Capn Antonio Malasses Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I've this pair of leather boots for years. Over time they've gotten wet a few times getting on and off the ship and the boots have begun to sag pretty badly. Any ideas on how to keep me leather boots erect? I don't want to be walking around with saggy leather flopping around. Thank you for your help in advance Capn Antonio Malasses It's been said "Never Trust a Skinny Chef" I say "Never Trust a Sober Pirate" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas. Hook Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Mal - Google 'stiffen leather' it comes up with a few suggestions that might work for you. Jas. Hook "Born on an island, live on an island... the sea has always been in my blood." Jas. Hook "You can't direct the wind . . . but . . . you can adjust the sails." "Don't eat the chickens with writing on their beaks." Governor Sawney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn Antonio Malasses Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yea I had done that and there are a few ideas but then other people say "You're screwed" I was wondering if there was some old pirate trick or a proven method out there Thanks Capn Antonio Malasses It's been said "Never Trust a Skinny Chef" I say "Never Trust a Sober Pirate" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Well, of the responses that give suggestions and the ones that say "You're screwed," I would think the suggestions might be the best way to go. I tried the search and one of the top suggestions was via eHow. They've usually been helpful to me for other, similar questions, although I can't personally vouch for that particular suggestion since I've never tried it. I think part of the problem with getting responses to this here is that a lot of us don't wear boots because they're not considered PC. Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Brand Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Would tarring them do the trick? I know it's not the ideal for keeping the leather look, but so many clothes and gear of the period were tarred. Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascabel Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Any ideas on how to keep me leather boots erect? I don't want to be walking around with saggy leather flopping around. Thank you for your help in advance Capn Antonio Malasses .........They have pills for that problem !! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Smythe Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 If they are bucket boots you can put garters under the bucket. Also if you boil it in wax it will stiffen it, though it will become brittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Garters is a good idea. It's probably your easiest solution if you have bucket boots. Mycroft: "My brother has the brain of a scientist or a philosopher, yet he elects to be a detective. What might we deduce about his heart?" John: "I don't know." Mycroft: "Neither do I. But initially he wanted to be a pirate." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red John Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Aye Friend, garters is good! Jas Townsend has the leather ones, period correct, along with G. Gedney and most other 18th Cent sutlers. You might want to think about putting a stitch or two in them to attach them to your boots where you want them - that way you don't lose track of them, which can be easy to do. My current bucket boots actually had leather garters already attached when I got them, just for this reason! All the Best Mate, aye- Edited July 28, 2012 by Red John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn Antonio Malasses Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 Thank you everyone for the feedback. I think I will attach some elastic or snaps. Thanks Capn Antonio Malasses It's been said "Never Trust a Skinny Chef" I say "Never Trust a Sober Pirate" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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