Boot/ Shoe Care (Products, Methods, and Suggestions)
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Two posts back you will see my re-heeled Black colour rough out Viberg service boots.
Question for you all:
The rough out on these boots has started to gain a green hue when viewed in certain light. I think this is part of the roughout wear characteristic as the boots gets used. I prefer the original black colour and would like to try and regain this black colour finish
I am wondering if there are any products out there that can be applied to the roughout to return it to its original black colour?
I have seen a roughout / suede dye called Fiebing. Has anyone used this product or have any feedback regarding it's use? I guess it would also dye the white thread that secures the upper to the sole round unless it was applied very carefully?
http://www.fiebing.com/catalogue/pro-cobbler-classics/?product=297
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Yep, I think you're right on all counts. Some colors of leather tend to get a greenish tint as they age, and it shows more on the roughout than the smooth side. Gray is especially bad for color change. I've never used that particular one, but Feibings is good stuff, and everyone I know uses their dyes. If you put some painter's tape on the welt to cover the stitching, that will help prevent the stitching from getting dyed. I'd also recommend using a small paintbrush for the smaller, more problematic areas. Those wool daubers that come with the bottle are crap.
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Chris
thanks for the info, I too had thought about using a more detailed brush for the trickier areas of the boot. I will let you know how I get on once I have got hold of some of the Fiebings. Cheers!
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Winter boot clean and protect day….
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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.
great great pair right there 
