In my opinion, the boots looked pretty good after the sanding, then he used that leather rougher and just undid all the progress. I looks like cheap suede in my opinion now
used to do the sanding on my first pair of these timberlands over 20 years ago. used to use around 180 or 220 grit sandpaper which worked perfect and gave that factory finish. Just decided one day to give it a go myself and it worked perfect. 80 grit is just way too abrasive and 1200 is too fine. somewhere around the 200 mark from memory was perfect for replicating a factory finish like new then just a spray with a good neubuck protectant spray and they looked box fresh again. Still have that same pair of boots too to this day. say what you like about timberland boots, but the original six inch shown here, are what they built their reputation on and some of the best daily boots I've ever had (not talking about construction use here, just general day to day, all day wear in normal conditions).
Im clumsy and tripped on a curb with my brand new black Timbs on. The right Timb has a small scuff mark in front now which is annoying so I’m gonna get some 180 grit sandpaper from Amazon to see if I can fix it.
Fun fact: dish soap is also useful for most stains. It's strong and binds to grease and dirt while without leaving residue, it's water soluble and it's gentle enough to use on silk. I've saved many garments from stains using dish soap, including a wedding dress!
I was wandering if it would work cause i life in north Africa and I'm not about to spend the money to order sued shampoo from Europe and not 5mn passes and i come across your comment. Thank you for erasing my doubt 🙏😊
Sanding wouldn't work to smooth that back out. Once that top layer is roughed off, that's it. You can however slick the nap back down with some wax or cream polish, but it wouldn't really be nubuck anymore. But hitting them with otterwax or snowseal would have been my final step in this process.
Gonna be a ton of elitist hipsters in the comments saying to toss them out and go buy some $300-$500 boots instead. I know some lower income workers that would love to give their $100 Timbs a bit of a refresh instead. I like these videos.
@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW Is boot snob moron a better word than elitist in that comment? There is literally a guy maybe 8 comments down saying to throw out the boots and buy red wings instead. He is talking about "THAT".
@@mad0uche when they are in that bad of a condition, they have served their purpose. If you've worked that hard in those boots, you should've made enough money working in those boots to get yourself a new pair. If not, then it's time to find yourself a better paying job.
@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW What are you ranting about? They're not even in bad condition, the soles have tread and they're just scratched. There is one cut on the boot through 2 stitch rows.
I would have been comfortable with the boots after the sanding. Little knicks and dings is a sign a boot has been loved and adds to the charm in my opinion.
I feel like removing this much material to make them prettier goes against the very reason I like to wear boots. Thanks for the video. I'll wear my scuffs and scratches with even more pride, if that's what it takes to make them pretty.
Amazing how some brute sticktoitniveness can transform worn out to comfortably broken in looking! Thanks. I try to preserve my footware. Your channel is inspiring.
You can smooth the nap back down with waxes or polish. Otterwax or snowseal would have been my last step in this one. Both to smooth the leather back out a little, and to protect the newly exposed grain from water. A wire brush might have also been effective instead of the rougher. As for the suede kit, the absolute best suede/nubuck eraser is Woly Suede Gum eraser. It works a million times better than the white cheap suede erasers (I have both). The Woly also works on all leathers to remove spots, suede/nubuck/smooth.
I just put conditioner with sponge for nubac and brush them regularly after every use with sharper brush. From time to time i use silicone ribb brush to even up the texture. I also put cheep shoe trees in to dry them up in shape after use. They got nice patina look over last 14 years. Laces went off in first year. I got lether ones that go with the uper part and i love them still
Here's a tip. Clean them with dawn, let them air dry and not in the sun. Then rub a nice layer of vaseline on them. Not overly saturated, but enough to know it's there. Again let air dry for 2-3 days then enjoy.
