retsupt99

All my leather still smells like 'good' leather...

I always wear IWB's with a summer T, under a regular T-shirt or open print shirt...

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bigiceman

Thanks for the feedback. The person who made the comment is pretty hefty, and this is Texas even if we have not officially hit 100 this year yet.

ckd

Horsehide is much more resistant to sweat absorbtion, and worth the upgrade if offered by the manufacture. Like mildew in towels, etc..., once it sets in, its virtually impossible to get out. In more humid climes, it isn't uncommon to see someone's holster selection with a mild coat of mildew regardless of wear its worn. Aside from avoiding direct leather contact, spraying underarm or body talc deodorant on the contact area is a way to reduce the problem - more preventive than restorative.

I sweat like a farm animal, and sure kydex or other non-porous materials are best, but not nearly as comfortable as leather or leather combinations for IWB wear.

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Rustynuts

Soak it in Febreeze! Use some good leather cleaners like Leatherique.

Rock and Glock

It depends - I rotate my shoes every day for 3-5 days, or they get mushy and real stinky - I perspire a lot - so the holsters need to dry out too if I get too ripe......N TX ain't no fun in the summer

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You carry your gun in your shoe? Doesn't that hurt?
Gives a new meaning to "your shootin' stinks"!

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phaed

depends where ya live i guess. 109 here in GA with high humidity sucks! grand praises to whomever invented the air conditioner.

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Miggy

Something I tried with sneakers but never tested with a leather holster was tu put them in a plastic bag and leave them in the freezer for 24 hours. The cold kills the bacteria which is the real culprit for smelly shoes, however I do not know what kind of effect it will have in a leather holster.

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maclean3

It's been over 100 degrees here for much of the last week or so with humidity like a swiming pool. My leather gear just keeps on performing like the day I bought it- I do a quick wipe down of holster and gun when I take it off for the day and I've yet to have any problems.

Body chemistry may have something to do with the odors your friend is transferring to his holsters. For my use, nothing beats finely crafted leather.
Jack

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