a shoe question

[evil^milk]

hey guys, a few weeks ago i bought these doctor martens.

originally, i wanted them black, but since there were none left i bought a brown pair, and decided to coat them black with those things you use to coat black shoes.

so after struggling i managed to make them black, but they shine a little bit, like those other types of shoes that are supposed to shine, and i was wondering if you could make them shine less with some substance, and leave them sort of opaque-looking like in the pic from the link (how they originally were).

ps - i hope i didn't fug up.

edit: from the site's description it says they're leather

Stylish Dr. Martens Casuals... now PRICED LESS! Looks and comfort! You've found your new "favorite friend" for making the casual scene. A discontinued style spells big bucks off! Full-grain leather uppers; Dr. Martens famous honeycombed air-cushioned outsole puts bounce in your step to fight foot fatigue like no other; Removable Taibrelle-lined and padded footbed for comfort; Taibrelle lining wicks away moisture; 6-eyelet lacing; Each is 4" h., weighs 16 ozs. State Color and Size. Medium width. Half sizes, order the next larger size. Order ONLINE Today! Men's Dr. Martens Casuals

 

[short recoil]

Get some standard boot polish (black) .......don't get parade gloss or anything stupid.
Then melt some candle or beeswax into it you want about 1/3 wax mixed in.

Apply with a brush and don't polish.

I've come up with this method on the spot, but it should work, everything else i have come up with does.

 

[evil^milk]

i think i've already done the boot polish part, or should i go buy some anyway? and would vaseline do the job instead of candle or beeswax? thanks for the suggestion, i appreciate it.

 

[short recoil]

Well you have to think logically about what you are trying to acheive.
A shiny surface is caused by having a smooth surface, a matte one if from having a microscopic level of variation causing diffuse.

The wax being hard would act as a hardener to the dark polish and with application being rough would leave a rough surface, like cardboard.

Vaseline would be far too thin for this task, its thinner than the polish itself.
The only other alternative to application of a matte layer is to adjust the properties of the leather, with sandpaper or something.....but doing this will reduce the life of the boot and is not recomended at all.

 

[Ikerous]

Why the hell do you know all that about shoes...
I'm lucky if i can figure out how to put them on :/
Let alone mod them

And why the hell are you modding shoes?
Thats like overclocking your pants...

 

[xLostx]

my shoes have dual processors

 

[StardogChampion]

You probably could've found another site with the exact same shoes but in black, and also saved yourself all this hassle .

I guess you can't return them after all that polish has been on them...

 

[Korgoth]

Get some standard boot polish (black) .......don't get parade gloss or anything stupid.
Then melt some candle or beeswax into it you want about 1/3 wax mixed in.

Apply with a brush and don't polish.

I've come up with this method on the spot, but it should work, everything else i have come up with does.

Kind of like macguyver, everything he makes on the fly never fails!

 

[Dan]

you could just try keeping your feet in the shadows such that the brown colour is desaturated and comes off as a murky black colour. Of course because it's so hard to find shadows 24/7, you could carry around a large golf umbrella which would provide you with portable shadows for your shoes. It would also give you more character.

 

[oldagerocker]

I know what you're thinking ..... cheap shoes !!!!




*sigh*

 

[Razor]

Short Recoil, is there a way to get really shiny shoes with normal polish?

 

[Arc]

Should I get some pink converse?

 

[evil^milk]

Can I ask this thread to be closed for obvious reasons? Thanks.

 

[CyberPitz]

At least she...*i hope its a she* didn't make a new worthless thread asking! +1 for you Arc.

 

[ailevation]

Just get some slip-ons man... best way to go. Put em on, dirtier they get the better!

 

[sinkoman]

why the hell are you modding shoes?
Thats like overclocking your pants...

Siggified.

 

[CyberPitz]

Siggified.

Careful, the sig length police are out D:
Make it...


"Why the hell are you modding shoes? Thats like overclocking your pants..." -Ikarus

 

[sinkoman]

Bleh, my sigs had a 2 line quote for ages and they even said it was ok, even though on the fringe.

I'll make it unquoted though anyway.

I wanna discuss a new sig idea I had in mind with Ennui or Chris, since it sorta goes against forum rules, yet at the same time helps clean up my sig :thumbs:

 

[Crushenator 500]

eeeeiw, if your gonna get doc martens then get the boots!!