[mrerick]

Depending upon the fiber blend in the socks, they could attract moisture and provide a matrix for mold to grow upon. Old used socks could come with their old mold source.

I have heard of using wooden blocks or crumpled unprinted newsprint (wrapping paper) to fill spaces in holsters to help them hold their shapes.

I have been storing some of my holsters in plastic shoe box size containers without problems, but don't know if this is recommended or causes risks. I don't keep desiccant in the boxes because I don't want to dry out the leather itself.

I have used a single application of Lexol on very dry leather to help clean and restore it without softening it. Again, I don't know if this is recommended or not.