aficionado4321
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I have a tan (crust leather) shoe with dark brown "accenting" or "highlighting", if you will. The leather is of a high quality and NOT sealed (i.e., it is full grain leather with no plastic sealer over it found in lower quality shoes).
My question is: With WHAT and HOW do I reapply the dark brown accenting that came from the factory originally. As I condition/polish/wax the shoe, the highlighting has come off. Do I use dark brown wax? dark brown shoe cream? dark brown edge dressing? dark brown leather dye? I tried the leather dye. It looks good BUT I'm concerned that the leather is now "sealed" under the dye and won't take up conditioner. Do I use a brush? a rag? a special applicator? How many layers?
HONESTLY: As much as I love antiquing on shoes, I will never buy another pair again. I have had nothing but trouble caring for such shoes.
To anyone kind enough to respond, your learned input is much appreciated in advance.
All the best,
Aficionado
My question is: With WHAT and HOW do I reapply the dark brown accenting that came from the factory originally. As I condition/polish/wax the shoe, the highlighting has come off. Do I use dark brown wax? dark brown shoe cream? dark brown edge dressing? dark brown leather dye? I tried the leather dye. It looks good BUT I'm concerned that the leather is now "sealed" under the dye and won't take up conditioner. Do I use a brush? a rag? a special applicator? How many layers?
HONESTLY: As much as I love antiquing on shoes, I will never buy another pair again. I have had nothing but trouble caring for such shoes.
To anyone kind enough to respond, your learned input is much appreciated in advance.
All the best,
Aficionado