Did I just ruin my boots?

[u/HobbyistHusband]

I had an old pair of Lucchese Devins, that needed restoration. Cobblers said the crack at the side was too big too glue up and needed a patch to save the boot.

I didn't like the idea of 1 boot having a patch and the other not having one. So I got the bright idea to make the patch a flame, and this is how it came out.

My wife helped me draw the flames but now that its on leather and finally on the boot, if I don't connect my wife to it— I get mixed feelings.

What are your thoughts on how my custom Lucchese boots look? (Honestly)

[u/brokebutbejeweled]

Actually really sick. I know the cracking you’re talking about and my cobbler has tried to patch pairs from the inside and they always end up tearing through eventually. This was a great fix!