Thanks so much. That's super encouraging and it means a lot. I hope it helps you love your leather! I'd appreciate it if you shared the video with someone who'd benefit! Thanks again.
I don’t know how this ended up in my feed. I didn’t ask for this. But by Jobe I liked it - just subbed. Great video! The real MVP is how much care you put into the description for reference. Thanks for that, and cheers!
Hey friend! Thanks so much for watching as well as taking the time to write the encouraging comment. It really does mean a lot to me on my journey to help people love their leather. It's my goal to share the skills and tools needed for every project, and I'm committed to doing so. Thanks again!
Very good, thank you. Your expertise answered a problem I have with my boots. I will follow your example. And also use the products that you have demonstrated. SUBD, 👍
Thank you for your kind words! Jim Green truly stands out in terms of quality and style, even compared to Redwing. The craftsmanship and design of Jim Green boots are exceptional. Thank you for your support and for sharing your opinion. Love your leather!
Hi! Thanks for this. What type of brush is that? And can I use a rag instead? Or a toothbrush? I am about to treat my boots and I do not have a proper brush
Great question. The brush I used is called a horsehair shoe shining brush. You can't use a rag or toothbrush to get the same effect, but you can still use a soft cotton cloth or old t-shirt to get a similar result. Shoe shining brushes are tailored for shoe care, offering benefits that rags or regular brushes don't. They're made from materials like horsehair, gentle on shoes, and designed to effectively clean and polish without damage. Their specific shape allows for easy application and buffing to a shine, making them more efficient for maintaining high-quality footwear. I'd highly recommend investing in one. They're very affordable and here are my suggestions: kit.co/evumies I hope this helps!
@@Mwuhahaha Life changes when you start becoming a good steward. You appreciate what you have more and it takes better care of you as well. Make sure to check out my suggestions: kit.co/evumies
Hello, this may seem a slightly random question, I own a pair of brown military boots, there is a scuff on the leather, I removed my many layers of polish using a magic sponge which showed me the damage, when I applied brown wax oil the affected area turned black, this also happened when this area got wet, is there a way to restore the boots to brown. As it’s a very obvious issue. And shows up when on parade.
Hi friend! Thanks for watching. Not random at all. I'm very familiar with magic eraser sponges and they do a great job of removing grime. However, now that you have all of the wax off, you're left with the raw leather. If you used a brown wax oil, this probably has darkened the area darker than you wanted. It should have been used lightly rather than the amount you used. Because the waxes and oils penetrated the raw leather, it went into the pores of the leather, which makes it darker and than the surrounding area because the scuffing exposed the epidermis of the leather, making it darker. There's no easy fix for this, as you would need to try and wipe off or clean the leather fully to remove the brown wax you used. You can either put the brown wax oil over the entire boots to hopefully match the color, or you will need to (at your own risk) try to remove the brown wax with something like rubbing alcohol. Without going into too much detail, this would remove the waxes and oils and you could use a non-darkening conditioner like Bick 4. Though, without knowing the full extent of your issue, I can't say much more. Here's my suggestions for tools: kit.co/evumies
Thank you for your swift reply, I saw the use of Bick 4 in your video and I was very impressed, I may also try applying polish to the area, building up a layer of that and then adding the wax, as the wax also waterproofs the boot. The magic sponge does a very good job at removing the oil and polish so I shall give that another go.
Thank you for your swift reply, I saw the use of Bick 4 in your video and I was very impressed, I may also try applying polish to the area, building up a layer of that and then adding the wax, as the wax also waterproofs the boot. The magic sponge does a very good job at removing the oil and polish so I shall give that another go.
Thank you for your swift reply, I saw the use of Bick 4 in your video and I was very impressed, I may also try applying polish to the area, building up a layer of that and then adding the wax, as the wax also waterproofs the boot. The magic sponge does a very good job at removing the oil and polish so I shall give that another go.
Great question. My answer is: Not very well due to the fact that you're only able to condition the surface and maybe bleed a little further in. But well enough to take care of the dryness that occurs from dirt, dust, and debris on the surface. I have seen many leather boots and shoes that begin to crack and flake at the midsole, so this is my solution to that problem. Even slightly conditioned fiberboard is better than dry fiberboard (even though fiberboard is low quality). Your thoughts?
