In other cases, a scuff may occur when something makes contact with your leather shoe, and doesn't leave any material behind, but causes shallow damage to the surface. This type of scuff will usually look like someone lightly sandpapered the leather and the affected area will typically be lighter in color.
How do you fix scuffed leather?
Step by step: How to Fix Gouges in Leather Boots and Shoes
- Step 1: Clean the surface. ...
- Step 2: Apply color-matched dye to the gouged area. ...
- Step 3: Fill the gouge or scratch with heavy leather filler. ...
- Step 4: Sand the leather filler. ...
- Step 5: Apply more color-matched dye. ...
- Step 6: Mix and apply leather sealer.
What is a scuff mark?
scuff marks. DEFINITIONS1. a mark on the surface of something where it has been rubbed against something rough.