If you use dish soap, the Timberlands lose their waterproofing, been there done that. Best is to use a bit saddle soap, sand them with 180 sandpaper and cover them with a thin layer of mink oil. And wear them with proud, as old Timba’s are like old Red Wings, the more they are damaged the nicer they are 😀
I would add one step at the end. It will change the final look but it will make them last longer. I would have used finer grain sand paper and at the end I would use grease to cover the leather. Then I would polish them using a cloth. I have applied this treatment to a pair of boots I own and I have already used them for longer than 8 years.
Just found this video, omg so soothing. Love how the whole video has silence and original sounds. It also helps following the steps of work. Thanks for this video :)
Can you open a pair of Caterpillar boots like the Holton or Colorado or Second shift? They have welted soles, they are made by Wolverine and they are incredibly cheap, Like 50 or 60 dollars! I am wearing a pair of Holton after my Timberland got finally destroyed after many years and I can say these Caterpillar are really comfortable and look very well made for the price.
I didn't realize some people work in what are technically work boots, lol. Also, do note that the presenter did acknowledge that those more aggressive methods do essentially ruin the boots durability. This, to me, came off as an experiment.
That’s why they got popular. :D Before, no one was that much interested in Caterpilar or Timberland, bcs it looked clumpsy and workers used them. Eventually ppl figured that those boots are the best quality, and they became mainstream fashion :) PS Fun fact, “CAT” or full name Caterpillar is actually heavy machinery manufacturer that also makes working shoes. :)
Have you done anything with Chippawa boots? I have been thinking about purchasing a pair of their Aldrich Tan boots and was wondering what your opinion would be on them. Thanks
When you don't plan to use the boots in a tougher environment than tennis shoes, I guess it doesn't matter. Honestly the fashion boot stuff is kind of annoying, only because it's like watching "as seen on tv" products on tv: cheaply made overpriced bullshit that people who'll never use it like to buy.
Hi. I purchased a second hand leather backpack from a thrift shop and I’ve noticed that on the bottom of the back pack a cloudy spot tends to appear. I looked it up and it looks like it might be mold. Could you do a video on how to remove mold from leather? Thanks!
Don't understand why leather conditioner and a stain wasn't used? Along with some very fine grit sandpaper (220+) for the rough areas at the beginning. Could have had those boots looking like new. As they are they look like they've been scuffed up wayyy too much
Leather conditioner wasn't used because this isn't leather, this is nubuck, which is the reason timberlands are garbage - the leather doesn't behave like normal leather and it can't be cleaned and conditioned like a high quality 7-8oz leather.
Hey have you ever seen twisted x? I made the switch to them for work boots they are affordably priced comfortable from day one and it's an american company based in texas
fantastic video! and i totally get the idea behind, the crude experiment...from work boots to furry bunny slippers...ill be careful with my nubuck projects
I have to agree with most in the comments. The leather rougher stage was brutal to watch. I'd leave them at a light sanding, and actually would use a more fine grit and leave it there
Should have used the high and came with the smoother stuff and If you did I really couldn't tell. I did the same thing to my Tim's and they came out a lot better
Hello Mes timberlandboots sont devenues blanches....et on perdu leur couleur d'origine En frottant avec la brosse dans le test 3 ça cas redonner de la couleur ????j'ai des doutes
Hey, is it possible for you to add a cheaper shipping methode on your Website. I'm from Germany and would like to buy the keychain but i'm Not willing to pay 14€ shipping for a 5€ product.
they look like they were on a concrete job for one day... my thorogoods last about a year and there is no re soling them. they are JUNK when im done. id like to see what you do with my boots...
Judging from the wear on the soles I’d say that’s the case,I had my timberlands for around 8 years and the sole is almost done (which also made me notice I walk weird and prompted me to get my posture checked,as the sole was way more consumed on the exterior of the heel)
One thing I've noticed, is a lot of guys are super unnecessarily hard on their footwear: whether it's dragging feet or stepping heavy like you're goose-stepping, using the boots inappropriately to kick things, and letting their boots take the damage when under any other circumstance they'd have moved their foot out of the way. I've done various hard labor jobs over the years, and my stuff lasts, I like to think because I don't treat my gear like absolute shit.
