.

Bickmore 100% pure Neatsfoot Oil is one of the natural products on this list. The ‘neat’ part of the name comes from an Old English word for cattle, so it literally means cattle’s foot oil. This should give you an indication as to what the product is made from. It’s a yellow oil that’s rendered from the shins and feet of cattle. This might sound inhumane, but it’s actually a way of making use of parts of the cattle that aren’t normally eaten. The reason this type of oil is so effective is that it soaks easily into the leather, creating a protective layer and giving an even finish.

Red Wing Heritage All-Natural Boot Oil-U is one of the most famous boot oils on the market. If you look on any list of the best boot oils, this one is always in the top ten. The reason is pretty simple – it works. In terms of ingredients, it’s most similar to the Sof Sole Mink Oil that we featured as our Best Choice product, but it’s a bit more expensive and has an ingredient called pine pitch.

Pine pitch is basically a tar that is created during the carbonization of pine wood. It’s mixed with mink oil to create a blend that perfectly conditions the leather. Like all of the boot oils, it darkens the leather. But this one also gives it a pine aroma, which is much more pleasant than some of the oils on this list.

Tanners Leather Oil is very popular amongst the equestrian community. Unlike a lot of the other leather oils on this list, this one isn’t exclusively designed for boots. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a great option. On the front of the bottle, it mentions four main uses – saddles/harnesses, ball gloves, boots/shoes, and leather interiors. That tells you that this is a really versatile product. It’s an all-purpose leather conditioner.

We’d definitely recommend this product to people that have multiple uses for leather oil. The reason is that it comes in a large bottle (32 FL. OZ), so you get plenty of product for a few jobs. Some of the cheaper leather oils are really just for one use.