Backhurst Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 I have been given a pair of Hob Nail Boots. Bonus you would say, but they have been lacquered and the soles are solid and will not bend. The lacquer is coming off easy enough just by steaming and peeling. My question is how can I loosen up the leather soles? There are no cracks or splits in them. Can anybody help? Thanks in advance. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsc Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Lexol or neatsfoot oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backhurst Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 it won't work on the soles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsc Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Why won't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 My question is how can I loosen up the leather soles? because usually they are a three sole thickness & by nature aren't designed for wearing in comfort. I've never handled a pair of hobnail boots that are anything other than rock hard with no flex or give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backhurst Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 These soles are only two layers, my everyday ones are three layer and has a bit of give in them. Will the Lexol help condition the soles. My worry is when hammering in the Hobnails, if the leather is too hard, will it crack, split or crumble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsc Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'd give it a go with the oil first. Leave them a while, they shouldn't split. Lee's just a harbinger of doom and gloom.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Lee's just a harbinger of doom and gloom.... that did make me My worry is when hammering in the Hobnails, if the leather is too hard, will it crack, split or crumble? Wet them with a damp cloth. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsc Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Be a waste of time wetting hobnails.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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