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Could anyone give me a little advise on darkening natural CXL leather, please? I have a pair of Natural CXL Alden Chukkas on order, i.e. the exact light, reddish-brown hue shown in the first pic.
My question is - how do I make them look like the LSH Alden CXL Chukka?
I understand Natural CXL will darken over time, but I guess not enough to match the dark brown of the LSH version.
Is there a way to get the same finish as the Leathersoul CXL Chukkas have?
I've read about using Allen Edmonds Aqua Care Brown shoe cream, but I'm a bit wary of ruining them. Would that give me the desired colour / hue? Any other recommendations?
Thank you for your help!
Heyquickest way to make natty cxl look like dark brown cxl is buy returning your natty cxl and buying dark brown cxl
the non snarky answer is they will eventually darken with time and with dark brown polish I would think, but it seems like you really bought the wrong color for what you want
Hey
you are right, in theory because dark brown cxl chukkas are not available to buy until end of 2013 when LS gets their next delivery in. Or are they?
I think I'll try dark brown polish and settle with the result.
Hey
you are right, in theory because dark brown cxl chukkas are not available to buy until end of 2013 when LS gets their next delivery in. Or are they?
I think I'll try dark brown polish and settle with the result.
This could go very badly, in many different ways. Maybe leave it for now and wear them as Natural CXL
The Natural CXL will soak up that color like crazy so if you're a little heavy-handed you cant simply 'wipe off' the darker color
I prefer the Modified last (boots only - I think the shoes are not that attractive) given my prescribed orthotics and the unbeatable comfort. That and the only other Alden lasts I can pretty much wear with my orthotics are the Aberdeen, Grant, and Hampton.
Some saphir renovateur or venetian shoe cream, in addition to vigorous brushing, can help with the spots, but don't overdo itWelcome to Alden shell. Do your best with a brush. I've brushed like a mad man (on different pairs) and the water spots never truly go away.
As mac has said in the past "dont worry, enjoy you cigar LWB"
Maybe try using Obenaufs HDLP or Sno Seal?