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Angelus Purple Suede Dye

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Suede dye that soaks into the fibers and keeps suede soft.

Keeps suede softMade for suede’s soft nap
Soaks into the fibersColor goes in, not on top
Mix your own shadesSuede dyes mix with each other
Dauber includedEvery bottle comes with one

Great for faded suede sneakers, boots, loafers, hats and jackets.

Made in LA since 1907
Permanent color
Mix any colors

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★★★★★Restoration

“Rich and vibrant after a single coat.”

I needed to restore the faded yellow on my Air Jordan 4 Lightning kicks. The color looks rich and vibrant after applying a single coat of the yellow suede dye from Angelus.

Chris B. · Verified buyer

★★★★★Customizing

“I love the color!”

Easy to apply, and I love the color! I saved some cash by buying a pair of beige suede shoes on sale and dyeing them myself.

Paul W. · Verified buyer

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Angelus Purple Suede Dye is a suede dye for refreshing or fully restoring suede sneakers, boots, and shoes in purple. It soaks into the suede fibers instead of sitting on top like paint.

Choose a 3 oz. bottle, pint, or quart.

Before you dye

Because the dye soaks in, the final color depends on the suede underneath. For example, red dye on white suede turns pink, not true red. Test on a hidden spot first.

Pairs with

Brush the nap up before and after dyeing with the Angelus Nubuck & Suede Kit. Shop more colors in our suede dye collection.

Dyeing leather is different from painting as it soaks into the material rather than sitting on top like paint.

The final color depends on the base color of the leather, so a white surface dyed with red will turn pink, not true red.

Angelus Leather Dyes are designed to enhance and transform brown leather rather than lighten it. Keep this in mind when selecting your dye color.

DYEING SMOOTH LEATHER WITH ANGELUS LEATHER DYE

1. Prep by wiping down leather with leather preparer using our applicators, cotton balls, or a rag.

2. Wait for leather to dry a few minutes. Wipe down with microfiber towel to remove all lint.

3. Using Wool Daubers (One is supplied with each dye) soak the dye on the dauber.

4. Be careful of what you are dyeing. If you are dyeing a large spot use the dauber fully soaked. If you are doing a smaller section a paint brush or much less dye on the dauber may be required.

5. Make sure to soak the article you are dyeing. Dye works by soaking into the item you are dyeing. It does not act like paint. Feel free to soak and evenly rub across to make sure all is even.

6. Leave to dry. You may see a tint, bronzing, or any different finish. Do not panic! This is just residual dye on the surface.

7. (Optional) Wipe with a microfiber towel to remove excess dye pigment. If there is still a sheen or tint use some alcohol on said microfiber and wipe down quickly. Do not let the alcohol sit on the item or else you risk lifting some of the dye and discoloring. Once done the tint should disappear and it will just be the color.

8. If you wish to dye the item more of the color complete steps 5-7 again.

9. If you are looking to protect and nourish the leather we suggest using Angelus Leather Balm or Neutral Angelus Shoe Polish. If you do not want the shine of the shoe polish just lightly buff versus a full buff to shine. If you dyed the article a black or brown we would suggest even buffing with a colored shoe polish or Lustre Cream.

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DYEING SUEDE WITH ANGELUS SUEDE DYE

1. Prep by cleaning the surface with a cleaning product like our Angelus Easy Cleaner Kit. It is necessary to get all the oils and dirt that may be sitting in or on the suede material.

2. You cannot "SPOT TREAT" suede. Please make sure to fully wash/clean the entire surface to avoid water spots.

3. If the suede feels hard in texture, there is too much product in the material. Use a suede brush to loosen the suede. You can also use a soft bristle brush and water to pull out the cleaner. Let it dry, then you can continue.

4. Using Wool Daubers (One is supplied with each dye) soak the dye on the dauber.

5. Be careful of what you are dyeing. If you are dyeing a large spot use the dauber fully soaked. If you are doing a smaller section a paint brush or much less dye on the dauber may be required.

6. Make sure to soak the article you are dyeing. Dye works by soaking into the item you are dyeing. It does not act like paint. Feel free to soak and evenly rub across to make sure all is even.

7. Leave to dry for a few hours.

8. Using our Suede Kit brush or a strong bristled brush, break up the suede to bring it back to its natural feel. Be careful to not let residual dye get on other parts while brushing excess off. This will help the suede feel original again as well as remove excess dye so not run in case it gets wet.

9. (Optional)We highly recommend spraying down with our Water Repellent or Mink Oil Aerosol. \

How it works

Brush, dye, protect

Three simple steps for soft, even color.

Brush
Clean the whole surface, then brush up the nap with the Nubuck & Suede Kit.

Nubuck & Suede Kit1 Kit · $9.95
Dye
Soak the dauber and work the dye in evenly. Let it dry for a few hours.

Purple Suede Dye3 oz. · $5.95
Protect
Brush the nap back up, then spray with Water & Stain Repellent.