Also I just realized,this person used TIMBERLANDS on a construction site?! Don’t you have safety regulations regarding PPE in the us? I know that if I showed up at work or in a construction site here in Italy in Timberlands and not steel toed shoes they wouldn’t even let me take a step inside.
Tip: if you dont want creases to appear in ur timbs, i would recommend to clean up the sopa of the area u applied it right after it and then continue with the other parts and do the same.
Rose Anvil, I would love to see a PNW boot shoot out. I know you have done Nicks, but I’d like to see a dedicated video with them, franks, whites, Wesco, and jk to see how they are similar or different.
Dish detergent is the worst to use. You never get it all out, and the remaining detergent will break down any oils or waxes you use to nourish the leather.
you used the sandpaper in the wrong order, youre supposed to use the lower number (larger pieces, more scratchy/gritty first) then the higher number (finer particles, more particles per area) second, not the other way around.
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In my opinion, the boots looked pretty good after the sanding, then he used that leather rougher and just undid all the progress. I looks like cheap suede in my opinion now
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I was shocked when he roughed that leather.
Yeah… I like suede but these just aren’t it.
I agree 💯
used to do the sanding on my first pair of these timberlands over 20 years ago. used to use around 180 or 220 grit sandpaper which worked perfect and gave that factory finish. Just decided one day to give it a go myself and it worked perfect. 80 grit is just way too abrasive and 1200 is too fine. somewhere around the 200 mark from memory was perfect for replicating a factory finish like new then just a spray with a good neubuck protectant spray and they looked box fresh again. Still have that same pair of boots too to this day. say what you like about timberland boots, but the original six inch shown here, are what they built their reputation on and some of the best daily boots I've ever had (not talking about construction use here, just general day to day, all day wear in normal conditions).
Im clumsy and tripped on a curb with my brand new black Timbs on. The right Timb has a small scuff mark in front now which is annoying so I’m gonna get some 180 grit sandpaper from Amazon to see if I can fix it.
@@glitchyfolks did it work?
Fun fact: dish soap is also useful for most stains. It's strong and binds to grease and dirt while without leaving residue, it's water soluble and it's gentle enough to use on silk.
I've saved many garments from stains using dish soap, including a wedding dress!
Thanks for the tip
I was wandering if it would work cause i life in north Africa and I'm not about to spend the money to order sued shampoo from Europe and not 5mn passes and i come across your comment. Thank you for erasing my doubt 🙏😊
I wonder if you went back through and sanded it after roughing it if it would look more like nubuck instead of suede
Sanding wouldn't work to smooth that back out. Once that top layer is roughed off, that's it. You can however slick the nap back down with some wax or cream polish, but it wouldn't really be nubuck anymore. But hitting them with otterwax or snowseal would have been my final step in this process.
I still have a pair from 1998! And they are still in good conditions just little dirty. The quality of timb boots were much better back then
Gonna be a ton of elitist hipsters in the comments saying to toss them out and go buy some $300-$500 boots instead. I know some lower income workers that would love to give their $100 Timbs a bit of a refresh instead. I like these videos.
Learn definition of elitist.
@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW Is boot snob moron a better word than elitist in that comment? There is literally a guy maybe 8 comments down saying to throw out the boots and buy red wings instead. He is talking about "THAT".
@@mad0uche when they are in that bad of a condition, they have served their purpose. If you've worked that hard in those boots, you should've made enough money working in those boots to get yourself a new pair. If not, then it's time to find yourself a better paying job.
@@I_WANT_MY_SLAW What are you ranting about? They're not even in bad condition, the soles have tread and they're just scratched. There is one cut on the boot through 2 stitch rows.
@@mad0uche just get a new pair.
