Pretty Big Guy's Alden Dye Job

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Pretty Big Guy's Alden Dye Job

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Not only is he "pretty"......but his boots look good too: :wink:

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Here it is next to my old browns. "Pretty" close, I would say.
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MK,
You're going to make me blush!! :oops: Thanx for posting the pix!
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I like it. I just wish there was a way to keep the moc toe threads white. Good. work.
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PBG,

What was your "recipe"?

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Yes yes!! Tutorial!

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Sorry guys, as I posted under the "Aldens Slipping" thread,
http://www.indygear.com/community/forum ... php?t=2795
I had them dyed professionally when I brought them in to have one of the tongues reinforced. I know they used a Medium Brown dye but I'm not sure what the name brand of it was. I'll see if I can call them and get you more info,
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Not sure if it would work, but I noticed that my local Michaels Arts and Crafts store sold a leather dye in a medium brown color. I don't remember the brand name at the moment. As soon as I saw it I thought of the Aldens. I don't have a pair yet to try it out so I'm not sure as to its effectiveness. Has anyone else seen this stuff?
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The best stuff I have seen to date is from:

ANGELUS SHOE POLISH Co.
P.O. Box 883
8640 National Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

http://www.angelusshoepolish.com/
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Post by Bogie1943 »

I have had my Aldens for over two years now and after tons of leather conditioner over those two years, some my own personal mix I concockted that's how mine look nowadays, better than when I started with that nasty pumpkin color everyone hates, including me.
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