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The Complete Guide to Chromexcel | Pros and Cons, How to Clean and Condition (ft
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@kit2770 3 жыл бұрын
Imagine my surprise when I click on a Stridewise vid and see another familiar face, Weston. 😯 2021 is full of surprises.
@jacobo3551 3 жыл бұрын
Nicks face when Weston speaks is funny
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think my face profile has ever been shown on this channel before haha
@djswany85 3 жыл бұрын
"what do I do with my face?"
@ChrisBrown-cg2by 3 жыл бұрын
Kind of like he's listening to Weston? Looks pretty normal to me?
@watchmanexpert 3 ай бұрын
@@Stridewise chromexel leather vs chrome ? What is the difference?
@LG2TK 3 жыл бұрын
These 2 and Carl Murawski are my go-to channels for boots and leather information.
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
I'll get Murawski on the channel this year!
@mattbec 3 жыл бұрын
@@Stridewise DO IT!
@oklahomahank2378 3 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy listening to people who really know a topic. It almost doesn’t matter what the topic is. And two genuine experts together is even better.
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Love it Hank, thanks for your comment!
@reachrohit 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see two great channels collaborating instead of blindly competing! Love to see more!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@nkordo2551 Жыл бұрын
So much love, so much romance!
@theoortcloud742 3 жыл бұрын
I've been loving your collabs with Weston! You guys both have different niche knowledge about leather and boots and you balance each other out really well!
@In_MT 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see 2 of my favorite channels together!!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Randy - lots of logistics went into this one!
@joshuataylor81 3 жыл бұрын
Loving the collaborative works! So informative, entertaining, and well done! Keep 'em coming!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
That means a lot, thanks Josh!
@Lasermanprint 3 жыл бұрын
Great Collaboration two of the best boot reviewers out there, along with C J Cook and Carl Murawaski
@victorrasilla 4 ай бұрын
I’m very happy with the content from this channel and have made several purchases based on reviews and information garnered from this channel.
@micahbell8533 3 жыл бұрын
These two are the GOATs of KZfaq when it comes to boots and leather.
@blitz34 3 жыл бұрын
You are doing God's work with these collabs Nick. 2021 already making great strides =)
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you're on board
@retrovelcro 3 жыл бұрын
Didn't know Weston ever put stuff together, always have just seen him taking stuff apart. Good to know, going to check out his stuff now 👍🏼
@andrescevallos6008 3 жыл бұрын
It was great to see both of you in the same video. You should make more videos together. Greetings from Ecuador
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
More to come Andres!
@davidmacy2252 3 жыл бұрын
Always good videos.The collaborations are great! I really like the variety you've put into the channel...seems to be just about quality heritage goods for men. Very good stuff! Keep it up!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it David! Happy the variety is working well for you
@sudiplimbu8218 3 жыл бұрын
both of you give true information. Rose anvil you rock man :)
@Snugglez187 3 жыл бұрын
I use Saphir Oiled Leather Cream on my Chromexcel boots (the one in the expensive little glass jar). I'm not sure if it's different from or any better than their greasy leather cream in the plastic bottle, but it's more expensive, so I bought it, lol. I treat it like skin lotion and go panel by panel and rub it until it soaks in. Then I let it sit for an hour or so before brushing. The result is super nice.
@alexgoodfellow6828 3 жыл бұрын
Glad your channels partnered up! Glad seeing on your content on respective channels ✌️
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated Alex!
@Rufio629 3 жыл бұрын
Hey look at that it’s my two bros
@ericiidx 10 ай бұрын
Saphir's greasy leather cream all the way for Chromexcel! I used Venetian Shoe Cream on my first pair of Chromexcel boots -- perhaps too often -- and in the end (~2 years,) found it to contain just too much wax for my taste. Too much shine. The solvent smell was also off-putting. I've since used Saphir's cream on my latest pair of the past 3+ years and love it. It's comparatively expensive per fluid ounce, but one bottle will last for years and years. Plus it smells great! Almost edible, like cherries & vanilla!
