Just sharing a shoe dye which worked quite well. Unfortunately the
before and after pics are taken in completely different lighting
conditions so they don't show properly how deep the brown is after, I
might take another new photo tomorrow.
I used Dylon Leather Dye
which I bought online. It took several hours over 2 days to do all the
coats but the shoes are a much better colour for me now, so I'm pleased. I also changed the laces to ones which match better with the new colour
My tips: Wear thin
plastic gloves as it will stain your fingers, cover the work surface and use an artists brush not the
one they supply. Doesn't work on patent or gloss leather (special
finishes) but worked great on my slightly tired medium tan shoes.
4 comments:
what a fascinating concept! Seems like a good way to refurbish, or entirely change the character of a pair of shoes... hmmm, I wonder if this would work on athletic shoes? IE synthetic fabric instead of leather. (they always come in such horrible garish neon colors)
Hi Alison, this dye is specifically for leather, but they make another version which works on synthetics and canvas which is more like a flexible paint. I'm going to try that as well on some things which had too high a shine to use the dye. Dylon is a european product so in the US there are different manufacturers. I wouldn't suggest trying to get Dylon specifically, but its easier for me to get than US brands.
Ruthie, I didn't know this could be done! Cool! (Stephaniecan on SG)
I'll be interested in how durable the new color is. I have had leather dye in my Amazon cart for months now debating refreshing a favorite pair with scuffed toes.
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