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Tan Suede Dye
Tan Suede Dye
Tan Suede Dye

Tan Suede Dye

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Bring your suede sneakers and boots back to life with Angelus Brand Suede Dye. This vibrant, industrial strength dye is the footwear professional's choice. Pick up a bottle of our Tan Suede Dye to keep your custom boots looking correct.

* Dye soaks into the suede rather than sitting on top. The final color depends on the base color of the suede leather it is applied to. Example: a white surface dyed with red will turn pink, not true red. 

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. \

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Leather dyes are super strong and full of color. They work great on leather because they soak in and last a long time. Suede dyes are a bit different—they have less color in them and are made to keep suede soft. Suede is that soft, fuzzy leather, and it needs special care. If you put leather dye on suede, it can make the suede hard, not soft and fuzzy like it should be.

Dyes takes the color of what is under them. So if you dye something white with red it will turn pink. It mixes with it. Paint sits on the surface and grabs on. You can cover anything with paint. Our paint is water based while our dyes are alcohol based.

Yes, all Angelus Dyes are mixable! Angelus Leather Dyes can be mixed with other Angelus Leather Dyes, and the same for Angelus Suede Dyes. Mixing dyes to acheive specific colors is harder than mixing paints and does require testing. (Do not mix Suede Dyes and Leather Dyes together.)

Keep in mind that this is considered a professional product. You may need to perform many tests before applying it to your final piece. 

Why Choose Us

A vintage black-and-white photograph of Angelus Shoe Polish owners standing proudly in front of an early 20th-century 'Shoes Shined' storefront, representing the long-standing heritage of Angelus shoe care.

5th Generation Family Owned Since 1907

A smiling sneaker customizer in an Angelus workshop holding a pair of vibrant, hand-painted custom sneakers. In the background, a professional wall display features a full spectrum of Angelus Leather Paint bottles.

Trusted by artists and professionals worldwide

A detailed close-up of the 'Prep, Paint, Finish' process. A creator wearing black gloves uses a fine-detail brush to apply vibrant red Angelus Leather Paint to the textured leather panel of a grey and white sneaker.

Professional results made simple

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michele S. (El Monte, US)
Not tan

Not tan. Turns out to be real RUSTY-RED like. Having a lot of trouble finding Tan color. Light brown is way too dark. Beige is way too pink

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CAssandra D. (Phoenix, US)
Light Brown A

Love the color and the ease of the coverage, thank you

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Gary S. (Powder Springs, US)
Flying color

I had several pair of handmade shoes and upon receipt of them, right away I noticed the color advertised, was not what I got. So, taking matters in my own hands, I found your Angelus products came through with flying colors...No pun intended! I am in the process of needing to order 2-4 more bottles of dye for both suede & leather hydes. Thank you for the 15% discount as offered. I can definately use it.

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Marquan

Everything spilled when I bought it

Hi! We're really sorry there was an issue with the shipping of your dyes! We'll be contacting you soon to sort it out because making sure you're happy is our top priority!

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Anonymous (McKinney, US)
Excellence

Excellent product. Excellent seller and service. Excellent shipping.

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Nick

Too orange

Hi there,
Our Tan color will run a little bit more orange. For future reference, please email us so that we can send you pictures of our swatches if you are looking to match a certain color.

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Lori

Perfect👍😎

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Lori (Boardman, US)

Perfect👍😎

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Nick (Boardman, US)

Too orange

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Verita C. (Conyers, US)
Perfect for my new suede skates!

Overall very satisfied

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Anonymous (Johns Island, US)
Great

Great products to use !

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Kim (East Brunswick, US)
The best!

I use the tan suede dye to dye my roller skates orange (originally pink). The dye is super easy to work with and I always have amazing results! It also doesn’t hurt that Angeles Direct has great customer service!

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Natasha T.
Rich

Perfect for my experiment

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Danny D. (Seattle, US)
Tan Suede Dye on Jordan VI's

After reading all the reviews on this particular dye, I decided to roll the dice and use it in hopes of rejuvenating the orange suede on my 'Gatorade' VI's. After two light coats, I was very pleased with the results. The dye added more depth to the color and blended/masked the inconsistencies in the suede. The picture was taken after the first coat, and the farther shoe was still untouched. Very happy with all Angelus products, you guys are the best!

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Rosemary F. (The Bronx, US)
It was very easy to

It was very easy to apply and the results was great.

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Susan H. (Glenwood, US)
Tan dye

Ordered Tan suede dye on a pair of new shoes and it was actually rust. I wanted them to be tan not rust.

Hello!I'm sorry you were not completely satisfied with our product!The dyes will mix in with the color of the shoe it is being applied on, this tan picture was sampled on a very light natural leather.If you have any more questions feel free to contact us at Info@angelusdirect.com thank you

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sade (Chalmette, US)
Loved It!!!

I did a pair of Timberlands with this color dye and they came out like a burnt orange, which was so pretty !!

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Shade B.
Wasn't feeling it

Not what I thought

Hello Shade,We're very sorry to hear you were not satisfied. Was there a particular issue with the product? Please let us know! Thank you and we apologize for the inconvenience! -Angelus Direct

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Rick D.
Good product. Tan = Orange

it went on and blended nicely. More orange than tan, but I like it.

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Victoria M.
Tan Suede Dye

I had a Customer who wanted his Timberland Boots dyed a Rust or Burnt Orange color so I called your customer service department and was told you Tan Suede Dye would be the one I need and it was my customer was very happy with the Color saying it's just what I wanted Happy Customer happy Business Thank you Angelus direct 👍👍😊

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Jason M.
To me it was More

To me it was More orange than tan

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Jerardo R.
dye worked perfect

dye worked perfect

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Sopheap

Would this die work on plastic running shoes? If so how many bottles of the 3oz would I need?

Angelus Direct

Hello there! Thank you so much for reaching out to Angelus Direct :D To better assist you can you send us a picture of the shoes you are trying to Dye to info@angelusdirect.com. Thank you so much and hope to hear from you soon.

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Victoria

Hi! I used the tan dye on my old orange roller skates, but think I might have over saturated them with dye. They look like the color they were when wet. Is there a way to dissolve or fade the color so I could re-dye them with thinner coats? Or will they just fade over time being in the sun?

Angelus Direct

Hey Victoria, Thank you for reaching out to Angelus Direct :D You can use rubbing alcohol to remove the excess dye, once the article you are dyeing is completely dry you can go ahead and apply thin layers of dye to the areas that need retouching, hope this helps :D If you have any other questions feel free to email us at info@angelusdirect.com. Thank you and have a wonderful day :D

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Haze

Hello I am planning to redye Nike sb Hawaii's dunk low from '05, would this color match the toebox? I hope to hear from you soon, thanks!

Angelus Direct

Hey there! This will be a very similar color. You might need to dilute it with a neutral suede dye to get an exact match. If you have any more questions please reach out to us at info@angelusdirect.com. Thank you!

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Holly

Hello! I am considering dyeing my yellow suede skates orange, about the same shade as an actual orange. Would the tan dye be good for this?

Angelus Direct

Hey there! That is correct. This might be the closest option you have to an orange color. If you have any more questions please reach out to us directly at info@angelusdirect.com. Thank you!

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Curtis

I’m trying to redye chestnut colored UGG boots. Would this be a good fit?

Angelus Direct

Hey there! This color would be too dark unfortunately If you would like to make that color you would need to mix our Tan Suede Dye, Yellow Suede Dye, Neutral Suede Dye, and our Rust Suede Dye If you have any more questions please email us here: info@angelusdirect.com Thank you!

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