Restoration of Red Wing Heritage Leather Boots | Roughneck 8146 Briar Oil Slick

This worn-out pair of Red Wing Roughneck 8146 boots, in Briar Oil Slick leather, was in dire need of restoration when I found them for sale online. This style is my personal favorite from the brand (and I’ve got a few pairs for easy comparison). Restoring heritage boots like these takes just a few things: Horsehair Brushes Fiebing's Saddle Soap Bick 4 Leather Conditioner Pigmented Shoe Cream Gloves Paper Towels And here is the step by step restoration process: 1) Brush your boots with a horsehair brush. 2) Clean the leather of the boots with Fiebing's Saddle Soap and a dauber brush. 3) Wipe away soap and water with a paper towel and let dry completely. 4) Protect stitiching with masking tape and stuff the boot with paper to give the boot shape and support. 5) Apply Bick 4 Leather Conditioner. 6) Using a gloved hand, apply small amounts of pigmented shoe cream (Saphir is ideal) where needed. 7) Brush thoroughly with a horsehair brush. #beforeandafter #satisfying #boots #redwing #restoration