This gentleman is an amazing inspiration and we should try and bottle his enthusiasm and knowledge. I am a proud wearer of his excellent boots. I salute you,sir
I ordered my fremington earlier today after finding out at the age of 39 my feet are extra wide (H) and I've been wearing size 11's when I'm more like a 9.5 just so they're comfortable most of my adult life. After watching some of these videos I'm so happy to to support an English company and people like this.
Just finished a weeks walking in Wales. Every night my son did this to his Altbergs, and laces. His feet were never wet, he never had to tie his boot laces, never got blisters. My friend and I were in trail boots with gore tex, always sweaty. Bought some Altbergs as soon as i got home.
Feel incredibly lucky that I chose to watch this before attacking my first pair of issue boots. Intent on keeping my Altbergs as glorious as possible (Battle PT being the exception of course hah)
I apply gris by hand... Love my 2x Defenders (mk2) - one duty boot and another pair for best... Also have the current edition of field and fell... Thinking of try Svartz inner soles over standard.
Good afternoon, I think it is obvious that you should do this as soon as possible after your boots are dried. My question is how often you are going to do this when the boots are used on a dry environment.
I have to say Altberg boots are really good!, a fair bit lighter than my old boots, I wet formed mine onto my feet by standing in a bucket of water whilst wearing them and walking for a few miles in them. once broken in they offer outstanding support when I'm out walking.
1:06 - so would the brown stuff be applied first over scuffs and then apply clear afterwards? The front of my boots are getting very scuffed/scratched from walking on a lot of rough ground and I don’t really know how to clean them up.
Apply the Leder Gris by hand and then heat the boots with a hairdryer to melt it into the leather. Leave overnight and then buff with a damp polishing cloth. This technique works best for all dubbins and waterproofing waxes, not polishes.
Wax on - wax off. And if you do it for long enough and clean enough boots you'll be able to defend yourself from any would-be assailant via the mystical art of Kung Fu. That and your boots will be in such good condition you'll be able to crane kick them right in the balls and run away at great speed.
A bit of vigorous buffing not only makes your right arm (or left arm) stronger and makes you fitter but it helps drive the wax into the microscopic structure of the leather thereby adding to its waterproofing, its suppleness and its longevity. The trick with this kind of leather is never to actually polish it....polish with a lot of pigment in it blocks the pores and prevents the leather from absorbing the wax. A bit like varnishing a Barbour jacket.
Clean the brushes immediately after use with turpentine or acetone. Wipe with paper towels and then wash the brushes with hot water and dishwashing liquid.
This should be mandatory viewing for all lads and lasses going through basic military training. Superb video.
Realise my corporal didn't know shite after watching this haha, and I went to Catterick as well...
This gentleman is an amazing inspiration and we should try and bottle his enthusiasm and knowledge. I am a proud wearer of his excellent boots. I salute you,sir
He's a Yorkshire man, he's not only cleaning his application brush to keep it ready for use he's also avoiding waste.
Great advice and great boots. 10 years on, still wearing mine.
Never heard of waxing your laces! Great bit of advice
I ordered my fremington earlier today after finding out at the age of 39 my feet are extra wide (H) and I've been wearing size 11's when I'm more like a 9.5 just so they're comfortable most of my adult life.
After watching some of these videos I'm so happy to to support an English company and people like this.
At 47, best boots I've ever owned. I too historically had to go large due to wide feet; this is not a problem with Altbergs though.
@@ashmaybe9634 I'm loving mine so far. I've started saving for a trip to North Yorkshire to get a custom pair.
Just finished a weeks walking in Wales. Every night my son did this to his Altbergs, and laces. His feet were never wet, he never had to tie his boot laces, never got blisters. My friend and I were in trail boots with gore tex, always sweaty. Bought some Altbergs as soon as i got home.
Feel incredibly lucky that I chose to watch this before attacking my first pair of issue boots. Intent on keeping my Altbergs as glorious as possible (Battle PT being the exception of course hah)
I like this chap. It’s good to see the brains behind Altberg. 😏
A true craftsman 👍
Excellent video. Thanks. Simple and clear step by step guide. Very happy with the boots too
I apply gris by hand...
Love my 2x Defenders (mk2) - one duty boot and another pair for best... Also have the current edition of field and fell...
Thinking of try Svartz inner soles over standard.
I have these boots and they're fantastic. Great video 👍
thank you sir
Waxing laces, amazing, never heard of that. Will try that one.
Fantastic ❤
Helpful video, thanks, but what should I use to protect the Nubuck cuff part at the top?
Good afternoon,
I think it is obvious that you should do this as soon as possible after your boots are dried. My question is how often you are going to do this when the boots are used on a dry environment.
Is there a big difference between leather gris and dubbin??
This is pure ASMR
Are anfibio boots any good? I'm looking to get some potentially.
I have to say Altberg boots are really good!, a fair bit lighter than my old boots, I wet formed mine onto my feet by standing in a bucket of water whilst wearing them and walking for a few miles in them. once broken in they offer outstanding support when I'm out walking.
Should do this before breaking them in or wait till ive used them a bit?
Best boots about
1:06 - so would the brown stuff be applied first over scuffs and then apply clear afterwards? The front of my boots are getting very scuffed/scratched from walking on a lot of rough ground and I don’t really know how to clean them up.
On my defender boot i use gris MOD brown only and glos the toe. mine look excellent.
Is leder gris ok for boots with a waterproof membrane? Will it still allow the boot to breathe?
yes and yes...
Apply the Leder Gris by hand and then heat the boots with a hairdryer to melt it into the leather. Leave overnight and then buff with a damp polishing cloth. This technique works best for all dubbins and waterproofing waxes, not polishes.
What is step by step is boots are really muddy? So from muddy to clean?
Just a bit of water and a good scrub with a plastck Brussels brush should do the job to get them cleen
whats the best way to clean mud off the boots before you apply leder gris ?
Dishing brush and cold to lukewarm water
Wash boots with warm water, saddle soap, and a medium horsehair dauber.
Wax on - wax off. And if you do it for long enough and clean enough boots you'll be able to defend yourself from any would-be assailant via the mystical art of Kung Fu. That and your boots will be in such good condition you'll be able to crane kick them right in the balls and run away at great speed.
can anyone answer: why buff the boots after waxing, does it help with longevity ?
Look nicer tess
A bit of vigorous buffing not only makes your right arm (or left arm) stronger and makes you fitter but it helps drive the wax into the microscopic structure of the leather thereby adding to its waterproofing, its suppleness and its longevity. The trick with this kind of leather is never to actually polish it....polish with a lot of pigment in it blocks the pores and prevents the leather from absorbing the wax. A bit like varnishing a Barbour jacket.
On boots with a leather cuff, do you nourish the inside of the cuff at the top of the boots?, as surely this could crack if untreated.
Why does Altberg use German names? I thought they were based in North Yorkshire.
How do you clean the brushes that come with leder gris? Mine are absolutely gunked up and are basically obsolete
4-20 to 4-40
@@jasonhiggins6431 what is that
@@fijiarc2090 watch the video from 4-20 to 4-40
@@jasonhiggins6431 that doesn't really clean them does it...?
Clean the brushes immediately after use with turpentine or acetone. Wipe with paper towels and then wash the brushes with hot water and dishwashing liquid.
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