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BOOTS


Obenauf's is truly in a class of its own for protecting leather in harsh and volatile environments. In Seattle/Puget Sound my boots are continually exposed to mud then cab floor heat all day....by using Obenauf's this first full year I have saved $200 by going from two pair of work boots to one. Thank you.
Tim A.
Dump Truck Driver
Redmond, WA.

Obenauf's preservatives go on easy, absorb well, preserve leather, and repel water, making them great leather boot care products. The best we've seen and the only one we recommend.
Nick's Handmade Boots
Spokane, WA.

Dear Obenaufs,
I saw a Wranglerstar video on your product about a year ago. I bought a large jar of Heavy Duty LP and I love it. I work on a dairy farm and the Heavy Duty LP is the only leather conditioner that works. I usually get about 3 months out of a pair of boots. Using Obenaufs has extended my boots life to almost a year. Thanks for making a wonderful product and making it in the USA.
Sincerely, R. Winters TN (November 2019)


WELDING

Boots in the welding industry are always being subjected to sparks, steel grit, hot-dry climates, chemicals and conditions found when working outdoors. I've worked in the welding trade for 30 years now and have found your product helped my leather work boots last longer in rough conditions!

Five years ago, I started teaching welding at Lewis-Clark State College. Leather boots are required for students to wear for welding in the shop. Many of these students have never heard of putting a preservative on their leather boots. As a result, I started keeping a jar of Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP in my desk and give them a 30 second course on how to treat their new boots.

It feels good as a teacher to pass on information to my students about how to take care of their boots in the future and using a great product to preserve them. I also appreciate that you are Idaho based.
Thank you!
Lonny Gehring
Welding Technology
Lewis-Clark State College


MOTORCYCLISTS

I've been riding motorcycles over 50 years. I've used almost every lotion, cream, oil, etc. on the market and was not satisfied with any. I'd condition my leather prior to a three week ride and when I'd return they needed to be done again. Recently I tried Obenauf's LP and Oil. all I can say is WOW! This stuff works great! Now, after a 3,000 mile trip they're just as supple as when I left.
Reuben W.
Fremont, CA.

We tested Heavy Duty LP on motorcycle gloves, boots, and a leather jacket. Immediately we noted enhanced condition of the leather...even weeks later they remained pliable and exceptionally waterproof.

The Leather Oil restored a tired and neglected black leather jacket to near showroom condition. For boots, the conditioning and waterproofing effect of the Oil was also splendid, but did not last as long as the Heavy Duty LP.

Both are a good value for preserving what, for most riders, is their second-most expensive investment. We recommend Obenauf's Leather Oil for any light-duty boots in your motorcycle wardrobe, as well as for gloves, jackets, and leathers. For more severe conditions, the Heavy Duty LP is still the preferred treatment. Used together, they present a good total leather care system for the motorcyclist.
Motorcycle Consumer News


FIREFIGHTERS

Firefighting on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi is extremely tough on boots. I almost always end up slopping along a fire lane, constructed by a tractor plow unit, in lots of mud and water. Before using Obenauf's, my boots did not last two years. Obenauf's brought new life to an old pair, and then they lasted four years.


SADDLES & TACK

I have used Obenauf's LP on my saddles for eight years. It gives excellent protection, especially where leather comes in contact with the sweat. LP leaves a nice finish, particularly on sanded rough-out leather.
Peter Gorrell
Custom Saddlery
Darby, Montana

I've used LP in very rough conditions. One hunting trip with relatives in Wisconsin was constant snow, slush, and mud. They had various water repellents and after three weeks they were all sold on LP. None of their products could hold a candle to my LP.
Duwayne B.
Kennewick, WA


FURNITURE

I have a 10 year old leather sofa from Thomasville, and loveseat, and chair, the sun has faded them so much from the original I thought to have an estimate of restoring the furniture, the company wanted 2500.00 to restore!(one sofa) I thought what have I got to lose, so I tried your product on it and oh my goodness! I am in heaven, it is an unfinished leather and looks so rich now! I am planning on buying gallons to finish the rest. I have tried the 50.00 small Thomasville leather cleaner, restorer, to no avail, your product is the best I have ever tried! You wouldn't believe the difference, thank you!
Carol L.
Loveland, CO.

I was detailing two well-used motor homes. The first coach had cream colored leather pilot chairs, couch, recliner, and dash. The second coach had hunter green leather chairs and dash. I put two coats of your LEATHER OIL on as directed - one hour apart. WOW! I could not believe how beautifully it restored the leather. It shined and felt so soft it looked new.
Robyn B.
Motorcoach Maintenance
Foretravel Northwest, Inc.
Liberty Lake, WA