Posts by Nick V.

Quote:Originally Posted by anonymouz I just had a pair of AE Graysons (shells) resoled by B. Nelson's. The resole job was fine. However...when I went to give the shoes a brush down, I discovered some kind of shoe cream applied...

As mentioned above exotics are dry skins by nature. If they are not regularly moisturized the skin will crack within a short period of time. However if you treat them regularly with a conditioner they will last for decades. Saphir Reno....

I had the chance to stop in and talk to Eric today. It seems both Eric and Allen Edmond's are happy with the terms of their agreement. For those interested in Alden's, he has a large selection reduced to 30-40% off.

We use far more JR then any any other leather. Never get complaints about it.

In this months issue of Men's Health mag. (May) I'm quoted on this topic, page 80. Fine sand paper is very effective..... Just be careful how you use it.

Quote:Originally Posted by Man Of Lint Dainite wears like iron. I wouldn't be worried about it unless you are dragging your feet with every step and even then, they'll (arguably) outlast leather soles. +1 we sell tons of them and...

I understand. But with exotics it's not always about the last.. Sometimes it's about the skin. You've got to see them for yourself, then comment.

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/cati2_Shoes_1_40000000001_-1_1_image_0_N_120552_120552_134307_subcategory?roi=echo2-7166365158-1666083-ad3bda93f132a74e7797a528a86a6ead&

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...97a528a86a6ead

Don't know what that color is called. I have hunch AE will be introducing more shell varieties.