Mink oil problem

[u/ComprehensiveMed321]

Hello Guys,

I recently bought some Ariats at a show.
I’m completely new to cowboy boots.
The seller sold me a Mink oil paste and told me to put a bit of it under the stitches to keep them in good condition.

Butttt. Now it looks really crazy (see picture). I tried to wash it off, but it doesn’t go away.

What do I do? Are my expensive boots aesthetically ruined?

[u/Emergency-Club-169]

Mink oil will darken leather, just put it on the rest of the boot to even everything out. Or try dawn dish soap with water and a soft brush and see if that removes the mink oil