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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:41 AM
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Hey, I have a question! I just bought some new Carhartt waterproof insulated steel toe work boots and I was told to use mink oil regularly on them. However, I have also heard not to use it. What do I do?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 06:08 AM
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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What does the manfufacturer have to say about it?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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I called and they said to use the mink oil to condition the leather so it doesn’t crack. However they were not sure if the oil was bad for the leather overall or the whole composure of the boot either.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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hmm, I would say just use mink oil. However, make sure that you document that they said to use mink oil incase you have any problems in the future.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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I have used mink oil on almost all my boots. It does a good job of keeping the leather form dying out and cracking and does an ok job as a waterproofer.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Smile thanks!

Ok, thanks for the help. On another note, I have been looking for a hunting rifle and I have heard that Savage rifles are some of the most accurate. They are also cheaper then other companies. I figured ide ask this question cuse most people who are into ford trucks and work boots might know somthing about hunting and/or shooting!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Savage rifles aren't bad. My WesCo boots all have mink oil on them to keep them more waterproof.
 
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The salesperson told me when I bought my boots to mink oil them once a month, although I dont know how accurate that is!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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my dad just ordered one of the savage rifles from wal-mart. i think it was under 300. will try to remember to get back to you when we've shot it. might be a while for me to try it though.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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i have a pair of carhartt boots and the lether is different then that of other boots ive seen. its very soft and its seems to have a film or resedu covering it... this is before if used the oil. i know that the boots are waterproof cuse the company swears by it but it seems like other companies boots look waterproff aswell.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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i have a pair of Red Wing Irish Setter boots and i use some stuff called Nature Seal because of the gortex in them but very good boots ,but as suggested check with manufacturer as all boots are different
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Unfortunately, for me, during college I used to have a job at a mall shoe store, no not Payless, selling quality boots, shoes, etc. MY recommendation is to use any kind of leather conditioner/oil as long as alcohol is not listed as being used in the product. Alcohol works against the conditioner/oil and will dry out leather. As for the rifle, Savage or any other "name" rifle will usually shoot more accurately then the person shooting the rifle is capable of. Happy Hunting
 
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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hey ford srgt how do you like your red wings i am thinking about getting a pair cause i haven't found a brand yet that will last more than a a full summers worth of work.a nd yes my boots do take a beating cement kills them
 
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