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

[Stirling]

I stocked up while they were still available nearby (around 1 yr ago)

Posted test results in this thread (think finding specific info in this single big thread is getting difficult?)

Smart man.

 

[Stirling]

I concur that the 1st step is to treat the other shoe similarly in order to get them both into the same condition.
As a matter of fact I concur with all of it.
Just don't panic - it's not such a huge deal, or cost to have them stripped and redyed by your local cobbler if your experiment doesn't turn out well.

For the sake of evenness you may have to **** up the other toe too, but it might be worthwhile to experiment with the cream first as it's the simpler option.

 

[Gdot]



I have been using the Saint Crispins guide to polishing my shoes and very please with the outcome.

Thank you for sharing your specific experience with the St. Crispin's - your results are world class.

 

[Stirling]

Thought this was interesting. They propose a slightly different method than most use around here.
It just goes to show you that caring for shoes is simply not that specific - meaning there are so many ways to do it right.

Don't agree. The fundamentals are the same across the board.

The only differences arise when different manufacturers may recommend different care regimes based on the knowledge they have about the leather they use on their shoes.

Of course individuals can choose to follow or not follow whatever they want. Shinier shoes don't necessarily mean better cared for shoes.

 

[patrickBOOTH]



Don't agree. The fundamentals are the same across the board.

The only differences arise when different manufacturers may recommend different care regimes based on the knowledge they have about the leather they use on their shoes.

Of course individuals can choose to follow or not follow whatever they want. Shinier shoes don't necessarily mean better cared for shoes.

I have found that what is really "best" for leather are things that will make them less shiny.

 

[Gdot]



Don't agree. The fundamentals are the same across the board.

The only differences arise when different manufacturers may recommend different care regimes based on the knowledge they have about the leather they use on their shoes.

Of course individuals can choose to follow or not follow whatever they want. Shinier shoes don't necessarily mean better cared for shoes.

Actually, I think we do agree. Perhaps we simply haven't understood one another. For which I apologize.

What I was attempting to say was just what you said, that the fundamentals are quite the same across all of the various regimes put forth. Despite their massive variations in specific suggestions as to products. For instance St. Crispin's specifically suggests the use of Saddle soap while others will adamently assert that Saddle soap is too harsh for fine calf leather shoes.

As to the irrefutable basics to which you allude, I propose they are: Clean, condition, polish/protect. Pretty much sums it up, no?

 

[paskaldjay]

I stocked up while they were still available nearby (around 1 yr ago)

Posted test results in this thread (think finding specific info in this single big thread is getting difficult?)

Some japanese online shop still got it in limited color & qty. With same price like the new one (Pommadier) it's totally a really good offer. I just purchased a Light Brown one & totally satisfied with the result. Since it's my first time to use MDO Cream, I'm quite surprised by it's ability to get in onto the Leather, much better than other cream I've used before like the japanese Columbus Leatherian Gold or Boot Black. And of course a sweet, natural odor that come from it & stick in the leather

 

[fritzl]



Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Some japanese online shop still got it in limited color & qty. With same price like the new one (Pommadier) it's totally a really good offer.  I just purchased a Light Brown one & totally satisfied with the result. Since it's my first time to use MDO Cream, I'm quite surprised by it's ability to get in onto the Leather, much better than other cream I've used before like the japanese Columbus Leatherian Gold or Boot Black.

And of course a sweet, natural odor that come from it & stick in the leather

man up. it's shoe cream.

 

[fritzl]



Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Don't agree. The fundamentals are the same across the board.

The only differences arise when different manufacturers may recommend different care regimes based on the knowledge they have about the leather they use on their shoes.

Of course individuals can choose to follow or not follow whatever they want.

Shinier shoes don't necessarily mean better cared for shoes.

+1

 

[Northampton Novice]



Since it's my first time to use MDO Cream, I'm quite surprised by it's ability to get in onto the Leather, much better than other cream I've used before like the japanese Columbus Leatherian Gold or Boot Black.

I have a similar experience. I found Saphir MDO to be much better than Boot Black too.

 

[thecentennial]

Cant find a definitive thread entry for the care of natural chromexcel.

Neatsfoot appears to be recommended, but I cant source this in my location.

What are the alternatives? Reno? Dubbin? lexol?

 

[cbfn]

Depends on how you want it, but if it's a boot like the Wolverine 1k I would reccomend Obenauf's HLP. The OHLP will give the leather less shine but more luster, which is perfect for CXL.

 

[thecentennial]

Alden x LS natty longwings.

Only products i.e an source are renovateur,dubbin, neutral cremes and polish.

I want to make sure the leather is well conditioned, with minimal shine.

 

[Stirling]

I have a similar experience. I found Saphir MDO to be much better than Boot Black too.

Agree.

 

[Stirling]

Alden x LS natty longwings.
Only products i.e an source are renovateur,dubbin, neutral cremes and polish.
I want to make sure the leather is well conditioned, with minimal shine.

From the above list, dubbin will achieve what you want.