Thread: Boots

Originally Posted by Krell

Hello gents,

I've read through some of this thread here and there and thought it would be a decent place to ask a question about some care for my boots. I have an oil treated pair of redwings (Product Detail) which I try to keep happy with Obenhauf's LP boot grease and frequent horse hair brushing. I had them cleaned and polished once and the cobbler was able to restore much of the color to the toe region. I tried to replicate his efforts with some lexol Ph neutral leather cleaner and some "burgundy" shoe polish (Red Wing Heritage - Accessories). I tried applying the polish in a discreet area so as to test it out, and it seemed to turn the leather black much like the black that is showing up on the toe region. Does anyone have a suggestion for getting the color back in the toes of my boots? I love these boots, but I'd like to keep em clean and good looking.

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Not really, but if they aren't for going to the theatre in then the effect is quite nice, obviously darker polishes will darken the leather, I know with wood over oiling will darken the wood so it could be a similar problem, maybe occasional greasing then just clear polish to maintain them might do it once the colour is fixed, you can buy leather stains and Such at Cobblers too.
I would ask your cobbler what he did, there are also some really good sites on polishing shoes and general shoe care, can't remember what they are mind you but easy to find on Google.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Oh, so the sword sticks are for the rest of the population of redcliffe then.

Oh No! Just for me! So I can crush them and hear the lamenting of their women! .




Krell, try a little more elbow grease in the buff off of the polish. Not trying to insult you. Just a suggestion for a solution.


Mick

Krell, I assume (dangerous I know) you checked out the Redwing site, it tells you what to use for different types of leather, I saw boot oil mentioned but not grease, it may be worth e mailing them and asking, and Mick is right, more shine and less polish may also help.

Krell, I use a piece of fleece material to buff my boots after the brush, it takes a lot of the excess polish off and leaves a really nice shine, I also bull mine on a first polish or for a big refresh, you get a soft cotton cloth, put your finger in it make it wet, then dip it in your choice of polish, rub on to your boots in small circles, keep going until the cloth is out of polish, repeat with water only, repeat dry, start again from beginning. It takes a while, but once done I buff with a cloth daily, or give a light polish and buff if they are scuffed or need a bit if freshening up.

Krell, and failing all of that, you can just do what Carl does: apply every color you can find, and see what happens!
Nice boots, by the way. I think they look good as they are.

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Krell, and failing all of that, you can just do what Carl does: apply every color you can find, and see what happens!
Nice boots, by the way. I think they look good as they are.

That's probably enough meanness now.

I'll have to try some of these tips.

As far as I know the "grease" is pretty good for the boots, some say better than the recommended mink oil. I've been thinking of going back to the cobbler, having him polish them up and see what he used, probably the best thing to do.

Anyways, thanks for all the info! Time to go strop my Johan Engstrom for tomorrows shave!

Originally Posted by edhewitt

That's probably enough meanness now.

Flogging a dead horse? Ok, and I'd like to make a public apology to Carl. Carl, I'm sorry I teased you. If you will forgive me, I would be honored to buy a beer for you.

Originally Posted by Frankenstein

Flogging a dead horse? Ok, and I'd like to make a public apology to Carl. Carl, I'm sorry I teased you. If you will forgive me, I would be honored to buy a beer for you.

You will need a step so he can reach the bar.:-)

Yes I am sorry too Carl. I'll buy you a beer as well