Best way to fix/restore desert boots?

[theegator]

I'm knew to this forum, but I was wondering if anyone has had much success restoring desert boots? I've had mine for quite a while and they have darkened considerably/ just don't look nearly as good as they once did. All help is appreciated.

Also, the ones I currently have are Clarks. I started out with these to see how I liked the style and I wear them all the time. Any good recommendations to upgrade to? Thanks.

 

[LA Guy]

Clarks are not made well enough to make repairs worth it. Upgrades are Sanders or the crepe sole Church's Sahara, which, IMO, is one of the best upgrades that keeps true to the original spirit.

 

[Mr Knightley]

While a repair may not be viable you can certainly improve the appearance of an old pair with a little effort.



I had a brown pair (above) that had been worn in the garden and for dirty jobs about the house and even had a couple of white paint splashes on them. I covered them with suede cleaning foam, let them dry, brushed them with a soft suede (rubber) brush and then added some new laces. They came up a treat and were then worn for at least six years before being replaced with a new pair. I have again taken them off for gardening duty!

 

[theegator]

Exactly what I was looking for... Thank you very much. Will do for sure.