@@evumiesthe fiberboard the JG uses is a bit beefier than the standard cheap stuff. It's fiber embedded and more flexible than the usual type and you don't hear of them warping and cracking all that often. It seems to share a lot of leather like properties, but obviously a nice thick piece of veg tan is better though. It does however, seem to wick water into the boot after prolonged periods of being exposed to water. I hit mine with Smiths every time I condition and it does help some. They are fairly water resistant otherwise. Great boot brand though, I've got 6 pairs now!
I have exactly the same boot and recently while doing some construction a piece of wood flew on my boot cutting a small but noticeable piece of leather from the boot surface. I’m curious, what can I do to fill up that part
Hey friend! Thanks so much for watching. Yeah, there's definitely a way to fix that. I'd highly suggest using some leather filling paste. The one I'd recommend is by Tarrago. You can check it out here: kit.co/evumies/leather-care-products/6740977-tarrago-filling-past You'll want to carefully and evenly apply this over the area. It may need more than one application. Once done, feel free to sand it gently with a high grit sandpaper and then finish off with some brown shoe polish for a protective barrier. Do this at your own risk. Due to the fact that I don't know exactly the situation, I can't be responsible for the outcome. But I hope for the best! Let me know how it turns out!
@@evumies thanks a lot! I really appreciate the advice and the link! I understand that there probably will be some color difference, but it still worth trying
@@chengpak5663 I have various videos using it, and although this specific video is about heels, I think I describe how to use it well. ruclips.net/video/McLrcuIHlW8/видео.html
That's a really good question, and I'm glad you're asking before you use it! Haha. To be honest, my personal preference is to use leather-specific products rather than at-home oils because these oils have been refined, tested, and modified to fit the needs of leather over time. Sure, using some other oils might look good and feel fine at the present, but once time passes, you'll find that oils like olive oil, mineral oil or vegetable oil will become rancid, ruining the look, smell, and feel of your leather. If you had to, I'd sparingly use coconut oil as it is sometimes used in small quantities in leather oils, but just know that it will very easily darken your leather as well as potentially become rancid over time. Most oils at home are using for food, not for leather, so they don't have the same qualities. Check out my suggestions list here: kit.co/evumies Just my opinion!
Hi Tiffany! It depends on your situation, but if you have a flap on your leather, all you would need to do is glue the underside of the flap (the side exposing the fibers) and it should be good. You won't have to sand down leather cement (it's more like elmer's glue), because it will be under the leather, not on top. I don't suggest using using leather cement on TOP of the leather. Let me know if that helps! Cheers.
@@TiffanyDiller Gotcha. Yeah, even with very small flaps, the leather cement is great! My suggestion is to get some glue on a toothpick so you can be very precise. Don't worry if you mess up or get some on the leather, it's water soluble. Just make sure there's enough on there to keep it down, but not too much that it overflows. Let me know how it turns out! I'm here to help.
Hey, I totally understand. It's not for everyone. Though, I've found that there's much reward with taking calculated risks! I'd suggest practicing on a cheaper or less "favorite" pair of shoes! You can find any good projects at your local thrift (if you're willing). All the best!
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Question of the day 🥾 Have you scuffed your leather boots and thought they were too far gone?
To the point, practical and educational. Two thumbs up!
Thanks so much. That's super encouraging and it means a lot. I hope it helps you love your leather! I'd appreciate it if you shared the video with someone who'd benefit! Thanks again.
I don’t know how this ended up in my feed. I didn’t ask for this. But by Jobe I liked it - just subbed. Great video! The real MVP is how much care you put into the description for reference. Thanks for that, and cheers!
Hey friend! Thanks so much for watching as well as taking the time to write the encouraging comment. It really does mean a lot to me on my journey to help people love their leather. It's my goal to share the skills and tools needed for every project, and I'm committed to doing so. Thanks again!
Best scuff repair video! Thanks
Wow, thanks for the compliment. I try! Haha. Appreciate you watching. Feel free to subscribe and share the video for more content like this!
