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post #2221 of 2961
2/25/13 at 2:17pm
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Originally Posted by DpprDr View Post

Got some Marlow wingtips. C&J's finish is improving (next to Aldens LWB on the L and Alfred Sargent Miller on the R)!
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Those Alfred Sargent Miller's waists are bevelled. Geez, they look like they're wearing corsets! HAWT icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #2222 of 2961
2/25/13 at 3:21pm

So what's everybody using as sole dressing.  All I've done is use Reno on all parts so far.  I thought I read AE Chili to maintain the antique edge.  Is there such a thing as Neutral Edge dressing?

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post #2223 of 2961
2/25/13 at 5:16pm
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So what's everybody using as sole dressing.  All I've done is use Reno on all parts so far.  I thought I read AE Chili to maintain the antique edge.  Is there such a thing as Neutral Edge dressing?

Yup, AE has natural edge. I use it and it is pretty much transparent (but has a cloudy concentration). Works fine.
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post #2224 of 2961
2/26/13 at 7:22pm

I'd go with chili for the antique edge... looks great!

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post #2225 of 2961
2/26/13 at 7:43pm
Just purchased Marlow PTB from RL store. They are euro stock( Wide E width). Got them in my TTS size 8E. Perfect fit. Will post pictures once I get a chance.
Got 3 pairs of Marlows now:slayer:.
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post #2226 of 2961
2/26/13 at 9:50pm
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Just purchased Marlow PTB from RL store. They are euro stock( Wide E width). Got them in my TTS size 8E. Perfect fit. Will post pictures once I get a chance.
Got 3 pairs of Marlows now:slayer:.

 

Lindrick next?

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post #2227 of 2961
2/26/13 at 10:47pm
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Lindrick next?
Lindrick is next. I have been looking for a good deal on Lindrick for over a year now. I can’t seem to find one in us8.
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post #2228 of 2961
2/26/13 at 10:50pm
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Just purchased Marlow PTB from RL store. They are euro stock( Wide E width). Got them in my TTS size 8E. Perfect fit. Will post pictures once I get a chance.
Got 3 pairs of Marlows now:slayer:.

 

What the did PTB set you back? Also looking for a pair.

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post #2229 of 2961
2/27/13 at 1:59am
Paid $475 . Sorry for crappy bb picture....taken at work in hurry and under my desk.
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post #2230 of 2961
2/27/13 at 11:08am
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thats a great price. the 325 last is an ideal candidate for the e width. half size down and e width is ideal (for both the ptb and wingtip blucher)
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post #2231 of 2961
2/27/13 at 12:13pm
I would be interested in an E width Marlow PTB, but I already have the Alden cigar PTB, so not really necessary...

I use Allen Edmond's brown edge dressing on my Marlow wingtips
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post #2232 of 2961
2/27/13 at 1:27pm
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thats a great price. the 325 last is an ideal candidate for the e width. half size down and e width is ideal (for both the ptb and wingtip blucher)
My feet is short , narrow heel and wide toe. And I struggle with c&j . Out of all marlows and c&j this PTB is the best fit for me. A good fitting pair of shoe really makes a difference.Going 1/2 size down would be good for someone with narrow feet. Honestly with EE width I go 1/2 size up most of time.
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post #2233 of 2961
3/5/13 at 6:07pm
Question for all of you who have dark brown cordovan, are your shoes getting darker over time or lighter ? I got a pair of penny Marlows for a discounted price, which I think was a floor model because one shoe had a sticker and price on it. That particular shoe is much darker, most significant in certain angles. Any advice on how to fix this ? I gave both of them a dose of venetian so far. I ordered saphir dark brown cordovan cream, good move?

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post #2234 of 2961
3/5/13 at 6:18pm
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Question for all of you who have dark brown cordovan, are your shoes getting darker over time or lighter ? I got a pair of penny Marlows for a discounted price, which I think was a floor model because one shoe had a sticker and price on it. That particular shoe is much darker, most significant in certain angles. Any advice on how to fix this ? I gave both of them a dose of venetian so far. I ordered saphir dark brown cordovan cream, good move?

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Cream, will always tend to darken a shoe or boot over time more as it will soak into the pores of the leather more than wax. How much of this will take place on Cordovan I'm just not certain as I haven't had mine long enough to know.

 

So far all I have done to mine is brush and Reno and brush. I don't plan on using any polish until I absolutely have to.

 

That does look rather dark on the one, the best you may be able to do is try to darken the other one to match it. I would post this in the shoe care thread and see what they recommend.

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post #2235 of 2961
3/5/13 at 6:21pm
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mikeyc29, your ankles scared me there...

good move with the dark brown creme, that will definitely darken the shell. ive used it on my shoes and with good results. you could also try leaving the darker shoe out in the sun for weeks at a time and they will lighten up.

see the drastic change here: http://yolowastaken.tumblr.com/post/23149736041/effects-of-extended-periods-of-light-on-shell
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