Just bought my first pair of Justin's distressed Sorrel Apache Boots, could someone please tell me if I can use this on them without ruining them?
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I just bought some for my new Distressed Ariat boots. Right on the side of the package it says "DO NOT USE ON DISTRESSED LEATHER". Thanks for the heads up, that was sarcasm if you didnt recognize it. Thanks for the not so true description. Thanks for nothing.
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I am not familiar with these boots. If they are "rough-outs", no. Otherwise, just follow Nicole's caution.
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As with all leather treatments, try a small amount on one area first. Bicks has never darkened any leather boots that I have, but your boots' finish may be different.
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Agree with previous answers. It has not affecting any of my boots, but not sure of distressed boots. Go to Bicks site and ask them. They are good about answering questions.
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If you can remove the original liner,in one piece, they should work. You are taking a chance on ruining the shoe because sneakers are coming out with really glued on insoles and they are part of the shoe structure. I can't walk in these flat shoes so I get desperate sometimes. You could look for a 3/4 SOFT arch support or even a flat foam heel pad-something with a low profile, to raise and protect your heel and arch. They usually come with adhesive but glue dots work to hold them in place because the darn things slide around and mess with your foot/leg/back muscles. I find those gel heel pads rock too much too but you could try them. You just can't add too much height or stiffness. If you can lift the heel part of a glued in insole and not have uneven tears, and get one of those low profile heel pads under it without removing the entire insole-fantastic. Lady Foot Locker was carrying Spenco inserts and you can try them in your shoes at a store to see if they will even work for you.
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I used them for my faux leather boots. Not sure how they'll work on others. By the way, I used them for the 5th time and the metal broke on the stretcher. I wouldn't recommend these for long term use.
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I would go with the advice from korkers.com 10.5 boots = LARGE-size CastTrax see website: http://www.korkers.com/footwear/fishing/casttrax.html that is what I did with my pair and it fits perfectly. cheers, JM
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If they are true leather I don't see why you couldn't. If they're not true leather I wouldn't use it on them for it may discolor them.
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It will be very difficult if your shoes are a perfect fit. If they are about 1 size bigger, then you might be able to wear them. I bought them to wear with my ski boots, which are about 1 size bigger and hoped that this would not interfere with the fit of the boot! I could not get my foot in the boot at all!! I ended up wearing them as toasty bed-room socks around the house with my PJ and sweats.
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I would say yes if they are not suede, apparently suede and nubuck are very sensitive. I have used it on penny loafers and 3 other pairs of men's shoes without issue. I love the shine!
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It's best to match the polish color to the boots as closely as possible. The great thing about Meltonian is the availability of multiple colors. I've personally used no less than eight different colors with complete satisfaction.
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Hi Meg. Based on my experience with the cast cover, I would say no. It was a pretty tight fit getting it over a smooth cast, I think that the boot would pose a high risk of puncturing the cover.
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Actually, according to the great hive mind. It was originally developed for use on soles of shoes. With the advent of rubber soles it was subsequently used on saddles. I don't see any problem with using it on soles. Make sure they are clean and dry. When the product dries buff with a rag and they will be ok. Just my 2 cents.
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The boots I stretched were women's ankle boots and it was hard getting the stretchers all the way into the boots. If yours are suede I don't recommend using the little black nobs....they left little bumps in mine....not happy with that, but not as noticeable as time goes on. Yes, it did stretch my boots somewhat. I should do it once more for a bit more room at the toe section.
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I use it on $1000 Luchese boots with no problem. On my older worn boots, it does temporarily darken them a little (a day to weeks, depending on the condition), but so far they have come back beautifully. I'd try a little on a cuff or something before committing the whole jacket. And like I said in the review it takes VERY little of this stuff (like a spray or two on a shammy. If you spray it directly on the leather, you've already used too much), followed by gentle buffing.
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Like others said. Rub it in with bare hands. No extra heat source is needed. It will make your hands feel good too like they just had a lotion bath. I usually let the boots rest for a while and then apply a 2nd coat. Clean the excess off with a clean shoe brush and/or buffing cloth. The boots might retain a waxy/oily feel to them which will go away over time.
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I would go with the advice from korkers.com 10.5 boots = LARGE-size CastTrax see website: http://www.korkers.com/footwear/fishing/casttrax.html that is what I did with my pair and it fits perfectly.cheers,JM
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I only used it for my right foot - so right boot. I did not think about it being for either foot. I will look at it when I get home tonight.
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I did trim mine, then used them all last winter without a problem. I just got my boots out of the closet for this year, and the insoles look great. No disintegration around the edges at all.
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Judy they are are maxed out on my Men's size 10 1/2 work boots. So I would think you would have No Problems.