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The double midsoles on my custom boss have developed a split, one on each boot. I'm guessing it's a result of road salt etc drying the leather out (I'm otherwise careful to dry them at normal cellar temp and remove mud etc). I feel I should try to seal the cracks to prevent more water coming in. Any advice?
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The only thing I can think of is pounding that heel in to see if it brings those back together. If we sand the edges it might get rid of the gap on the midsoles.
They are glued and sewn all the way through, so they definitely won't come apart:)!
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The only thing I can think of is pounding that heel in to see if it brings those back together. If we sand the edges it might get rid of the gap on the midsoles.
They are glued and sewn all the way through, so they definitely won't come apart:)!
Thanks! @Giles has suggested a good oiling (which they are in need of anyway) to heal the leather and make it water retardant again. I was wondering whether I should stuff the gap with epoxy resin before doing this? Any thoughts?
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You can put our bee seal plus on them to waterproof the leather!
I am sure there is something you could use to seal them. I would only put on a small amount though. It will more than likely change the color of the midsole though.
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@Giles How the heck do I get the picture off my posts??
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You can put our bee seal plus on them to waterproof the leather!
I am sure there is something you could use to seal them. I would only put on a small amount though. It will more than likely change the color of the midsole though.
Thanks Chris. Colour change is no problem, part of the process. Oiling would have been necessary at some point anyway. I'll do that first and see how they respond. If the gap persists then epoxy resin should seal it. Appreciate you chipping in.
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They are glued and sewn all the way through, so they definitely won't come apart:)!
What you're saying is, you don't anticipate it being a big problem?
I've rinsed the midsoles with a white vinegar/water solution to get any residual salt out and a good stuffing with mink oil seems to have helped matters some. I'll keep an eye on them.
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anyone know what last this boot was built on?
Also what thread color that is?
and if this leather option can be requested when building a boot by them? I want to build something like this boot with just a couple modifications.
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do you know the name in relation to their website?
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Thanks. sent them an email asking if they can make that boot but with a #705 sole, double midsole and my own custom hardware
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I'm looking at a new pair of custom Boss and want a lighter coloured leather so it's between the vegtan and the rough out burlap. I know the burlap will pick up indigo and that's fine, the vegtan will too I'm sure, but if anyone can chip in with knowledge on how they do with water (it rains a lot where I live) then I'd appreciate it. Do these leathers pick up water stains easily?
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The veg will water spot if left untreated. Mine have a few spots, but I suspect they won't be noticeable with a clean. I can say that their veg tan is beautiful. It takes a soft buttery feel with some wear. Funny enough I want a Burlap RO Boss for my next pair
Thank you, sir.
If I go vegtan I think I'll oil them straight out of the box. Should help with repelling water, no?
I'm leaning heavily towards the burlap but there's a Japanese made pair of boss with the harness strap on IG that I can't stop staring at…
