Alden's and Fuller's

Mr. Kent · Post by **Mr. Kent** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:45 am

I think this has been discussed here before, but can anyone tell me if putting fuller's earth on your boots is a bad decision? Of course I'm dressing up as Indy this year and I want to have a "dirty" look. Any advise would be helpful. Thanks

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 2:52 am

I did this over the weekend and the only problem I can see with it is the laces, as they may need to be washed. Other than that, it seems to wipe off quite easily.

knibs7 · Post by **knibs7** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:05 pm

I personally don't use Fullers earth on my 405s because it comes off too easily by just sprinkling it on. Now this is just ME, but what I do is wet them down and throw Fullers earth on them to make them more crusted mud like. That is of course AFTER I have sanded them and hiked in them for a long while.

NIBS

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:09 pm

knibs7 wrote:I personally don't use Fullers earth on my 405s because it comes off too easily by just sprinkling it on. Now this is just ME, but what I do is wet them down and throw Fullers earth on them to make them more crusted mud like. That is of course AFTER I have sanded them and hiked in them for a long while.

NIBS

You're right Nibs. New Alden's have a very smooth surface and the FE doesn't cling to it very well. I found myself reapplying it all night long.

Chevalier Krak · Post by **Chevalier Krak** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:50 pm

I found myself reapplying it all night long.

The image of a gearhead walking around with a little powder compact of fuller's earth to "freshen up" is just too funny! I can see me stepping out to powder my hat or my shoes instead of my nose!