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I’m also breaking in my first pair of tall boots and have been using Effax Leder-Balsam to help condition them. Why would that brand not be good?
I don’t want my boots to break at the ankle (the back stabs me & I wish to soften them so they won’t); if you have any, what recommendations can you give?[/QUOTE]
I know you’re new, but please check the date before posting, this thread is from 2012.
On another note, the reason you don’t want to use a high oil content like lederbasalm is because the oil strips the shine. If you really want to soften them, get a boot conditioner like der dau’s or vogel’s and condition the inside of the leather. If the back is still hurting you, use double socks/bandages/equifit ankle gels to protect your ankle until they’re broken in. You can also use the bathtub method to help break them in.
Personally, I clean only with a damp cloth, until it’s time to strip polish. I basically follow the military methods/ spit shine. I do the initial layer of polish with a cream like meltonian, then follow with layers of kiwi wax and parade gloss.