R.M. Williams Natural Boot Care Alternative
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Since 2014, I have cared for my R.M. Williams Craftsman boots with nothing else but BEST LEATHER CARE. The results are proof that with the correct formula, you don’t need a collection of different products under the kitchen sink and a range of complicated steps to achieve a professional result.
The big difference from the dedicated products is, it’s in the one tin, not three, and it smells so much better!
Since 2014, the R.M. Williams brand has had a lot of change and controversy in regards to the construction of their boots, but that is another topic for another time!
When it comes to treating this style of leather, it’s all about keeping the upper intact with the correct amount of oils and wax present. Care for this kind of boot is not difficult by any means; it's about keeping the pigmented, full-grain leather intact from peeling and splitting, so as to retain its colour and finish long enough until the boot may need re-soling. Usually, I would allow the cobbler to worry about adding pigments and dyes when re-soling to freshen things up, but when using a conditioner like BEST, I haven’t seen the need to try applying the coloured paste from R.M.
To treat your boots, first wipe down any dust off the boot. Scoop out a thumb-tip-sized portion of BEST LEATHER CARE and work it in and around the upper with your hand. Next, use a cloth in a circular motion to help deeply condition and lift any leftover grime into the cloth. When happy with the softness, flip over the cloth and buff so as to activate the beeswax. I would recommend that you treat your R.M. Williams boots with BEST LEATHER CARE every six to eight weeks, and lightly in between where needed.
Written by Fonz Corbett
Please note: This information is not intended for the suede leather types in the Craftsman range.