Renapur Leather Balsam

I’m new to using leather conditioners but this one worked wonders on my vintage Schott B3 Bomber jacket. It went from looking dry and flaky to brand new with a beautiful sheen in no time. I highly recommend this product!

I’ve had this a long time! So long that I don’t have a leather couch anymore but when I did, I used it as needed which was not much after the first application! It definitely shined up and put some life back into our couch. It didn’t get all over our clothes or anything like that. Easy to use and lasts forever

Brand new notebook. That's how great this product is. I was recently gifted the passport Travelers Notebook and, having owned a regular sized one that is looking a bit weathered, immediately thought to purchase this in order to properly care for it. What I didn't know was how well it was going to restore my brown leather journal. In one picture I applied the balsam to only half of the cover and the difference is definitely noticeable, if not so much on the picture then definitely in person. The second picture is the entire cover applied. I would however recommend getting a smaller container if this is something you'll use sparingly or if you don't have a ton of leather to use this on as the 200ml/6,7oz container is quite large and a small bit on application goes a long way. The sponge it comes with doesn't seem to be anything special but definitely gets the job done well. As described, it does darken the surface a bit. However, I find the renewed, darker look more appealing. It assuredly will take years off whatever you'll apply it to. Overall extremely pleased with how well it works; How beautiful it makes the leather look, both in rejuvenating an old journal and in conditioning a brand new one. Definitely worth the price paid.

I recently bought an inexpensive leather handbag that arrived feeling stiff, dry, and carrying an unusually gamey scent. After watching the product video I carefully tested a small dab - all looked well. It was extremely easy to apply and the video mentioned that with this product, a little goes a long, long way. After thoroughly applying the product slowly all over the leather parts of the bag, the color seemed deeper, the bag had a nice gloss, and the driest parts on the bottom seemed smoother and more supple. No residue, tiny amounts used so great value, and the leather now smells fantastic! Hoping it will help with scratch resistance, too.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Leather Restorer with One Important Caveat: It WILL Darken Your Leather Why I Tried This Product: I purchased Renapur Leather Balsam specifically because Vivobarefoot sells it in their online store. I have 11-year-old Vivobarefoot Scott casual leather boots that I wear regularly and have been heavily used - the leather had become dry and cracked. I trusted that if Vivobarefoot endorsed this product, it would be safe and effective for their leather. I had previously sent these same boots to NuShoe for sole repair and professional leather rejuvenation, and their treatment didn’t darken the leather as significantly, so I was hopeful Renapur would behave similarly. Application Process - Refreshingly Simple: I’ve used other leather conditioners before, notably Sno-Seal, which requires heat application and has a much waxier consistency that takes more effort to work into the leather. Renapur is dramatically easier to use - just wipe it on with the included sponge and let it absorb. No heat gun, no buffing, no multiple coats needed. I used about 1.5 tablespoons per boot in a single application and simply let it soak in. One pleasant surprise: even though I had cleaned the boots before treatment, the white applicator sponge picked up additional dirt as I worked, so the product does some cleaning while it conditions. The Results - The Good: This product truly delivers on its restoration promises: • Crack reduction: The dry cracks in my leather were highly visible before treatment. After application, they’re hard to detect unless I specifically point them out. They didn’t completely disappear, but the improvement is dramatic. • Suppleness restored: The leather is noticeably more flexible and supple - you can feel the difference in texture. The boots feel rejuvenated. • Water repellency: Water now beads up on the treated boot - a nice bonus for protection. • Scuff and scratch improvement: Minor surface imperfections were significantly reduced. • Slight sheen finish: The treated leather has a very slight sheen that looks natural and healthy, not overly glossy. • No odor issues: I didn’t notice any chemical smell during or after application. • Non-greasy finish: While it felt slightly greasy during application, it absorbed well into the leather and left no greasy residue after drying. • Simple application: Compared to products like Sno-Seal that require heat and more effort, this is incredibly straightforward and user-friendly. The Issue - Color Darkening: Here’s the important part: this product WILL darken your leather - just like Sno-Seal and most conditioning products do. The packaging clearly warns about this possibility, but I had hoped my boots wouldn’t be affected. The darkening is moderate - not subtle, but not extreme either. The photo I’ve included shows the treated boot (on the right) next to the untreated boot (on the left), taken one day after application. The color did not lighten after fully drying (now three days later). I preferred the original lighter color of my boots, and honestly, if I had seen this before/after comparison before purchasing, I probably would not have bought the product initially. However, now that I see the overall restored appearance, the boots genuinely look renewed and healthier. The darkening doesn’t detract from their appearance - they just look like well-conditioned, cared-for leather rather than dried-out boots. The professional treatment from NuShoe also darkened the leather, though less dramatically, so some degree of darkening seems unavoidable with conditioning products. My Recommendation: Despite my initial hesitation about the color change, I’m glad I used this product. The restoration benefits are significant, and I will definitely use it again on these boots and others. The conditioning, protection, and ease of use outweigh my color preference concerns. These are boots I wear regularly, and now they’re properly protected and conditioned for continued use. Who Should Buy This: • Dark leather items: If your leather is already dark brown or black, the darkening won’t be noticeable and this is an excellent choice. • Light leather items: ABSOLUTELY test on a hidden area first. Accept that darkening will likely occur and decide if you can live with it. Keep in mind that most leather conditioners darken to some degree. • Restoration priority: If your leather is badly dried out, cracked, or damaged, and conditioning is more important than maintaining the exact original color, this product works beautifully. • Convenience seekers: If you want effective conditioning without the hassle of heat application or complex procedures (like with Sno-Seal), this is the way to go. Value Assessment: At approximately 10 applications per 6.7 fl oz bottle (based on my boot treatment), that’s roughly $2 per application. For the level of restoration and protection provided, plus the ease of use, I consider this fair pricing and good value. The container should store well for future applications. Bottom Line: This is a highly effective, user-friendly leather conditioner and restorer that delivers on its promises - just know that it will likely darken your leather, as most conditioning products do. I’m rating it 4 stars instead of 5 solely because of the color change, which initially disappointed me since I preferred the lighter shade. However, the overall restored appearance is excellent, and the boots look healthier and well-maintained rather than dried out. For fellow Vivobarefoot owners: yes, Vivo sells this product on their store, but be aware of the darkening issue even though it’s endorsed by the brand. That said, if your Vivo leather boots need restoration, this product does an excellent job. Tip: If you have light-colored leather and want to minimize darkening, you might want to explore professional leather restoration services (like NuShoe) which may use products that darken somewhat less, though they’ll cost significantly more than DIY treatment. But understand that virtually all leather conditioning products will darken leather to some degree - it’s part of the process of saturating dry leather with oils and conditioners.