@Jantonvid 3 жыл бұрын
Otterwax boot oil worked extremely well on my Higgins mill cxl. Tried it on a small part and it looked awesome
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Good to know! A ton of products work perfectly well on CXL, we could have used any of them but decided to go with the classic VSC.
@matttherrien9608 2 жыл бұрын
@@Stridewise what about the Horween Cavalier? Saphir or Venetian for conditioning only as its mill dyed.
@K8TO88 3 жыл бұрын
Great Collaboration..... thanks gents.... Happy New Year
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Same to you!
@apilkey 2 жыл бұрын
@@Stridewise Would you use the exact same process and cleaners, creams and conditioners for Shell Cordovan Boots?
@FuturePerfectContinuous Жыл бұрын
Two legends on one Channel!
@Stridewise Жыл бұрын
Eyyy
@MattieXMoto 2 жыл бұрын
The face he makes when the saddle soap hits the boot is priceless. Its like watching a doctor operating on his child.
@49rick49 3 жыл бұрын
this was such a fun video. have loved your videos for sometime now, and this was a nice surprise. when i saw the post with you and weston i was pretty hyped. cant wait for the trent and heath one too!
@christianarvelo3330 3 жыл бұрын
Nice collab. Fan of both channels.
@KTG308 6 ай бұрын
Try applying petroleum jelly after cleaning the leather with a brush. Works wonders.
@stephenabm7779 Жыл бұрын
I use Black Rock leather treatment for conditioning, and it works well. I also have been using Tarrago shoe cream but don't know which shoe polish would work best. However, I like Tarrago shoe cream, which appears to do the job, and I have been happy with it.
@shaynelaw9629 3 жыл бұрын
Great collab! Two of my favorite KZfaqrs! Thanks guys!
@Ray03595 Жыл бұрын
just clean my Alden's with this guide, thank you!
@jimmydgrant 3 жыл бұрын
I think the dark scuffs on the inside of the heel comes from the outsole of the other boot rubbing against it. My are covered in it and it’s pretty annoying.
@stevenroche9874 2 жыл бұрын
Soak your dauber brush in a solvent ( I use Xylene) soon after using shoe polish, then follow up with a paper towel wiping off. Next, wash the dauber with hot water and dish soap. Works with horsehair buffing brushes as well. Brushes stay in like new condition!
@ThaGreatestAlexander Жыл бұрын
xylene is hardcore AF lol
@kit2770 3 жыл бұрын
So this question isn't about Chromexcel but it is about leather care products. What's the difference between leather conditioners and leather creams? I kinda thought I knew but now I'm not so sure.
@fullmetalroyal1216 3 жыл бұрын
I think the conditioner just keeps the leather conditioned lol but the cream adds a layer of protection while also conditioning but im not entirely sure
@jibranakram542 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Once again a very informative and detailed video. Appreciate it!!!
@callunas 3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find a solution to the deep scuffs that look darker than the rest of the leather after conditioning? I have the same problem with my chromexcel boots, but it's more severe than the ones in the video.
@rockon21ful 3 жыл бұрын
Great info & cool to see Weston. Stridewise & Nick are the go to channel for boots and other personal gear and for the life of me can’t understand why the channel doesn’t have a bigger following‼️🤔 Hopefully with having other KZfaq creators the channel will grow and viewers can see what great content is coming from Stridewise💼🥾😷👍
@Kudusole 3 жыл бұрын
My two favorite channels to watch 🙏
@momo-hs5jn 3 жыл бұрын
rumors are weston is still sitting with that boot waiting for that stain to align...
@mirghulammustafa4326 2 жыл бұрын
Pls guide me that 1) How to make conditioner for leather shoes? 2) how to make soap like saddle soap for cleaning leather shoes? Because there is no available saddle soap in my city. 3) How to remove polish from leather shoe. Thanks
@misterdanielo3281 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm glad I can use this as a reference
@user-cf4eb4is2d 3 жыл бұрын
I like to use running water to fully take out the saddle soap.
@aceshimizu1941 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the content, btw after putting the shoe cream , how do i waterproof that kind of leather? By using a waterproofing spray?
@bigstraz 3 жыл бұрын
Happy for you Nick, making moves!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Big Straz
@brunonjezic6208 2 жыл бұрын
13:48 i thought he drunk conditioner like coffee. I was stunned!
