Inspect the leather on your shoe. Leather has different finishes, nike free run which can determine the type of dye you use. If water absorbs easily into the leather or marks can easily been seen on the leather, an aniline finish has been applied. However, most leather has a top coat or a protected finish. You can purchase aniline dye for leather with an aniline finish and standard leather dye for leather with a top coat/protected finish.
Select your color. Leather dye comes in a variety of colors. You can purchase leather dye from your nearest fabric store or arts and crafts store.
Clean the surface of your leather sneakers. Take a damp cloth and wipe the surface of your sneakers, nike free 5 0 removing any dust or dirt. Make sure the cloth is not soaking wet, but slightly damp.
Place a quarter-sized drop of dye onto the sponge. Apply the sponge on the leather sneaker, distributing the dye in long, even strokes. You can apply one coat for a lighter color or multiple coats for a deeper color.
Allow the first coat of dye to dry for one to two hours. After the first coat has dried, you can apply the second coat. Use a dry cloth to buff the leather when the dye is dry. Buffing gives the sneaker a shiny, polished look.
Apply a leather finish to condition the leather and maintains its luster. nike running shoes You can purchase a leather finish at your nearest shoe store or shoe repair shop.
Allow the leather finish to dry for 20 to 30 minutes.
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