Reddit mentions of Huberd's Shoe Grease

I used to work in a work boot store, so let me give you some tips on boot care.

• I would highly recommend changing out whatever laces your boots come with to leather laces. Leather laces last longer and can be cut to length.
  
  
• If you kneel a lot and the toes of your boots are rubbing on the ground, I'd get Boot Saver Toe Guards. They'll extend the life of your boots a bit further.
  
  
• At the end of the day, wipe whatever is on your boots off. It doesn't have to sparkle, just get the majority of the gunk off.
  
  
• Anywhere from once a week to once every two weeks, wax or oil your boots. I recommend Obenauf's, but any leather wax/oil will do. Huberd's Shoe Grease is a good alternative if you're looking for something cheaper.
  
  
• Alternate between two pairs of boots. Two $100 pairs of boots will (usually) last longer than one $200 pair of boots.
  
  If there was one boot that fit all of your criteria, that company would be the only boot maker in the world. If you're looking for a boot that will work year round, I'd get something with GoreTex for waterproofing and then wear thick wool socks in the winter. Also, get something with a Vibram sole. Those tend to last the longest in my experience. My recommendations are as follows:
  
  
• Danner Vicious 4.5" Plain Toe is a good general purpose boot. It does have a GoreTex liner, a Vibram sole, and tends to be pretty comfortable. If you have wide feet, this does tend to run wider through the ball of the foot. Cons, it has a glued on sole(usually doesn't last as long as stitch-down soles) and a composite shank(doesn't offer as much support as a steel shank). I personally prefer shorter boots, but if you'd like more ankle support, it does come in an 8" version.
  
  
• Georgia's 8" Loggers are styled more like traditional boots. They're great for arch and ankle support if that's more your speed. It does have a non-GoreTex waterproof liner, but Georgia usually does pretty well in that department. Cons, its pretty heavy. Not terribly heavy, but worth mentioning.
  
  Of course, every foot is different, so definitely find a local boot store and try a few options on.

I've used the following shoe cleaning procedure:

1. Clean with Saddle Soap.
   
   
2. When dry, immediately condition with Leather Honey. Allow honey leather to soak in for 24 hours. Condition again if necessary and wait again.
   
   
3. Apply Hubberds Shoe Grease.
   
   Edit: Leather Honey darkens most leathers I've applied it to. The original color returns over time. The leather after is so amazingly soft that I don't care what it does to the color. If anyone is struggling to break in a pair of boots you might consider trying a thick coat of leather honey.
   
   2nd Edit: This procedure has been successful for me. I won't swear by it or claim it is the end all. It is just how I liked cleaning my own shoes. Please note: God damn I hate shoe people.
   
   
   

Ya gotta be a TOUGH MANLY MAN to make it through NorthEast winters.....

Just kidding, man. It's a great question, actually. This is my experience...

You're going to need wool socks to keep your feet warm. I personally like Darn Tough socks and some from a label called Mountain View I got at Ocean State Job Lot for $4.00 (70% merino). You don't have to spend a ton of money to get wool socks. TJ Maxx and Marshalls have slightly irregulars on sale quite often around here. Not sure about California, tho. Avoid cotton socks. Run far, far away from acrylic socks. Look for socks that are mostly (>50%) wool. Nylon will give them some durability.

You're also going to need to learn how to take care of your boots! Maybe you do this already, but if not...

The simplest thing to do is wipe them off with a clean towel after you get back indoors.

You're also going to have to treat your leather boots with some kind of dressing. Frequency varies, but at least once a year. Once a month is probably overkill. So find something in-between that works for you.

This is strictly in my opinion and experience, but the two best products I've found for this are Obenauf's Leather Protector and Huberd's Shoe Grease. WARNING: Obenauf's WILL darken the leather. That's no big deal to me but for some people it's a non-starter. Huberd's doesn't seem to darken leather, but YMMV.

Lastly, Bick #4 does a real nice job of conditioning and cleaning leather shoes/boots. I only use this when I think my shoes/boots are looking a little grubby. Bick #4 does NOT darken leather at all.

I hope you get a chance to "enjoy" a "real winter" sometime soon. One of the most fun experiences I've ever had was hanging out with a buddy from India who had never experienced snow before. He thought it was glorious. It made me take a new look at it, and winter CAN be glorious if you want it to be.

Mine haven't been repaired at all. I periodically rub a little Huberd's Shoe Grease on them when they look thirsty, and I try to brush them off if they're covered in fine sand or concrete dust or something like that, but otherwise, they pretty much just do what they're doing.

Oh nice! Definitely the way to go for mens fashion. I rarely see many guys shopping for dress clothes so often have the pick of great finds. Heres the stuff I used on this pair: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MLBCWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511888141&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=shoe+grease ........ And here is the other method I typically use when working with regular shoe polish. Ive found this to produxe the best results when dealing with used shoes: http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/polish-your-shoes-properly

[The Original Huberd's Shoe Grease] (https://www.amazon.com/Huberds-Shoe-Grease/dp/B000MLBCWM) is all you need for work boots.

This stuff?
Huberd's Shoe Grease https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MLBCWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KPz4Cb8MWN262