Having owned this Edward in this leather since it was first released it took a total wear time of approx 30-40 days wear to achieve a patina that is 70% of the Saddle Tan Veg. I’ve since conditioned with Venetian SC once. I’ve also used triple filtered canola oil on the soles. I recommend wearing in absolutely ALL conditions sans ice/snow. Your colour turned out well and even, happy you achieved the result You aspired to.👍
I have a pair of Badalassi Carlo Minerva boots that I've been doming in the Yellow color. Wearing every other day, the color has already transformed from a bright summer squash to a warm, mellow pumpkin with tons of depth. It's a super tough leather, too. The break-in's no joke, but you can't beat it for sturdiness. I literally needed to walk almost a hundred miles in them before any but the tiniest of creases became permanently visible.
Badalassi Minerva leather is among the best and most characterful leathers I own. Have the saddle tan diesels and the natural Minerva Ottawas and they have both started patinating gorgeously.
Beautiful results! You did indeed create the Saddle Tan version. Personally I love the Minerva leather, but people do say it's a bit hard to break in -- not a problem as far as I'm concerned. This was very informative.
Great stuff Ryan. I agree with the love for Badalassi Carlo. I have their Pueblo Bone which is even lighter (more natural) than Minerva. I've gotten my boots to where yours are with just wear alone. No conditioners. It took about 4 months of 2-3 wears a week. I did enjoy the process though. Loved this experiment and results!
The neatsfoot oil will darken the areas more where the leather is stressed and creased. That darker mark will be just where the leather was stretched a little when lasted. I think you'd be better to wear the boots around the house and crease them (go up on your tip toes every now and again) before applying any more oil or conditioners. That will give a more natural look. The other factor is that well worn boots accumulate dirt along stitch lines so smudging a little dark brown cream (unevenly) along the stitching will help to create a "natural" patina.
On PC I do read description, on mobile it's a bigger hassle to see descriptions. Anyway, nice video. I've gotten my natural CXL to turn from sandy to your shade of colour in about 3 months of wear (it's dark whiskey now after nearly 9 months) but with my natural CXL OSB trench there is a quite a number of burnishing from fold points and areas experiencing pressure on the tongue and the shaft since my boots are unlined and I assume will be less rigid than badalassi carlo's vegetable tan.
I got a pair of Grant Stone Ottawa boots in the Minerva leather, I’ve been wearing them for the last two weeks. They are darkening like crazy. That leather is super stiff, but my boots were comfortable enough to wear 8 hrs on day one. Yours look really nice.
I have their light brown shell and just with wear they have become a deep caramel brown. So now I have to buy a pair of chromexcel or calf that won’t darken as quickly.
Having owned this Edward in this leather since it was first released it took a total wear time of approx 30-40 days wear to achieve a patina that is 70% of the Saddle Tan Veg. I’ve since conditioned with Venetian SC once. I’ve also used triple filtered canola oil on the soles. I recommend wearing in absolutely ALL conditions sans ice/snow.
Your colour turned out well and even, happy you achieved the result You aspired to.👍
I have a pair of Badalassi Carlo Minerva boots that I've been doming in the Yellow color. Wearing every other day, the color has already transformed from a bright summer squash to a warm, mellow pumpkin with tons of depth. It's a super tough leather, too. The break-in's no joke, but you can't beat it for sturdiness. I literally needed to walk almost a hundred miles in them before any but the tiniest of creases became permanently visible.
Thank you for the nail-biting trip! Should have made it a Halloween special 😂 May I suggest a dedicated light colored brush
You didn't ruin the boots, they are improved after all!
Badalassi Minerva leather is among the best and most characterful leathers I own. Have the saddle tan diesels and the natural Minerva Ottawas and they have both started patinating gorgeously.
Incredible job. I’ll be honest, I didn’t think it would turn out as well as it has. 😁👍
"I really should have thought of something to talk about" 😂😂
Pretty entertaining stuff
@@jhford1234 🤣
Good job. Looks beautiful
Beautiful results! You did indeed create the Saddle Tan version. Personally I love the Minerva leather, but people do say it's a bit hard to break in -- not a problem as far as I'm concerned. This was very informative.
Great stuff Ryan. I agree with the love for Badalassi Carlo. I have their Pueblo Bone which is even lighter (more natural) than Minerva. I've gotten my boots to where yours are with just wear alone. No conditioners. It took about 4 months of 2-3 wears a week. I did enjoy the process though. Loved this experiment and results!
Great result, my friend 👏
Well, for sure good
Experiment as i have saddle tan and natural minerva from friday! But you need to learn constant WB for your photos:D
Wow, they came out fantastic!
@@mrflufflesthecoconutcat3578 thanks!
Found your channel about a week ago. You do a nice job and you cover many of the boots I have my eye on. Much appricited.
@@jeffos8724 thanks!
The neatsfoot oil will darken the areas more where the leather is stressed and creased. That darker mark will be just where the leather was stretched a little when lasted.
I think you'd be better to wear the boots around the house and crease them (go up on your tip toes every now and again) before applying any more oil or conditioners. That will give a more natural look.
The other factor is that well worn boots accumulate dirt along stitch lines so smudging a little dark brown cream (unevenly) along the stitching will help to create a "natural" patina.
On PC I do read description, on mobile it's a bigger hassle to see descriptions. Anyway, nice video. I've gotten my natural CXL to turn from sandy to your shade of colour in about 3 months of wear (it's dark whiskey now after nearly 9 months) but with my natural CXL OSB trench there is a quite a number of burnishing from fold points and areas experiencing pressure on the tongue and the shaft since my boots are unlined and I assume will be less rigid than badalassi carlo's vegetable tan.
I got a pair of Grant Stone Ottawa boots in the Minerva leather, I’ve been wearing them for the last two weeks. They are darkening like crazy. That leather is super stiff, but my boots were comfortable enough to wear 8 hrs on day one. Yours look really nice.
I have their light brown shell and just with wear they have become a deep caramel brown. So now I have to buy a pair of chromexcel or calf that won’t darken as quickly.
They look MUCH better than original!
Very good results.Could I try similarly with my Nubuck leather jungle boots for the same results ?
@@panair4126 not sure about Nubuck but I think it will darken more than mine.
So the experiment was to use oil lol. A small sponge is good for applying that oil.