Leather Shoe Dye

Using leather shoe dye, at home, is a great way to get custom color shoes.  White leather shoes are sold at a reduced price at the end of the summer season.  White shoes are fairly easy to color.   New or used white leather shoes can be dyed.  Applying leather shoe dye is an easy way to get more wear out of a pair of white shoes that are not really white anymore.

There are different types of shoe dyes.  Some are sprays, like spray paint.  Some are brush on, or rub on types of shoe dye.  Customizing shoe color is simple to do.  Some good leather shoe dyes to try are:
 
Esquire Leather Dye:  This leather shoe dye is sold as one part of a leather dying system.  The system includes an applicator, a cleaner – conditioner, and the coloring.  This spray dye provides effective coverage and a smooth, supple finish.  It is important to retain the flexibility of the leather.  This leather spray dye is available in 23 colors.  It can be used on other fabrics, as well.  Esquire Leather Dye can be found online at shoecaresupplies for $6.99.   
 
Tarrago Metallic Color Dye & Matching Shoe Cream:  Using this leather spray dye can rejuvenate old leather shoes.  Tarrago leather dye repels water and does not crack or chip.  It can be used on purses or belts, also.  This leather shoe dye is available in nine different metallic colors.  The spray dye comes with preparer, sponge, brush and matching shoe cream.  It is available online from shoecaresupplies for $10.99.
 
Kelly’s Leather Dye:  Kelly’s shoe dye works wonders on worn shoes.  It restores vibrancy and color to dull, dingy shoes.  This leather shoe dye is available in black, medium brown, dark brown, cordovan, and navy blue.  It is sold in a four ounce bottle and comes with an applicator brush.  Kelly’s Leather Dye can be found online at shoecaresupplies for $6.99.  Kelly’s also offers a Suede Leather Dye for $6.99 (4 oz).

Adding a fresh coat of color to white leather shoes is quick and easy.  First, gather leather stripper, rags, an old toothbrush, plastic sheeting, leather dye, a disposable bowl, a dauber cloth and a buffing cloth, and leather polish, if desired.  Then, set up the work area.  Spread the plastic sheeting for protection against accidental drips or spills.  Organize gathered items in work area.  Clean the shoes with the leather stripper using a rag and old toothbrush.  After allowing drying time, carefully apply dye to leather with dauber cloth.  Use long smooth stokes and apply dye evenly.  Let the shoes dry and apply another coat, if necessary.  Always wipe away excess dye.  When the shoes are dry, buff them to a dazzling shine.