For many years I've been wearing hiking boots made by Peter Limmer and Sons. Since 1919 this small New Hampshire company has been creating what are among the finest custom-made boots in the world. In fact, I used to live a few miles from their Intervale, NH shop and remember when they also had a climbing shop on the premises.
Many years ago I had a long discussion with Peter about leather care. I thought the latest high-tech treatments were the way to go, but Peter patiently explained how they broke down the leather and shortened the leather's useful life. He had developed a natural leather treatment that would not over-soften or break down the leather over the years. I've used it on my boots and saddles and briefcases ever since.
So when we decided to make a VO leather treatment we called Peter Limmer. It turns out that Peter rides a Brooks saddle (we're sending him a VO saddle ) and agreed to make a leather saddle treatment for us. It contains natural hydrocarbons, lanolin, silicone, oils, and a just little white camphor oil. That camphor oil was added because Peter's dog tried to eat the original mix, plus camphor oil smells nice.
A four ounce (118g) jar costs $8.50 and will last for many years. Compare that to $9.75 for 28g of Proofide!
By the way, I have a size
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Having not decided yet on a treatment for my VO saddle (currently with about 300 miles on it), I will be buying some right away.
Captcha: intrack. Subtle promotion of fixies?
Chris,
I'm curious to hear if you have any opinions about using Obenauf's on the VO saddles. I first ran into it as the recommended treatment for Nick's Boots, and have since seen it recommended for Brooks saddles as well.
Cheers, Noah
I have also used Obenauf LP on my leather saddle but will gladly purchase a jar of VO saddle care. Peter Limmer & Sons can be relied on to know a thing or two about proper care of leather. Hey Chris, I am a size 11.5 and interested in the boots. Contact me: ptah.samo at gmail.com
So close, I need an 11M pair of boots. Limmers are on my short list.
I got a bunch of e-mails about the boots. So here are the details:
The Limmers are size 11.0W (or 10.5W British size), not 11.5w as I thought. I normally wear 11.5-12 shoes and these are wearable for me, but get tight on longer walks. They are the Lightweight model, which would be heavyweight in any other brand. They've been worn 10-15 times and are in excellent condition save for a scuff on one toe from some impromptu rock climbing. The soles look new. Photos here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/VeloOrange/Limmer?feat=directlink
I'd like $130, which is exactly half of the new cost. Shipping is a flat $8 in the lower 48.
I've not used Obenauf LP, so no opinion.
I have a can of Limmers Boot Treatment from 1980, which I've used on my Brooks saddle for a couple of years. Seems like it had some bees wax in it, too, back then.
I was fortunate to have Mr. Limmer measure and take a mold my foot for a custom pair of boots (fit great, but eventually replaced by something about half the weight). The boots are now in my "museum" case, next to a brass Svea 123 stove.
Bill,
What stove do you use now?
I'd recommend that you include something asking customers purchasing a VO saddle if they'd like to get a can of this. I wish that I'd purchased the saddle care when checking out and now regret that I need to either pay shipping again or ride down to Annapolis to get some. Guessing you don't have any Baltimore stores carrying this product, do you?
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