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I just picked up some lightly used AE kenilworth's off ebay for 120 shipped:





What should I clean them up with? Should I get renovateur, the AE polish, or bostonian? I am leaning towards the AE polish or bostonian because they are cheaper and available through amazon prime, which means I could polish the shoes as soon as they get here. I already have a long horsehair brush and old white cotton shirts to use. I also have the lexol cleaner and conditioner, are those OK to use?
 
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I just picked up some lightly used AE kenilworth's off ebay for 120 shipped: What should I clean them up with? Should I get renovateur, the AE polish, or bostonian? I am leaning towards the AE polish or bostonian because they are cheaper and available through amazon prime, which means I could polish the shoes as soon as they get here. I already have a long horsehair brush and old white cotton shirts to use. I also have the lexol cleaner and conditioner, are those OK to use?
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I just picked up some lightly used AE kenilworth's off ebay for 120 shipped:





What should I clean them up with? Should I get renovateur, the AE polish, or bostonian? I am leaning towards the AE polish or bostonian because they are cheaper and available through amazon prime, which means I could polish the shoes as soon as they get here. I already have a long horsehair brush and old white cotton shirts to use. I also have the lexol cleaner and conditioner, are those OK to use?

Renovateur isn't magic in a bottle. But it's close. I'd use that followed by some quality polish form whatever brand you like. I've used Lexol on my car seats but never on my shoes.
 

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Renovateur isn't magic in a bottle.  But it's close.  I'd use that followed by some quality polish form whatever brand you like.  I've used Lexol on my car seats but never on my shoes.


How does one clean the inside of used shoes to ensure cleanliness? You don't know who the previous owner is and if he has problems such as athlete's feet.
 

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What kind of product do I need to use on my Iron Rangers to get the semi-shine look like this pair? Venetian shoe cream? Thanks in advance.

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