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.

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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.

 

[KBlake]

For those with heel slip issues this adhesive felt can be used to dial in the fit.

 

[Drzdave58]

For those with heel slip issues this adhesive felt can be used to dial in the fit.

I wonder if anyone has tried gluing in some leather on inside heel counter or sides to get a better fit.

 

[KBlake]

I wonder if anyone has tried gluing in some leather on inside heel counter or sides to get a better fit.

I added the felt to the instep and it keeps my heel from slipping.

 

[Jasonissm]

I wonder if anyone has tried gluing in some leather on inside heel counter or sides to get a better fit.

I use these Saphir leather heel grips, they have adhesive backing but I ended up just gluing them in after they started peeling.

 

[KBlake]

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I use these Saphir leather heel grips, they have adhesive backing but I ended up just gluing them in after they started peeling.

Did this reduce heel slip? I wouldn’t want anything pushing my feet forward in the boot.

 

[Jasonissm]

Did this reduce heel slip? I wouldn’t want anything pushing my feet forward in the boot.

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.

 

[Bfd70]

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.

 

[KBlake]

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 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.

 

[Drzdave58]

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 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.

 

[KBlake]

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’ve sold all my lace ups because im too lazy.

 

[hardlyworkingman]

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.

any reason why you wouldn't cinch the instep? to avoid wrinkles/creasing?