TRG Easy Dye – 126 Cardinal – 25ml

Description

TRG Easy Dye – 126 Cardinal – 25ml – a deep, rich cardinal red with real warmth.

TRG Easy Dye 126 Cardinal is a deep, dignified red – think rich wine and berry rather than bright pillar-box. It’s a gorgeous way to refresh tired burgundy shoes and bags, or to give a brown or faded-red pair a warm, luxurious new lease of life.

TRG Easy Dye is a personal favourite of mine here at Shoespecialist. It’s a proper pigmented shoe dye that recolours and revives smooth leather, canvas and synthetic (man-made) uppers, so it’s brilliant for tired trainers, pumps, boots, bags and belts. I’ve lost count of the number of pairs I’ve saved from the bin with a bottle of this, and once you’ve done it once you’ll wonder why you ever put up with scuffed, faded shoes.

Why choose Cardinal shoe dye?

• A deep, rich cardinal red. Cardinal gives you a warm, wine-toned red that recolours evenly and covers scuffs, scrapes and faded patches in the process.
• Covers scuffs and edge wear. As well as changing or refreshing colour, it hides the worn strips along toes and heels where the finish has rubbed away, so your shoes look cared-for again.
• Flexible finish that won’t crack. It dries to a supple film that bends and flexes with the leather, so it stays put through everyday wear rather than flaking off.
• No separate finisher needed. The colour and the finish are in one bottle – no extra sealer, no fuss. Most pairs are done in about 30 minutes plus drying time.
• Works on more than shoes. The same bottle happily tackles matching bags, belts, purses and small leather goods, so you can pull a whole look together.
• Handy 25ml bottle. Enough to recolour a pair of shoes or refresh a bag, with a sponge applicator built into the lid for neat, even coverage.

How to use Cardinal shoe dye

1. Clean first. Wipe the shoes down and remove any old polish or wax so the dye can grip. Let them dry fully.
2. Protect the edges. Mask off soles and any parts you don’t want coloured with a little tape.
3. Apply thin coats. Using the built-in sponge, work the dye on in thin, even strokes. Thin coats always beat one thick one.
4. Let each coat dry. Allow it to dry, then add a second (and, if needed, a third) coat until the colour is rich and even.
5. Leave to cure. Let the shoes rest and dry fully before wearing. That’s it – no separate finisher required.

Specifications

• Volume: 25ml
• Colour: 126 Cardinal
• Type: Pigmented recolouring shoe dye (colour + finish in one)
• Suitable for: Smooth leather, canvas and synthetic (man-made) uppers – shoes, trainers, boots, bags and belts
• Not suitable for: Suede or nubuck
• Brand: TRG the One
• Application: Built-in sponge applicator

Frequently asked questions

What shade of red is Cardinal?

Cardinal is a deep, warm red with wine and berry undertones – rich and grown-up rather than bright or neon. It looks wonderful on smart leather shoes, boots and bags, and pairs beautifully with navy, tan and grey.

Will Cardinal work on darker shoes?

Cardinal is a deep, rich red, so it happily covers browns, tans and existing reds and refreshes a tired dark-red pair beautifully. Over black it will read as a very dark berry rather than bright red, since dye deepens colour and never lightens it.

Can I use it on suede or nubuck?

No – TRG Easy Dye is made for smooth leather, canvas and synthetic uppers, not suede or nubuck. Those brushed materials need a dedicated suede colour instead. If you’re not sure what your shoes are made of, drop me a message and I’ll happily help you choose the right product.

Where can I buy Cardinal shoe dye in the UK?

You can order TRG Easy Dye 126 Cardinal directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.