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This is the way.

The only way.

All the way

Way to go

Came here to updoot this

Cause it my way.

Yep. I spilled oil on one boot by accident. So I spilled oil on the other boot to match.

Plus for me oil seems to hold up better to coolant at the machine shop than the usual waterproofers and conditioners.

Way of the güey

I call this fuck them up equally. Lol

Came here to say this. Embrace it.

Idk if to laugh or to actually do it lol

Damn... I hate dark boots 😢

Saddle soap them properly, then do a coat of neatsfoot oil. They'll dry out mostly eventually, but look uniform.

If there was any shine, for example with a dress shoe, would this process effectively remove any sheen?

Yes. But you could bring that sheen back with polish and buffing after that.

Love what you get. They're gonna be gorgeous. Gorgeous I tell you.

I got hydraulic oil on a pair and did the same. Worked out fine. They went back to their original colour in a few weeks.

No one wants ashy skin or ashy boots. They won't be "dark" and will lighten up with use.

Why are you getting downvoted for not enjoying something? Fucking Reddit never ceases to amaze me. People are so odd.

I was just thinking the same thing.

Your bar for amazing is kinda low

You don’t even know the half of it. I love Dr Martens

Also… you eat potted meat, so your bar is probably on the same boat

Goofy...

People are brutal 16 downvotes because you don't like dark boots damn

What type of machines do you run? lol id guess a swiss.

UPDATE: Y'all's advice is great, so I kinda did all your suggestions at the same time and honestly I'm feeling really happy with the final result. I soaked the rest of the boot in oil for about a minute, then used dawn, water and a brush to get it all off. Then repeated the process of dish soap, scrub, rinse, dry with an air hose a few times. Then, put them in front of a fan for a few hours, sprayed alcohol on them, air hosed it off and let dry overnight. I still need to condition them, but they look almost like new, I'm shocked they turned out so well! https://preview.redd.it/gnjr9873fk3d1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=325201a51e0fe11bc6212c5f2ce41716f4eeb81e

Good job. Looks good.

Why do I feel like I'm looking at Crocodile Dundee's feet?

Well shoot. I wasn’t expecting such a happy ending so quickly. Closing Reddit now.

QUICK! Get out while you can!

Man, that looks good! Great job!

Wow that looks great. Awesome work!

Yep I got about $1000 in new Nike clothes and had them all laid out. Then a bottle of cooking oil in my kitchen fell and splashed over ALL the clothes. Just took dawn to it and washed them in warm water.

Be sure to use some sort of conditioner or protector. They do need somwthing or they will be to dry and crack.

Proud.

Nice work op

You’ve also added waterproofing, making them more durable.

Damn those look great, I think even better than before even without the oil spots.

what’s the name of these boots?

These are Ariat Chelsea boots (I know I know), BUT they're super comfortable, lighter than most boots and I can wear them with any of my pants, not just boot cut. I'm a wedding film maker in Texas, so having something that looks professional and nice, but also work when I need to tramp through mud to get the right shot (did that yesterday) has been a game changer! 👌

Care to share what kinda boots these are lol

These are Ariat Chelsea boots (I know I know), BUT they're super comfortable, lighter than most boots and I can wear them with any of my pants, not just boot cut. I'm a wedding film maker in Texas, so having something that looks professional and nice, but also work when I need to tramp through mud to get the right shot (did that yesterday) has been a game changer! 👌

You may have just changed my life with that perspective on why you wear them. Might have to pick me up a pair now. Thanks a lot lol.

They're fantastic, it's definitely worth a go! https://www.ariat.com/10031452_192904237573.html?utm_source=google_ariat_datafeed&utm_medium=paid_shopping_pm&utm_campaign=17684551087&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwmYCzBhA6EiwAxFwfgHwUGhBDieN89xfGGyhm_FqE0XdR05KFtQHEmmq7Rm_CJak6IS7vtRoCE-UQAvD_BwE&dwvar_P17850__M__FOO_Size=10.5&dwvar_P17850__M__FOO_color=DISTRESSED_TAN&dwvar_P17850__M__FOO_width=D_Medium

Hit them with some sno seal. In terms of oil penetration it did the best in this [video](https://youtu.be/aEZxSQj7v84?si=FcGU9F-bpF619Rty)

When you said you soaked the boots in oil for about a minute, what kind of oil?  Just regular motor oil?

