TRG Easy Dye – 157 Leather – 25ml

Description

TRG Easy Dye – 157 Leather – 25ml – a warm, natural tan for a classic leather look.

TRG Easy Dye 157 Leather is a warm, natural tan – the classic mid-brown ‘leather’ shade you’d want on a smart pair of shoes or boots. It’s perfect for refreshing tan and light-brown footwear that’s gone patchy, or for giving pale leather a rich, natural-looking finish.

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 a colour – it never lightens. Leather is a deep, dark shade, so it happily covers cream, beige, pale-tan and light-brown and sits beautifully over similar or lighter uppers.

Why choose Leather shoe dye?

• A warm, natural tan for a classic leather look. Leather gives you a classic, warm tan-brown 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 Leather 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: 157 Leather
• 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 the Leather colour?

It’s a warm, natural mid-tan – the sort of honey-brown you see on classic leather shoes and boots. It’s neither too yellow nor too red, so it works on a wide range of tan and light-brown footwear and pairs well with denim, cream and navy.

Will Leather work over pale or cream shoes?

Yes – it’s ideal for that. As a warm mid-tan it covers cream, beige and pale-tan uppers evenly and gives them a rich, natural leather look. Because dye only deepens colour and never lightens, keep it for shoes the same tone or lighter than the tan itself.

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 Leather shoe dye in the UK?

You can order TRG Easy Dye 157 Leather 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.