...Which is the best kind of conditioner if breathability is important. I just use my hands to work it into the leather and use the excess as an effective, sweet smelling hand lotion.

This stuff is great! Use gloves (like latex) and it works wonders. Very easy to spread, doesn't smell bad and leather soaks it up beautifully. It fills the drying wrinkles, giving leather that beautiful , smooth shine. No stickiness, nice longevity and lasting protection. Couldn't be more pleased!

This stuff made the sofa and chair look better but it didn’t soak in like I thought it would. I had to go back a few days later and wipe it off. But it does look better.

Nice product, good price and delivery fast.

Using it more than 20 yrs, the best care for leather shoes and accessories

Does the job, nice natural finish to leather

Liked the personal touch. Comes with a free tote bag and a sponge. Love it. Made a huge difference on my leather jacket.

Renapur is a ‘Swiss army knife’ for leather care. There are multiple uses for it across a range of leather goods from boots and shoes to leather jackets and furniture. Here are some ‘case studies’: Cherry Red Dr Martens Boots: I used to do very traditional ‘military style’ polishing, with coloured KIWI and buffing with original DM style boots. But after discovering Renapur a few years back I’d only do this if the boots were scuffed, faded or needed individual care—with Renapur, simply clean with a damp cloth, dry, and spend 10-15 seconds with a Renapur sponge. High shine. Better than traditional polishing. No bugging required. Great! Matte/lightly finished shoes. I have some brown Dr Martens and some cowboy boots that have a matte ‘waxy’ kind of finish. Renapur keeps both looking as they should, deepening the colour, working with the patina, waterproofing, preventing cracking, etc. Here Renapur’s conditioning ability shows. 1970s leather jacket. I found an old Schott biker jacket that hadn’t been used in years by the look of it. The leather was free of actual splits, cracks or holes but was so dry such issues would surely arrive soon if it was worn as normal. This was a slower process. There’s no point slathering on loads of Renapur, however board-dry and arid a jacket seems. Thin layer. Leave. See how it is. Go again. After even one coat the leather was returning to life, 3-4 coats and the leather had probably absorbed all it could and felt as supple as it should. Oh, and squeaks and creaks had gone. A lot of colour came back too, although the patina remained. All in all, it went from ‘jumble shop junk’ to ‘lovely vintage piece’ with Renapur and a sponge. Impressive. 25 year old Chelsea boots. These were bought but my mum when I was a teenager. After some pairs didn’t look great in the shoe shop my Mum suggested some ‘Alfred Sargents’. They were 180 quid! Almost 3x the price. They’ve been polished 100s of times ‘traditionally’, and resoled once, but as they’re only used now than then for ‘best’ all I use now is a Renapur sponge. Keeps them looking great. Renapur seems to give leather what it needs. It will make leather last MUCH longer by preventing cracking and splits. It restores a lot of colour, fixes (minor) scratches, smells nice, lasts a long time, saves time over faffing with other methods. Can’t praise it enough.