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[thewinedown]

I'll see if I can get some clear pics of what I'm talking about. It's most prominent right after it happens. I think my use of the word "blistering" may suggest something more severe than what it is. They're bumps that appear underneath some droplets that sometimes go away completely and sometimes don't go away completely (but shrink as they dry). They're slight, but when they're there, they're there.



I put it Alden Leather Defender on before I wore them outside, and it didn't seem to help the Shinki olive latigo horsehide.



I've got a closet full of Saphir products -- if one saw my stash, I might be mistaken for a Saphir distributor or salesman. That said, I've been having great results using Blackrock Leather 'N' Rich and just put it on my Shinki olive horsehide latigo boots. They look fantastic (a bit more shine), feel a bit more supple, and I'm curious to see if the carnauba in the Blackrock helps at all with water spotting. I'll let you know.

So far I've tried Blackrock (with excellent results) with Maryam teacore horsebutt, Chromexcel (cow and horse), Rowdy Dachshund, Seidel Domane, and the Shinki latigo horsehide (though, again, for the latter, I'm not sure yet if it will help at all with water spotting). If I keep getting results like I've gotten so far, I'm going to start using the same way I'd use Renovateur or VSC. I tend not to use VSC much at all, though, as I sometimes get white buildup/flaking in creases, which is something I don't get with Renovateur or Blackrock.

(I have no affiliation with Blackrock, don't personally know anyone there, etc.)

Ah I see. More like goosebumps or something, huh?

 

[WeatheredHide]

Ah I see. More like goosebumps or something, huh?

Yes, more like that. But I've got no other leather here that does exactly that. It's strange. Again, I hope my upcoming Lofgren Shinki teacore combat boots don't do that.

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

Yes, more like that. But I've got no other leather here that does exactly that. It's strange. Again, I hope my upcoming Lofgren Shinki teacore combat boots don't do that.

I've never had blistering like that, the teacore black is nice as you can't really see the spots on em unless you hold it up to a light and watch the light break

 

[alpenglowing]

Natural shell boots today. I do have some black shell Alden shoes that developed blistering in the vamp after spending <1 minute in the rain several months ago. No other leathers have blistered on me though.

 

[caffed]

Finally got my pair of dark rubber HB.
This leather is amazing.

 

[WeatheredHide]

Finally got my pair of dark rubber HB.
This leather is amazing.
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Did you order in the first batch? I did, and I'm still waiting for a shipping notice.

Those look great, by the way!

 

[caffed]

Did you order in the first batch? I did, and I'm still waiting for a shipping notice.

Those look great, by the way!

Yes I ordered from the first batch. I think they’re just really behind on preorders.

Thanks! This is truly some of the best horsebutt I’ve handled. Super dense with some pliability. The top layer is dense and almost feels shell, as in animal, like.

 

[Avid Runner]

Try 2040 0.5 up from your 2055 size.

I'm also interested in 2040 sizing and your experience, especially given the recommendation of some retailers to, as a general rule, size similar to the 2030 last. Why do you recommend going up a half size from the 2055 (i.e., what aspect of the 2040 last is different: length, width, or instep)? I wear the same size in the 2030 and 2055 lasts. Thank you very much for your help!

 

[ajd578]

I'm also interested in 2040 sizing and your experience, especially given the recommendation of some retailers to, as a general rule, size similar to the 2030 last. Why do you recommend going up a half size from the 2055 (i.e., what aspect of the 2040 last is different: length, width, or instep)? I wear the same size in the 2030 and 2055 lasts. Thank you very much for your help!

Jeff said 2055 was a little short, which means he was wearing the wrong size. I'm advising him to get the right size (or at least closer to the right size). That goes for any last.

 

[ajd578]

Jeff said 2055 was a little short, which means he was wearing the wrong size. I'm advising him to get the right size (or at least closer to the right size). That goes for any last.

Also, implied in my response is that yes, you should absolutely try 2040, because it's awesome.

 

[smartbrother]

I'm also interested in 2040 sizing and your experience, especially given the recommendation of some retailers to, as a general rule, size similar to the 2030 last. Why do you recommend going up a half size from the 2055 (i.e., what aspect of the 2040 last is different: length, width, or instep)? I wear the same size in the 2030 and 2055 lasts. Thank you very much for your help!

In my experience, 2040 in 2030 size (assuming you size 2030 1 down from brannock) has a tighter instep. If you have a high volume instep, going 1/2 down from brannock for the 2040 last makes sense.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Happy Friday!!! About to head home for the weekend, but not before I take a shot of bourbon.

 

[Trim Man]

Finally got my pair of dark rubber HB.
This leather is amazing.
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Those look awesome! I'm about 2 weeks in now and I love these boots more with each passing day.

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

Unboxing these made my frustration with Verizon reps subside.
delivered earlier today and I’m really happy I jumped on these.

 

[smartbrother]

Unboxing these made my frustration with Verizon reps subside.
delivered earlier today and I’m really happy I jumped on these. View attachment 1706714

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