Nubuck Boot plus Dubbin = No?

[susi]

Just got a pair of Meindl Engadin, one of the two models of non goretex boots I could find here.

I'll be out in them this weekend and was planning to give them a good "Dubbin" beforehand. As they're "Nubuck" I thought I'd check out the recommendations online...

But now I have just read that you shouldn't use dubbin on any boot (never done my boots any harm before).

Anyone else heard this?

Will dubbin harm my nubuck boots?

Help

 

[Tadpole]

It is thought to rot (over a long term use) the natural threads used in the stitching. But I used it for 13 years on my hiking boots and the boots showed not a single problem.

 

[susi]

Thanks tadpole Like you, I've never had a problem with it.

But ok for nubuck leather? I'm thinking yes?

 

[nitrambur]

Should be ok, but you'll probably lose the "velvet" finish

 

[susi]

Should be ok, but you'll probably lose the "velvet" finish

I think I can cope.

 

[IMOM]

http://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/bccare.jsp I would highly recomend this " Leder Gris" ,I use it on my meindls and is far better as it explains on that link than regular polish as the leather doesnt dry out !

 

[Rebel]

Dubbin on nubuck? I wouldn't do it if I were you.

Use Nikwax Nubuck and Suede treatment or a similar product. Dubbin will get messy and spoil the look of the nubuck. Your boots will also become a dirt magnet.

 

[Shewie]

I use Lundhags' Ladersmorning on my Lundhag boots, I got it from Tamarack when I bought them last year.

It smells gorgeous and keeps the boots in good shape too.

http://www.nordicoutdoor.co.uk/ecom_fullinfo.html?productid=433

 

[dozzer]

the nubuck finish will turn out smooth and shiny, i had an old pair of timberlands that were nubuck and wondered what the finish would be and they actually turned out ok i thought.

 

[susi]

Thanks for the replies, I feel a bit concerned as I just got back from applying some dubbin to the boots, but so far they look ok. Let's see!

 

[gsfgaz]

never done ma boots any harm, i've used it for years

 

[andybysea]

I recomend the lundhags wax as well use it on all my boots keeps them soft and supple and they been exposed to salt water many times and they are still good to go.

 

[PeterH]

I assume that you did look at http://www.meindl.de/english/ > Service > Treatments and both my pairs of Meindls came with "instructions". Regalr cleaning with brush/clean water and periodic treatment with Meindl SportsWax is what I did.

 

[thereaper101]

Dubbin on NuBuck is fine, As dozzer said, they will be a bit shiny. I have done a pair of Cats, they look OK.

Its not designed for Nubuck, however i would have no problem in using it again.

 

[Wayland]

No you certainly shouldn't use old fashioned dubbin, a treatment evolved from ancient, traditional and possibly out dated practices and made from natural products.

You should use branded, petrochemical solutions, because they cost more and have been created by scientists, funded by corporations that always have your best interests at heart.

 

[susi]

I assume that you did look at http://www.meindl.de/english/ > Service > Treatments and both my pairs of Meindls came with "instructions".

Yes I read that. Unfortunately in this relatively unpopulated area, we're not so well serviced with shops that carry all the options ( I even had to order the boots into the shop for me to try on because it's such a small shop, and that shop is 50Km away)

 

[susi]

Thanks everyone for the replies. The boots look a little darker now the dubbin has soaked in. Of course that's no problem for me or the wife. And the places we walk, we usually don't see anyone else either

 

[johnboy]

I had a pair of Asolo boots a few years ago that came with a Nubuck finish... IIRC they were on special at Field + Trek...

Once the factory applied waterproofing had worn off I used liberial ammounts of Nikwak to keep them water resistant and the boots lost the nubuck finish but were water resistant and all was good. The stitching was fine also..

 

[rik_uk3]

Dubbin on any leather boot works well.

 

[CaptainBeaky]

I use mink oil these days - works fine.