Very good, thank you. Your expertise answered a problem I have with my boots. I will follow your example. And also use the products that you have demonstrated. SUBD, 👍
Thank you so much for watching! I hope it turns out well! Let me know!
Love your taste in boots. Jim green is the best even over redwing in my opinion
Thank you for your kind words! Jim Green truly stands out in terms of quality and style, even compared to Redwing. The craftsmanship and design of Jim Green boots are exceptional. Thank you for your support and for sharing your opinion. Love your leather!
Hi! Thanks for this. What type of brush is that? And can I use a rag instead? Or a toothbrush? I am about to treat my boots and I do not have a proper brush
Great question. The brush I used is called a horsehair shoe shining brush. You can't use a rag or toothbrush to get the same effect, but you can still use a soft cotton cloth or old t-shirt to get a similar result.
Shoe shining brushes are tailored for shoe care, offering benefits that rags or regular brushes don't. They're made from materials like horsehair, gentle on shoes, and designed to effectively clean and polish without damage. Their specific shape allows for easy application and buffing to a shine, making them more efficient for maintaining high-quality footwear. I'd highly recommend investing in one.
They're very affordable and here are my suggestions: kit.co/evumies
I hope this helps!
Thanks! I never had a decent pair of boots until recently so I want to keep them looking good. I will certainly get a nice brush!@@evumies
@@Mwuhahaha Life changes when you start becoming a good steward. You appreciate what you have more and it takes better care of you as well. Make sure to check out my suggestions: kit.co/evumies
Hello, this may seem a slightly random question, I own a pair of brown military boots, there is a scuff on the leather, I removed my many layers of polish using a magic sponge which showed me the damage, when I applied brown wax oil the affected area turned black, this also happened when this area got wet, is there a way to restore the boots to brown. As it’s a very obvious issue. And shows up when on parade.
Hi friend! Thanks for watching. Not random at all. I'm very familiar with magic eraser sponges and they do a great job of removing grime. However, now that you have all of the wax off, you're left with the raw leather. If you used a brown wax oil, this probably has darkened the area darker than you wanted. It should have been used lightly rather than the amount you used. Because the waxes and oils penetrated the raw leather, it went into the pores of the leather, which makes it darker and than the surrounding area because the scuffing exposed the epidermis of the leather, making it darker. There's no easy fix for this, as you would need to try and wipe off or clean the leather fully to remove the brown wax you used. You can either put the brown wax oil over the entire boots to hopefully match the color, or you will need to (at your own risk) try to remove the brown wax with something like rubbing alcohol. Without going into too much detail, this would remove the waxes and oils and you could use a non-darkening conditioner like Bick 4. Though, without knowing the full extent of your issue, I can't say much more. Here's my suggestions for tools: kit.co/evumies
Thank you for your swift reply, I saw the use of Bick 4 in your video and I was very impressed, I may also try applying polish to the area, building up a layer of that and then adding the wax, as the wax also waterproofs the boot. The magic sponge does a very good job at removing the oil and polish so I shall give that another go.
Thank you for your swift reply, I saw the use of Bick 4 in your video and I was very impressed, I may also try applying polish to the area, building up a layer of that and then adding the wax, as the wax also waterproofs the boot. The magic sponge does a very good job at removing the oil and polish so I shall give that another go.
Thank you for your swift reply, I saw the use of Bick 4 in your video and I was very impressed, I may also try applying polish to the area, building up a layer of that and then adding the wax, as the wax also waterproofs the boot. The magic sponge does a very good job at removing the oil and polish so I shall give that another go.
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¡Sí, se pueden restaurar! 😊 Mira este video: ruclips.net/video/VvxN3DXuvT0/видео.html
How well can you condition the midsole? It's just fibreboard. The leather is only on a few of JG's models, or a custom option.
Great question. My answer is: Not very well due to the fact that you're only able to condition the surface and maybe bleed a little further in. But well enough to take care of the dryness that occurs from dirt, dust, and debris on the surface. I have seen many leather boots and shoes that begin to crack and flake at the midsole, so this is my solution to that problem. Even slightly conditioned fiberboard is better than dry fiberboard (even though fiberboard is low quality). Your thoughts?