@mikewao2295 3 жыл бұрын
nick and weston, I live in a hot and humid place. Anyway video on how to care for insole leathers?(red wing, whites, etc.)
@BobbyCoolBreeze 2 жыл бұрын
I plan on buying a pair of Alden 403’s Should I condition them right away as soon as I get them or should I wear them for a bit? Ive been doing some research on several types of creams like Venetian balm. Your Chanel has been very helpful in learning more about these boots thanks
@zambonidriver99 3 жыл бұрын
Thought for a moment you are drinking the conditioner ...🤣 Great video , thank you both
@davidpielykh3996 3 жыл бұрын
Same xD
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Oh right, with the 'cheers' moment, haha
@paulroumantzas707 3 жыл бұрын
Love that you guys did a video together! Quick question: so I do what you guys did with my Thursday Captains (brown) but the boots end up feeling almost “sticky”ish after I apply Venetian Leather Balm...is that different from Venetian Shoe Cream? Did I mess up?
@bravobear1844 3 жыл бұрын
I have Thursday’s in brown and have used Venetian cream and have gotten that sticky feeling also. What I have done is I rarely condition them (mine don’t even need a lot) after a few brushes they r pretty shiny. But if I want a lot of shine I just use one thin coat of hard wax polish for like dress shoes. I’m also meaning to try mink oil as its very thin and conditions the leather but dries off real quick. The main thing I found is to let whatever polish/condition to really dry, then brush. Sometimes takes days for me.
@istoikiskeptik 3 жыл бұрын
Great video again Nick. Thanks for featuring one of my favorite leather experts!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I've got another video or two with him coming out
@lliameasterbrook6634 3 жыл бұрын
Get some Canada West Moorby boots in for review. Small company, great value. Cheers.
@kit2770 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid. A surprise collaboration and I learned a couple things. 👌
@Darksider80 3 жыл бұрын
because of your collaboration.. i end up 5 pair of Japanese jeans and 2 pairs of red wing boots in 2 month.. its all your fault.. LOL
@CallsignArchangel Жыл бұрын
what cleaner would you recommend for this leather then? what about something like Leather Honey cleaner? it gets diluted and sprayed on.
@ttop64 3 жыл бұрын
Okay . Now we need to have a collab video with Trenton & Heath . Also how about a video sometime on Corcoran jump boots ?
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
I already filmed collabs with them haha, keep an eye out
@Terrigan_Reina 3 жыл бұрын
O, Nick is talking about Chromexcel again. :p
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this is the last time, all future videos wit CX I'll just direct to this one!
@michaelguerrero7196 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always. Can I use the same technique on Thursday Chrome? Also, it would be great if you could make a video comparison between Venetian leather balm and Venetian Leather cream. Thanks for the great content.
@1979augistine 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks for the tips
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@Raguvian 3 жыл бұрын
I love this collab
@justinpatrickhoffman 3 жыл бұрын
Dynamic duo!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
I'm Boy Wonder
@aceaustralian 3 жыл бұрын
Great informative video
@steveeab2364 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you in my backyard! Superb collaboration. I hope to be able to stay away from saddle soap if I can help it.
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
It's very effective, but its power must be respected!
@EDHBlvd 3 жыл бұрын
A Doc Martin’s owner disliked this video.
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
That bastard
@EDHBlvd 3 жыл бұрын
@@Stridewise 🤣
@matttherrien9608 2 жыл бұрын
My Docs are CXL and I approve this video. lol
@chaledadams5883 Жыл бұрын
3:40 you really did it 🤣
@davidcao_don 6 ай бұрын
@@matttherrien9608cxl doc that’s crzy
@krisjonesuk 3 жыл бұрын
I’d be inclined to use a protector in addition to the conditioner. I suspect Saphir’s Grease would be a good option for ChromExel. You could also use a shoe cream to cover the scuffs more effectively before the protector. Saphir do a handy colour chart that has holes punched through the swatches so you can more closely choose the correct product for your leather.
