https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:45:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043676 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 01:33:46 +0000 deb 1043676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dark burgundy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043663 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 01:22:23 +0000 ccdjane 1043663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Be sure to share your results!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043605 Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:07:34 +0000 kellygirl 1043605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing, Jj. I wonder if it depends on the finish of the boots? This is going to be interesting. I can't wait to try it.&nbsp;<br />@Sara: I think you are right. The red is just so out there for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043590 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 23:53:40 +0000 Sara L. 1043590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of burgundy boots. That seems more wearable than red. &nbsp;I'm looking forward to seeing the results of your project. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043588 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 23:49:29 +0000 Jjsloane 1043588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you have a plan, just wanted to say I tried the metallic creme on some nude leather shoes and 4 coats later I can't even tell I did anything. Vix has had better luck. I think the burgundy will give a subtle change to the red that could work nicely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043536 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 22:23:35 +0000 kellygirl 1043536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, burgundy it is! I just needed a nudge Thanks, ladies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043534 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 22:18:15 +0000 ccdjane 1043534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for burgundy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043502 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:52:40 +0000 rae 1043502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Burgundy cream all the way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043441 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:35:05 +0000 kellygirl 1043441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I just saw this thread got revived! I did an inventory and most of my boots are black, with a few dark browns and a smattering of&nbsp;navy, and&nbsp;dark forest green. I have one pair of metallic bronze but can't wear them right now. I love the idea of burgundy but thought that the non-metallic colors were only available in a dye (which is what I thought Penny was describing as something that would hide the patina.) I will look at the Tarrago links again--I'd love to try the burgundy. I'd really hate to loose the subtle patina of the leather. Thanks so much for your help! </p> <p>Okay, what do you think about bordeaux or burgundy? Do you have a preference? I know layering over the red will affect the color somewhat.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043440 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:29:35 +0000 Anonymous 1043440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Penny (Lantana) is exactly right. This is a point I find hard to articulate, and she's done a beautiful job. A burgundy cream would be a perfect choice over red boots, as you'd only be darkening the color, not changing it completely. And the beautiful leather patina would shine through. Sometimes I've dyed leather and it ends up looking like vinyl, but the cream won't do that to your lovely boots.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043431 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:09:28 +0000 Glory 1043431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What colour boots do you have in your closet at the moment? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043415 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 19:50:08 +0000 Amy 1043415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of burgundy best. Would you wear that color any more than the red? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1043393 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 19:30:58 +0000 In My Joi 1043393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>burgundy/oxblood would be hot and so on trend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1041045 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 02:01:28 +0000 kellygirl 1041045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point, Lantana. I haven't done any shoe dyeing--this is exactly the kind of feedback I need. Thank you. I will have to look at the metallic creams again and see which might work best with the hardware. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1041017 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 01:15:27 +0000 Lantana 1041017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've used opaque shoe paint and it gives an even finish which is fine and good on a shoe where there is not a lot of leather. For this job I think you'd be better off with the cream. Your red boots appear to have an attractive patina and I think, from what I saw from Diana's post, that thecream will preserve that. I think paint on such a big expanse of leather would obliterate the subtleties of the patina and be OTT. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1041014 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 01:10:34 +0000 Beth Ann 1041014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOH, Burgundy!&nbsp; It would be right on trend, and an easier dye job, to boot (sorry about the pun). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1041010 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 01:05:33 +0000 kellygirl 1041010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Susan. I hate when I press the wrong button too. I think you are right though. Now I'm considering burgundy. Black would probably work well for me too but it sounds so boring when there are so many pretty colors to choose from! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1040984 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 00:28:21 +0000 MsMaven 1040984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>[I hate it when I hit the wrong spot and my post disappears.]</p> <p>As I was saying, I don't have experience with the metallic cream, but I do wonder if the silver is the right finish to put next to the bronze. &nbsp;Do you have a silver-ish piece you could hold next to it to see if it harmonizes?</p> <p>If you aren't wearing the boots much anyway, this seems like a good opportunity to experiment with a makeover. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wdyt-shoe-dyecream#post-1040872 Sat, 28 Sep 2013 20:05:42 +0000 kellygirl 1040872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana has me thinking about changing the color of my red boots. I already went to the trouble of having the heels shortened and even though they were more comfortable, I didn't wear them much. The red seemed a little out of my comfort zone. What do you think the metallic cream would do to these? Am I better off using a dye for a more opaque color?&nbsp;</p> <div>I'd love to hear your thoughts if you have time.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>TIA</p> <p>ETA: Kind of hankering for a silver-ish color but open to ideas. I don't know if the bronze hardware is going to be problematic. Gold or antique gold?&nbsp;</div></p>