Your captains are looking good 👍. Been considering getting a pair of Thursdays and your videos are making me inch closer to getting them. Very nice, keep up the good work.
Regarding conditioning, I was given advice recently (by a rep at JK Boots) which recommended to AVOID conditioning the heel stack and midsole. The reason being that the oils in the conditioner break down the glues used in the boot or shoe construction and cause the heel stack or soles to potentially start delaminating. And also that the vegetable-tanned leather used in these pieces aren't meant to be supple or flexible, but dry and stiff. He also recommend to avoid conditioning the entire upper's front edges with the lace eyelets and speedhooks. As the oils can cause the holes they're poked through to potentially elongate while also lubricating the brass or steel, this combined effect under conditions of tight lacing may cause eyelets or speedhooks to pop out.
I’d rather see conditioner on your boots and haven’t experienced those speed hooks pulling through but each guy has gotta do what’s best. Additionally, I understand the concern about the heel stack separating but still haven’t heard of that enough to not color it the way you want it.
@@GentlemansJourney To clarify, I was speaking only to conditioning these areas (since you recommended it in the video) and not to edge dressing with a dye. Color away.
Shoe polish is a good option since it will condition the edge and you can get the pigment you want. I typically run edge dressing to get the color and then I’ll hit the edge with whatever conditioner I use on the upper. 🥾🥾
I wonder would a neutral edge dressing work just as well? Then you wouldn't have to get specific colors for each boot color. I guess this brand doesn't make neutral though eh? Also, some boots have a combination of leather and rubber on the edges like my Helm boots. Edge dressing shouldn't be applied to rubber edges I assume?
I end up hitting the rubber and it does just fine. Im not particular enough to avoid that but I do make sure to keep it away from the leather upper! A neutral edge would not work because half the purpose is to re color the edge after scuffing it. When scuffed it will show the natural color leather underneath and that is what you are trying to dye.
I'm not sure if I've got a dodgy batch of Fiebing's edge dressing or not, but I've now applied 12 coats of black to my heel stack at it is NOT covering at all. The worst product of its kind I've ever used. I'd avoid it like the plague.
0:07 "I RUN" Haha. Hey guy, why are you talking about it like it's something like motor oil you run through your engine or something? You just use edge dressing, bud. You don't run it. That's funny though.
@@GentlemansJourney The reply makes about as much sense as you saying you "run" edge dressing. I guess elementary English isn't one of your strong suits.
@@closinginonclosureit’s not that serious BUDD ! you are the one commenting on a YT video about a man’s simple way of describing the way he “uses” his shoe care products ! I run, I use, I apply, does a 3 letter word like “RUN” really hurt your feelings ?? Lol what a LOSER ! Smdh have a nice day and hope you enjoy your petty life ! Peace & love ! ✌️👊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Your captains are looking good 👍. Been considering getting a pair of Thursdays and your videos are making me inch closer to getting them. Very nice, keep up the good work.
Hey appreciate it! Not a bad deal at that price point. Some of the Thursday Seconds I’m seeing guys post online are perfect in my opinion.🥾🥾
Regarding conditioning, I was given advice recently (by a rep at JK Boots) which recommended to AVOID conditioning the heel stack and midsole. The reason being that the oils in the conditioner break down the glues used in the boot or shoe construction and cause the heel stack or soles to potentially start delaminating. And also that the vegetable-tanned leather used in these pieces aren't meant to be supple or flexible, but dry and stiff. He also recommend to avoid conditioning the entire upper's front edges with the lace eyelets and speedhooks. As the oils can cause the holes they're poked through to potentially elongate while also lubricating the brass or steel, this combined effect under conditions of tight lacing may cause eyelets or speedhooks to pop out.
I’d rather see conditioner on your boots and haven’t experienced those speed hooks pulling through but each guy has gotta do what’s best. Additionally, I understand the concern about the heel stack separating but still haven’t heard of that enough to not color it the way you want it.
@@GentlemansJourney To clarify, I was speaking only to conditioning these areas (since you recommended it in the video) and not to edge dressing with a dye. Color away.
Hey man, do you prefer edge dressing or shoe polish for that job? Ive seen some people use show polish and many recommending regular edge dressing
Shoe polish is a good option since it will condition the edge and you can get the pigment you want. I typically run edge dressing to get the color and then I’ll hit the edge with whatever conditioner I use on the upper. 🥾🥾
@@GentlemansJourney thanks!!
Hi. Thanks For Posting. Does it Dry Shinny or Flat?
Flat in my opinion. 🥾🥾
@@GentlemansJourney
Thank You. Very Helpful.
Can I use this to dye the welt stitching on this exact same Thursday boot ?
Yes, it would dye the welt stitching. 🥾🥾
Hi I wanted to know if I could use this on the sneaker edge?
Sure could!
I need to change my dress shoes soul edges from brown to black. Is this a good product to do this with?
Yes, may take a coat or two and then re apply but it is good option!!
Do you think this can work on rubber edges?
It is ok if it gets on the rubber but it won't necessarily dye it.
I wonder would a neutral edge dressing work just as well? Then you wouldn't have to get specific colors for each boot color. I guess this brand doesn't make neutral though eh? Also, some boots have a combination of leather and rubber on the edges like my Helm boots. Edge dressing shouldn't be applied to rubber edges I assume?
I end up hitting the rubber and it does just fine. Im not particular enough to avoid that but I do make sure to keep it away from the leather upper! A neutral edge would not work because half the purpose is to re color the edge after scuffing it. When scuffed it will show the natural color leather underneath and that is what you are trying to dye.
You are the man. My brown captains are looking so much better.
That's so good to hear!
Just the video I wanted. The leather midsole on my boots is looking a little faded. I'm going to get some of this on ebay £10. Thanks
It works a treat!
I'm not sure if I've got a dodgy batch of Fiebing's edge dressing or not, but I've now applied 12 coats of black to my heel stack at it is NOT covering at all. The worst product of its kind I've ever used. I'd avoid it like the plague.
Bummer 🥾🥾
Should I edge and heel before or after conditioning
Before! Thanks for watching
Another good video!
Cheers Mate, always good to hear from ya!
It is a good product. But it is being discontinued.
Oh no, that's terrible. What is your next best option?
Well. I just bought it a week or two ago.
Californian frowning down on silicone? lol Nice vid tho. Thx.
I hear ya!!
All of California. California is a beautiful state being destroyed from the inside out!!
0:07 "I RUN" Haha. Hey guy, why are you talking about it like it's something like motor oil you run through your engine or something? You just use edge dressing, bud. You don't run it. That's funny though.
Some of the comments I get…. 🤷♂️
@@GentlemansJourney The reply makes about as much sense as you saying you "run" edge dressing. I guess elementary English isn't one of your strong suits.
@@closinginonclosureit’s not that serious BUDD ! you are the one commenting on a YT video about a man’s simple way of describing the way he “uses” his shoe care products ! I run, I use, I apply, does a 3 letter word like “RUN” really hurt your feelings ?? Lol what a LOSER ! Smdh have a nice day and hope you enjoy your petty life ! Peace & love ! ✌️👊🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