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Yes a protector is an optional third step. This video was already too long, but a polish an be a good step for extra weatherproofing. Silicon sprays etc I'm not such a fan of, but that's just me.
@1k1ngst0n 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. I've been wearing my brown CXL boots for a while and they are soft and comfy but the brown cxl is kind of boring. flat color and no real patina. My non-cxl boots seem to age better over time with more character. Wonder what you think about that?
@fullmetalroyal1216 3 жыл бұрын
Watching you two I was just hearing the song bromance in the background haha give it a listen nick!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Bahaha
@matttherrien9608 2 жыл бұрын
It was the acoustic theme of "Brokeback" for me. Nick would defiantly be on the receiving end. lol
@TeslaRules1856 3 ай бұрын
What about Saphir Oiled Leather products including neutral and colored.
@michaeld2662 3 жыл бұрын
Just got a new pair of Alden Indy Chromexcel boots. Do you recommend any treatment before wearing them? Love the vids.
@frankrizzo7185 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you guys collaborate! One nit pick suggestion, avoid paper towels, they can have sharp wood pieces- old cotton t shirt or towels are ideal. Thanks to you both!
@johnjonesjr7883 3 жыл бұрын
Great work
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you John! Cheers!
@gordonmartin2169 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@fabioray3214 2 жыл бұрын
Thankss for the guide
@ringaleavo 5 күн бұрын
I cry every time Weaton cuts a boot in half
@mattblair2224 3 жыл бұрын
great stuff boys
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@Ferien7 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great. Is there a way to clean and condition the chromexcel leather so that it’s not as shiny after the fact? I prefer a more matte, casual finish to the leather.
@matttherrien9608 2 жыл бұрын
Saphir Greasy Leather Cream. AKA Oiled Leather Cream.
@ahmadchaudhary5304 3 жыл бұрын
I have No.8 Chromexcel sneaker and find them to be a little too dark. I would really like to get brighten them up and get some luster. Can someone tell me if and how that is possible? Thanks!
@davidharris8797 3 жыл бұрын
I hard to lighten them up but you can polish them nice
@kristianpeterson2571 2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! I have heard, and I used to polish my new shoes as soon as I got them home. To add an extra layer of protection, or whatever. However, I just ordered a pair of the Thursday Vanguard Indigo boots, with that gorgeous exclusive Horween Chromexcel Indgo leather. I love that black/blue color. Do you think I should polish them when they arrive? Or should I just wear them?
@Stridewise 2 жыл бұрын
Just wear them Kristian, they get oiled and waxed at the factory. Enjoy them!
@kristianpeterson2571 2 жыл бұрын
@@Stridewise I surely will. Thanks!
@scuba_tron5332 3 жыл бұрын
Is there any reason why you would choose yellow saddle soap over white?
@walterblack666 3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit, Walter!
@austinjohnson3977 2 жыл бұрын
the employee at allen edmonds told me to apply saddle soap with a cloth and not a brush, does it really make a difference?
@Areayeyooel 3 жыл бұрын
What about Full grain leather? Is there a different cleaning process and conditioner to use for that? I have a pair of black Oxford Bennet's and have had trouble finding cleaning and conditioning advice that I'm comfortable using.
@thesharpercoder 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, guys. Is there any way to clean a horse hair brush? How would I clean that “black shoe polish” applicator brush, for example?
@AJ_AMDG_90 3 жыл бұрын
I used Saddle Soap on some stubborn stains but it ended up penetrating too deeply and took alot of the darker brown color out of the shoe. Is there anyway to get that color back?
@830cesar 3 жыл бұрын
I spilled avocado oil all over my new boots, I can’t seem to be able to remove with just saddle soap. Any recommendations?
@keenobservations3050 3 жыл бұрын
Good job guys... Love both your channels but slightly disturbed by the destruction of all the boots by Rose Anvil lol
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
He's a monster
@TylerSnyder305 3 жыл бұрын
I have this fluffy furry thing with a handle on each end I use that blends scratches really well on even my thorogood 4364's, but I have no clue what it's called nor can I find it. My dad gave it to me out of his bootcare kit from his ARMY days, it's about 40 years old at this point and the furry fibers are starting to come off. I use it every single day and I'd like to replace it but I just cannot identify the thing . I have no clue if it was issued to him or if he bought it at the PX
@CorazonDeCristoCano 3 жыл бұрын
A picture would be helpful if you can manage it. Share it from a google docs link and maybe someone could identify it.
