Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome(Year 5)
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@northsouthdenimguy Wickett and Craig might make some of the best leather out there, in my opinion. I’d love to have a pair of boots made from some.
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It’s pretty wild how much oil is “stuffed” into that DS leather. There were very few scratches or scuffs I couldn’t rub out with just my thumb. Even some of the worse marks disappeared after a quick brushing and a touch of Bick 4.
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This guy‘s boot after three days of the dome.
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@northsouthdenimguy that’s pretty crazy. Those boot are rather interesting as well.
I love a beat up pair of boots as much as the next fade junkie out there. I’ve got a few pairs I’m super in love with that I’ve thrown my all at. For my comp pair my plan is to just wear em like normal (not every single day and not it the harshest of conditions) and see where the leather ends up. Sort of a “worn in rotation” vibe. See where they end up…
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I feel the same about a worn boot and just wear it… so many go crazy now trying to put patina on their boots in the first week or month of the dome. I’ve worn enough leathers in the dome and enough boots over the last 30 years that some of the stuff I see early on I'm just scratching my head. It is a competition with really good prizes, so a little “boot styling” might help some…
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@northsouthdenimguy Nice start
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Thanks! I knew I would start to get some crocking on these once the denim got wet but looking forward to seeing how these things age. I have a little plan on maintenance, We’ll see how it works out.
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About a week and a half out from November photos. I’ll try not to hammer my own topic with too many photos, maybe one every couple weeks or so
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@northsouthdenimguy hammer away. I love seeing how these shape up for you. I saw them in your other thread, and as a Western-style boot aficionado, I was immediately interested.
Good luck with the Dome. Sounds like there might be some, erm... extra work in there by some entrants.
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Thanks! I enjoy cataloging the changes.
Yeah, it’s just kind of funny to see some of the stuff you notice really early on that makes you scratch your head a bit. But at the end of the day, it’s about having a good time. I look at it as an opportunity to end up with a pair of boots I really like, something I’ll keep wearing for years to come if I take care of them the right way.
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@northsouthdenimguy please post all you want so I can live through you! Been eyeing a pair in the same leather from the shop Vancouver, so I’m excited to see how these evolve.
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Anybody going to Stitchdown Boot Camp in Chicago next week? Nov. 8th
I went last year(NYC) it was pretty cool dragged my wife but she wasn’t feeling well dealing with some medical issues. this year she is doing a lot better so hoping I can make her stay all day on Saturday.
We fly in Thursday early afternoon, staying downtown. Doing the Horween tour 1 PM on Friday and VIP meet and greet early evening. All day Saturday at boot camp, hang out Saturday evening with whomever. Fly back Sunday.
If anybody’s going, I would love to say “hey”
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@northsouthdenimguy hell yeah man. Yours are looking lovely!
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Here’s my one month in progress. Pre Worn Category. I might take some better pics for my submission. Think the grass might be obscuring the boots a bit…
In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...
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Looking good
I agree the grass is covering up the boots a bit. I preferred to have something in the background, especially outside shots. I know some of the guys take it pretty far and do professional shots in their home studios, etc.. natural light is always better though IMO
I’ve been using this location for the last three years. Which reminds me I need to freshen up the mulch, which is now completely gone behind the wall.
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@northsouthdenimguy thanks for the advice dude.
I agree. Outside shots are the coolest looking. It’s probably just me…but the whole studio lighting/ set up thing is a bit much. Those photos do end up pretty great though.
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