Posts by mymil

Quote: Originally Posted by violin spiders  How does the Hiro compare to the New Rey in terms of width? I picked up a New Rey recently and I'd want to switch lasts for an MTO, but I love the width of the New Reys and...

  Possibly only the first and last are actually light.

^^ They have light cognac shell and dark cognac shell (or have in the past, although "light cognac" may have been saddle...). And the shade varies by batch.

I have the first tie, and like it a lot. Untipped, hand-rolled edge! I'd be on the Paul Smith if I didn't have too many similar ties already.

Quote: Originally Posted by NAMOR  My shell jodhpurs arrived today. Ill try to snap a few photos if I have time. Or I just might take them with me on my trip.. Excellent news! I vote you take them with you!

Can anybody compare the quality of Meermin's shell to Horween? If that's already happened in-depth, I don't remember it, and it's the one thing that's keeping me from placing an order at the moment.

Polishing a shoe one time will slightly change the color of the shoe, because it is (or should be!) applied in such a thin layer. The lighter the polish/darker the shoe, the less it will change the color. There is nothing wrong with...

Quote: Originally Posted by fritzl  why is that? in my understanding a conditioner adds more unneeded than creme, anyway. so i assume you're just overfeeding with conditioner, not?   Shell doesn't need cream...

Quote: Originally Posted by fritzl  you pass? do you walk on air???   I believe he means he'll pass on scuffing the soles before walking outside.   As for treating new shoes, I like to put on a...

Quote: Originally Posted by NotoriousMarquis  Love your carmina boots, and therefore respect your opinion on shoes. would you go for the tassels?   I never ever wear denim, so I don't have much practice...