I warmed my new boots and metal can of (odorless) mink oil wax on top of a home radiator. I used a new stiff paintbrush to apply a generous amount of cream/paste into the fresh leather, seams and stitching. The warm boot leather soaked it right in. No need to wipe off extra with rag. It quickly dried... almost clear. I then used a shoe brush and lightly buffed the leather. Applied a second coat to the toe! The wax darkened the leather and made it much more relaxed and soft, the boots feel more comfortable to wear and dry dirt brushes right off. Easy to keep boots clean.