How to dye leather shoes - Professional chocolate dye

[@MrWhiteVzla]

Kristy's fashion is immaculate. I'm glad you are getting the help you need to be able to do your job plus media content without burning out.

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

Thanks! Thats the plan hopefully

[@camstegames8437]

Came for Kirsty's pretty face, stayed for the Colossus of Cobbler's dulcet tones, tricked me into learning about dying a leather shoe. Something I didn't even know people did. I mean most of that isn't true, been a sub for quite a while now, but truly didn't know people dyed their leather shoes. I may not own many nice leather shoes, but I damn sure know how to take care of them properly now thanks to this channel. Looks like completely different shoe at the end, amazes me what people who know their trade can do. And it's always nice to see the behind the camera talent as well as the on camera talent.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

First off, the bloopers were priceless. Thanks. Second, that was an awesome example & tutorial. Thanks for sharing, Dan. Welcome Kirsty.

[@odessachen]

it’s obvious you take pride in your work! so nice to see.

[@xe2594]

The big man is back and it is good to see you good sir. Hope you’ve been well.

[@wonjat5]

Always enjoy your videos, and admire your craftsmanship.🇦🇺

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

Cheers!

[@Fizz-Pop]

Loved that final colour. Loved the camera Kirsty too 😄

[@aakatsis]

Ahhh gotta love those recommended videos I get at 3 A.M. that I can't stop watching for about 2 hours straight

[@whotrek]

Great Video. I loved the blooper part at the end. That was fun.

[@kristensmith6042]

My favorite - a new Dan the Cobbler video 😊😊🤘🏻🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻👞👞

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

😏☺️☺️

[@Beth11271]

Always a pleasure watching your videos. So fascinating to see old world trades still in practice.

[@anitaswart.]

Hi so good to see a real cobbler at work. I need to know if you have a way of stretching a new pair of leather boots. I have had 3 pairs of Hotters extra wide boots and they saved this old girl's life. Hotters decided to change the toe box because women want to look petite and not comfortable. It is amazing what a few millimetres does. If you can help, this would be a life saver and before I forget, I do wear orthoptics, but wore them in my old boots to. Thank you for coming on KZbin, because I find the other technical places a bit confusing. Take care and hope you can help.

[@kiplindsay1250]

So impressive to see someone take the time to master a trade.

[@williamkazak469]

Very nice work. Thank you for your instructions. Thank Camera Girl. We certainly want to see more of her work!

[@jimleadbetterdrums]

Good to see the artist at work🤘🏻 I’ve been giving drum lessons, playing shows, and the occasional 🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

[@Jasonj___8]

Cheers Dan awesome to have you back 👍👍

[@neilwesley3516]

Excellent work Mr. Dan,thank you for taking us through it step by step. 👍👍😊

[@bfgfootwear]

You’ve been an inspiration to us❤❤

[@HELLOXD7]

Dan the man is back!

[@fordshaw5833]

Awesome, Kristy nice to meet you. Great work

[@richardchayer6597]

Hello Dan and good luck with the new name and format for the channel.

[@ecalzo]

terrific video as Usual.. Kristy is amazing.. she's got no aggressive makeup and her hairs are beautiful Omg ... You're nice too.. thou ..

[@kenc2257]

Really transformed those shoes. Very much like the new, dyed-darker color.

[@mikehambidge2318]

Good to see Dan and the gang. Always feel more relaxed after watching your videos. Thanks!

[@jpagan7448]

Great job Dan! I’m going to work on the same style shoe in a maroon. 👍🏽

[@sammahasona]

Great stuff, that was a treat to watch how the shoe transformed.

[@docoolstuff8732]

You rock dan. Congrats on the videos and success. I’m from mn USA . Been riding my dirt bike thanks for asking. I know you did a video on dirt bike boots. What’s that dead lift up too bruh. Hi Kirstie 👋🥰

[@CommanderCarroll]

Just wanted to thank you for a thorough instructional video. Watched it 4 times as I got the rest of the supplies and mental stamina to tackle it. Hours of work into some tradie looking boots and I have these GORGEOUS red boots that actually suit my feet and go with my wardrobe, even hoodies on daggy days. ❤ Thanks again for sharing knowledge and values that are often forgotten in this age of consumerism and fast fashion.

[@lynn5447]

Some Saphir Mirror Gloss on the toe and they would be magnificent, but that is a long process! Great job. Ever use acetone to remove old dye? Going from lighter to darker makes such a job easier. The other direction I find a real challenge and frankly, a real trudge.

[@dennisk5818]

Good to see your videos up again. It has been fun to watch this lost 'art'.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

More overhauls and rebuilds Dan!

