Kiwi Outdoor Mink Oil Shoe Polish, 2-5/8 Oz

For smooth leather shoes, this stuff is the best. Not a polish, so it won't shine them, just make them looked conditioned, and waterproofed. Great product!I use them on my Jordan's, and when ever my kids get new shoes. It rub this stuff in immediately, to insure they last.

I have yet to find a better product for protecting leather. Now, this Kiwi states itself as "Mink oil Show Polish", but don't believe for a second that it can't do more than that.Mink oil will work on any leather. I personally prefer wearing lambskin leather gloves in the wintertime as they allow the grip on the steering wheel of your car to be MUCH more positive. This is important because controlling your car in the wintertime requires more attention on the part of the driver, and not worrying about a hand slipping at just the wrong moment can be critical. So one use of this mink oil is to rub it all over your gloves. To do this, I open the tin, put on my gloves, and then dip into the mink oil, and using the gloved fingers, I rub it totally over the entire surface. Then I set the gloves aside for a day. Then for the entire winter, those gloves will resist water and give me a great grip, whether I am driving my car, or pushing my snow plow.For usage on the shoes, generously apply it over the entire shoe, and use a toothbrush to get it totally into the seam between the soles and the rest of the shoe. Most of the time, should you step into a puddle of water, this will keep most, if not all, of the water from seeping into your shoe. Of course, this doesn't work in every case, because sometimes shoes have a design flaw in this area. Also, if you stand in water long enough, it will likely get in, but at least, most of the time, it should keep your feet dry.So, not only is a good for grip, and for water resistance, but it also smells pretty good too.

I purchased this after doing some research to find out how to save a belt of mine that was ruined. I have a high-quality leather belt that I've worn for more than 10 years. It aged nicely up until this spring, when I wore it to Six Flags. We went on a few water rides, and I got doused on one of them. The following day, the part of the belt that got wet (about 18" worth) had shriveled up, lost all its flexibility and become dark and brittle and cracked. Figuring Kiwi was the way to go since all they seem to make is shoe products, I ordered a can and followed the instructions, applying a fairly generous amount with a napkin, working it into the cracks, and wiping off the excess. After 24 hours, the belt was softer and the smaller cracks had filled in. After 3 days, it had started to "swell" back to its normal size and the larger cracks were fading. Now, about 3 weeks later, the belt is flexible again. I'd say about 60% improved. I plan to apply another generous coat and let it sit for a few more weeks, but so far I'm pretty pleased. If it works as well the second time as it did the first, I think I can restore the belt to nearly pre-dousing condition.Good product. Follow the instructions and be prepared to let it soak in for at least a few weeks.

Who would have thought that it would be so difficult to find mink oil show polish. I got this for my dad who used to by it at the local grocery store for years. He loves to use it to polish his boots. It's a great product, which can be a little messy but otherwise, works very well for a nice, clean, long lasting polish.

It's quality but I dont really know how to apply it properly

Works very well. I use it on a pair of dark brown frye boots. I take the laces off, rub them with a generous amount of oil (the upper and the soles, since they are all leather), and stick them in a warm (<170 degrees F) oven for about twenty minutes. The leather expands, soaks up all the oil, and they look beautiful.

The third party sticker even says "Kiwi Outdoor Mink Oil Shoe Polish".The return address is from "shop & save" in Lexington, KY. Be sure not to buy from them.

I followed all the directions and put on a thick coat just to be sure. Only stands up to droplets. Also, came in a green can instead of What's pictured. Not sure if That's relevant.