Originally Posted by
thebigspendur
I don't like saddle soap. Its not the soap that I have a problem with it's water you have to use. Water and leather (except certain specific types) don't go well together. Saddle soap was developed to use on very tough stiff leathers like a saddle. It's great for that. I know guys use it and love it but not me. Now if they made a saddle soap paste where you didn't need water I might like that.
I would rather use some neatsfoot oil or quality conditioner like bick or as has been said the oil from your hand.