[@Tinytraveler]

Hey Dan, been awhile since I left a comment, wanted to say hi, wish you the best! Always enjoy watching your content as I paint. I always find your videos enjoyable cause the skill and practice its taken you to get this good, is astounding. Always looking forwards to your next video. Cheers

[@clive.r1414]

New subscriber Dan, what a brilliant channel! Got some catching up to do. I cant help but notice your love of watches. I would think some folk in the watch trade would be happy to get their products so many views. Carry On Cobbling!

[@NiklasHjelmSmith]

13:00 It turned out fantastic! Great job!

[@shaunhagan1610]

Great video. You did a great job with the shoes. I’m going to copy your technique.

[@jeffpurtell5676]

As always, an excellent and entertaining video. Hope having a videographer will free you to have more fun and focus with the job.

[@jmatt4life]

Good to see you back. I love watching your videos. I wish I was a cobbler!

[@BrennonA]

Didn't know I needed to see this cool cobbling content - thanks for sharing!

[@g.8513]

Pint of Guinness and a Dan the cobbler video, happy days 🍺🙂

[@NEIGH6699]

new subscriber here, I love your channel, and not just beceause your videos are great and super relaxing but I just realised I can dye my old knackered leather sofas and it never occured to me until right now! Thanks so much 😃

[@andersjjensen]

He was not kidding when using three different products to remove any and all old conditioning. I learned that the hard way myself with a leather jacket. It looked like a Rorschach test after my first attempt because I didn't strip it down properly. I ended up using saddle soap, a wipe down with water, let it dry and then hit it hard with acetone. That did the trick and the next application of color took perfectly.

[@richteapriest]

New watch? Planet ocean? It's a beauty.❤

[@wangupicha]

Nice planet ocean!👍🏻😉

[@NomadBaker]

Collared 🤭 Great job on the shoes!

[@stonehengeman]

Really interesting video - great to see you both.

[@crazycatlady312]

Love watching this man 🥰❤

[@ian3314]

Wonderful video as usual Dan! Thanks

[@andymyers2759]

very nice work, excellent professional workmanship!

[@howyh3353]

Glad to see you back!

[@desmondchoo3186]

Not all leathers can be dyed. Only naked leathers (a type of leather that has no surface treatment or finishes other than leather factory applied dyeing) found mostly on more expensive shoes. Cheaper shoes usually have finished treated leather with a very thin plastic finish applied on the surface of the leather which the Saphir Renomat solvent or rubbing alcohol will not be able to remove sufficiently or at all so the Fiebing’s dye that you apply will not be able to penetrate well or at all and you’ll end up with a big mess.

[@brentmchenry9273]

Great video man, keep up the awesome work!

[@polymorphism1966]

I’m 10 minutes into the video and it’s amazing!

[@genepatterson4375]

Awesome job! The shoe looks perfect. You are great.

[@dude28405]

I’ve been using kiwi on my work boots When I get my fancy pair of going to town boots, I’m definitely gonna have to get that better , polish and conditioner.

[@andersjjensen]

Kiwi is not outright trash tier, but their "trick" is that you end up using a lot of it. My job requires me to wear reasonably shined shoes, and in my experience it's not more than 10-20% more expensive in the long run to use the really good stuff like Saphir. It is, however, cheaper if you consider you own labour worth anything. It applies easier, it shines easier and a treatment lasts longer, so you can just give them a quick once-over with the brush to shine them up many many times before you need to treat them again.

[@dude28405]

@@andersjjensen agreed but for my work boots that Destroyed in a year it will be just fine

[@andersjjensen]

@@dude28405 Yeah, if you work in abrasive conditions the leather will get worn though no matter what you do. A bit of Kiwi will help a bit against moisture ingress and make crap stick less, but you can't apply enough of anything to keep them alive.

[@deanmercer4931]

Damn it Dan, I dyed mine last week & was looking for a pro tip then! Never mind, they worked out OK-ish. Just have a mild 'tan' line on my feet as a result 😂😂😂

[@1aikane]

Handsome cobbler 🤩🤩

[@willtrax71]

Ok great video by the way but how can you lighten a darker brown Leather, as in a perfect fitting Boot that’s a bit to dark.? I have an odd size 12 narrow Foot and finding the right Boot was a task but had to get a darker brown Leather than I’d like. I’ve seen people sanding the Leather and Alcohol but haven’t tried either yet. You absolutely are a professional and I thought I would ask if it’s possible to take the Dye out slightly or lighten the Leather with another Leather Dye. Thank you Guys..

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video! Stunning result.

[@kamaljanani7079]

Do some work on repairing bluntstones boots and how to replace the soles on them.Thank you

[@barryreads650]

Thanks for this detailed tutorial. I am also dying my white shoes into black and I have a couple of questions. I used a deglazer to get rid of the protective layer on the shoes before I applied dye. However, while applying the deglazer I may have caused a bit of uneven surface. Now after dying I can see those uneven parts. Should I now go on with a black shoe polisher to smoothen out the surface, filing in tiny "holes"? I d also like to apply a finisher by angelus at the end. Can I add it after polishing the shoes? Thanks very much :)

[@SteveLaston-ji7gv]

Luv you Dan 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@epicpandemic916]

Dan you're dope at, i wish my body was as tone as yours

[@YdnarLah37]

Thanks Dan, that was very helpful.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Shorter videos ROCK! 👍👏😀

[@crazyg74]

top job mate.

