Fiebings Pure Neatsfoot Oil

Great Product

Wonderful product. preserves, protects, and softens leather

Ive been using Neatsfoot Oil since the 1960s, when my Dad showed me how to properly break in and form a baseball glove (when they used to be leather). I found out many years later the NF oil refinery was just a couple miles away (Philadelphia). I think for working stiff leather nothing is better. It will darken the leather so care should be taken or another product used if thats an issue. On working items like gloves, harnesses, belts, saddles & saddlebags, shouldnt be an issue. The smell isnt bad, it doesnt linger, but you are dealing with rendered animal shinbones so dont expect lilac or citrus, etc scent (THOSE scents are all chemicals, those are the ones you need to worry about.)

I soaked some old reins in a bowl of oil overnight, it worked amazingly!! I used a couple layers of it on some old boots and it bought them back to life! LOVE this stuff!

Wonderful product!!!

This product is 100% neatsfoot oil. It does not contain silicone or any solvents. It is non-toxic and will not irritate skin. Neatsfoot does have an oder however it usually fades after a couple of days. It will most likely initially darken any leather where it is applied however this can also fade with time. It is best to make sure the effect is what you desire by testing it on a hidden patch first. If the Neatsfoot oil is applied to split hide leather with a machine finish it can sit on the surface for some time so it is best to do a bit of research on the leather you are intending to condition. Suede, nubuck and other leathers with a napped or natural finish will absorb the oil quickly so it will probably have an undesired effect; over darkening the leather and leaving too much oil in small areas. Again, be sure to test any conditioner in a small unseen area or on a patch first. The oil traditionally was made from the bones, skin and feet of cows but unlike other fat remains in a liquid state at room temperature however modern Neatsfoot is usually made from lard that has been pressed. I dont know the process Fiebings uses to make their Neatsfoot however I have found the brand to be high quality with the desired effect for many years. If you are looking for a high quality neatsfoot oil then this is it.

From the little I know of leather maintenance I know that you want pure neatsfoot oil to protect and condition leather, nothing else. Something about other additives in popular leather conditioners eventually breaking down the stitching and other vital structural components. I have been using this for years on my boots and small leather goods with excellent results, they look as new. A very good value as well as you use such a small amount.

This is the best product for breaking in dress shoes. I apply it generously and let it soak in overnight. After a week of wearing the shoes, theyre broken in perfectly and ready for a good polish/cream if desired. Brings new life to all leather. I also treat new leather work gloves. Makes them more comfortable and last a lot longer.

Best natural leather conditioner

This stuff works excellent for reconditioning leather, and materials like it. If I had any complaints, it would only be one. It does have a bit of a smell to it. but that smell does go away after a little time, after it is put on the leather, or leather like material. I have used it on some real, and artificial leather, and it does an excellent job of not only helping clean, but bringing out a nice, kind of glossier, natural look to what I used it on. Granted, I have only used it on darker things, so I can not say as to how it will look on colors like tan. But it does do and excellent job of conditioning, and putting some oils back in the leather. Other then that, I have no complaints. It works well