Saggy Leather Boots

[Capn Antonio Malasses]

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

[Jas. Hook]

Mal -

Google 'stiffen leather' it comes up with a few suggestions that might work for you.

Jas. Hook

[Capn Antonio Malasses]

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

[Mission]

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.

[William Brand]

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.

[Cascabel]

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:

[James Smythe]

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.

[Mission]

Garters is a good idea. It's probably your easiest solution if you have bucket boots.

[Red John]

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

[Capn Antonio Malasses]

Thank you everyone for the feedback. I think I will attach some elastic or snaps.

Thanks

Capn Antonio Malasses