Can these Clarks Desert Boots be restored?
I picked up these Clarks from a thrift store. Looks to still be useable, but has some scruff marks and etc. I never restored any boots before as I've only ever wore sneakers, and now looking to branch out my wardrobe.
If they can, then can someone point me in the right direction on what to do?
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Damp cloth, clean cloth, horse hair brush, a small amount of bick4 with a clean cloth, wait for it to soak in, clean cloth, brush.
Basically, use a damp clean cloth to wipe it, then use a horse hair brush after, then use bick4 with a clean cloth, and etc?
Yep.
You can probably scrub the side of the sole with a toothbrush and dish soap to clean it up a bit too
These look in decent shape so a little bit of work should clean them up nicely.
Alright, thanks! I'll need to grab a brush, and some bick4
Some part of where the sole meets the shoe is lifting, but there's still stitching holding it together. You can clearly see in the front picture. I assume that used to be glued that is now gone? Should still be good for a while with no cause for concern right?
Yeah the stitch should hold it. You're right, it was probably glued and that's dried out. You could put shoo-goo/super glue there but it will likely just make a mess and not really help.
Yea, I think I'll just leave it as is. It should still look pretty decent after cleaning!