Posts by MinnMD

Allen Edmonds has a cream formulated for shell cordovan. http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...p_category=216 It's common practice to occasionally polish burgundy shell cordovan with black wax or cream to get a darker color. If...

I think that it's essentially impossible to work full-time and to attend school full-time and to do both well. My father tried it and dropped out of college. My brother tried it and dropped out of college. I took out loans and finished...

I live in Minnesota. Some of the senior university faculty around here wear parkas similar to J Press'. That's what I'd probably wear for public transportation in the depths of winter....

I'm a specialist in a medical field. Here's what I do to stay current. Get the best standard textbook in the field. Read a chapter each week, especially those chapters dealing with problems or interesting cases that I've seen recently....

I sweep a hand around my hip and leg to gather the coat. MinnMD

Had the same problem. Even offered unsolicited advice to Allen Edmonds. Have a cobbler replace the heel with a softer rubber. MinnMD

I own and like both. I have been favorably impressed by the changes made by Allen Edmonds' new CEO. Allen Edmonds now offers shoes with a 270 degree welt and non-metal shank for a sleeker heel. Their executive line has recraftable rubber...

Thin coat of Lexol leather conditioner http://www.summitinds.com/product/le...er-200-ml.html MinnMD

Jacket, button-down shirt, no tie, gray dress pants or khakis, dress shoes. If you don't have a sport coat or Navy blue blazer, you could use the jacket from a Navy blue suit. As for the suit without a tie, it would be okay but probably...

Years ago, the clicking sound on tile floors with Allen Edmonds appeared to be from the rubber or plastic dovetail at the corner of the heel on their leather sole. More recently, my new Allen Edmonds shoes do not have this clicking...