Water & Stain Repellent Aerosol6 Ounce Can · $9.95

Why Angelus

Made for makers since 1907

1907Five generations of the same family, made in Los Angeles
Pro-gradeThe same dye fashion and footwear companies use
MixableBlend colors to make your own shades

Good to know

Suede dye questions, answered

Quick answers from our counter staff.

Can I spot treat suede?

No. Clean and dye the whole surface to avoid water spots. If the suede feels hard, brush it to loosen the nap before dyeing.

Will the color look the same on my suede?

It depends on the suede underneath. Red dye on white suede turns pink, not true red. Test a hidden spot first.

Can I dye any suede black?

Black covers most suede colors well, since dye works best going darker.

Can I mix suede dye colors?

Yes. Angelus suede dyes mix together, so you can blend a custom shade. Don’t mix suede and leather dyes.

Suede dye or leather dye?

Suede dye for suede and nubuck. It has less color than leather dye and is made to keep suede soft; leather dye can make suede hard.

Does it ship outside the U.S.?

Suede dye ships within the U.S. only.

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4 stars: 4 (11%)
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Dark Red Suede Dressing for custom Nike SB

Angelus Dark Red Suede Dressing is top notch. I made a custom Nike SB Dunk April And turned it into a Deep Raspberry color. Definitely will be getting more colors to create more incredible pieces of work. Dries quickly, doesn’t bleed and super easy to work with!

JUICY color

Absolutely stunning color! I got an excellent result even though I’ve never dyed suede. I watched the tutorial online and found it helpful! My advice is don’t skip the brush after you dye, and use a good boot brush. I tried a clean toothbrush but it didn’t work well enough to resoften the suede. This is an important step!! Overall 10/10 would purchase again!!!
Photo before (with stains) & photo after (darker and more vibrant!)

It worked well on my suede sandals and a friends' too

It worked well on my suede sandals and a friends' too. Plus I covered some worn spots on another friends' Coach bag.

My gosh, these came out beautiful!! The pop of color is gorgeous!

Purple Suede dye

This stuff is amazing. The transformation and restoration of my Grape 5’s is so incredible.

Love this purple

My favorite purple in leather dye. My sister’s favorite color is purple. She fell in love with the color that this dye provided.

Looks better than New

After 3yrs and at least 300+ miles I wanted to give my roller skates a fresh color.I picked the dark purple, and I am blown away at how vibrant the color is!I did 3 coats but could have stopped at 2.I used a sponge brush to ‘paint’ the color on and it was so easy to use.This project was so much fun, I wish I had more leather to color!

Great color, easy to use

Rich vibrant purple on my new suede boots! The dauber that it comes with and one of my old paintbrushes made applying the dye a breeze.

Perfect purple color

I dyed my roller skates with this and they color turned out perfect!

Excellent

Excellent suede dye

Great coverage, the purple is rich and beautiful very happy thanks!

Purple dye

It’s something that I use consistently it works great every time

Purple Suede Dye

Dye highly recommended

This dye is amazing! Great coverage. Soaks in evenly and nicely without bleeding.

Above and Beyond Customer Service

My experience with Angelus is hands down the best for any shoe care products ever, and they continue to live up to that standard. Recently I had used their suede cleaner kit, which I absolutely love, but unfortunately, even with a light application it faded my one purple desert boot, so the pair no longer matched. ( this is the only time I have experienced any type of fading with their suede cleaner, as it is an amazing product.). I contacted Angelus to let them know the situation, and Adrianna at customer support went above and beyond to take care of a customer. (Please give her a promotion Angelus.) She saw to it that I was sent a 3 oz. bottle of their dark purple dye, which is the exact shade of my boots. Considering the vibrant and rich dyes Angelus produce, I know it will restore my one shoe back to its former glory. Thanks again Adrianna and Angelus!

Gimme the Purps

This was the perfect color for my a version of the Skunk Dunks! Highly recommend trying it out.

The best

The Color matched exactly what was showed online. Angelus is the #1 brand for your shoes the real 🐐

Dye pigment

I needed to purchase the neutral suede dye along with purple to dilute some. VERY pigmented dye!

Purple dye

super easy!!! I preferred a brush over the tool provided.

Successful customer

I love everything about angelus supplies thank you

Purple suede dye

I loved the color and it was easy to apply. My shoes turned out great!

Best ever

I bought 2 bottles but only needed 1 to paint my tims. After 3 coats I still have paint left and the color is just as the bottle said. So pleased!!!

Professional product

If you are restoring Jordans or any shoe that needs paints or dyes use Angelus, it works very well.

Absolutely love it!

Absolutely love it!

Good quality, great service, prompt

Good quality, great service, prompt deliver!

Went on without issue

Went on without issue

Would this color purple match the alternate grape 5s with the purple uppers ?

Angelus Direct

We do not have any color matches for the dyes on any shoe, unfortunately. It may be a little lighter.

Angelus Purple Suede Dye

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Before you dye

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DYEING SMOOTH LEATHER WITH ANGELUS LEATHER DYE

DYEING SUEDE WITH ANGELUS SUEDE DYE

Brush, dye, protect

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Made for makers since 1907

Suede dye questions, answered

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