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post #1 of 9

1/29/13 at 12:53pm

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lhuynh

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Because you often have no idea how long shoes have been sitting in the store before you buy them, I assume the leather may be drier than ideal. I figure it makes sense to rub a little Saphir cream in the day before I take my shoes for their first spin around the block.

Curious what other folks think about this or do as a matter of practice.

Necessary or not?

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1/29/13 at 1:58pm

sparrow

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I think it would add a layer of protection

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1/31/13 at 9:19pm

archibaldleach

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This goes into the category of things I think I should do but end up being too lazy to do right away. In any event, it's a good habit to get into since you'll need to polish the shoes regularly anyway.

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1/31/13 at 9:26pm

RedDevil10

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My new shoes get brushed, then cleaned with leather soap (not saddle soap), brushed, reno'd, brushed, cream x3 with brushing in between, wax to taste, buff. Toes and heels get Reno Mat instead of leather soap, and lots of wax.

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1/31/13 at 9:55pm

Man Of Lint

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All of my new shoes are very lightly lotioned before their maiden voyage. No polish until they have seen battle.

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2/1/13 at 9:44am

Holdfast

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Quick wipe down to remove any dust, then a light application of neutral cream, followed by an equally light brushing. Like Man of Lint, I feel that polishing can wait until after they've been worn.

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2/1/13 at 9:46am

RogerP

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All my new shoes get a fresh coat of polish before the first wearing. No exceptions.

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2/1/13 at 9:51am

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lhuynh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Holdfast

Quick wipe down to remove any dust, then a light application of neutral cream, followed by an equally light brushing. Like Man of Lint, I feel that polishing can wait until after they've been worn.

That's what I *try* to do too. I'm usually better about doing it for really nice pairs like Lobbs, G&G, etc.

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2/1/13 at 10:27am