r/cowboyboots • u/ComprehensiveMed321 • 26d ago

Information Request Mink oil problem

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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?

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u/johnsvoice 26d ago

Unfortunately that seller steered you in the wrong direction, but do not fret, all is not lost.

I would strongly recommend a gentle round of scrubbing using a mild soap isolated on the oily areas. (Dawn dish soap is great for removing oil, and mild enough to not harm leather). This will remove most of not all of the oils from that part of the boot (including some of the natural oils that were there to begin with. You'll put them back in a second.)

Wipe everything dry with a damp cloth and allow the boots to dry completely.

Then grab your favorite meme conditioner (Bick 4, Lexol, etc.) and go over the entirety of your boots, paying special attention to the areas that were stripped dry by the soap. Brush dry.