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Why Comfort Isn’t Just About Dry Feet

Good footwear needs to support your feet but also remain soft and flexible. During tanning, leather is treated with tanning agents to give it structure and lubricants to keep it supple. Over time, and especially when leather absorbs water, these essential elements are lost. That’s when leather becomes dry, stiff, and prone to cracking.

Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ replenishes tanning agents and lubricants, keeping leather supple, supportive, and in top condition.

Why Leather Needs Regular Care

Leather is durable, breathable, and naturally supportive — that’s why it’s used in performance footwear. But wet leather breathes less effectively, making your feet clammy, while water washes away tanning agents and lubricants. Regular conditioning keeps leather strong, flexible, and water-repellent.

When to Use Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™

• New boots: Apply to smooth leather footwear to help break them in without over-softening, while adding water repellency.
• Regular care: Use periodically to nourish and maintain leather, preventing stiffness and cracking.
• Older boots: Restore suppleness and extend the life of dried-out or neglected leather.

The water-based formula absorbs deeply where it’s needed most, without over-softening, and can be applied to wet or dry leather.

Why Choose Nikwax Over Traditional Conditioners

Old-fashioned leather treatments often contain animal fats that can encourage microbial growth, damage stitching, or cause leather to rot. They can also be over-applied, weakening the support of your footwear.

With Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™, over-application isn’t an issue — the product stops being absorbed once the leather is fully treated. It conditions safely and effectively, without risk of damage.

How to Combine With the Nikwax Range

• For routine cleaning: Use Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™ to revitalise Durable Water Repellency (DWR).
• For waterproofing smooth leather: Use Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather™.
• For fabric and leather combinations: Use Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™
• For nubuck and suede: Use Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof™.
• For conditioning: Use Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ 1–2 times a year to keep leather nourished without over-softening.
  

How It Works

• Replenishes tanning agents and lubricants to maintain structure and flexibility.
• Conditions leather to prevent stiffness, cracking, or splitting.
• Can be used to break in new boots or revitalise old, dried-out leather.
• Adds Durable Water Repellency (DWR) while maintaining breathability.
• Water-based, safe for use on wet or dry leather, and environmentally responsible.