I would have been comfortable with the boots after the sanding. Little knicks and dings is a sign a boot has been loved and adds to the charm in my opinion.
I don't really like the rough leather look, but I think there is something to using that brush to fade in the damaged nubuck.
I feel like removing this much material to make them prettier goes against the very reason I like to wear boots.
Thanks for the video. I'll wear my scuffs and scratches with even more pride, if that's what it takes to make them pretty.
Amazing how some brute sticktoitniveness can transform worn out to comfortably broken in looking! Thanks. I try to preserve my footware. Your channel is inspiring.
You can smooth the nap back down with waxes or polish. Otterwax or snowseal would have been my last step in this one. Both to smooth the leather back out a little, and to protect the newly exposed grain from water. A wire brush might have also been effective instead of the rougher. As for the suede kit, the absolute best suede/nubuck eraser is Woly Suede Gum eraser. It works a million times better than the white cheap suede erasers (I have both). The Woly also works on all leathers to remove spots, suede/nubuck/smooth.
I would be interested if you did a series on combat boots
Same. I would love to see RA compare Bates, Belleville and Rothco and split them open.
This is very satisfying
I just put conditioner with sponge for nubac and brush them regularly after every use with sharper brush. From time to time i use silicone ribb brush to even up the texture. I also put cheep shoe trees in to dry them up in shape after use. They got nice patina look over last 14 years. Laces went off in first year. I got lether ones that go with the uper part and i love them still
Am I the only one waiting for Weston's review of the Clomps Sandals from a couple weeks back?
Still haven’t got a notification of shipment
@@catracho135 😅😅😅
Here's a tip. Clean them with dawn, let them air dry and not in the sun. Then rub a nice layer of vaseline on them. Not overly saturated, but enough to know it's there. Again let air dry for 2-3 days then enjoy.
If you use dish soap, the Timberlands lose their waterproofing, been there done that. Best is to use a bit saddle soap, sand them with 180 sandpaper and cover them with a thin layer of mink oil. And wear them with proud, as old Timba’s are like old Red Wings, the more they are damaged the nicer they are 😀
No, they obviously, don't
I would add one step at the end. It will change the final look but it will make them last longer. I would have used finer grain sand paper and at the end I would use grease to cover the leather. Then I would polish them using a cloth. I have applied this treatment to a pair of boots I own and I have already used them for longer than 8 years.
Just found this video, omg so soothing. Love how the whole video has silence and original sounds. It also helps following the steps of work. Thanks for this video :)
I usually just throw them out and buy a new premium pair, but I do have a pair of vintage timbs from the 90s that I want to restore.
Can you open a pair of Caterpillar boots like the Holton or Colorado or Second shift? They have welted soles, they are made by Wolverine and they are incredibly cheap, Like 50 or 60 dollars! I am wearing a pair of Holton after my Timberland got finally destroyed after many years and I can say these Caterpillar are really comfortable and look very well made for the price.
Amazing work Brodie
Hi, do u have any tips to removing mildew spots on timberland? Really need some help here. Thanks.
The audio in this video is glorious. Great filming.
That leather rougher was a NO GO. Dude, if you want Timbs to not look like Timbs have at ‘er, but otherwise stick to sandpaper. Jeez.
I didn't realize some people work in what are technically work boots, lol.
Also, do note that the presenter did acknowledge that those more aggressive methods do essentially ruin the boots durability. This, to me, came off as an experiment.
That’s why they got popular. :D Before, no one was that much interested in Caterpilar or Timberland, bcs it looked clumpsy and workers used them. Eventually ppl figured that those boots are the best quality, and they became mainstream fashion :) PS Fun fact, “CAT” or full name Caterpillar is actually heavy machinery manufacturer that also makes working shoes. :)
Hi, is there a way to stop the black nubuck color from rubbing off on light jeans?