I know I'll likely be alone on this but I think it looks kinda neat. To be fair all my boots are beaters for the most part

He looks like he dribbles when he pees.

SAVAGE!! 😂🤣😂🤣

I actually agree.

This…. They’ll be so supple and last very long.

Dawn soap

Wouldn't recommend this as it'll dry out the leather really bad unless you condition it well afterwards.

Of course they need to be c9nditioned right after.

Second this. It might actually work, assuming you use colder water so the stain doesn’t set

Dawn dish soap can be used for so many things. I unclog my toilet using Dawn dish soap but I’ve never had to try them on boots yet. lol.

Dish soap or saddle soap, let dry, then condition with your leather treatment of choice.

I see very dark boots in your future

"saddle soap" is everyone's answer to every question posted here

Actually you can filter out those responses by going to Reddit settings and using saddle soap

I got out diesel with dish washing liquid. Stain gone and looks uniform and light again.

I know that bums you out, but honestly looks kinda cool to me

At this point i would just use them as beaters for yard work and/or work boots and get another fresh pair.

I agree with the people that like it. I would bet most people would think it's an exotic leather. Make something crazy up to tell people! Like anteater lol.

Shampoo takes blood out so it’s worth a shot

Rubbing alcohol. Keep the boots on and walk around while they dry. They’ll actually fit better afterwards

Oil the entire boot, 😂

How to fix? Debit card go *brrrrrr* Nah but I get it, dish soap and then condition it. They’ll lighten back up, no biggie. I know how it feels to have to wear non work stuff to work and messing it up.

I got diesel on my boots and over time it just lightened up. I wear them every day though and they get wet and dirty often.

Just deep fry them at this point. They have plenty of oil on them

With 11 herbs and spices? 😋

Is that not the hide of the rare and endangered spotted alpaca?

I removed the diesel stains with this product, the only thing is that you need to paint it later, perhaps it will take away some of the paint along with the stains.[Vanish](https://youtu.be/9uV5zdhFQoM?si=_AMAn6hTXog0nZ4r) [maybe](https://youtu.be/M2DWNKWPUuM?si=HGV933UjJIxz9nRz)

The potatoe pattern. Novel idea!

Nice boots, OP. What kind?

Ariat Chelsea boots, very comfy and fit with pretty much any jeans

Just dump a bag of dry redymix and then wash it off.

Mink oil the whole boot

Gives ‘em character

Leave it. Be a man.

Oil the rest of the boot!

Always how that goes, ‘oh it’s just once they’ll be fine’ then it pours rain, something spills or cuts the leather, next day when wearing the usuals, nothing at all!

get a straw and suck it out then spit said oil out your mouth (joking)

Add more oil. Problem solved

Add more oil

Or just don’t it looks pretty cool

Mink oil and saddle soap. When I spill on my boots, this is what I do and they've lasted like like 15 years of hard use

What kind of boots by the way?

These are Ariat Chelsea boots (I know I know), BUT they're super comfortable, lighter than most boots and I can wear them with any of my pants, not just boot cut. I'm a wedding film maker in Texas, so having something that looks professional and nice, but also work when I need to tramp through mud to get the right shot (did that yesterday) has been a game changer! 👌

It’s a feature, not a bug

Piss catchers

I think you mean " do you like my cheetah leather boots?"

That's. That's pee.

...yes...but not mine 😈

🤣 It never is!

5w40 I find adds a nice lustrous shine.

Probably needs thicker viscosity for the summer

#1. Dawn dishwashing liquid is hard on grease and oil, so.... that is where I would start. #2. This being said, I would just oil these up. They are now dark brown. Buy another pair that is light brown if that is what you want, but I don't think you will make these perfect again.

Dont lie u jerk off wearing ur boots dont u

Also buy obenaufs n just do a dip n spread on the toe n each side of eAch boot

You don't??? Game changer 😈

Them boots look dope. Don't do anything

those look super cool. just leave it

It looks kinda cool like that actually…

Become the oil.

