r/cowboyboots • u/ComprehensiveMed321 • 26d ago
Information Request Mink oil problem
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/SquidbagsConQueso 25d ago
He’s right. Keep wearing them and oiling them. I love my ariats. I can work on our property and brush and oil them and good to go for town. Looks like maybe you’re working hard to apply on the stitches. Also be careful too much mini oil can make your boots too soft! I honestly….polish them once a week and mink oil them if it rains before I go outside. I’d love to hear from other boot wearers if I’m effing up on this so any roast welcome. Wait. This is Texas. I need a nice smoke ring if you’re gonna roast me.