Shoe care

good enough for a photo shoot?

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hilarious. changing the edge trim is not exactly rocket science. poor soul.

#54184 - http://www.styleforum.net/t/141581/allen-edmonds-appreciation-thread/54180#post_7628103

But the real reason is I asked recrafting for a chili welt and medium brown transparent edged trim, but I ended up with natural welt and buff edge, and the shoe looks so casual now, it's basically jeans-only. And I have too many other jeans-only shoes that I like better.

I find myself now much preferring black welt and edges for burgundy shell, so I passed on the Leffot LWB. Black trim would be more Versatile and easier to dress up or down.
 
probably good news.

if you know how to treat polished binder it looks and rolls like shell cordovan. probably the shine comes quicker, though.

its pretty easy. just give it a try.
 
alright, I stumbled across this picture. long story short: it belongs to dumpster king aka gerry nelson of sf.

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to be fair, it is beyond my imagination why someone is posting such a mess on a internet fora?. also this guy is acknowledged as authority for shoe care among his peers. mostly igents, though.

probably, I have to high expectations? I dunno. I just want to learn and understand what other people rate as a good job on the topic.

please help a perplexed brother. tia.
 
walker said:
alright, I stumbled across this picture. long story short: it belongs to dumpster king aka gerry nelson of sf.

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to be fair, it is beyond my imagination why someone is posting such a mess on a internet fora?. also this guy is acknowledged as authority for shoe care among his peers. mostly igents, though.

probably, I have to high expectations? I dunno. I just want to learn and understand what other people rate as a good job on the topic.

please help a perplexed brother. tia.
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What are you seeing that's so bad about this? The crease?
 
Rambo said:
That just looks like a normal shell #8 to me.
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I don't know my shoe colors. That plum color is normal, and the shine is from being cordovan?
There is a visible rise on the forefoot at the side around the crease which does seem off.
 
Rambo said:
Well, yes, but that's a style choice. Given that this is the shoe care thread I was assuming there was something wrong with the finish.
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exactly. my intention is to collect a number of statements on this job.

as I said in the OP. I want to know if other people share my pov or not. understood there's no right or wrong but in the context of a public published picture I'm curious what others think.

c'mon. let it flow ...
 
walker said:
tell me. I'm interested to hear what I'm probably missing.
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I'm honestly at a loss. Yes, the lace choice is odd, and the crease is prevalent, but the finish of the shoe looks quite nice.

Why don't you lay it out for me as to what you believe the problems are.
 
Rambo said:
Why don't you lay it out for me as to what you believe the problems are.
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fair point. tbh, I was looking for a more substantial discussion. now the fun is taken away and my interest is gone.

will probably lay out some sentiments when the grip returns, anyway.
 
Is it a must to liqueify shoe polish wax? I use kiwi parade gloss.
 
Arnathor Arnathor , I am assuming this is wax polish in a tin that you want to rejuvenate. The wax is dried because the solvent has evaporated leving the wax to dry and crack.

You can heat the tin to melt the wax and release residual solvent but it won't be the same as new. There is a risk of fire if you leave it too long on a stove. Smelly too.

Here is a link to adding solvent back in but it seems to be an involved, dangerous and smelly process.
Reviving Dead Polish | Old Leather Shoe

Buy new. It ain't expensive
 
When part of your armamentarium is a double boiler the best thing to do is bin the old polish, pour a drink and read some of Sarto's poetry & philosophy meanderings
 
to be honest arnauthor - I'd just slop a bit of turps in the tin and heat it all up with a hairdryer - or hot water - NOT an open flame. Mix it up with a spoon. No risk. Fuck all effort. Minor win.
 
Thanks for the advice! Tomorrow morning I'm meeting an old work friend who has 3 tins of Saphir I gave to him, he's gonna give em back.
 
Does anyone know how to remove salt stains? I always brush my shoes, dry them and use shoe trees, but the salt stains won't go away. I even bought some salt stain remover, but the area remains rough and a bit bubbly. Does this means the toe caps are just permanently ruined?
 
Monkeyface said:
Does anyone know how to remove salt stains? I always brush my shoes, dry them and use shoe trees, but the salt stains won't go away. I even bought some salt stain remover, but the area remains rough and a bit bubbly. Does this means the toe caps are just permanently ruined?
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The bubbling isn't good. Means the salt has been affecting the leather.

Use a 2 part water to one part white vinegar mix. Use a rag or cotton bal to wash the salt area. Vinegar dissolves the salt. Use water when done to get rid of vinegar. Wash the area with saddle soap or whatever cleaner you use.
 
I haven't read this thread but I just finished polishing a pair of Guidi with organic virgin coconut oil:

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Without flash:
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I didn't use Saphir, just Lexol leather cleaner first, then Lexol leather conditioner, and then regular Kiwi

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Allen Edmon Jefferson
 
Will Saphir Renovateur suffice? Or should I buy some colored shoe polishes as well? I don't want to drop 100 bucks on shoe polish.
 
My understanding is that actual polish is needed to deal with scuffs and the like where you need to touch up the color.
 
Pauly - I have the holy grail Saphir by the dozens gratis due to my mate who goes to France 2 x a year.

But I use Collinol applicators in a million colours most of the time.

And for giving the shoes a drink of conditioner, every few months or so, I use any good leather furniture conditioner. Usually cheaper and higher quality than shoe stuff.
 
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