Is this antiquing possible with shoes such as AEs or is it not as good of a canvas?
Without problems......perfectly fine calf to use - unless it's the polished cobbler, which I would have to pass on.
I will say I finished one, and have another in work, of a brown calf by Lobb that is absolutely phenominal leather......so tight grained I have trouble getting grip during rub out. Otherwise, any 'better' shoe is about the same.