Bick 4 Leather Conditioner 8 oz - Cleaner & Conditioner - Restore Polish & Protect All Smooth Finished Leathers

I've been using Bick 4 for years, and it's the conditioner I reach for on the majority of my leather boots. What I like most is that it does its job without dramatically changing the appearance of the leather. Many conditioners and oils will noticeably darken leather, either temporarily or permanently. Bick 4 tends to darken the leather slightly right after application, but in my experience that fades as it absorbs and dries, leaving little to no lasting color change. That's a huge advantage when you're trying to maintain the original look of quality leather. I use it extensively on my Red Wing Heritage boots, particularly the more finished leathers where preserving the original color and appearance is important. It does an excellent job keeping the leather conditioned without making the boots look dramatically different after treatment. What I like: * easy to apply * keeps leather conditioned and supple * minimal long-term darkening * works well for routine maintenance * suitable for a wide variety of leather boots That said, I don't use it on every pair. Some leathers benefit from heavier products. For example, my Red Wings in oilier leathers such as Briar Oil Slick and Oxblood Mesa typically get treated with Huberd's Shoe Grease instead. Those boots already have a rich, oily character, and I'm less concerned about darkening than I am about maximizing conditioning and weather resistance. That's really where I think Bick 4 shines. It's an excellent maintenance conditioner for boots where you want to preserve the original appearance rather than heavily oil the leather. If you're looking for a leather conditioner that maintains the character and color of your boots instead of dramatically altering them, it's easy to see why Bick 4 has such a loyal following. It's become a permanent part of my boot care kit and one that I consistently keep on hand.

I like leather products, and I like to take care of my stuff, so the right leather care product is critical. I've used a great many over the years and have settled on two as being clearly superior: Bick 4 and Leather Honey ( Leather Honey Leather Conditioner, the Best Leather Conditioner 8oz Bottle ). They are quite different from each other. Bick 4: I'm pretty sure this stuff is what North Beach Leather used to sell under their own name. It is a lanolin/oil lotion that really works. I use it bare handed, and my skin feels soft and good afterwards. It doesn't darken leather, and it cleans as it works if I wipe it up before it is all soaked in. I've used it on my wife's old Chanel purse, an Armani jacket, and some Coach gloves. In every case, it did exactly what I wanted, making the leather softer, more suppler, and feel great. It is easy to wipe Bick 4 off of areas it is unwanted, like plastic or metal. Leather Honey: Leather Honey has a unique effect, making leather somehow feel denser and more hydrated. It is hard to explain, but it is very different than the effect of more lotion-like products, and I've tried a lot of them. On my favorite ten-year-old leather jacket from North Beach Leather, Leather Honey soaked in quickly in certain spots, and I added some more. After two hours, there was nothing to wipe away. The already heavy jacket feels heavier, better, and the results have proven to hold up and add more rain resistance. A new black leather feels more supple. A pair of black Ferragamos appear less abraded at the toe. Brown Sebago deck shoes certainly got more supple and soaked in a lot. The color darkened. That brings me to the three small caveats: 1) Leather Honey is not a cleaner. Since it isn't water-based like lotion products, dirt stays. For example, on the Sebagos, an area that was a bit dirty was just the same, but the leather under it was clearly treated. 2) Leather Honey doesn't evaporate on plastics and rubbers, nor does it wipe off that easily. A day after treating the Sebagos, the soles still had Leather Honey on them, now somewhat sticky. Obviously I should have done a better job of wiping. 3) Leather honey can and will darken some light leathers. Which one should you use? I use Bick 4 for thinner leathers, or ones for which darkening would be a problem, or if I'm trying to clean and condition in one step. If the words that come to mind with the leather you're treating are "soft," "buttery," or "thin," then use Bick 4. Its effect won't last as long as Leather Honey's, but it works, and it works beautifully, doing just what you want a leather conditioner to do. I use Leather Honey for thick leathers that I want to feel more like high quality leather. Think cow hide over lamb skin. I make sure the leather is clean, and use Leather Honey if water resistance is important. I use Leather Honey if the leather is really bad, because it does more than the Bick 4. I use it when some darkening wouldn't be a problem. Leather Honey makes all leather more, er, leathery, and I mean that in a good way.

