Superior Products - Part II
I looked for the original thread on "Superior Products" and found it closed. It's here:
http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f27/what-you-consider-superior-products-48612.html.
So, I am starting a new one to talk about what I just discovered: Leather Honey - Leather Conditioner.
I have some leather shoes that I want to preserve. Some I keep out on a shelf in the garage, and the dry heat causes the leather to harden. If the shoes were worn in that condition, the dry and brittle leather would crack and the shoes would be ruined.
I searched on the Web and found the aforementioned leather conditioner. Reviewers rave about it, so I thought I would give it a shot. I am happy to report that I was able to recondition 5 pairs that were dried out. The leather is now soft and flexible. The stuff is thick as molasses, yet it soaks into the leather and is gone in an hour after application. One pair of shoes was so dry, it took 3 applications.
So, I went gunho and did the better and newer dress shoes in my closet. The stuff is expensive at $18 for an 8 oz bottle, but still cheap for rescuing many shoes costing a lot more. After 9 pairs, I still have more than 1/2 bottle left.
I think it is also good for other leather goods such as women's purses, although it might darken lighter shades of leather or turn it blotchy. It is also not for suede.
PS. There are other similar products on the market that are cheaper. If you have good experience with them, please share. I do not mind using this top-rated Leather Honey on shoes, but to use it on car leather seats or leather furniture will cost a pretty penny.