Getting a true polish on Ariat Bromonts

[173north]

For those of you who show or hunt in Ariat Bromonts - I need help!

I have the field boots, maybe 3 years old, and I just cannot get the waterproof leather to truly take a shine.

My usual routine is Oakwood or Kiwi polish, buffed with a brush, a spit shine before shows, and a final go-over up with an Effax shine sponge, which makes my other boots look great, but does pretty much nothing on the Bromonts.

I was taught to polish by my dad, who learned in the army, so I promise I know how to polish a boot… but all my usual tricks are failing me. Has anyone defeated the dull Bromont leather!? Share your skills!

[Scribbler]

I don’t think you can polish up a naturally softer more matte leather.

[SolarFlare]

You could try applying Kiwi Parade Gloss polish, then using a blow dryer on high to melt the polish onto the leather, then continue with your buffing. As Scribbler said, it might not be possible, but worth a shot. The heat helps the polish melt and fill in all the little natural dents and cracks in the leather to give a smooth surface.

[173north]

@SolarFlare

You could try applying Kiwi Parade Gloss polish, then using a blow dryer on high to melt the polish onto the leather,

Hmm, I will try this! I usually use my Oakwood polish then leave the boots in the sun for a bit, which is the lazier form of this… but maybe the Parade Gloss plus the blow dryer will do the trick!

[Scribbler]

You don’t want to use any saddle or leather balms or conditioners. Just the old fashioned black paste boot polish like Kiwi

[StGermain]

You might try asking Trenton and Heath, a pair of brother cobblers with a Youtube channel. I’m not sure if you’ll get an answer, but they just did a video on correctly cleaning Thursday boots Rugged & Resilient boots.

StG