Boot Building Specs: Edge Dressing - [Reddit Wiki]

A piece of leather between the sole and the rest of the boot. The color of which is purely an aesthetic choice.

A water-soluble colored dye applied to the edge of the boots. It is available in black, brown, natural, and beeswax. Black, brown, and natural edges receive an application of beeswax to condition the boot as well as a stain on the edge.

Over time, the color of black and brown will start to come off moving towards the natural coloring while the natural color will darken slightly when worn. A boot edge dressing can be reapplied at home to retain its original color.

If you will be in extremely wet environments, including snow, it is suggested to apply additional beeswax to the edge of your boots when received.

Black

• Hides all the sins. 
• Most common on black boots. 
• Not available on light colored soles.

Brown

• Most common for brown boots.
• Not available on light colored soles.

Natural

• Natural look for light duty, dress casual boots.
• An inexpensive way to give a darker boot flare through color contrast.
• Default for honey Vibram soles.
• No limitations on what color leathers natural can be paired with.

Beeswax

• Beeswax only, no additional stain is added to color the leather.
• Default on sand wedge and leather soles.
• No limitations on what color leathers beeswax can be paired with.

Read Also: How To Maintain Leather Boots: Care Tips For Longevity

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