Posts by alexSF

My spring summer shoes after cleaning

The eraser can do a good work for small stains. I have the saphir gommadin and also the collonil "cleaner". I prefer the collonil that is more friable and works very well , the gommadin is too hard and does not clean in the...

If it's stitched and not embroided, unstitch it and brush the small surface with holes.

Nitty Gritty sells this derby in #8: http://www.nittygrittystore.com/prod...van-derby-shoe

From the pics seems to be simply a Pembroke rebranded, leather looks like scotchgrain and the dainite sole is clerly visible http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq...es-uptown.html

Quote: Originally Posted by Clark Did some polishing today and took the opportunity to take some collection pics. /C Nice collection, How is the quality of the Loake Herring (24 last?) compared to AS and...

Quote: Originally Posted by NOBD I only see frogs... Do you have a workaround (besides copying and pasting the address of the pic in a browser window)? (with Chrome) Right click over the frog, "open in...

Quote: Originally Posted by entrero Would be pain in the ass when you need a resole. They resole also re-branded shoes Quote: Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH Who cares about resoling. ...

Yes, the Lowdnes is made by C&J , If you ask them, they tell you the maker of every shoes you are interested. Quote: Originally Posted by jrd617 Yes, all the Shipton shoes are C&J Also...

Quote: Originally Posted by inimitable The chap in C&J told me they were on a different last. Any idea if this is true? Yes, different last, toe box is totally different, 325 is a generous blucher last,...