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  1. vijayagopalp

    Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

    Thank you VegTan for shedding light about vintage Hanovers, I am happy with the purchase and history.
  2. vijayagopalp

    Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

    Hello members need your expert insights, I recently purchased Hanover L B Sheppard Shell LWBs from eBay, they are gorgeous pair of shoes and have full leather heels with v-cleats. Which I have not seen on Hanover shells, I have 3 Hanover shells and they all have rubber heels. Help me to find the...
  3. vijayagopalp

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    Thank you SMFDOC sent you a PM, I am keen to know the timeframe of Hanovers..
  4. vijayagopalp

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    ebay purchase, Hanover Shell Cordovan LWB's. Can someone help me date these shoes. Pictures along with my Florsheim Imperials. Florsheim Imperial LWB Hanover LB Sheppard LWB Like the sole on these Hanover's (V Cleat sole)
  5. vijayagopalp

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    @ Juan Manuel, Florsheims are stunning with a mesmerising design, thing i liked about is their solid construction and the color variation of the shell used on these shoes which are probably 36 years old (not sure though), with just a moist cloth cleaning and brushing they took a very good shine...
  6. vijayagopalp

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    Cambridge's are Whiskey, they are ageing well and becoming more darker shade
  7. vijayagopalp

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    E Leeds, Seems to be getting better and better in the last 2.5 yrs In the background Meermin Shell LWB and Hanover Shell LWB
  8. vijayagopalp

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    E Cambridge Shells, Just amazed with the color variations and depth
  9. vijayagopalp

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    My New Florsheim Imperials
  10. vijayagopalp

    Meermin Mallorca Shoes

    Updates on my shell LWBs after 6 months of use..so far so good, only maintenance is brush brush brush and I applied Saphir to feed the shell twice.
  11. vijayagopalp

    Meermin Mallorca Shoes

    Updates on my shell LWBs after 6 months of use..so far so good, only maintenance is brush brush brush and I applied Saphir to feed the shell twice.[/IMG][/IMG]
  12. vijayagopalp

    Meermin Mallorca Shoes

    Thanks Bellyhungry, No special method of polishing I followed Sir Mac's method. My polishing kit consists 1 each coarse and fine horse hair brushes, 1 goat hair brush and microfiber cloth. I have kiwi cordovan and dark tan wax polishes to take care of polish needs. On these new shoes no polish used.
  13. vijayagopalp

    Meermin Mallorca Shoes

    My Meermin LWB's after 2 wears...
  14. vijayagopalp

    Meermin Mallorca Shoes

    My New Meermin Shell Cordovan LWB's...Arrived 10/25 ordered on 10/11, I live in India and the shipping took 4 days including the wait time in Indian Customs.Shoes are solid built atleast to my standards, I have no exposure to Shell Shoes and these are my first pair, I wear 10UK and these are...
  15. vijayagopalp

    Meermin Mallorca Shoes

    Yes out of box my Meermin Shell LWB's were pretty dry. I was even worried to see them so dry with no life. Lots of brushing and elbow grease brought them to life. I do not have the renovator, we don't get that stuff in India. I have ordered one from eBay should arrive soon, waiting to give a...

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