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[specmvl]

@seawolf:

I'm guessing the dark color is occurring because with daily brushing and the application of wax, you're essentially burnishing the leather. Any friction you apply to leather will result in burnishing. The change is happening so slowly that you're probably not even noticing. Just taking a stab in the dark.

Sounds interesting, though I am not sure if I totally get the meaning of burnishing (dictionary gives me like 6 different words which slightly different meanings in my language). Is it similar to finishing the edges on a leather belt?

[seawolf]

@specmvl:

Is it similar to finishing the edges on a leather belt?

YES! Exactly!!

[specmvl]

I see. So let´s assume the brushing results in burnished leather. Is it harmful for the boot (elasticity, resiliency etc. of the leather)?

[seawolf]

In my humble opinion, no. Not at all. As long as you feed leather occasionally, and with oils that don't rot, it should last you, and your children (if you have any), a very long time.  If anything, your brushing is keeping the leather clean, which will extend its life.

[specmvl]

Sounds good. Thank you.

[ruben]

Just got these Chippewa Modern Suburbans, much nicer than the RW chukka imo.

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[Anesthetist]

Great looking boot, but i would ideally like a different sole. However, the leather looks amazing and i like the overall flow.

[Gaz-J]

@ruben:


[ruben]

@Gaz-J Thanks man, I got these from ruzeshoes.com. They're surprisingly not that widely available compared to some of the other Chippewa models. I think they're easier to come by at some of the jp stores. There's a lovely burgundy pair which I was tempted by.

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[lamdog123]

9111 + FREEWHEELERS

[Megatron1505]

Viberg
Wesco
Whites
Alden

[davito]

Partnerlook

^nice Gav

[ben2t]

[vaya con dios]

TIME TO CLEANING SOME BOOTS

[Megatron1505]

My happy boot family…

[pillowPANTS]

Wheres your contest boots?

[Megatron1505]

I had to move them on and rule myself out, admitting that they never quite fit me correctly.

[pillowPANTS]

Shitty. Oh well, your new wescos are lookin pretty ace

[Jim Horsepower]

Today!

[Guest]

Back in December when I started breaking them in…