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RL Cordovan - any way to make lighter?

post #1 of 4
11/7/11 at 5:02pm
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I have several pairs of the RL cordovan shoes. A couple of them are a very dark brown, whereas the others are a slight lighter shade that shows better depth/texture.

Is there a way to lighten the darker shoes? Would brushing without polish for a while do the trick?
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post #2 of 4
11/7/11 at 5:36pm
I would just wear them for a while. They will lighten up on their own. Alternatively, you can leave them in the window and have the sun do the work for you.....
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post #3 of 4
11/7/11 at 8:05pm
live them in the sun for a few months maybe a year
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post #4 of 4
11/7/11 at 8:14pm
I don't know about letting the sun bleach them. I suspect it does more harm than good. Each shell reacts differently to wear. I'd use them and see how they look after a while. Some will darken, some will lighten. It just depends.
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