Services Available at FPE

Bootblack

Welcome to the Florida Bootblack Corner!

We are made up of a Team of Bootblacks that adore and admire Leathers. We will have the Bootstand open to treat and pamper your leathers throughout the weekend. Some of the bootblacks will offer drop off service from Thursday afternoon until Saturday morning.

If you have an item you want ready for closing ceremonies please bring it to us as early as possible so we can make sure it is ready it time.


We have an email account for any questions and bootblack phone numbers for messages.

Schedule

  • Thursday
    • 3-6pm
  • Friday
    • 10am-12pm
    • 2pm-5pm
    • 6pm-11pm
    • 8:00pm-10:30pm (cigar social outside weather permitting)
  • Saturday
    • 10am-12pm
    • 2pm-5pm

Our email address is:  [email protected]

Our Phone numbers we can be reached at are: ‪

(727) 314-3314: Click to Text us or Give us a Call

We have some RULES about Bootblack Etiquette during Florida Power Exchange!

Please do not touch or handle our equipment – Just ask us if you have questions regarding what we keep in our Kits. If you would like to shadow during stand time to learn more, please ask, we are willing teach what we know.


While we are working in the stands, please allow space, but feel free to respecfully ask questions.
If you are sitting in the stands, please ask us and answer any questions, what preferences you have, issues your leathers have, etc.


We do not have any set tipping structure, however, we LOVE tips to buy more polish, equipment, and specialty items!


We look forward to serving the Florida Power Exchange Weekend Event and the Community to keep your leathers cleaned, conditioned and in Pristine Shape.


Scheduling Drop off Items: While at the conference, please stop in or message us and let us know what you have & we will meet you. Items will be documented on drop-off and must be claimed before the end of the event.


Meet your Bootblacks!

Angel, also known as Kaseyd, has been an active member of the community for about 10 years. A few years ago, she embraced the leather lifestyle and has since dedicated herself to mastering the art of leather care. She meticulously tends to her own leather gear, which she wears for protection on her journey, and also cares for her Sir’s leather and the leather of community members in need. Angel has showcased her bootblacking skills at events such as FPE, Beyond Leather, and various local fundraisers. In addition to her expertise in leather care, she is passionate about educating the community. She assists her Sir in demonstrating violet wand techniques, fire cupping, and fire play, always eager to learn new things and meet new people. Identifying as a member of the LGBT community, Angel is a staunch advocate for equal rights, protection, and acceptance for all, driven by her love and support for her transgender son. She is committed to ensuring he can thrive as he steps out into the world.


keriis is a 39-year-old, Pansexual, CIS, Leatherboy. Keriis is the current SE Bootblack.  His journey in bootblacking began when he learned the basics from Sir_Andrew when they met in 2010.While attending major events across the east coast, keriis continued to learn by watching and asking questions of other bootblacks. keriis met his Ma’am, S_Nicky, in 2011 and has been in Her service since 2012. During that time, keriis continued to work on his bootblacking skills. he became the active bootblack in his local community in 2022. keriis bootblacks for all his local events in the panhandle of Florida and southern Alabama and hopes to expand more throughout the SouthEast. keriis has given multiple demos on bootblacking and shown the sexual, sensual, and technical side of bootblacking. keriis is currently mentoring multiple bootblacks to pass the traditions on, and he is always wanting to teach those wanting to learn about leather care. This is important to him because every opportunity to teach preserves another piece of our history.


Ray is a macabre artist and leathersmith based in North Georgia. A self taught jack-of-all-trades,  Ray’s artistic style is influenced by their fascination with the macabre, esotericism, gothic subculture, and fetish lifestyles.  When they aren’t busy getting their hands dirty with leather dye, you can catch them bootblacking at events in the north Georgia region.


ARF! (Hello!) , my name is Cookie and i’m a baby bootblack. I have a passion for boot-blacking and learning about leather care. My favorite things about boot-blacking are: learning the story of the leather im working on and how much meaning some pieces can hold,  making connections with people from different communities who are just as passionate about leather as I am, and seeing my skills improve. I am always open to new experiences and feedback on how i can improve my skills. Thank you for the opportunity and i can’t wait to meet you!