This stuff works like magic. I have a nice leather sunglass case. This cleaned it up in minutes. Now it looks great and feels sooooo smooooth. Nice product. Works exactly as advertised.

First impression after applying and buffing it in: 4.5 stars. Why not 5? There appears to be some area not brought back to life. It may need several applications. Pros: This product is not waxy or greasy and my leather jacket received it very well (I have a "naked leather" jacket which means it does not have much processing or chemical treatments and the leather retains a natural matt finish and is very soft). It doesn't have shiny chemicals it makes things look like vinyl. It allows the leather to retain its natural look It doesn't smell Cons: It may not clean as easily as it advertises. Label says "conditions, cleans, polishes, protects". It will need some additional applications to meet these promises. Seems more fluidy than other products I've used and may be why I have to use multiple applications. As a product for leather jackets, it conditions but isn't as rich and dense as I would have liked it to be. Overall it is working but I will need to spend some time and more applications for it to fully restore. Still it IS a good product!

I've been looking for a quality leather conditioner, especially for some of my lighter-colored boots and bags, and the Bick 4 2 oz. bottle was the perfect size to try out. My Experience I put this product to the test on three different leather items to see how well it worked: A pair of old, light tan leather boots that were looking really dry and had some scratches. An older, dark brown leather wallet that needed a good conditioning treatment. A white leather handbag that had picked up a few minor smudges from daily use. How I Used It The 2 oz. bottle is small and easy to manage, which made the process clean and simple. The liquid itself is thin, like a light lotion, so it soaks in nicely. I gave the bottle a good shake, just like the directions say. I poured some onto a clean, white cloth and rubbed it into all three items, making sure to cover the entire surface. I let it sit for about 15 minutes to fully absorb. Finally, I took a second, clean cloth and buffed the leather to finish it off. The Results (Why I Love It) No Color Change (Huge Win!): This was my biggest concern, especially with the light tan boots, and it passed with flying colors. The leather's color stayed exactly the same, it just looked richer and much more hydrated. If you have light or colored leather, this is a lifesaver. A Little Cleaning Action: It did a surprisingly good job of getting rid of the light surface dirt and the minor scuffs on the white bag. If you have really heavy dirt, you'd probably need a dedicated cleaner, but for regular upkeep, this is all you need. Soft and Supple: The dry boots immediately felt much softer and more flexible—it really restored the moisture to the leather fibers. The old wallet feels supple again, instead of stiff. Perfect Finish: It dries to a natural look. It’s not overly shiny or greasy at all, and there was definitely no sticky residue, which is something I've dealt with using other brands. Final Takeaway If you need a reliable product for your smooth finished leather and you want to be 100% sure it won't change the color or leave a waxy buildup, look no further than Bick 4. The little 2 oz. bottle is a great way to start, and it truly is an excellent all-in-one product for keeping your leather looking its best. Highly recommend!

Got for birkenstocks and belts and it serves it purpose pretty well. It made my holster shine like new. Works good on most leather products that need cleanin or a little polish.

I had an old leather bag that was discolored and this really helped to bring it back to life and soften the leather. I think the leather was sun damaged and this really fixed it. I didn’t even use soap first. I just went in with the conditioner and it cleaned and conditioned at the same time. Excellent product. Really impressed.

This is probably the best leather conditioner I have used. Used on a leather chair that was looking a little dry and it brought it back to life quickly and easily with no residue, and without changing the color, just taking it back to the original depth of color and suppleness. Additionally we have a new kitten who managed to get his claws stuck in the leather and while the marks are still there they are definitely far less noticeable. Will be using it on handbags next.

For my oiled leather Birkenstock sandals, cleaning the straps was a pain. Then I found this product which does the job wonderfully

I am not sure if this is the right consistency of the conditioner but I have a watery one. I tried to apply on my bag but it seems the bag is still the same.

Very good leather conditioner. Does not darken leather.

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Works really well for New Rocks! Really has helped me break them in and soften the leather. Doesn't darken the black too. Was reccomended to me by Infinity Leather who sold me my New Rocks. 😊