I have a par of Thursday Captains & Premier low tops in natural Cromexel. & I did a little experiment. I used venetian leather balm on one & Saphir Renovateur on the other. To see which one I like better.
@@Bootlosophy don't know yet. The leather balm (Not exactly the same as shoe cream) darkens the leather very slightly. Sahir makes no color change @ all from what I've noticed.
Thanks for this. My White's CMP Sherman boots are made with British Tan Double Shot uppers. I see they also have a Natural Double Shot. How does the White's Double Shot leather compare to/with Cromexcel?
@@Bootlosophy Thanks. Does the natural version end up at the same place colorwise as the British Tan version after some time? Your boots look a lot like the british tan color - (at least when new).
I've got a pair of cheap Caterpillar boots whose leather shows the same behaviour. They've cost me about 100$. The loose grain on them is pretty bad. I guess some asian producers poorly replicate the process of tanning.
Not the tanning so much as what part of the hide is chosen. Loose grain will generally show in parts of the animal with fat, so belly and so on. Makers of cheaper boots use all of the hide. More expensive ones tend to throw away more and hence raise the cost per square foot.
Great information on history, production, care and how to love your Chromexcel boots. I am enjoying you videos very much. I wish I could find some of the good buys on ebay as you have, I guess I have an unusual foot size.
Do you recommend or have experience with the use of any sort of protectant spray to use following cleaning and conditioning. In Canada, during the winter months, any source of moisture the boots will be exposed to will contain a heavy concentration of salt. On my top grain leather golf shoes I use Collonil's "Carbon Pro" spray. It does not darken the leather, makes cleaning much easier and still allows the leather to benefit from the oils and waxes in the conditioner I use. I know that both "Carbon Pro" and "Apple Guard" are in popular use by women on their extremely expensive Louis Vuitton handbags.
Love your videos! I’m getting my first pair of really good quality boot’s tomorrow, for my 68th birthday. A pair of Grant Stone Brass boots in dark burgundy Kudu. They seem to be one of the few companies that carry wide sizes.
I recently purchased a pair of Grant Stone Natural CXL Diesel boots. I have some Kiwi neutral dubbin at hand, would they be suitable for use on it? If not, could you recommend something that can be purchased more easily here is Australia. Cheers!
@@Bootlosophy thanks for the advice, unfortunately the neutral VSC is like $140 for a bottle for some reason, where the black and dark brown are $25. I will wait a while and see if more stock becomes available.
Natty CXL is my favorite iteration of CXL. I have the natty Indy boot, but it’s proven to be a real B to get some good patina on. All my other examples in natty CXL have been easy to gain some beautiful character from sun and use
Honestly, it’s a struggle. I try to get at least one wear out of every boot in a month- that means on some days I change them out. But I have favourites which means some don’t get a lot of wear overall 🤷♂️
aussies are killing it in this space!!! go team!!
My natural CXL Grant Stone Ottawa boots get the most wear is developing the most wonderful patina . Such a joy watching it evolve!
Can we get a similar video about Black CXL?
Insane passion and quality as always!
The honey wheat tone is a nice shade you hardly ever see in boots...too bad they darken.
I have a par of Thursday Captains & Premier low tops in natural Cromexel. & I did a little experiment. I used venetian leather balm on one & Saphir Renovateur on the other. To see which one I like better.
Result?
@@Bootlosophy don't know yet. The leather balm (Not exactly the same as shoe cream) darkens the leather very slightly. Sahir makes no color change @ all from what I've noticed.
Amazing detail thank you!
Thanks Teik, very useful information.
I believe Jojoba oil has replaced whale oil for most commercial applications, so not a marine oil but a vegetable oil.
Good to know! But Horween told me they still use a marine based oil.
@@Bootlosophy Ok, thanks, that's interesting.
I like your style
Thank you!
Thanks for this. My White's CMP Sherman boots are made with British Tan Double Shot uppers. I see they also have a Natural Double Shot. How does the White's Double Shot leather compare to/with Cromexcel?
Very similar
@@Bootlosophy Thanks. Does the natural version end up at the same place colorwise as the British Tan version after some time? Your boots look a lot like the british tan color - (at least when new).
I've got a pair of cheap Caterpillar boots whose leather shows the same behaviour. They've cost me about 100$. The loose grain on them is pretty bad. I guess some asian producers poorly replicate the process of tanning.
Not the tanning so much as what part of the hide is chosen. Loose grain will generally show in parts of the animal with fat, so belly and so on. Makers of cheaper boots use all of the hide. More expensive ones tend to throw away more and hence raise the cost per square foot.
@@Bootlosophy I see why they were so cheap. They still look nice though, if you don't pay close attention.
I need for you to acknowledge me as the custodian of a pair of CXL natural Thursday Presidents.
@@10thAveFreezeOut why? Is your humour so brainless?
@@Bootlosophy get a sense of humor olde chap.
Great information on history, production, care and how to love your Chromexcel boots.
I am enjoying you videos very much. I wish I could find some of the good buys on ebay as you have, I guess I have an unusual foot size.
That’s unlucky!
Do you recommend or have experience with the use of any sort of protectant spray to use following cleaning and conditioning. In Canada, during the winter months, any source of moisture the boots will be exposed to will contain a heavy concentration of salt. On my top grain leather golf shoes I use Collonil's "Carbon Pro" spray. It does not darken the leather, makes cleaning much easier and still allows the leather to benefit from the oils and waxes in the conditioner I use.
I know that both "Carbon Pro" and "Apple Guard" are in popular use by women on their extremely expensive Louis Vuitton handbags.
Love your videos! I’m getting my first pair of really good quality boot’s tomorrow, for my 68th birthday. A pair of Grant Stone Brass boots in dark burgundy Kudu. They seem to be one of the few companies that carry wide sizes.
👍 I started collecting when I was 63, so never too late!
I started at 67. I just ordered another Grant Stone, arriving tomorrow.
Great video, thanks for this
Very enjoyable, and I learned a lot too. Thank you.
I recently purchased a pair of Grant Stone Natural CXL Diesel boots. I have some Kiwi neutral dubbin at hand, would they be suitable for use on it? If not, could you recommend something that can be purchased more easily here is Australia. Cheers!
You can buy Venetian Shoe Cream on Amazon. A good cobbler will also stock Tarrago conditioners.
@@Bootlosophy thanks for the advice, unfortunately the neutral VSC is like $140 for a bottle for some reason, where the black and dark brown are $25. I will wait a while and see if more stock becomes available.
Natty CXL is my favorite iteration of CXL. I have the natty Indy boot, but it’s proven to be a real B to get some good patina on. All my other examples in natty CXL have been easy to gain some beautiful character from sun and use
I think that’s the same on my OSB Trench Boots - I think the cuts they use are just too good to patina easily
I’d love to see you work in corporate sales
I’m a Management Consultant
Honest question: How have you got enough time to wear all these boots?
Honestly, it’s a struggle. I try to get at least one wear out of every boot in a month- that means on some days I change them out. But I have favourites which means some don’t get a lot of wear overall 🤷♂️
@@Bootlosophy love your reviews and your boot inventory seems small compared to aero surf guy Dale. That guy has serious problems.
@@jamessher6956 TRUE WORDS!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣
@@jamessher6956 He has a framed photo of Grant Stone's Wyatt behind his desk. 😆 I must say, Dale's videos have been very helpful to me.
Love this video! Super relaxing to watch and informative- thanks!