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Thank you. The leather is Horween CXL.They look great!!
Thank you. The leather is Horween CXL.They look great!!
Consider buying a full length leather insole and sand down the thickness of the toes and mid-foot so that there is minimal room occupied at the toes. This will prevent the insole from sliding forward as well. Even you don't have any power sanders, you can even use an $3 sanding block from the paint section of your local hardware. Dale's Leatherworks offers three different thicknesses of veg. tan insoles. I hope this link is allowed.That never works for me because while it tightens up the instep it eats up too much space in the toes. 1/2 insoles just slide. I’ve given up.
I've dyed other boots. Strip with acetone and apply dye.Has anyone here ever overdyed their engineer boots? I’d like a tutorial if one exists.
I've dyed other boots. Strip with acetone and apply dye.
But if I want to overdye do I need to use the acetone?
I just don’t think it’s worth the effort. Plenty of great boots with laces and many western slip ons fit me fine.Consider buying a full length leather insole and sand down the thickness of the toes and mid-foot so that there is minimal room occupied at the toes. This will prevent the insole from sliding forward as well. Even you don't have any power sanders, you can even use an $3 sanding block from the paint section of your local hardware. Dale's Leatherworks offers three different thicknesses of veg. tan insoles. I hope this link is allowed.
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I never used acetone on mine. I just painted the dye on, waited a few days, and gently buffed them out. I applied a few coats of Blackrock (carnuba wax) to keep the color safe. Luckily, the color has stayed.Has anyone here ever overdyed their engineer boots? I’d like a tutorial if one exists.
I wonder if anyone has tried gluing in some leather on inside heel counter or sides to get a better fit.For those with heel slip issues this adhesive felt can be used to dial in the fit.
I added the felt to the instep and it keeps my heel from slipping.I wonder if anyone has tried gluing in some leather on inside heel counter or sides to get a better fit.
I wonder if anyone has tried gluing in some leather on inside heel counter or sides to get a better fit.
Did this reduce heel slip? I wouldn’t want anything pushing my feet forward in the boot.View attachment 642610
I use these Saphir leather heel grips, they have adhesive backing but I ended up just gluing them in after they started peeling.
For me yes, but I had a pretty skinny achilles ankle area where these sit so these served to fill that area out and keep my foot locked in. Doesn't push my feet forward, since it sits above the heel area and hugs where the heel countours in.Did this reduce heel slip? I wouldn’t want anything pushing my feet forward in the boot.
I get that reasoning, but to me they are that cool. I also don’t HAVE to modify them. I can cinch the instep down maximally and achieve the same effect, but I’d rather not do that.i’ve tried a lot of this stuff. After 6 pairs i’ve given up. I decided i shouldn’t have to modify $750+ boots. They’re not that cool.
I think most of us that have a favorite pair of boots that we are consistently reaching for are worth a little extra effort to improve the fit.I get that reasoning, but to me they are that cool. I also don’t HAVE to modify them. I can cinch the instep down maximally and achieve the same effect, but I’d rather not do that.
I’ve sold all my lace ups because im too lazy.I think most of us that have a favorite pair of boots that we are consistently reaching for are worth a little extra effort to improve the fit.
I have 2 pairs of engineers that overall fit me reasonably well, but I don’t mind experimenting a bit with the fit. I wear my engineers more than my lace ups.
I get that reasoning, but to me they are that cool. I also don’t HAVE to modify them. I can cinch the instep down maximally and achieve the same effect, but I’d rather not do that.