Shep’s 100% Pure Neatsfoot Oil is an all-natural oil used to preserve, strengthen and provide waterproofing qualities to leather. Neatsfoot oil is ideal for shoes and boots, belts, saddles, horse tack, pet products and just about everything we make and sell at Duvall Leatherwork. Neatsfoot oil will darken leather and enhance colored leather. Neatsfoot oil should never be used on suede.
How to use neatsfoot oil:
A small amount of oil goes a long way, so be careful you don’t use too much. If you have any scrap leather, it may be a good idea to test on that. Pour a small amount of oil into a small container like a can. Touch the applicator, a sponge or a cloth, into the oil and then to the leather, working it in a circular motion. When you first apply the oil, it will penetrate quickly and the area will darken – it may be spotty and uneven. Don’t panic. Overlap the first application with a second. You will notice lighter areas that may need a little more oil.
As the oil penetrates, it will even out. After 24 hours, the dark color will lighten to its final tone. Be careful not to use too much neatsfoot oil. It will do more harm than good. You don’t want to soak your item in oil. It can actually take the life out of the leather, draw dirt into the open pores and sweat oil out in the hot sun.
Wai Kam Tang –
I never use it before and would like to try and see how good it is . I also want to know if it can repell moisture and stop the leather getting mouldy.
David W Daugherty (verified owner) –
Great product for maintain leather products.