**The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**



chogall said:

At least its not Parade Gloss.  Kiwi wax is not that bad.

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I'm with you...Kiwi's not bad at all.



But I also use Renovateur religiously.



Lear said:

I was motivated by good suits let down by poorly kept shoes. The 'voice' came to me some two years ago now - rather like Field of Dreams, but without the cornfields or baseball - while sitting outside Costa Coffee, Victoria station. What I saw that day can never be erased from my mind. I still have flashbacks.

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Thanks for the laugh

Lear said:

I've forgotten, are those RM's veal of yearling? They really do look great.

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They are yearling and have held up so very well over the last couple of yrs.

What is the opinion of Meltonian creme wax? My cobbler has it, and I have found it to be pretty good. I really need renovateur, though. How far does a jar go (should I buy two)?



Roguls said:

What is the opinion of Meltonian creme wax? My cobbler has it, and I have found it to be pretty good. I really need renovateur, though. How far does a jar go (should I buy two)?

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I've had my jar of renovateur almost a year and I still have quite a bit left. I would just get one.

I used to use meltonian cream and found it to be decent. Although FWIW lately I've switched over to entirely saphir products.

wow that saphir stuff is amzing, but it costs 20 dollars for a small bottle, any place that ships to canada and sells it for a low low price?

If this is the standard size bottle, this is the cheapest I've seen.

http://afinepairofshoes.myshopify.com/collections/shoe-care-accessories

How often does waterproofing spray need to be applied to suede shoes?

Patrick_b what are you doing to get your Chili AE's that shiney? Which color Kiwi?? Brown?? I just picked up some AE Vernon's in Chili color and am a stickler for shiney shoes... I have never polished anything "mirror" other than black...



the_drizzle said:

How often does waterproofing spray need to be applied to suede shoes?

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It doesn't.



patrick_b said:

I use a different brush for black and brown polish.

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Do you use a third brush for burgundy?

I think this is the right place for this question. If not, feel free to tell me to eff off.

I brought a couple pairs of loafers into my local cobbler this morning. Both pairs needed the heel to be replaced as I had all but completely worn the rubber cap to the stack. I have recently moved so this is my first experience with this shop. They have come pretty well recommended. However, I was a bit in shock when the guy informed me that it would cost $30 to replace the heels for each pair (coming to $60 total). Does this seem like a reasonable price for this task?

I only ask because my old cobbler, who did a pretty good job, charged close to half as much for replacing heels in the past. Just want to see if I was getting a good deal before, or if I'm getting gouged now.



bourbonbasted said:

I think this is the right place for this question. If not, feel free to tell me to eff off.
I brought a couple pairs of loafers into my local cobbler this morning. Both pairs needed the heel to be replaced as I had all but completely worn the rubber cap to the stack. I have recently moved so this is my first experience with this shop. They have come pretty well recommended. However, I was a bit in shock when the guy informed me that it would cost $30 to replace the heels for each pair (coming to $60 total). Does this seem like a reasonable price for this task?
I only ask because my old cobbler, who did a pretty good job, charged close to half as much for replacing heels in the past. Just want to see if I was getting a good deal before, or if I'm getting gouged now.

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That seems kinda pricy to me. I've been sending my shoes off to B. Nelson in New York and its $90 for a complete sole and heel recraft including shipping.

Seems about standard, however the real test is to know what kind of heels they put on.

Edit: Also the above post, it is $90 for standard soles, not JR's.



patrickBOOTH said:

Seems about standard, however the real test is to know what kind of heels they put on.

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Yeah this is my thinking. The dude who helped me came out swinging saying they were the only ones in Atlanta that could do a proper resole and heel replacement. That they used the best materials, yadda, yadda, yadda. I'm picking them up Friday morning so I'll report back if they are as tremendous as the SA claims. It still is irksome, however that I paid $17 a few months ago for new heels and those are holding up great.

If they aren't good, clobber him with them.