Nikwax

Nikwax Conditioner for Leather

$8.49
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Pickup available at Dallas, TX

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WaterBased softening and waterproofing conditioner for smooth leather footwear. Softens and waterproofs new full grain leather and restores suppleness to dried out leather.

Why comfort isn't just about dry feet. Footwear needs to provide support, but also needs to be soft and flexible to maintain comfort. During the manufacturing process leather undergoes a procedure called tanning. This process adds tanning agents to maintain the structure of the leather, enabling it to keep its shape and provide support. Leather is also lubricated to increase suppleness and reduce friction between its fibers. When leather absorbs water, tanning agents and lubricants are lost, which causes the leather to become dry, stiff and prone to splitting. Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ will nourish leather with tanning agents and lubricants to keep it in top condition.

  • Leather requires regular maintenance to perform at its best. Leather is hardwearing, breathable and provides a high level of support, making it an ideal material for footwear construction. If leather becomes wet its breathability will be reduced, leading to wet feet from condensation. Tanning agents and lubricants can be leeched out by water, causing leather to become dry, stiff and prone to splitting. Therefore, it is important to condition leather by replenishing tanning agents and lubricants, as well as maintaining Durable Water Repellency (DWR).
  • Breathable waterproof footwear is for active, outdoor people. Anyone who is active outside in damp or wet conditions will benefit from breathable waterproof footwear. Whether you’re a mountaineer or dog walker, or you work outside as a farmer or surveyor, you will need good footwear.

Use Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ on new or old boots. If you have new smooth leather boots, Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ can be used to break them in without over-softening and also add Durable Water Repellency (DWR). It should also be used periodically to maintain your smooth leather footwear; nourishing the leather by replacing tanning agents and lubricants, stopping it from becoming dry and stiff. Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ can also be used to restore suppleness to dried out leather and prolong the useful life of footwear.

  • Old fashioned conventional leather softening products can damage your boots. Traditional leather conditioning products may be made with animal fats and therefore encourage microbial growth, which can affect the stitching on your boots and also encourage leather to rot! Additionally, these traditional leather conditioning products are easily over applied and this can damage the support of your footwear. It is very difficult to over apply Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ because it is a WaterBased product and stops being absorbed once the footwear is fully treated.
  • Make use of the Nikwax range for best results. You don’t need to use Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ every time your footwear starts to wet out. Cleaning with Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™ can revitalise Durable Water Repellency (DWR). If this is not effective then use Nikwax Waterproofing Wax for Leather™ for routine DWR maintenance. Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ should be used 1-2 times a year to nourish leather without over-softening.

How Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ prolongs the usable life of leather footwear. The WaterBased formulation can be used on wet or dry leather. It is absorbed into the leather where it is needed most and will not over-soften. Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ has been specifically designed and optimized for breathable waterproof smooth leather footwear. It conditions leather by replenishing tanning agents and lubricants, and can be used to either break in new leather or revitalize dried and cracked leather. Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ also adds Durable Water Repellency (DWR) to smooth leather, maintaining breathability. It is non-flammable, contains no harmful solvents and is free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fluorocarbons.

  • Like all Nikwax products, Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ is safe to use. Nikwax takes great care to minimize the effect of Nikwax products on the environment and on you, the consumer. Nikwax conditioning and waterproofing products are WaterBased, non-aerosol, non-flammable, non-hazardous and environmentally friendly. They contain no harmful solvents or volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and are completely free of fluorocarbons (which have been shown to be persistent in the environment and have been associated with serious health issues).
  • People who use Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ say that it does the job. Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ is the product of choice of professional Outdoor trainers. To find out more about people who are using Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™, and other Nikwax products, take a look at our testimonials page (coming soon).

Apply Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ by hand. Use Nikwax Conditioner for Leather™ to soften and waterproof new full grain leather footwear and restore suppleness to dried out leather.

Recommended for Gore-Tex® & SympaTex® footwear.

  • Brush off dirt with a damp cloth and clean using Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel™.
  • Shake well before use. Press sponge applicator to break seal.
  • Apply to wet leather. Ensure penetration of welts and seams.
  • Remove surplus and buff with a damp cloth to shine.

