Boot/ Shoe Care (Products, Methods, and Suggestions)
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X-post from the Wesco thread, just to cast a wider net, any help and advice appreciated:
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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I've asked @Chris at Wesco to chime in, but I would stuff the soles and heels full of oil to a) encourage the leather to expand and "self heal" and b) to retard water penetration….
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I've asked @Chris at Wesco to chime in, but I would stuff the soles and heels full of oil to a) encourage the leather to expand and "self heal" and b) to retard water penetration….
Thanks very much G… He's on the other thread already. They need stuffing with oil regardless, so that'll be the first step.
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Just gave my 3 years old RW 1907 with Saphir Renovateur.
The Renovateur took off the previous treatments that I've done to the boot, and the results is amazing!. In which my surprise, the Renovateur can be used on oiled tanned leather like CRaT kinda type (other factory might call it Crazyhorse leather) without ruining the texture of the leather.
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Figured this would be the best place to ask this question.
I'm thinking about getting my Viberg derbies resoled with something like a Vibram 2060 to make them less dressy and a bit more functional. I wore them today and I was slipping all over on concrete and grass and the stacked leather soles are just not really my thing.
My question is this: should I source the resole locally? Or should I contact someone like Brian at Role Club to tackle the job?
I've never had a pair of shoes / boots resoled, so I just want to make sure the job's done right.
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Hey, I bought a pair of Red Wing rough-out muleskinners or whatever they're called. What's the recommended way to treat roughout leather? Do I need to apply something to it and/or waterproof it? Or just wear it?
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I have been told by numerous trusted sources to just let them be and kick the shit out of 'em. Roughout is tough as nails, and any treatment you do will alter the texture/appearance.
If you'd like to change them up, you could always add some minkoil or wax.
Here are a pair of Viberg roughout a that I treated cause I wanted a change…
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@setandsetting I have moved your question in here, the thread offers a ton of informations.
In general, if you wanna keep the roughout appearance, you can use from time to time a brass brush, to brush out dust and stuff… otherwise just wear em...
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Thanks guys! Didn't realize this thread existed. So I'm just gonna wear 'em then.
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Just wrote the Schuhgott guys…I have four pairs that Need to be resoled badly. It's a lot of cost at once, but if it prolonges the life of my boots it saves money in the long run, right?
I have one Iron Ranger, two Beckmanns and my favorites, the White's Oxfords, that need a resole.
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I had good experiences with Lipper Schusterbub as well, but must say that the last instagram photos pushed me over the edge. Plus, the boots are almost unwearable now (walking on the lether midsole), so I'll take the plunge. Maybe not all boots at once if they're too expensive.
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Hi @Max Power
Another option is http://wijsmanschoenherstellers.nl/
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Thank you - I know them, contacted them a few times but they didn't reply. Too bad, as I was quite fond of the work when I saw them.
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I have just had my Viberg 4 Horseman buffalo leather boots resoled.
I used Shoehealer in Doncaster UK again. They had previously done a re-heel on the boots. I fancied a change and they had a pair of white Gloxi cut soles in stock. I had been considering this type of sole so the fact it was in stock made my mind up. I think they will look better with some wear as the brightness of the white sole gets muted down a bit. I know these types of soles are often debated on here, I just fancied a change.
From the pictures the work I think looks pretty good. I am away from home for a few weeks so won't get chance for a full inspection of them till the end of the month.
Now just need someone to recommend where I can get some quality flat waxed laces, 120-130cm long?