Have you done anything with Chippawa boots? I have been thinking about purchasing a pair of their Aldrich Tan boots and was wondering what your opinion would be on them. Thanks
I wonder if after roughing them .....sanding them with 240 then 600 grit would have smouth the surface and making them look better
Sand paper works great! I've used 250 grit on black timbs. Thank you!
Stick in dirt almost to the ankle in light pink Timbs; after cleaning they got way more light, but noubuck is still awesome 💟
When are those clomps shipping out? @RoseAnvil
Idk about that roughing leather method. Its like lets damage it more to hide the existing damages.
When you don't plan to use the boots in a tougher environment than tennis shoes, I guess it doesn't matter.
Honestly the fashion boot stuff is kind of annoying, only because it's like watching "as seen on tv" products on tv: cheaply made overpriced bullshit that people who'll never use it like to buy.
Please review a pair of panama jack’s, I really like them and it would be really interesting to see what you think about them!
Do you know about alessandro dell'acqualessandroa shoes/sneaker quality?
Looking forward your expert opinion
What about oiling??
Hi.
I purchased a second hand leather backpack from a thrift shop and I’ve noticed that on the bottom of the back pack a cloudy spot tends to appear. I looked it up and it looks like it might be mold. Could you do a video on how to remove mold from leather? Thanks!
Don't understand why leather conditioner and a stain wasn't used? Along with some very fine grit sandpaper (220+) for the rough areas at the beginning. Could have had those boots looking like new. As they are they look like they've been scuffed up wayyy too much
I was thinking that as well. I still don't understand why they went from 120 to 80.
Leather conditioner wasn't used because this isn't leather, this is nubuck, which is the reason timberlands are garbage - the leather doesn't behave like normal leather and it can't be cleaned and conditioned like a high quality 7-8oz leather.
Leather conditioner is only good for smooth leather (top grain), not nubuk or suede
Can you cut open a jordan 11 cmft?
Wonder why you went from 1200 grit straight to 80. Seems like 150 or 220 would be better
I have green timberlands.
But mine got black after washing it and rinse off it the same way?
How do i fix this?
Your first mistake was getting green tims
Hey have you ever seen twisted x? I made the switch to them for work boots they are affordably priced comfortable from day one and it's an american company based in texas
Do you think you could tear down Irish setter moc toes
Enjoy your channel because you have made me rethink on how to buy leather gym shoes. Can you please do a video on Bally's shoes?
How about cutting a pair of the new Red Wing Classic Chelsea to see how they stack up against blundstones and Redbacks?
imo the after looks worse than the before!
That rougher killed a damn good job. How the heck does this dude think that rougher helped? It was waaaay better before he did that. SMH
How about cutting one of those Timberland Helcor series boots into half?
They seems to be pigmented leather.
Man it's like you never heard of Krylon
JK 😂 I'm not spray painting my boots
Great job the boots look good.
I have a pair of these boots one of my favorites
fantastic video! and i totally get the idea behind, the crude experiment...from work boots to furry bunny slippers...ill be careful with my nubuck projects
Wow. timberland kit does nothing. Fixed the boots with the sanding paper. Then that rougher ruined them
I have to agree with most in the comments. The leather rougher stage was brutal to watch. I'd leave them at a light sanding, and actually would use a more fine grit and leave it there
Could you do a segment on military combat boots
If you would have used the sanding sequence 80, to 150, 220 those boots would have had a smooth finish.
Should have used the high and came with the smoother stuff and If you did I really couldn't tell. I did the same thing to my Tim's and they came out a lot better
Hello
Mes timberlandboots sont devenues blanches....et on perdu leur couleur d'origine
En frottant avec la brosse dans le test 3 ça cas redonner de la couleur ????j'ai des doutes
This strange roughening brush didn't convince at all, imho.
Check out Vetiver's timberland restoration. He used leather glue-filler with and nubuck from sanding down the leather..
Why not to use timberland waximum and timberland special soap?
Have you ever put back together shoes you cutter in half?
