Xtreme should only be used for restorative purposes - not daily and can also be used on hard leathers to help soften them. The oil goes deeper into the leather and helps to maintain the leather's suppleness by replacing leather oils lost during the drying out process. It has a good penetration and the color remains mostly original and the surface does not become slippery.

Purchasing experience at John Bull is excellent (product info, communications from seller, swift despatch and tracking). Use a brush to work the wax-oils into the leather, and brush vigorously to drive into and below the leather surface, pay particular attention to the flex area and stitched seams at the base of the tongue. Leder-Glös® was developed for use on high quality full grain leathers where a high shine is desirable. Packages to Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and BFPO addresses are sent by First Class Royal Mail or International Parcel Force unless otherwise specified. is traditionally formulated from waxes and synthetic oils for use on all modern water repellent leathers - used on most makes of high quality military/hiking/police boots and shoes.

Brush in Leder-Gris® Xtreme when the boots are ALMOST dry, use the brush to drive the wax-oil INTO the leather, ALWAYS treat with Leder-Gris® before storage.

Delivering a high shine while remaining waterproof in even the wettest weather, Leder Gris wax keeps army boots and other leather goods in excellent condition. Apply with a ‘putting on’ brush and buff vigorously into the surface of the leather, pay special attention to putting Leder-Gris into seams and areas where the boot flexes. The specialist oils in Leder-Gris® penetrate the surface of the leather to keep it supple, whilst the waxes remain on (or closer) to the surface to enhance water repellency.In more arduous conditions we recommend occasional use of Leder-Gris Xtreme, this will soften the leather, and used correctly, it will extend the time before the leather begins to crack. Leder-Gris® is a specially formulated combination of waxes and synthetic oils developed for use on modern water repellent leathers used for quality military boots. Leder-Gris original is suitable for all types of footwear used in average UK conditions and will not significantly soften leather.