@@evumiesthe fiberboard the JG uses is a bit beefier than the standard cheap stuff. It's fiber embedded and more flexible than the usual type and you don't hear of them warping and cracking all that often. It seems to share a lot of leather like properties, but obviously a nice thick piece of veg tan is better though. It does however, seem to wick water into the boot after prolonged periods of being exposed to water. I hit mine with Smiths every time I condition and it does help some. They are fairly water resistant otherwise. Great boot brand though, I've got 6 pairs now!
I have exactly the same boot and recently while doing some construction a piece of wood flew on my boot cutting a small but noticeable piece of leather from the boot surface. I’m curious, what can I do to fill up that part
Hey friend! Thanks so much for watching. Yeah, there's definitely a way to fix that. I'd highly suggest using some leather filling paste. The one I'd recommend is by Tarrago. You can check it out here: kit.co/evumies/leather-care-products/6740977-tarrago-filling-past You'll want to carefully and evenly apply this over the area. It may need more than one application. Once done, feel free to sand it gently with a high grit sandpaper and then finish off with some brown shoe polish for a protective barrier. Do this at your own risk. Due to the fact that I don't know exactly the situation, I can't be responsible for the outcome. But I hope for the best! Let me know how it turns out!
@@evumies thanks a lot! I really appreciate the advice and the link! I understand that there probably will be some color difference, but it still worth trying
Thank you!
I appreciate you writing! Thank you as well. Cheers
Hi Evan what kind of leather cement would you recommend? I have a pair of elk tracker 860 and have a small little flap I want to glue down.
Hey Cheng! Check out my video's description. I have a link to the one I recommend. It's called Fiebing's leather cement. Thanks for watching!
Do you have a video to show me using leather cement? Thank you.
@@chengpak5663 I have various videos using it, and although this specific video is about heels, I think I describe how to use it well. ruclips.net/video/McLrcuIHlW8/видео.html
Hey Evan that video helped a lot. Thank you again.
@@chengpak5663 That's awesome! I'm so happy to have been able to help. Please share any of my videos to friends and family. I appreciate it!
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Thanks so much for watching!
Any oils you could use? Like common ones you already own coconut , olive oil ??
That's a really good question, and I'm glad you're asking before you use it! Haha. To be honest, my personal preference is to use leather-specific products rather than at-home oils because these oils have been refined, tested, and modified to fit the needs of leather over time. Sure, using some other oils might look good and feel fine at the present, but once time passes, you'll find that oils like olive oil, mineral oil or vegetable oil will become rancid, ruining the look, smell, and feel of your leather. If you had to, I'd sparingly use coconut oil as it is sometimes used in small quantities in leather oils, but just know that it will very easily darken your leather as well as potentially become rancid over time. Most oils at home are using for food, not for leather, so they don't have the same qualities. Check out my suggestions list here: kit.co/evumies Just my opinion!
If you use leather cement do you have to sand it down once it’s dry?
Hi Tiffany! It depends on your situation, but if you have a flap on your leather, all you would need to do is glue the underside of the flap (the side exposing the fibers) and it should be good. You won't have to sand down leather cement (it's more like elmer's glue), because it will be under the leather, not on top. I don't suggest using using leather cement on TOP of the leather. Let me know if that helps! Cheers.
@@evumies thank you! There is a small flap, very small but it’s there.
@@TiffanyDiller Gotcha. Yeah, even with very small flaps, the leather cement is great! My suggestion is to get some glue on a toothpick so you can be very precise. Don't worry if you mess up or get some on the leather, it's water soluble. Just make sure there's enough on there to keep it down, but not too much that it overflows. Let me know how it turns out! I'm here to help.
@@evumies thanks for the advice!
I’m too afraid to try this but I would pay someone who can do the job. One of my favorite pair of boots need fixing.
Hey, I totally understand. It's not for everyone. Though, I've found that there's much reward with taking calculated risks! I'd suggest practicing on a cheaper or less "favorite" pair of shoes! You can find any good projects at your local thrift (if you're willing). All the best!