Jim Green Boots - Oil?

[NDWoods]

I am buying a pair of Jim Green Rangers. I have Renaissance wax and Obenaufs oil.

Has anyone used the oil on theirs? Feedback vs just wax?

 

[Fryeguy]

They make a pair that comes oiled already. The leather is a little stiffer and takes longer to break in than the suede ones. But I love the ones I have! Sorry I cannot help you on what type of oil

 

[Rumrunner]

I’ve only ever used saddle soap and leather balm on my Jim Greens.

 

[Russ16]

In a recent episode of the PH Journal the host referenced treating his with coconut oil I had never heard of that for boots.

 

[mritter]

I used the leather balm that Jim Green sells. Seems to work well. Mine are the Houston leather model.

 

[375er]

If you are going to use wax Snoseal is my go to product. Been using it for decades.

 

[Jaegerstu]

https://www.youtube.com/@JimGreenFootwearOfficial

This may be some help?

Good Luck

And Good Times

Stu

 

[Bill J H]

I use Fiebing’s saddle soap and saddle oil on all my things leather. Always works well. If you use these in combination, let the leather completely dry after the soap before using these saddle oil. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/fiebings-silicone-lanolin-saddle-oil

 

[Philip Glass]

I think there may be value in oiling boots one time to break in then using the aforementioned leather conditioners. It can discolor them for a time

 

[NDWoods]

Philip that inspired my inquiry. I recently treated a raw leather knife sheath with Obinaufs thoroughly soaking it. When I had all excess wiped off I put a couple of coats of the Renaissance on it. I absolutely love the outcome. It is soft and pliable but a drop of water will just stand on top.

I just dont want to ruin the boots if the oil is too much for them. All I have seen is the use of wax on them.

Thank you to everyone else for the replies. My voice of reason (wife) just told me to experiment away and if I absolutely ruin them just buy another pair. LOL

At the end of the day my loss would be the equivalent of a box of ammo for some of my rifles! LOL

I will report the results!

 

[375er]

First question is are they oiled from the factory? Consistency is a good approach.

 

[Russ16]

Since they sell an oil I would use that. Obinaufs is great but if a maker has an oil they sell I assume it is Greta for their boots and would go with that.

 

[Nhoro]

I have generally just used parafin waxes like Nugget and Kiwi from my school shoes through to my workboots today. Yes we had a school uniform and black leather shoes and my kids still do ! I have now started using beeswax based polish and I am in the process of getting some beeswax and making my own. Research shows that you can make your own wax polish by mixing in coconut oil or olive oil. That is basically to soften the beeswax and help it soak in. So that is my plan for all my leather equipment and as a bonus my shoes will smell like the beach !

 

[Adam Stevens]

Be careful on the factory finish. If it's some of the suedes leather will change the appearance or darker. Need to use a leather soap, was recommended by Jim green when I contacted.

Found this out the hard way, I never gave the dull suede a second thought and after a couple months I oiled my barefoot rangers.

If they are the yellow fudge colour, they will turn more brown. But after another month of wearing and in dusty environment it returned closer to original. But I will say this, after oiling, though the look changed a bit, they are ALOT softer and even more comfortable, so a give and take

 

[KEC]

I use Grangers waterproofing wax on my natural veg tan leather African Rangers. It slightly darkens the leather after application but lightens back up after a short time of wearing. It seems to keep a nice coat of protection on them without over softening or drastically changing their finish.

 

[Rifleman97]

I’ve been using mink oil on mine and I’ve been satisfied with the results

 

[NDWoods]

I wore them to work three days this week and they are super comfortable. They are crazy soft after the oil. The oil darkened them to dark brown which is what I expected. The wax finish did not change the color or "softness" the oil created. Wax was a single coat except for all stitching that got three coats with excess cleaned off after a day of wear.

It will be fun to see how these wear and break in.

 

[t7spoon]

I am buying a pair of Jim Green Rangers. I have Renaissance wax and Obenaufs oil.

Has anyone used the oil on theirs? Feedback vs just wax?

I have three pairs of Jim Greens. Barefoot Troopers for hunting. African Rangers and Shoellies for casual work and around town wear. All are the Houston Brown leather. I use Obenaufs on them. Their Heavy Duty LP. I use the same on my elk and chukar hunting boots.

 

[Bill J H]

t7Spoon - what do you think about the Barefoot Troopers?

 

[t7spoon]

t7Spoon - what do you think about the Barefoot Troopers?

I’ve really enjoyed them. They work great for me. Super comfortable on sandy soil. Nice flexible sole for stepping quietly and carefully on stalks. I did put a Currex Low Profile Run Pro insole in them. I tried some of my cork insoles, but they were too thick bringing the back of my heel up too much in relation to the heel cup of the boot.