[@sapienthaggis3466]

Kirsty giving off mad Sansa Stark vibes , love your videos Dan .

[@kathleenorr9237]

Newbie subscriber here..been trawling through your videos. Very interesting watching this, thank you!

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

Hi! Appreciate it there’s a lot of videos haha

[@TonyStafrace-ji9mz]

Very nice job looks great

[@mysteriousheroinexalter]

Dan the Man 💪🏻

[@timkowski4772]

Dan has a mustache now!

[@loscrows1836]

Great vids! Howdy from Texas! I got a question for ya. When is it important to use resolene?

[@andersjjensen]

Kristy looks weapons grade naughty with that choker and 'tude. The video was good too :P Ok, in all seriousness: The shoes turned out perfect once the cream was applied. Right after the dye was dry I thought everything looked at bit off. Perhaps because they were so incredibly mat from having all wax stripped, or perhaps because the cream adjusted the color just slightly. Now they'd also fit a whole lot more of my wardrobe. In fact, I don't have anything that goes with light tan.

[@keith6400]

Can you do a video on Mexican Pointy Boots repair. They are a bit specialist and I cant find a UK repairer.

[@madeleinekarlssonbengtsson]

Well done.

[@sajmon154]

i likwd them before. og colour was sharp and refreshing. new one looks like something for stiff party or church only./

[@craigr6186]

Good morning Mr Dan sir, we ( my wife and I) we’re wondering what kind of watch are you wearing ?

[@shurdi3]

Good to see that you're practicing for that Mr House roleplay

[@efrenmoreno7706]

I remember as a kid there was shoe repair shops shoe shine stands and remember Doll Hospital's

[@niniengineering]

Kirsty is such a nice and cute lady 😊

[@kelly1038]

Can you go from taupe to white? I have some vintage leather shoes and I would like to dye them white for next summer.

[@simonrobins500]

Hi Dan, great video, can this be done to a pair of Adidas Samba leather trainers, I want them all black.

[@E9JMX]

At 10:33 you hear the stitching machine. Have you got a helping hand at the shop now? Or have you always had? 😅

[@larrycumba2741]

Bought an Amazon knockoff Renia style glue pot. Lasted one week and failed. Helluva mess. Just got a real Renia glue pot. How long has yours lasted? I’m keeping mine in a plastic tube just in case. Using Barge cement. Thank you, Larry down in Texas.

[@chuckbowie5833]

Nice stuf!

[@scottdavenport1833]

Very nice.

[@alexvt6733]

Just bought some second-hand shoes in a tan colour and hoping to do something similar, should they turn out too light - thanks!

[@ajafkham99]

Hi Dan, Can I use your service in New York , Don't mine shipping. Love your work

[@sergerosenbaum2771]

Hello, I understand the dark colour is covering the light colour. What if you want to dye a dark colour shoe in a light colour. Let say from black into brandy. How to remove the black dye from the leather ?

[@shelbypayne3620]

Yep That toe came out super nice.

[@jroyal1634]

Hi Dan, doing my first leather dye on a pair of old boots. How do you keep dye transfer to pants at a minimum?

[@tomhman6441]

Still working on that Earl Flynn mustache. Maybe a David Niven.

[@nowthenad3286]

Do you prefer Fiebing's dye to Saphir Dye?

[@KennethKo7]

My Chief ❤ I’m also a Cobbler at @bfg footwear and you been an inspiration to me❤️

[@bfgfootwear]

We here❤❤❤

[@Dan_the_cobbler]

Love that dude!

[@jeffjones8234]

Would the old colour come through if they were scuffed?

[@shelbypayne3620]

Why wouldn't you do that with shoe trees in the shoe? Wouldn't it get the creases out?

[@timsnyder7844]

Great Job! Cheers to Kristy. :) .. I just noticed that you wear your watch on the right wrist. Are you left-handed? Also, you seem to be sporting a new mustache. :D

[@aburnley9659]

I have a pair of white boots that are leather that I want to die a light gray how would I do that

[@cyberglow3455]

Dan what brand of horse hair brush and yak hair brush do you recommend

[@josephgibbs7423]

I've a question. I'm dyeing a pair of cap toe oxfords just as you have. How long should I wait between dye applications?

[@brainlessfool7815]

What if we skip the réno mat?

[@Guilty_Crown]

I should send you my cowboy work boot to do a half dye job to make it a two toned boot 😂