Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

[mlwdp]

They look great!!

Thank you. The leather is Horween CXL.

 

[KBlake]

Has anyone here ever overdyed their engineer boots? I’d like a tutorial if one exists.

 

[TelemarkTumalo]

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.

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.

Insoles

Solid leather insoles in three different thicknesses.

dalesleatherworks.com

 

[Drzdave58]

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.

 

[KBlake]

I've dyed other boots. Strip with acetone and apply dye.

But if I want to overdye do I need to use the acetone?

 

[Drzdave58]

Depends on the finish on the leather. Some leathers have a resistant finish. You could try a small area with dye or just lightly rub a bit of acetone and then try the dye.

But if I want to overdye do I need to use the acetone?

 

[Bfd70]

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.

http://[URL]https://dalesleatherworks.com/collections/insoles-1

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I just don’t think it’s worth the effort. Plenty of great boots with laces and many western slip ons fit me fine.

 

[hardlyworkingman]

Zerrows Horsebutt Type 1 Engineer boots.

 

[handymike]

Has anyone here ever overdyed their engineer boots? I’d like a tutorial if one exists.

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.