Why Shoes Left Unworn for a Long Time Get Broken Easily When Finally Used?

I normally experience this with leather (or fake leather) shoes (men’s and women’s).

And is there any way to mitigate this problem without regularly using said shoes?

  • @[email protected]
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    81 year ago

    I’ve used mink oil on some of my leather items (belts, knife sheathes) and I found it softened them up quite a bit

    • SolidGrue
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      61 year ago

      Linseed oil is good too, but be careful disposing of the rags. 🔥

    • NigahigaYT
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      51 year ago

      Mink oil is good to have but I’ve never found anything to top Bicks #4 conditioner. It took me years and several thousands of dollars of leather products to cave and buy a bottle and I’ll never use anything else. If you’re serious about leather care, I’d recommend it highly

      • @[email protected]
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        11 year ago

        Interesting! As a fellow leather nerd, I feel the same way about Obenauf’s LP. Have you heard of it?