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Rub-offs discussion

Got a mate who’s got a set of regular oxblood 1460s, that honestly are a bit scuffed up. Like any good mate would do, I’ve given him my learned methods of getting them sorted out. Pretty simple as they’re not deep gouges or in any place where it’s gonna mash up that horrible PU shit over time, just some scratches on the toe box etc.

Advised him on products I now use / would use (thanks to here and the Solovair sub)

Anyways we got talking about rub-offs (but stop there, I’m taking about boots here lmao) and I think he’s interested in potentially darkening his oxbloods and going for that rub-off effect.

It’s not something I’ve done, so honestly I’d like to know for myself & hear what real people have to say about their experiences, materials used and methodology.

It would be a big help to my mate too, thanks all

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u/_reptile_franks_ — 7 days ago
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DIY at home resole MIE 1940 w’ Solovair sole and leather welt

Been working on learning to Resole boots and had a pair of platform 1940s that I got cheap because the sole was splitting. I decided to completely rebuild them with a triple stitched veg tan storm welt (Double stitched inside and single outside), then I removed all foam and felt material and replaced it with thick veg tan and added a steel shank. Then I contact cemented (Barge Superstik) a veg tan midsole and stitched that as well (that’s what the second line of yellow stitch is doing). Last I bonded a Solovair commando sole (didn’t like the softness of the brown gumlight). I’m working on a workaround for the groove trimmer as I don’t have a finishing station or the attachment (any tips for a diy workaround would be sick) but in the meantime I just belt sanded it smooth and added edge finish by Fieblings. I’m contemplating removing the upper’s coating and changing the color to burgundy but I still need to finish the second boot. Still a work in progress. Think I did okay.

u/Beneficial_Middle888 — 8 days ago