Boot/ Shoe Care (Products, Methods, and Suggestions)

[Giles]

She also has black with red…..

[mclaincausey]

I wore mine today, thanks for the inspiration

[Giles]

Tropical Vortex?

[mclaincausey]

Jesus thanks for reminding me, allegedly another polar vortex is en route. Enough with the vortices, Old Man Winter. St. Thomas can't come soon enough.

I am only half-serious, because at least this weather lets me exercise The Heavy.

[bubbapest]

Anyone know of any good cobblers in NYC?  My Red Wing 877's have nearly 0 sole.

[tigerpac]

^Lots of people like B. Nelson, but I haven't used them yet myself.

[Friday]

Was inspired after seeing Davito's RW being resoled by brian. Took out my rough-out Viberg and gave a TLC, cleaning the indigo transfer which might help in selling them and if not should persuade me to not selling but instead send them for a resole.

I used a Red Wing Nubuck/Suede Cleaner Made In USA. Did as instructed by rubbing of the suede bar, back and forth with added pressure especially on stubborn indigo stains. Scrubbing went on for a few minutes; 10-15 minutes and then followed by brushing it with a bristle brush to clear the residues.

All in all, imo it works fine if not great. Instruction states for deep stain, wet both suede bar and stain and then clean or dry with a rag which I didn't do.

Anyway here are the results. Pardon the pics spam.

Before

and AFTER

[jdl1279]

Nice job, rather surprised how well that came out.

[Friday]

Thanks man. I was surprised myself. Bought the RW bar many months back but not convinced it would do the job well.

[jdl1279]

You should try their recommendations on the vamp seam and shaft, betting it would help on those spots

[Seul]

Mate of mine wonders how he can protect his Chippewa service boots against salt used in his streets…

[hajduk]

To wait at the salt is gone of his streets!
I am serious
I am in Norway. Oslo. Lot of salt, sand or little stones in the streets. The salt is not so bad for the leather(sno seal and daily cleaning helps)but can damage serously the edge. Outsole stitching. Sorry with my poor english…

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[tigerpac]

^Tell him to buy shell cordovan boots to fight the salt.  A quick wipe and they're all cleaned up

[GingerMagician]

Can anyone recommend me a decent cobbler in London?  The Cat's Paw heel on my IH/Viberg service boot seems to be wearing obscenely quickly on the outside back portion, so I need to get it replaced with something a little more robust.  Any pointers/tips gratefully received.

[Giles]

GM.  For just replacing the rubber, I'd think that just about any half decent cobbler could do it.  I used to use a great cobbler between Windsor and Maidenhead if you are out that way.  G

[Tripleterror]

Raw Hide, Camden.
VEB recommends them although I've had no experience.
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1247/5707.php

[GingerMagician]

Thanks guys.  Hopefully Cutlasshound is hooking me up with someone he knows after I posted on the Viberg thread.

As you say G, it doesn't look a complex job - just don't want to it botched at this early stage in the boots' life!

[Snowy]

After some serious hiking in the IHVB-03's I felt they were ready for a clean. Done in the hotel here, so just the brush in the hotel, but what a difference

before

after

[Anesthetist]

They look great! How are your feet faring?

[Bretro_]

Any recommendations out there on a product to use to seal up non-stained, natural finished heel/sole trim while still retaining the nice honey glow of natural leather (or at least for awhile till it tans from sun exposure)?

Got some Wescos coming my way soon and chose to get them unstained rather than their standard brown. Unlike Whites natural trim that is actually coted in a neutral finish of some sort, Wesco leaves the leather totally raw, and thus exposed. Maybe I'm over thinking it but I believe I am going to want to treat them a bit before tromping around in the wild. (Then again, this may all just be a byproduct of a long wait time on my boots )

Was thinking about a waxed based product like Aussie Cream or perhaps a silicon based sealant like fiebings trim kote in neuteal. Any thoughts?