Leather walking boots
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Need to refresh a pair of Zamberlan brown leather walking boots, not been used for a while & now fit my daughter.
What's the best thing to remove the old layers of cream/wax or whatever has been used to treat these, can I use white spirit or something or will that damage the leather?
Always use Zamberlan Hydrobloc on my boots, will use it on these but want to start with something better than what they are now.
What's the best thing to remove the old layers of cream/wax or whatever has been used to treat these, can I use white spirit or something or will that damage the leather?
Always use Zamberlan Hydrobloc on my boots, will use it on these but want to start with something better than what they are now.
Why would you want to remove the old stuff? Are they in bad condition?
Also, I'd invest in a set of insoles/foot beds for her.
The current ones will have molded to your feet at least to some degree.
Personally I'd never pass down walking boots. Can do damage unless they happen to be exactly right for her. How old is she?
Also, I'd invest in a set of insoles/foot beds for her.
The current ones will have molded to your feet at least to some degree.
Personally I'd never pass down walking boots. Can do damage unless they happen to be exactly right for her. How old is she?
Mothersruin said:
Why would you want to remove the old stuff? Are they in bad condition?
Also, I'd invest in a set of insoles/foot beds for her.
The current ones will have molded to your feet at least to some degree.
Personally I'd never pass down walking boots. Can do damage unless they happen to be exactly right for her. How old is she?
Figured clearing all the existing crap off & starting again would be a good thing, not even sure what they've been treated with to be honest but there is wax build up on the eyelets so that's a good sign.Also, I'd invest in a set of insoles/foot beds for her.
The current ones will have molded to your feet at least to some degree.
Personally I'd never pass down walking boots. Can do damage unless they happen to be exactly right for her. How old is she?
Will be buying new Zamberlan memory footbeds for them, she is 15.5 & managed to destroy a pair of cheapish HiTec boots on her DofE last week!
If they're not comfortable she won't be wearing them but they're lovely boots so it would be a shame not to at least try.
Saddle soap if you can find it. The Simply brand hand and face soap also works quite well.
This serious shoe nerd actually claims nail polish remover is okay, and he does seem to know his stuff: The shoe snob.
I used Cutex on some pairs of my shoes and it's done no harm.
As yours are walking boots, you might want to wash first if dirty, then use nail polish remover when dry.
I found that Sainsbury's own brand nail polish remover did nothing.
This serious shoe nerd actually claims nail polish remover is okay, and he does seem to know his stuff: The shoe snob.
I used Cutex on some pairs of my shoes and it's done no harm.
As yours are walking boots, you might want to wash first if dirty, then use nail polish remover when dry.
I found that Sainsbury's own brand nail polish remover did nothing.
LordHaveMurci said:
Mothersruin said:
Why would you want to remove the old stuff? Are they in bad condition?
Also, I'd invest in a set of insoles/foot beds for her.
The current ones will have molded to your feet at least to some degree.
Personally I'd never pass down walking boots. Can do damage unless they happen to be exactly right for her. How old is she?
Figured clearing all the existing crap off & starting again would be a good thing, not even sure what they've been treated with to be honest but there is wax build up on the eyelets so that's a good sign.Also, I'd invest in a set of insoles/foot beds for her.
The current ones will have molded to your feet at least to some degree.
Personally I'd never pass down walking boots. Can do damage unless they happen to be exactly right for her. How old is she?
Will be buying new Zamberlan memory footbeds for them, she is 15.5 & managed to destroy a pair of cheapish HiTec boots on her DofE last week!
If they're not comfortable she won't be wearing them but they're lovely boots so it would be a shame not to at least try.
It's a bit of a thing I have. Walking boots, and ski boots and running shoes etc.., should be chosen purely on the technical requirement and that they are the correct fit for the foot.
Have washed them with a soft brush & a weak solution of tech wash in luke warm water as it's all I had. Rinsed off & filled them with the tech wash to freshen up the insides, will drain tomorrow then leave to dry before applying Hydrobloc & fitting newfootbeds & laces.
Should be good as new!
Should be good as new!
LordHaveMurci said:
Fair point, I spent nearly 2hrs & tried on about 8 pairs when I bought my walking boots!
She'll still grow a bit probably so not goi g to spend £150 on a pair quite yet...
So, let's get this clear. They are your boots, and they are the right size for a girlwho hasn't finished growing yet? She'll still grow a bit probably so not goi g to spend £150 on a pair quite yet...
I've used this stuff for years after buying one at the NEC.
https://www.renapur.com/shop/renapur-leather-balsa...
Much better than Nikwax etc and so easy to use. Long lasting too.
https://www.renapur.com/shop/renapur-leather-balsa...
Much better than Nikwax etc and so easy to use. Long lasting too.
Smitters said:
One thing I've always found helpful when cleaning and re-proofing leather boots is to warm them up first. Of course easier in winter when the heating's on, but getting the wax soft helps remove excess and also helps the new wax soak in. Warm wax makes it easier too.
I read somewhere that rubbing the wax in with your fingers works well due to the heat. In high teens/early 20's I had little to worry about there!LordHaveMurci said:
I read somewhere that rubbing the wax in with your fingers works well due to the heat. In high teens/early 20's I had little to worry about there!
Yep - only then you have to wash your hands about a million times because they're now waterproof. I figured the radiator method (or I suppose, given summertime, the greenhouse method) is just a good way of keeping my hands clean. That or nitrile gloves, but I never was that bright!Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff