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Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Dansko Shoes Rehab
Before
After
I bought the above shoes at the thrift store for $4.97. They are Dansko brand and super comfortable. They showed very little wear on the soles of the shoes. Dansko is a pretty expensive brand that retails for $100 or more per pair. Looking at the shoes, I thought I could rehab them and make them look pretty good with just a little effort. I started by using leather conditioner on them and let that sink in and dry. I then used brown shoe polish on the non suede leather parts. I finished it off by using a brush for cleaning suede on the suede parts of the shoes. I spent about 10 minute of actual hands on time on these. I think they turned out really well and I will be using them for years to come in the Fall and Winter months. I love being able to make something that is a bit beat up look great again!
They look great! I love making old stuff look new. I've had the same pair of brown suede Uggs for 9 years now because I work them every year to make them look new. A little waterproofing and brushing always helps. I'm going to have to put new liners in them next year, but it's worth it to me!
Great job on rehabbing those shoes, Debbie! I remember a time when polishing and taking care of your shoes was a weekly chore, now it's hard to find shoe polish in the stores!
HI Jane, I know what you mean. When I saw the leather conditioner and the shoe polishes in colors I needed in the stores I grabbed them. I very rarely seen them anymore.
Those look great! I love danskos! I have a pair that is missing a button, which keeps the strap in place. I need to get creative and repair those.... I bought from a thrift store for around $20!
Hello! Do you have a local show repair place that could sew a button on for you since the leather is hard to sew through without special tools? At $20, you got a great deal too!
HI Cheryl :) I have been having fun learning how to rehab purses and shoes now that I have the right "tools" for the job. I hope your day is going well!
The right tools make all the difference in the world. I like how you grabbed those shoe polishes when you saw them. Sounds like something I'd do.
My next project is to re-wire a table lamp. My neighbor was throwing it out because she didn't like the color. I grabbed it, bought a can of flat black spray paint and a few parts. For less then $10, I'll have a new lamp. I checked home depot when I was buying the paint and just the table base starts at $29.
Probably like you, I love the satisfaction of bringing something back to life. Cheers, SJ
Well hello my friend! I'm sure with your job that your's get a lot of wear. Be blessed and thank you again for your sweet call on Thursday...I'm still smiling after it. :)
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They look great! I love making old stuff look new. I've had the same pair of brown suede Uggs for 9 years now because I work them every year to make them look new. A little waterproofing and brushing always helps. I'm going to have to put new liners in them next year, but it's worth it to me!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week Debbie! :-)
HI Jessica! That is great that you still have those Uggs and take such good care of them. I have some also and love them!
DeleteI've been ill a good part of the week, but I am getting better. :)
Great job on rehabbing those shoes, Debbie! I remember a time when polishing and taking care of your shoes was a weekly chore, now it's hard to find shoe polish in the stores!
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Jane
HI Jane, I know what you mean. When I saw the leather conditioner and the shoe polishes in colors I needed in the stores I grabbed them. I very rarely seen them anymore.
DeleteThose look great! I love danskos! I have a pair that is missing a button, which keeps the strap in place. I need to get creative and repair those.... I bought from a thrift store for around $20!
ReplyDeleteHello! Do you have a local show repair place that could sew a button on for you since the leather is hard to sew through without special tools? At $20, you got a great deal too!
DeleteYou did a good job rehabbing them! They look like brand new!
ReplyDeleteThanks BLess! I was really pleased with how they turned out. :)
DeleteWOW - you had a great find! They look like new. Good job kiddo.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is nice to take something from drab to fab for nothing!
Have a good day.
HI Cheryl :) I have been having fun learning how to rehab purses and shoes now that I have the right "tools" for the job. I hope your day is going well!
DeleteDansko is a really good brand-- what a deal. I just love thrift stores-- you never know what surprise awaits you.
ReplyDeleteWell hello Delorise :) I love them too!
DeleteLove finding great buys like that. Great job. Thanks for visiting my blog, please come again soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, I really enjoyed visiting your blog. :) I will be back!
DeleteThe right tools make all the difference in the world. I like how you grabbed those shoe polishes when you saw them. Sounds like something I'd do.
ReplyDeleteMy next project is to re-wire a table lamp. My neighbor was throwing it out because she didn't like the color. I grabbed it, bought a can of flat black spray paint and a few parts. For less then $10, I'll have a new lamp. I checked home depot when I was buying the paint and just the table base starts at $29.
Probably like you, I love the satisfaction of bringing something back to life. Cheers, SJ
SJ, I would love to see a picture of that lamp when you are through rehabbing it. :) I hope you have a great weekend!
DeleteLove my Dansko shoes . You did great on them.
ReplyDeleteWell hello my friend! I'm sure with your job that your's get a lot of wear. Be blessed and thank you again for your sweet call on Thursday...I'm still smiling after it. :)
DeleteTerrific job ... your shoes look almost brand new now!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Mrs.B