Darkening a pair of tan shoes

[dreamtripper]

I have a pair of Ferragamo Tramezza wingtips that I don't wear too often because the shade of brown (similar to a british tan) is a little too light for my liking. I'd like to darken them to a rich darker brown patina. Can I do this using a shoe cream that is a couple of shades darker or is there a better way?

 

[bananananana]

Yes, but be careful not to apply unevenly. Also, cheaper leathers will absorb dye unevenly, although the tramezzas sohuld be fine.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Originally Posted by dreamtripper

I have a pair of Ferragamo Tramezza wingtips that I don't wear too often because the shade of brown (similar to a british tan) is a little too light for my liking. I'd like to darken them to a rich darker brown patina. Can I do this using a shoe cream that is a couple of shades darker or is there a better way?

The way to do it is with a darker polish. It will create a nice patina over time. Don't try to do it all at once, it will be all gunky and won't shine up. Thin layers buffed out. I would say start with a conditioner, buff, darker cream polosh, buff, another thin layer of darker cream, buff. A light conditioning, buff, then waxes using the same process.

 

[Bounder]

Originally Posted by dreamtripper

Can I do this using a shoe cream that is a couple of shades darker or is there a better way?
BBQ sauce. Well, it worked for me.

 

[wetnose]

Look up the antiquing thread. If you want to do it right, you need to strip it with acetone then build up the color again with cream and polish.