r/RedWingShoes • u/daveontherun • 6d ago

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I like brushing and applying good stuff to my boots or shoes in general. I have heard around here not to apply nothing to my Hawthorne’s . I definitely don’t want them to darken. Any product suggestions??

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u/daveontherun 4d ago

How do you condition the welt? I have a nylon brush i get in that little space between upper and sole, is that the welt??

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u/Ok_Economist6783 4d ago

The welt is the dark brown leather belt stitched to the sole (and upper but this part is invisible). Be carefull not to hit the upper ! If you don’t have some oil or RW natural conditioner, Renovateur can be used. Don’t over apply any product and not too often. Even this is not mandatory, it helps for sole flex and future resoles.

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u/daveontherun 4d ago

Isn’t a welt brush just a narrow brush? What does it matter if you touch the upper?

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u/Ok_Economist6783 4d ago

Yes a very narrow one. It would darken and clog the nap.