Time Resistance Leather Balsam for Shoes, Bags and Furniture Care and Protection 8.45 Oz (250ml)

It physically look like vasline, make like laminated film coating on the leather. That's why I like it for all my bags. I try a very popular shoe cream on my bag before but shoe cream make oil film and become finger print magnet. I also use this balsam on new shoes. It make new shoes supple not very soft. Shoe cream is better later on for cleaning regular dirty. This is how I apply this balsam, I use my finger message to leather and then rub off completely with clean clothes because if there is excessive balsam remain, it will make white surface when dry. If it happens, only need to brush with horse hair brush. I think it is better to brush till the leather shiny every time before applying new balsam.

I really wanted to find Dr Martens wonder balsam, but ended up finding this instead. I really needed to speed up the process of breaking in my boots and this did the job perfectly. A light layer of the product, thick socks, and a hairdryer on low did the trick. Plus, it helped with some waterproofing. These boots survived in a torrential downpour, the rain water just sat on the boots instead of soaking in at all. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone trying to speed up that awful break in process of leather shoes or anyone trying to simply protect the material!

Deep moisturizing, leaves leather refreshed and protected. **Only for use on treated leather though, will stain vachetta or similar**

I've been using Saddle Soap to clean up my leather goods...purses, shoes, etc. Then I read about Leather Balsam from an online reseller who used it on her shoes before she put them up for sale. AWESOME!!! Lightweight, easy to apply and great smelling.

Update: I used it today on some leather producers and it didn’t change the original color of the leather if you apply it with very little amount ( only black color will be darker ). I just started this product this week. It makes the leather shiny and dark it color. My gray boot ended up to be light black color! Also, it’s very thick to be applied and spreader on the leather and you need to make sure applying small amount and spread it carefully.

I have been using another brand of “balsam” for years, but it has been increasingly difficult to find. Tried this as an alternative, and am glad that I did. I have used it so far on boots, shoes, a couple of purses and my leather messenger bag. It smells great, not chemically, and my items are clean, moisturized, smooth and supple. There is no greasy residue and items are ready for use immediately after treating. As other reviewers, I don’t thing the applicator will last long, but it isn’t a big deal…I can find a cosmetic sponge or something to replace it.