THE OFFICIAL "streetwear" BALLER BOOT/SHOE THREAD ***700usd Min*** - Page 345

I feel none of the back/side zip guidi on lncc would work with wide pants, and I do t like any of the laceups


Looking at these seem to pair better

Hey experienced boot bros, I've got a question about dyeing boots.

Bought these Ann's from LN-CC with the intent to dye them black



However, I notice now that the stitching appears to be reddish-orangeish



I remember reading some stuff in the past about dyeing boots but the thread remaining un-dyed.. is this going to be problematic? Will the boots be black but the stitching remain the same color?

depends on what the stitching is made of. Poly/nylon and other synthetics don't take dye well.

/\ If the thread is a polymer/nylon it won't change color. Cotton threads will pick up the dye.

Any way to find out what the thread is made of? Would a cobbler be able to tell?

EDIT: upon a bit of investigation it appears that on Ann's dip dye boots, the thread takes the dye (at least somewhat) -- a good sign?
dip dyez (Click to show)
EDIT 2: Also, should I be able to trust any decent cobbler to dye the Ann's? Or do I need to find an especially good one or something
Edited by istasi - 12/16/12 at 11:05pm

Feeling the threads is enough to tell if they are synthetic or not. A good cobbler will be able to tell right away.

Go to someone who has a good reputation. I have seen botched dye jobs, where the original color starts to show through cracks in the dye....

Also, any dye on the buckle/zip will eventually scrape off.

Good luck!

A1923 on eBay.

Same style and size (41) were 60% off at Atelier on Dec 6th.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/A1923-AUGUSTA-VITELLO-REVERSE-2-WAY-ZIP-TANKER-BOOTS-CAROL-CHRISTIAN-POELL-M-A-/321041743923

eck tried those and said they were awful

if you haven't visited yet, sartorialoft has some amazing footwear right now. some phenomenal layer-0 shell cordovan (from guidi, I guess guidi made some cordovan but has never used it in its own production, more of a production for their private work).

Worth checking out...

/\ How is the new store?

it's cool. very different from the previous store. the space is designed like a gallery with zero indications that it's a store. It's a reconceptualization of the retail experience.

/\ Rocks.  Totally.  Hats off to David and his team.

how would u count this pair...

 

 

 

 

prefer it without the tb whimsy