Posts by Spaghettimatt

Quote:Originally Posted by max_r  heres how the selvedge line ended up but i dont cuff so i didn't care how it looked. fit pictures are kind of old, from when i got them back from the tailor, i'd take some new ones but i've lost...

So here's an odd question. I've been wearing a pair of PS for about six months now, have not washed them yet. The waist and thighs fit pretty well but the taper below the knee is still too tight for comfort/wearing with boots/etc. Can...

Quote:Originally Posted by irbe If its the dark burgandy one, there isn't any noticeable darkening. It is indeed the dark burgundy one (Alden Indy 403). So I should not worry too much about darkening the leather with Obenaufs? It...

Does anyone have any experience using Obenauf's LP on a pair of Alden 403s (the Chromexcel). How much does it darken them? I need to weatherproof them but am concerned about losing the color.

Does anyone have any advice on water/weatherproofing Alden 403s without darkening them? I am hesitant to use Obenaufs or Sno-seal because I have heard how much it darkens the leather, and I like the color as is.

Quote:Originally Posted by NAMOR  Im not expert here but I have used mink oil and sno-seal. Both work great but mink oil is easier to apply. With the sno-seal I use a hair dryer. In terms of waterproof, i havent really noticed a...

Quote:Originally Posted by Spaghettimatt I am sure that this has been covered, but can anyone recommend what product I should be using to treat and weather/water/snow proof my Alden 403s as best as possible? I have been using lexol...

I am sure that this has been covered, but can anyone recommend what product I should be using to treat and weather/water/snow proof my Alden 403s as best as possible? I have been using lexol to clean them, but do not know whether I...

Quote: Originally Posted by Spaghettimatt So it seems like the agreed upon way to waterproof 403/405s is Snoseal. But, as a new owner, how should I be treating and taking care of these on a regular basis? Meaning...

So it seems like the agreed upon way to waterproof 403/405s is Snoseal. But, as a new owner, how should I be treating and taking care of these on a regular basis? Meaning what kind of leather conditioner/cleaner, how often to polish,...