How to soften the leather of the rangers?

The rangers are today among the essential accessories bringing more aesthetics to each type of clothing. Several people then decided to refurbish their old rangers stored and folded in the boxes. For this, some information and advice should be taken into consideration.

How to soften ranger leather that has hardened?

Take into account the following grandmother's recipe to soften the leather of your rangers:

Cleaning and straightening the rangers

First of all, you must stuff your rangers with newspapers soaked in hot water to be able to straighten them and remove the creases. Then dry them in the sun, near a barracks heater or a fireplace. When the newspaper is well dried, you can proceed to the next step.

Greasing and softening the leather of the rangers

Buy a box of fat, preferably neatsfoot fat, from a sports store (equestrian department). Once home, heat the grease and your rangers near a fireplace or heater or still in the sun. After a few minutes, begin to generously grease the pairs of shoes using the lukewarm grease. Then drop them again near a heat. Repeat this operation several times. As soon as the fat can no longer penetrate, stop and wipe off the excess. Voila, your leather rangers will be like new. You can also practice this method on leather jackets.

What products to soften rigid leather?

Apart from neatsfoot fat, you can also use other alternatives:

The nourishing cream for leather

This product is the best ally to deal with the harmful effects of time and the dryness caused by the strong heat of the sun. The cream softens the leather while nourishing it deeply. But before using it, you must clean your shoes with leather shampoo or leather soap before using this product. Afterwards, apply the cream (in a circular motion) using a cloth. To finish, wax the rangers with another soft cloth.

Oil to soften leather

If your leather rangers are very dried out, oil is also known to give good results . Indeed, this product softens, moisturizes and deeply nourishes the material of your shoes. Even better, the oil does not clog the pores of the leather and prevents shrivelling. However, it is strongly recommended to do a test on a hidden part of your rangers before proceeding with the application. This is necessary to check if the oil stains the leather. Otherwise, you can immediately start spreading a small film evenly using a brush or cloth. Repeat this operation every 12 hours for three days. Then let stand for 24 hours. Afterwards, polish your shoes using a lint-free cloth.

Wax

Wax is mainly used to maintain thick leather furniture, but it is also effective in softening the leather of rangers. This product is able to protect and hydrate the material of your pairs of shoes. Before using it, you must clean the rangers by passing a slightly damp cloth over the part to be treated. Then shake the bottle and empty it into a container. Use a soft cloth or sponge for application and be careful of overloading. The leather tint of the rangers may lighten with the passage of the product, but this effect will not last long, as this disappears entirely when drying. Once the wax is completely dry, you can finally wax the rangers.

The polish

Skin polish is a product capable of embellishing, moisturizing and nourishing the leather while guaranteeing a silky touch and a satin finish for rangers. To apply this quick softener, use a brush or cloth and make a circular motion without overloading. After, leave to rest for five minutes and polish the leather to finish. You can find this type of product in colorless (in the leather care department) but also colored (in the leather dye department).

The criteria for choosing rangers

If you have decided to buy rangers after reading the information above, the following criteria should be taken into account:

• The material: it is advisable to opt for full-grain leather rangers in order to benefit from better flexibility.
• Weight: light rangers generally have a little reduced resistance capacity, but allow you to run without any difficulty. As for the heavier models, they provide you with optimal resistance, but do not allow you to walk over long distances.
• Depending on your needs, you can choose between rangers with laces or those with closure
• The color: If you prefer more classic shoes, choose the black rangers. Models in beige or khaki are also very trendy.
• The sole: the rangers must all have soles, as this guarantees the protection of your feet.

How to wear and walk with women's rangers?

The first advantage with the rangers is that they can be worn in any season and with different types of clothing.

Rangers with jeans

If you wear jeans, choose the rangers to add a rock touch to your style of clothing. You will have the choice between those in burgundy red and those entirely black. For an effortless and chic look, combine the denim set with the rangers.

A leather jacket, slim jeans and a nice oversized sweater also go well with these shoes to achieve a casual style. If you want to spice up a style that is too demure or too girly, there is nothing better than rangers. You can find a wide range designed with renowned brands at Oxwork.

Wearing rangers in winter

Rangers are a real must-have for the winter period, because they keep your feet warm. You can combine the rangers with a faux fur coat, fitted denim jeans and a turtleneck sweater. Trench coats and flared jeans are also among the best options. By wearing the rangers with leather pants and a black coat, you will be totally stylish by asserting a grunge appearance. In addition, you can also put on a short skirt, a sweatshirt and a long coat with the rangers.

Wearing rangers in summer

The rangers will also go very well with different clothes of the summer season. They go perfectly with a denim shorts combo accompanied by an oversized white shirt or rather with a long bohemian-style dress. A pleated denim skirt combo, leather jacket and t-shirt can also be worn with these shoes.