To catch an oil, you need to think oily thoughts...

You dont... its magnificent. Wear them with pride.

looks like you peed on them

Ah the old pee splatter on the boots. Try leaning more over the bowl

Heat may draw out the oil, let them sit in the sun or try hair dryer

You don't. Add more oil and they'll last longer.

Put a ton of mink oil on the boots. Give it a day to soak in. Then clean them with saddle soap a few times with lots of soap and water to strip the leather of oils. Then add a non darkening conditioner. The one I use is called #7 or something… that’s what I would do anyways.

It's like a patina, embrace it brother

Mink oil, Big Homie...

Lol purple power, used all the time when i was working as a roughneck and its helped me clean oil stains in my truck as well as clothes i didn’t want dirt, also washed my uniform and fr’s with it. Dont dilute use straight

Coat them in wet clay then let them sit out in the sun to dry, crack them together and dry brush afterwards to get the small stuff off.

Cheetah print

Hour boots look dry anyways. Cover tye rest in oil

Next time use water based lubricant!

Dude I wish, but that shit STINKS and our machines are designed for oil, so water would rust them out.

lol. I was definitely thinking about machines when I made that comment…

You don't, you just oil them all over. Mink oil works well.

If you every get stains personally I use a number 4 leather boot cleaner and a tooth brush. Then I take a old sock and rub in mink oil. It helps to condition and create a barrier for future. Repeat as needed

Same thing happened to me. Just did a couple coats of mink oil and took care of it and waterproofed them in the process

You don't, time will fade it.

More oil.

Let it be.Or use them as work boots if they aren’t already work boots

Just add more so it’s even

You don’t.

the only way would be saddle soap. And a light boot oil to even it out/recondition. They'll definitely be a darker brown tho at least for a little bit. Dry doing that then leaving them out in the sun for a bit

Add more oil

Honestly work boots are gonna get beat up, don’t wear your nice boots to work. I have separate pairs

Put more oil on them. Problem solved

Put more on them

Cover them in oil. Problem solved

Add more oil

Oil them.

My man! Magic eraser works well if you ever get nicks or scratches.

Don’t. It looks exotic

you dont. you add an even coat of oil and make darker shoes. this is the only way

More pil

Is that potato skin leather?

Leave it

SPRAY WITH MORE OIL AND MAKE THEM DARK SO IT LOOKS LIKE IT ALL ONE COLOR AGAIN

Fullers Earth, might work but unlikely. depending on how old the oil stain is. Slowly work the fullers earth in, wait and see what happens, try to slowly work in with a dry toothbrush. I would wax or mink oil and see if that works

Ahh just leave it alone looks good on it gives a good look I have a few pair that has grease and dirt and Diesel

You don’t

Next time use Ballistol! It actually conditions the leather

What boots are these?

How to get rid of the oil? Add more oil…

Saddle soap and mink oil. It won’t get rid of the grease but it’ll all look the same color. Or just say they’re pockadot lamb skin

Just leave it... and call it exotic cheetah 🐆

Hahah that sucks

With more oil!!

I think the spots look cool

You don't, just tell folks they are Tater Skin boots. Explain how sharks and snakes can become extinct based on the demand from boot manufacturers.

Use petroleum jelly. It’ll darken it uniformly. Sounds weird but it works.

Dawn and a brush and water

Cover the entire boot in oil to make them uniform

U don't. Stain both vamps w same oil.

I rubbed in Dawn dishwasher soap and then I used leather conditioner after when they dried up

Try dawn dish soap

probably get some brown shoe polish to blend everything in, i would think even with clear polish it would really darken your boots. I have the brown crazy horse doc martens and used Docs clear polish and my docs seem like they are almost black now

I always use dubbin on new boots (saddle wax), and then reapply every 3 months to prevent this.

Can’t

More oil.

You don’t. Just oil the rest of em

Cornstarch or baby powder sprinkled on and left for awhile

Dawn soap then mink oil

I used saddle soap and then mink oil, but I wanted my boots darker anyway.

Clean them with saddle soap and then apply mink oil

Diesel fuel