To waterproof nubuck and suede leather footwear use Nikwax Nubuck & Suede Proof™. To waterproof fabric and leather footwear use Nikwax Fabric & Leather Proof™.

Always allow footwear to dry naturally.

  • Leave footwear to dry at room temperature.
  • Paper can be stuffed into the toes to absorb excess moisture, this should be replaced when wet.
  • Keep footwear away from fires and radiators, drying too quickly can crack leather and cause bonded soles to peel.
Shipping & Returns

Free standard ground shipping on most orders over $49.90

Order Amount Standard Ground Air Shipping
US Dollars 1 - 10 Business Days 1 - 3 Business Days
0-$49.89 $7.95 cost
Over $49.90 Free cost

For shipments to Alaska and Hawaii actual shipping charges will apply. Ground service is not available to these locations. Small items under one pound can be shipped mail for $7.95. We cannot ship some items to Alaska or Hawaii. We will normally ship other items by Priority Mail and charge you the actual shipping cost. Be sure to choose the UPS 2nd Day Air option if you want your package sent by UPS.

Next Day, Second Day Air, and 3 Day Select shipment available for actual shipping cost. You can view the shipping cost for each item on the detail page for that product. Click on "View shipping cost" under the add to basket. Some items cannot ship by air.

Shipping times are in business days, that is, weekends and UPS holidays do not count as days. For example, a package ordered on Monday with Second Day Air will be shipped on Tuesday for delivery on Thursday. A package ordered on Saturday with 3 Day Select will arrive by Thursday. Many times we can ship the same business day if the order is submitted to us by noon central time. Most small items and daypacks under 3 pounds will ship by Priority Mail (USPS) as our standard shipping method. As with any type of delivery, bad weather can delay your shipment. Be sure to check the map above for ground delivery times before choosing UPS air shipments.

Saturday delivery is available on Next Day Air and 2nd Day Air shipments only for an extra $15.00 charge. You must add that you want Saturday delivery to the comments section of your order and an extra $15.00 will be added to your quoted Air cost. Orders must be placed by 2 PM central time on Friday and you must contact us by phone.

When you choose your shipping method on the order page we will calculate your shipping cost for you using the UPS shipping table. Your actual shipping cost may be less if you have ordered multiple items. This is because some items, such as packs, have high dimensional weight which can add a lot to air shipping cost.

Oversize or heavy items may require additional shipping charges. If there is an additional charge we will contact you before shipping.

Free shipping program applies only to items found on our website, excluding kayaks.

Most orders will be shipped the following business day using UPS or USPS. Most small items and daypacks will ship by USPS. Larger items will ship by UPS so please no P.O. Boxes.

To find the approximate transit time for UPS www.ups.com. The origin zip code is 76013.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, PayPal, Checks and Money Orders. No COD's.

Special orders or non-stock items must be prepaid.

Return Policy

Mountain Sports offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase it may be returned for credit, exchange or refund within 30 days. Please call us at 817-461-4503 for any questions. Use your order number as your RA#. The following conditions apply.

The item must be unused and in the original condition that it was sent, including all tags, packaging and accessories. For items like shoes please do not use the shoe box as the shipping box. Either wrap it or put it into another box like the way we sent it to you.

You are responsible for return shipping costs. If desired you can request a return shipping label sent to you and we will deduct the cost of the return label from your refund. The cost of the label will vary depending on the weight and size of the package. Send us an email at orders@mountainsports.com for a request. Please include your order number.

The following items are not refundable unless defective: Climbing gear, food items, water filters, cut cord and special order items.

When returning items to us we recommend shipping UPS or USPS insured. Please include a copy of your receipt.

Merchandise paid for with a credit card will be credited to your card. All online orders using Apple Pay will be refunded to the credit card associated with the Apple Pay account. All online orders using PayPal will be refunded to the original PayPal account.

Send to: RA# __________
Mountain Sports
2025 W. Pioneer Pkwy.
Arlington, TX 76013

International Orders

Mountain Sports cannot accept international orders, including APO's.

Sales Tax

We are required to charge sales tax on orders shipped to certain states. The sales tax amount applied to your order during the checkout process is our best estimate. The sales tax ultimately charged will be calculated when your purchase is shipped and will reflect applicable state and local taxes.