Figured I get a head start on this major boot mod. Took them to a local cobbler this morning, and explained what I wanted to do. He suggested I take them to a leather specialist about 20Km away and talk to her. So, off I went. She recommended I strip as much of the original colour from the boots as possible first, then redye. The product she gave me is suitable for fine Italian leathers. As soon as I got home, I re-read her instructions and started in. First plastic on the floor, then a large sheet. I used a soft cotton cloth to apply the stripper. It worked quite well, two applications seemed to do it.
They sure look different, and there's no going back now!! She asked that I bring the dye kits to her when they arrive, as she may have some more suggestions for best results. She told me this way, all the natural grain and markings would still show in the leather. As she said, you'll swear they are made from a red calf. Also, any colour is possible, now without the original colour having an effect on the finished result.
Took a half dozen cotton cloths and about an hour. The leather still feels butter soft as she said it would.
Any comment, so far?
Julie
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