I've never tried dyeing my shoes so I don't think I'll be much help but if I were you I'd just sell them and buy a new pair in black. Dyeing it black might just make it look worse because it might turn out to be really sloppy and the dye could just end up fading after a while. It seems too much of a hassle to dye it and it might not even turn out nice.

posted Jan 9, 2012

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That's kind of what I'm afraid of; and then if they end up looking like crap then I'm really out of luck because then I won't wear them and can't sell them ... but there's no guarantee anyone will want to buy my used white docs!

posted Jan 9, 2012

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eHow has a tutorial for dying white leather shoes black, so you're in luck.
ehow.com/how_5986500_dye-white-leather-shoes-black.html


Good luck!

posted Jan 9, 2012

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Thanks for the link!
This seems very labor-intensive ... I would be nervous about buying the wrong green dye, and also I need to buy rubber gloves ... It's possible, but I wonder how the cost would compare just to take them to a cobbler?

posted Jan 9, 2012

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I believe you can just the stuff to rub on black leather shoes to "clean" it by covering all the lighter patches and scratches, maybe something like that? :)

posted Jan 11, 2012

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Reading what you said again, I realised you already suggested this.. :/
Good luck anyway!

posted Jan 11, 2012

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I was gona ask the same thing. Ibrought docmartens in purple, it wont go with anything. So I wanted to paint it black but iam scared, imight effed it up.

posted Jan 19, 2012

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Yeah I don't think PAINT is the answer. I think it has to be leather dye.

posted Jan 20, 2012

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I'm sure there are plenty of people who would buy the white doc martins. If you don't want to sell and get a new pair, maybe go get a professional opinion from a shoe repair guy? They might also be able to do it for you. (also... I <3 the MET!)

posted Jan 22, 2012

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I wouldn't try to change them. Just sell them if you really don't like them.

posted Jan 24, 2012

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i wish i had white doc's x.x
try spray paint?
i mean every once in awhile you'll probably have to go over them again.
but hey, easy solution.

posted Jan 25, 2012

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It's possible to dye leather. My father works with leather materials and has all sorts of dyes and products for leather working. I suggest taking it to a cobbler or a local leather dealer to see what can be done for your shoes. Don't be afraid of the cost, generally speaking these sort of things cost a lot less than people think and in the long run it's worth having it done right than doing it yourself and messing it up. They'll also give you a price quote so you can decide if it's worth it for you.

posted Jan 27, 2012

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I think it might be cool to use black polish, won't get them solid black but you can totally play around with it and get some cool effects. I've darkened light tan leather boots to make them almost black.

posted Jan 28, 2012

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Have you tried heavy coats of patent leather black shoe polish?

posted Jan 28, 2012

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