I've had these for a few years now, and because I never get to gear up anymore, I'm trying to make an effort to wear a few things. Because these shoes are so comfortable I decided to wear them to work for a while(trying to decide if I need another pair.
I dyed them last year, and just this week polished them with brown shoe polish then wiped them down with the leather car seat wipes. I changed the laces for Alden laces last year.
The heel on the left boot has seperated a bit but I haven't decided what I'm going to do about that.
But yeah, here are some things you can do to Todd's boots if one were so inclined.
Indiana Joyce wrote:The heel on the left boot has seperated a bit but I haven't decided what I'm going to do about that.
Surely there's a shoe repair shop in your neck of the woods? Do a google search, find one, and just take it to them and get it fixed. It's an easy repair for a competent cobbler, and quite inexpensive.
I used a deglazer with daubers and Fiebings dark brown leather dye. Deglaze it then apply the dye in little circles. Around the toe and eyelets use a q tip. Then seal with a matte finish sealant. It is tricky and I didn't do the best job but not too terrible. Let them sit for a few days then I say use brown shoe polish. It darkens them a little bit more.
I'm sure I could find a cobbler but I may be able to live with them like this. I looked at his sizing chart and I may be able to fit into a 12 so I may dye those too.
Indiana Joyce wrote:The heel on the left boot has seperated a bit but I haven't decided what I'm going to do about that.
Surely there's a shoe repair shop in your neck of the woods? Do a google search, find one, and just take it to them and get it fixed. It's an easy repair for a competent cobbler, and quite inexpensive.
Regards! Michaelson
If it's just the heel separating from the sole, I found that Shoe Goo was a perfect fix. If the upper is separating from the sole, Michaelson is right. Mine came apart after some (admittedly stupid) abuse on my part, but a local cobbler was able to fix it for eight bucks!
Thanks for the pics! I really love the color of those.
I've had my Todd's now for well over a year and they're holding up superbly. I, as well, thought I'd be on my 2nd pair already but they're still sitting on my closet shelf. I wanted to "naturally" rough them up so they've been put through the paces in more ways than I can mention and they're absolutely my favorite pair of work boots - yes, WORK boots! That's how durable these boots are - now THAT'S quality in a very reasonably priced boot that can only come from Todd
