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  1. N. de Bruin

    Alligator / Crocodile Shoes

    Ive seen them in person they are very nice, absolute mint condition
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    Alligator / Crocodile Shoes

    My collection of alligator shoes.
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    Is this shell cordovan cheaney or kalfskin

    The leather feels very soft and supple, maybe its just kalfskin then. Saw some real shell cordovan shoes todat, noticiable difference indeed.
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    Is this shell cordovan cheaney or kalfskin

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    Is this shell cordovan cheaney or kalfskin

    Thank you for responding so swiftly. How can i find out if it is horse of kalf? Because the price was so low i am not angry or upset if its not horse but my main concern is taking care of the shoes. I use Saphir only and i need to know if I need to use their Horse line without terpentine for...
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    Is this shell cordovan cheaney or kalfskin

    Hi all. I bought these brand new cheaney shoes on ebay. On the box it says handwritten with a marker "horse" and the seller sold them brand new as being shell cordovan for 100 dollars. But i am not sure, i dont think it is shell cordovan, it looks different then shell cordovan because u see...
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    Brioni shoes buying advice needed

    I took the advice not to buy the Brioni and bought this pair of Edward Green shoes instead. They are not new but look great and I believe this to be a great brand.
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    Brioni shoes buying advice needed

    What gives it away that they are fake? I would like to learn what to look for
  9. N. de Bruin

    Brioni shoes buying advice needed

    Maybe i'll save up then. I found a new pair of Silvano Lattanzi boots that i really like. Might be a better buy if i save up for them for a while. Better brand right ? And i do not own a pair of boots yet... so it would be nice to have a pair...
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    Brioni shoes buying advice needed

    Thanks for the advice, i think its best not to buy these shoes. Ive googled the article number and they are being sold on a russian site for +- $ 450,00 new. They also sell Brioni shoes in exotic leathers for the same price. Im guessing that they must be fake then, i dont think Brioni Stingray...
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    Brioni shoes buying advice needed

    Thanks a lot for responding. They are Goodyear shoes. I would have expected Brioni to use full grain leather but i am not sure. Ill guess i will look into your suggestions. Thanks loads
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    Brioni shoes buying advice needed

    I'm looking for some advice. I can buy a new pair of Brioni shoes for $ 300.00 from a seller with a 100% postive rating online. I would like to know if this is a fair price or that my money is better spend on another pair or brand.
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    Did i buy fake salvatore ferragamo shoes ?

    Yea they do look a lot better now, i used saphir lotion, saphir renovateur, saphir pommadier 1925 creme, saphir soft wax 2 coats and saphir 4 coats of hard wax for the nose. I did not expect them to be decades old, pretty cool then to know that they are so old. The insole logo explanation is...
  14. N. de Bruin

    The official thrift/discount store bragging thread - Part II (May 2015 - Sept. 2018)

    I got these 3 new belts with tags attached from a closing store. Paid 80 euros for the 3. Retail was 179 229 and 129 they are from brands i did not know (d' amico) and sutor mantellassi.
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    Did i buy fake salvatore ferragamo shoes ?

    I took the time to nurrish these shoes with my saphir products. Took me about 2 hours with waiting times but they look a lot better now, still quality wise i think they are not as i would have expected them to be but now atleast they will be resellable
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