Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II - Page 1016

-double post-

Edited my first post with pictures! Sorry for the double post. :/

I am far from an expert, but I would suggest bringing it to a cobbler and having them sew a small patch on it. I think it's at a very good place. In terms of preventing a further tear, you might have a circle punched which would reduce the stress concentrations on the tear, but that would also be invasive. All in all, leather is not a brittle material, so stress concentrations should be of lesser concern.

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Originally Posted by add911_11 

If you skills permits, use a thread to sew the hole back, otherwise let it be, it won't get worse.
Nice boot, That is my favourite brand for causal boot

Thanks! Red Wing shoes are my favorite too! Their quality and durability are top notch. Sadly, my pair came in with a slight defect. Still, a pretty good buy all around considering that I managed to cop it for only $137 after taxes. ;) I'll upload some pictures of the boot since I don't really see much of this particular Red Wing x Brooks Brothers collaboration floating around.

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Originally Posted by lucidream 

I am far from an expert, but I would suggest bringing it to a cobbler and having them sew a small patch on it. I think it's at a very good place. In terms of preventing a further tear, you might have a circle punched which would reduce the stress concentrations on the tear, but that would also be invasive. All in all, leather is not a brittle material, so stress concentrations should be of lesser concern.

Yeah but the bison leather that the boot is made of is the softest boot I've ever worn out the box especially for Red Wing shoes which are known for tough break in periods. Worried about the soft quality to it. Would you recommend punching a circle especially since the underside is unlined? A hole with a replacement patch would be okay as long as it's neatly done. Would kinda give it a little character I guess. :p

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Originally Posted by lucidream 

I am far from an expert, but I would suggest bringing it to a cobbler and having them sew a small patch on it. I think it's at a very good place. In terms of preventing a further tear, you might have a circle punched which would reduce the stress concentrations on the tear, but that would also be invasive. All in all, leather is not a brittle material, so stress concentrations should be of lesser concern.

The thing is the bison leather that comprises of this boot is especially soft. It's the softest boot I've worn out the box especially for a Red Wing boot, usually known for its tough break in periods. Would you recommend a circle being punched though, especially since the underside of the leather is unlined? As long as the repair allows for neatness, I'm fine by a little distinction from the overall tone of the leather especially if it means the stress is alleviated. Durability is priority for me.

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Originally Posted by add911_11 

If you skills permits, use a thread to sew the hole back, otherwise let it be, it won't get worse.
Nice boot, That is my favourite brand for causal boot

Thanks! I love Red Wing Shoes, the quality and durability of their shoes are just top notch. Sad about my pair having to have a defect. But at least it's not too bad from what people are saying especially since I managed to get em at a steal of $137 after taxes. I'll upload a couple of shots of the boot since I don't really see much talk of the Brook Bros x Red Wing boot!