Great video thank's
Shit went from a pair of constructs to a teddy bear 🧸 lol
Hey, is it possible for you to add a cheaper shipping methode on your Website. I'm from Germany and would like to buy the keychain but i'm Not willing to pay 14€ shipping for a 5€ product.
I would like to see a Nicks Boot Charley and The Officer's Boot cut in half. Keep up the videos I do enjoy them.
looks 1000 percent better
That was one helluva jump from 1200 to 80 grit wet and dry.
Can you review Rainbows sandals?
Wtf dude you destroyed these
I'm wondering if you would do a made in Canada show
Can we see a Belstaff motorcycle boot cut in half, or some Canadian boot brands?
great videos man. you have to do a comparison on frank's boots. nick's vs Franck's or just Franck's. the feedback is amazing.
But here in Africa we don't have suede eraser never even heard of it till now
Any alternative 🥺🥺
Suede brush
Why not sand again at the end to even out?
The amount of leather on the table is bigger than what whole boots contain 😂
Thanks man !
Should do a review on Wesco boots
Honestly they looked way worse after all that. I'd just clean and leave its at that
Bro ruined the shoes at the end😭😭
they look like they were on a concrete job for one day... my thorogoods last about a year and there is no re soling them. they are JUNK when im done. id like to see what you do with my boots...
Подытожим - Можно ли сделать из говна конфетку? Можно, только конфетка будет из говна 😂
This is really helpful for cleaning my safety shoes 👍🏼
These boots were probably trashed on the job in about 12 weeks. Construction is super hard on any boot.
Judging from the wear on the soles I’d say that’s the case,I had my timberlands for around 8 years and the sole is almost done (which also made me notice I walk weird and prompted me to get my posture checked,as the sole was way more consumed on the exterior of the heel)
One thing I've noticed, is a lot of guys are super unnecessarily hard on their footwear: whether it's dragging feet or stepping heavy like you're goose-stepping, using the boots inappropriately to kick things, and letting their boots take the damage when under any other circumstance they'd have moved their foot out of the way.
I've done various hard labor jobs over the years, and my stuff lasts, I like to think because I don't treat my gear like absolute shit.
Also I just realized,this person used TIMBERLANDS on a construction site?!
Don’t you have safety regulations regarding PPE in the us? I know that if I showed up at work or in a construction site here in Italy in Timberlands and not steel toed shoes they wouldn’t even let me take a step inside.
It would be interesting to see if Dr. Martins work boots such as Kelham or Winch Service have anything unique going on.
Has he done a video on the different types of boot welts, if not he should👌🏽
I'll never understand why you use those type of brushes. They're extremely tough and will only scratch the shoe even more
Woow, that's quite some transformation😁
Tip: if you dont want creases to appear in ur timbs, i would recommend to clean up the sopa of the area u applied it right after it and then continue with the other parts and do the same.
Rose Anvil, I would love to see a PNW boot shoot out. I know you have done Nicks, but I’d like to see a dedicated video with them, franks, whites, Wesco, and jk to see how they are similar or different.
Could also use nubuck or leather dust and a small tiny drop of glue the fine grit sand and repeat til desired effect
The old Timberlands from the 80’s lasted,,,these new ones? Forget it! You just tap brush the boot against anything abrasive and they shred. Junk
Dish detergent is the worst to use. You never get it all out, and the remaining detergent will break down any oils or waxes you use to nourish the leather.
thank you for your video.
My eyes witnessing a leather rougher for the first time ever….😳
Use sand paper after the rougher and try it out. IMO
Yeah after watching this video I've decided to just buy a new pair
why'd you add blur to the boot at ua-cam.com/video/i_RJAPLKXZA/v-deo.html ???
you used the sandpaper in the wrong order, youre supposed to use the lower number (larger pieces, more scratchy/gritty first) then the higher number (finer particles, more particles per area) second, not the other way around.
Thank you. Gripfast review next, ...Please... !