What's the differnece between your Balms, Glove Love and Leather Conditioner?

The Short Answer: They All Protect Leather—But They’re Made for Different Uses

At their core, all Snowshoe products are built on the same nearly 100-year-old approach to leather care:
Condition + protect + extend the life of leather.

The main differences come down to:

• Purpose (what you’re caring for)
• Scent (unscented vs. lightly scented)

Snowshoe Leather Conditioner (Our Original Do-It-All Formula)

If you’re looking for one product that handles most leather care needs, start here.

Snowshoe Leather Conditioner is our original, time-tested formula—designed to condition and waterproof leather while staying breathable and non-greasy. It’s the product that built our reputation and has been trusted for generations.

Best for:

• Leather boots and shoes
• Jackets and motorcycle gear
• Handbags and leather accessories
• Furniture and upholstery
• Everyday leather care (especially if you want one “go-to” product)

Why people love it:

• Unscented
• Easy to apply
• Leaves leather feeling soft, hydrated, and protected
• Helps prevent drying and cracking over time

If you’re unsure what to buy first, this is the safest and most versatile choice.

The Balm Line (Boot Balm, Bag Balm, Belt Balm & More)

Our Balm line was created for people who like products that are more specific and intentional—especially when caring for one category of leather item.

Functionally, the Balms perform very similarly to our Leather Conditioner, but they’re:

• Task-specific
• Lightly scented
• Designed to make it easy to grab the right tin for the job

Best for:

• Boot Balm → boots, work boots, hiking boots
• Bag Balm → handbags, purses, leather goods
• Belt Balm → belts and small accessories

Why people choose the Balms:

• They love the light scent
• They want a product that’s “made for” a specific item
• They like building a simple leather care kit at home

If you’re the type of person who loves having the right tool for the job, the Balm line is for you.

Glove Love (Conditioning for Gloves + Frasier Fir Scent)

Leather gloves are a category of their own.

They’re flexed constantly, exposed to cold and wet conditions, and often need more frequent conditioning than boots or bags—without feeling heavy or waxy.

Glove Love is made specifically for leather gloves to maintain:

• Softness
• Flexibility
• Grip
• Comfort

And it’s finished with a signature Frasier Fir scent, inspired by the Pacific Northwest—fresh, outdoorsy, and subtle.

Best for:

• Work gloves
• Riding gloves
• Winter gloves
• Everyday leather gloves that you wear often

If gloves are your main leather item, Glove Love is your go-to.