TRG Easy Dye – 143 Mauve – 25ml

Description

TRG Easy Dye – 143 Mauve – 25ml – a soft, muted mauve for a pretty, grown-up finish.

TRG Easy Dye 143 Mauve is a soft, muted mauve – a gentle, dusky purple-pink that’s easy to wear rather than bright. It’s a lovely way to refresh pale lilac or grey shoes and bags, or to add a subtle wash of colour to a light, plain pair.

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.

One honest note, because I’d rather you get a great result: dye can only ever deepen or refresh a colour – it never lightens. So this shade is at its best on pale, light or already-lilac leather, canvas and synthetic uppers.

Why choose Mauve shoe dye?

• A soft, muted mauve. Mauve gives you a soft, muted mauve 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 Mauve 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: 143 Mauve
• 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 is Mauve?

Mauve is a soft, dusky purple-pink with a muted, grown-up feel – pretty rather than punchy. It looks lovely on pale leather and canvas and pairs beautifully with grey, cream and denim.

Will Mauve work on darker shoes?

Mauve is a light shade, so it comes up best on white, cream or already-pale uppers. As dye only ever deepens colour and never lightens it, it won’t show true over dark leather – keep it for lighter shoes and canvas.

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 Mauve shoe dye in the UK?

You can order TRG Easy Dye 143 Mauve 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.