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  • onijo84
    Member
    • May 2011
    • 38

    Those own pair of Layer-O blood red reverse shell cordovans, what have you all used to nourish the leather without darkening it? I used a small amount of Saphir Creme Universelle(Lanolin, Beeswax & Jojoba) and it appears to have made the spot a little darker. Let me know. Thank you

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    • haydn
      Senior Member
      • Feb 2013
      • 106

      Has anyone done anything to care for “oiled” leather? I have a Rick Owens oiled leather bauhaus jacket. Thick black leather. It’s around 7 years old now (from fall 14). I’m going through my closet and took it out today - hasn’t been worn in at least two years (I need to drop a few pounds). Leather feels very stiff and dry, and a few of the scuffs that I caused have a bit of the greenish under leather color showing.

      Any reccos as to how to treat at home? I’ve used some safir leather on shoes but didn’t want to risk it with a jacket, especially given that it’s not average leather.

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      • dji
        Senior Member
        • Feb 2008
        • 3020

        I got good results with Saphir Renovateur on an old (2008) Julius heavy sheep leather jacket I picked up on YJP that was faded brown last week, brought back the original grey-black colour and softness.

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        • 13we2
          Senior Member
          • Sep 2015
          • 226

          Anyone know what Saphir products should I apply to condition BBS horse leather stuff, jackets and boots, vegetable tanned, object dyed ones? What about with vibrant colors like the red BBS leathers? Is conditioning going to hurt the original color? Thanks.

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          • dji
            Senior Member
            • Feb 2008
            • 3020

            Originally posted by dji View Post
            I got good results with Saphir Renovateur on an old (2008) Julius heavy sheep leather jacket I picked up on YJP that was faded brown last week, brought back the original grey-black colour and softness.
            Ditto for the above for black horse leather stuff, have used it on Incarnation Guidi leather pieces. Not sure about the coloured leathers though.

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            • 13we2
              Senior Member
              • Sep 2015
              • 226

              Thanks dji. I was never too sure about the different products for different purposes so have never tried to mess with my jackets yet but yes I guess I could start experimenting with the black ones now.

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              • Ava leather milers
                Junior Member
                • Feb 2023
                • 2

                Generally, treating leather with high quality conditioner and cleaning it regularly is enough except your leather has some precautions related to it. If regular care doesn't satisfy you then you should go to other options to treat those little scratches.

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                • lisanclark
                  Junior Member
                  • Feb 2023
                  • 9

                  If you don't mind a few scratches or scuffs adding character to your footwear, then there's no harm in letting it go and embracing the imperfections as part of its story. However, if you want to preserve the original look of your shoes or prevent further damage from occurring, then treating them with a more specific protectant product may be beneficial. Look for products that are designed specifically for leather or suede materials and provide protection against scratches, scuffs, and other forms of wear-and-tear.

                  In addition to using protective sprays or creams, also consider taking preventative measures such as avoiding wearing them in harsh weather conditions or rough terrain. And always remember to clean and store them properly after each use to prolong their lifespan.

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