VenetianShoe Cream, 3 Ounces, Neutral

I bought this for a pair of expensive Danner boots, which are almost Khaki colored and I wanted to keep the color that way. This stuff worked and (after it dried) didn't darken the leather very much. I'd use this product for boots used primarily indoors.I've used mink/neatsfoot oil for 40 years and that stuff works as well or better but it does darken the leather a lot.

I own and have owned many leather and horsehide jackets; new and vintage. I also used to do leather work in my hippie days: so I know leather pretty well. This cream is recommended by Horween, the premier leather tannery company in the US. If they recommend it, that means something.It is usually compared to Saphir Renovateur, which is also excellent. Differences: 1.This is much cheaper. 2.This appears to be water based; while the Saphir is mink oil based. So the Saphir softens slightly better; but darkens the leather more. 3. The Saphir shines the leather more because of the oil base.I use both; depending on the color of the leather and how thick/stiff it is; and the finish I want. Both are excellent. I’m currently using this on a Horween Metro horsehide jacket; and it looks great and softened well, although not quite as much as the Saphir. It didn’t affect the color.Bottom line: good stuff and cheaper than Saphir. But there’s plenty of room for both.

Very good, it was just what my shoes needed and went on easily.Didn’t darken my leather.(Russell Moccasin Gustin bird shooters)

Best choice available for CXL leather. Works well on other leather too, but especially CXL & Horween Waxed Flesh

Does moisturize and treat leather well - the leather looks and feels better without any doubt after applying. Two downsides - one is that the leather will be a little sticky after applying this cream, and will remain sticky for a while. Two - doesn't really protect all that much from water, you will need to use something in addition. Will darken the leather, like absolutely any other product of this kind. I recommend using gloves when applying - it's not great for your skin.

I am amazed that Venetian Shoe Cream only mentions in passing that it can be buffed to a shine. For all of its primary purpose as a leather conditioner, the sole reason that I buy it is because it is the best final step polish for shining shoes in the world. It's really that good if you are intent on spit shining leather the old fashioned way.I was introduced to Venetian Shoe Cream almost 40 years ago as a cadet at a military university. We wore the old leather low-quarter military issue shoes that were not the synthetic material that mimics waxed and polished leather. I probably spent as much time polishing shoes as an underclassman as I did studying. Mirror-finish glassy shine was the standard.To begin the process you need to start with a standard wax shoe polish and build up some thin surface layers of wax. When the wax layers are smooth and uniformly applied on the toe, sides, and heel, Venentian Neutral applied in **very** small amounts on a cotton t-shirt should be applied by rubbing in small circles with two fingers.The amount of Venetian that you will use for spit shining is probably 1% of what you would use if you were trying to condition leather to keep it supple. When using it as a polish, it remains on the surface of the wax rather than being absorbed into the leather itself.There should be just enough Venetian cream to make the surface of the shoe look cloudy as you rub it in. The t-shirt cloth should also be moistened (you can use water or spit if you prefer) to keep the cream from drying too quickly as it is rubbed only the surface. The cream should disappear into the wax as it forms a thin shiny layer on top of the wax. Repeat this process several times and you will eventually have the most impressive shine on your shoe leather.I don't spit shine very often these days and my old glass bottle of Venetian neutral lasted about 25 years before it thickened to the point that I had to buy a new bottle on Amazon. I was glad to find that the formula hasn't changed. I only use it for one pair that is worn with a tuxedo to black tie events and a quick touch up with Venetian brings out the glassy mirror finish quickly since they have a good layer of wax on Venetian already applied.

An absurdly great product.

Very good, I've used a few different leather lotions: Dillards leather lotion ( which they sell in the store, but I haven't been able to find anymore), Leather Honey, and Johnson and Murphy's leather lotion. I like this one allot. It's very creamy, which allows it to go a long way and absorbs pretty well into the leather. I've used on my brown Johnson and Murphy's Chelsea Boots and my brown leather jacket from Wilson's leather.My black Thursday boot company boots were drenched in water as I was caught in the rain on the bike and I let my boots dry out with cedar trees in them. After two days, they smelt of mold so I cleaned them with mold remover watered down. Did the trick. My boots were extremely dry I have slathered Venetian Shoe cream on them in one sitting, not wiping off the excess. The boots were malleable, but too stiff and creaked when I walked. I then proceeded to slather the boots in the shoe cream again for another night, inside and out, then performed the ritual again the next night and the boots have become close to their original feel.This product works, as of now, no color change, no cracking, nor has there been any degradation from the shoe cream even though I've applied a large amount in such a short span of time. We will see in the future but after a week the boots are getting back to their original feel.