@TylerSnyder305 3 жыл бұрын
@@CorazonDeCristoCano Turns out it's a Bolero lambs wool shoe buffer, found one NOS on Ebay and scooped it up ASAP. it's like a lambswool buffing pad but it's about 16" long with a handle on each end, you use it back and forth like a buffing rag. I'm guessing it was a unique product to Bolero.
@CorazonDeCristoCano 3 жыл бұрын
@@TylerSnyder305 Nice find. Thanks for sharing!
@BJyelhsA 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and well timed as I just bought a couple of pairs of Chromexcel Dr Martens for Christmas. I'm struggling to find Venetian shoe cream in the UK though. Anyone got suggestions?
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful Ashley! I'm not sure what conditioners are available in the UK. I think Saphir shouldn't be too hard to find, you can also use Otter Wax Boot Oil, Smith's Leather Balm, Armstrong's All Natural, Bick 4, the list goes on. Maybe cal a local cobbler?
@BJyelhsA 3 жыл бұрын
@@Stridewise many thanks. I'll Google those and see which I can find.
@conductorcammon 3 жыл бұрын
I use Bag Balm....seems to work.
@MegaRizm 2 жыл бұрын
Is it the same leather that is often used in Boat shoes?
@Jj-zy4xe 3 жыл бұрын
Are these boots good for winter?
@gqfiend 3 жыл бұрын
Lather, Weston. Lather is the word that is lost in your head somewhere.
@mazhermuneer1097 3 жыл бұрын
I have a tin of kiwi saddle soap that I bought for an old baseball glove. Would it be terrible to use on cxl boots?
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
No, Kiwi's saddle soap is totally fine - use it the same way!
@OgreKingMongrel 3 жыл бұрын
Hey - What brush did you guys use?
@aptrendz1815 2 жыл бұрын
No need to spray it with waterproofing?
@american_psycho1147 3 жыл бұрын
Anything specific to know about black CLX as the black is just a very thin finish on top versus the brown or natural ones. Is the care still the same?
@matttherrien9608 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know about at but mine are Cavalier CLX. It's drum dyed through the entire thickness.
@tteot1wph 3 жыл бұрын
nice!
@BlackForestAnbu 3 жыл бұрын
Can i use red wing leather cream neatsfoot oil blend on Chromexel leather?
@Skruch86 3 жыл бұрын
Do not use that on cxl
@freddieslaughter1107 2 жыл бұрын
Can you change the color of the Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill boots?
@Stridewise 2 жыл бұрын
you can darken them easily, you can't lighten them
@freddieslaughter1107 2 жыл бұрын
@@Stridewise I want to dye my tan boots to burgundy
@joellambert5245 3 жыл бұрын
I have an old pair of "crazy horse" docs, can't find much info on cleaning. Is this info good for any oily leather?
@krisjonesuk 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I have hiking boots in crazy horse, which like ChromExel is an oiled and waxed leather. Personally I use Saphir Creme for Oiled Leather to condition. I finish with a dubbin to protect.
@joellambert5245 3 жыл бұрын
@@krisjonesuk much appreciated sir!
@fredseekingbibleturth 3 жыл бұрын
It is interesting that I heard of Rose Anvil but not you. My apologies, forgive me for not seeing your channel until I just watched you on another channel I forget the name as it is new for me. Potters and sons or something. They do shoe resole videos. :)
@Stridewise 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man, Trenton & Heath! Great guys. I've got a couple of videos with them coming out as well
@Elazarko 2 жыл бұрын
What are these two brown boots used here in the video?
@Stridewise 2 жыл бұрын
Parkhurst's Delaware boot. Not sure if they still sell it and they're out of stock for just about everything but: www.parkhurstbrand.com
@MrPESensation Жыл бұрын
They look like Wolverine 1000 mile boots. The boot laces are a dead giveaway.
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