That's a good one bro.. liked your method.. However, do you have a workaround to reverse the darkening effect after waxing the leather or is it permanent? And does it lighten a little after completely drying?
Depends on the oil. Usually it lightens a little once dry, but it will be permanently a little darker after every application. If done right, the darkening will match beautifully with the growing patina.
Thought of the comment I made on cleaning the other day tonight. I was out scouring Pawn shops looking for items to buy and sell. And happened upon a Leather jacket "Biker Style " That Fit me Like a Glove.. And best was the PRICE out the door $25.00. The jacket is quality construction Made in the UK. However it was dirty. It had a few Smudges and some paint speckles as well it was just plain dirty. Well I got hot water and added about a table spoon of Murphy's oil soap. I do have a HH Brush I use for applying the soap oil lathe scrubbing it in well.. I then with a towel just just wipe with the towel. The Paint spots took a little more vigorous scrubbing as did the smudges" What ever they were? Well the finished product came out soft supple with a totally different look. I took a picture after treating half the jacket. . Yea definitely give Murphy's Oil a Try..
I cleaned mine with a rag and then applied some beeswax to it. After an hour or so I tried to wipe the excess beeswax off but now my shoes are a bit sticky and it picks up dust very easily. Do you have any tips for me? Thanks.
The sole is a tough one--- there isn't too much you can do. But try hitting it with some dish soap and an old toothbrush. You should be able to remove a little bit of grime, but you'll sadly never get them to look good as new again.Thank you so much for watching and commenting--I really appreciate it!
@@BootSpy I was able to clean mine with laundry soap. It went a bit too sticky after but got it looking really clean. The grime just came off but be careful with the leather!
I have an old pair of these shoes that need some TLC. I was wondering, do you think I'd be able to use a nappa leather grease instead of a leather balm? Are they in fact the same thing?
I applied Leather balm and bufffed. It looks darker and carrys a shine on it which is a bit too heavy to my liking. asny ways to return back to the basic beeswax look which is neither matt not too shine.... ?
If your boots are the beeswax leather you should be using something like Skidmore's Premium Beeswax Waterproofing not oils and creams.
Great tutorial, easy and simple, It works great!!!
That's a good one bro.. liked your method.. However, do you have a workaround to reverse the darkening effect after waxing the leather or is it permanent? And does it lighten a little after completely drying?
Depends on the oil. Usually it lightens a little once dry, but it will be permanently a little darker after every application. If done right, the darkening will match beautifully with the growing patina.
Thought of the comment I made on cleaning the other day tonight. I was out scouring Pawn shops looking for items to buy and sell. And happened upon a Leather jacket "Biker Style " That Fit me Like a Glove.. And best was the PRICE out the door $25.00. The jacket is quality construction Made in the UK. However it was dirty. It had a few Smudges and some paint speckles as well it was just plain dirty. Well I got hot water and added about a table spoon of Murphy's oil soap. I do have a HH Brush I use for applying the soap oil lathe scrubbing it in well.. I then with a towel just just wipe with the towel. The Paint spots took a little more vigorous scrubbing as did the smudges" What ever they were? Well the finished product came out soft supple with a totally different look. I took a picture after treating half the jacket. . Yea definitely give Murphy's Oil a Try..
Nice! I'd love to see that pic and see how the before and after went! Great find
If I want a more natural matte look to my pair of suede Chelseas then do I skip the leather balm and use only the beeswax?
I have Clarks chukka boot Is this video applicable for Chukka boot also?
Can I use Smith's Leather Balm (1 oz.) ?
I cleaned mine with a rag and then applied some beeswax to it. After an hour or so I tried to wipe the excess beeswax off but now my shoes are a bit sticky and it picks up dust very easily.
Do you have any tips for me?
Thanks.
How to clean the white cheese low section please?
What about the outsole? Any tips? Mine's gone hella dark
The sole is a tough one--- there isn't too much you can do. But try hitting it with some dish soap and an old toothbrush. You should be able to remove a little bit of grime, but you'll sadly never get them to look good as new again.Thank you so much for watching and commenting--I really appreciate it!
Try using sandpaper if it can get the dirt and grime out of the sole.
@@BootSpy I was able to clean mine with laundry soap. It went a bit too sticky after but got it looking really clean. The grime just came off but be careful with the leather!
Clarks have now brought out a mid sole cleaner for this, I haven’t used it yet personally but will try soon as I have the desert boots
How do you clean the rubber sole?
Does the leather return to its original color?
It should, yes
Nice
I have an old pair of these shoes that need some TLC. I was wondering, do you think I'd be able to use a nappa leather grease instead of a leather balm? Are they in fact the same thing?
They are not. But you can go ahead and try it.
I destroyed mine. Mud . River . Then I washed them in the sink . Now they are my beater boots.
I applied Leather balm and bufffed. It looks darker and carrys a shine on it which is a bit too heavy to my liking. asny ways to return back to the basic beeswax look which is neither matt not too shine.... ?
Nothing.
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I don't want my desert boots looking clean
The soles look brand new & he didn't touch them 🤔
what about the sole?
There's little hope for the sole. Try a toothbrush and some dish soap
You didn't clean the sole.. still a dirty pair😵😱😷
how to clean a clean clarks desert boots?
same as a dirty one! Thank you for watching!
Sorry but... Just too easy cleaning and polishing new shoes