Damaged suede boots

[Florian Gray]

I have foolishly wearing the following pair of oiled black suede ankle boots in the harsh Toronto winter. They are now quite dry and void of the oiled effect.

What can I apply to the shoe to get the oiled look? Can I use sno-seal or is there non-wax option out there?

Any help would be appreciated...

Flo

 

[erdawe]

Use thin amounts of sno-seal in blotchy locations, style w/ suede brush as desired.

 

[Florian Gray]

Thanks so much!

 

[erdawe]

The look may not be indenical to oil, but the wax is more permanent and similar/better look. Last thing you want to do is get the whole thing coated in wax as you'll lose all the suede texture and it will just look like a black greaseball on your feet. Remember start with very small, thin amounts, you can always add more.

 

[Florian Gray]

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you think it makes sense to swap the sno-seal for mink oil to better replicate the oily effect it once had?

 

[erdawe]

Mink oil (despite the name) is nearly as waxy at normal temperatures and unless you live in a place that reaches 100+ it probably won't turn to liquid. Certainly not Toronto climate! Anyhow, just use the sno-seal, it look better if you go light like I said. I did this to my beater black suede boots. Plus, it seems you already own the sno-seal.