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I've got Strands, same size, in all 3 materials. My experience fwiw is no fit difference between shell and calf; but suede runs more snug than both of those.

Thanks good to know.

So I bit the bullet and just ordered a cigar Leeds in 13EE and 13EEE to check fit. They will both be going back after. Hopefully they get here before ordering is closed.
 

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I like suede shoes and I always have some in my collection, but they don't get any time on the feet. Perhaps, they don't match my wardrobe.
I'm not "shure" oxblood would work for me, so I began the process of turning an unworn pair of Blokes (brown/leather dress shoes) oxblood.
 

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I like suede shoes and I always have some in my collection, but they don't get any time on the feet. Perhaps, they don't match my wardrobe.
I'm not "shure" oxblood would work for me, so I began the process of turning an unworn pair of Blokes (brown/leather dress shoes) oxblood.
These days, I wear shell or suede about 80% of the time!
 

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Hello smart gents. Need some advise.
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I have this pair of older Long Branches. They need some TLC. I just hit them with saddle soap to clear off 8 years of wear grime. Now I am looking to condition them. I have a few options:
1. VSC
2. AE Leather Conditioner
3. Bick 4
4. Saphir neutral greasy shoe cream
This leather is super soft...which do you suggest I use?
 

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Thanks good to know.

So I bit the bullet and just ordered a cigar Leeds in 13EE and 13EEE to check fit. They will both be going back after. Hopefully they get here before ordering is closed.
I know you are just checking fit, but that Cigar Leeds is a really handsome shoe. Its very likely I'll be picking up one of those later this year. Just saying, it might be tough to send a Cigar Leeds back, especially if it fits you well.
 

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I know you are just checking fit, but that Cigar Leeds is a really handsome shoe. Its very likely I'll be picking up one of those later this year. Just saying, it might be tough to send a Cigar Leeds back, especially if it fits you well.

Haha yes I know. That's why I got Cigar and not Black.
 

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Got these on eBay for a nice price. Of note, on the bottom isn't the Seconds show mark, but very roughly says "No Warranty" with one word above/below the other. With that and the older branded stamping, guessing they're just from many years ago before the shoemark was used? The leather feels super nice, too, which makes me think older as well.

Your thoughts?

Those look like they were from 2015 or 2016 maybe. I own a very similar pair in bourbon from 2015 with the piping (same as yours). Carlyle is a really nice shoe that I feel is a little under appreciated on here.
 

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Hello smart gents. Need some advise.
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I have this pair of older Long Branches. They need some TLC. I just hit them with saddle soap to clear off 8 years of wear grime. Now I am looking to condition them. I have a few options:
1. VSC
2. AE Leather Conditioner
3. Bick 4
4. Saphir neutral greasy shoe cream
This leather is super soft...which do you suggest I use?
Any of the above
 

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Hello smart gents. Need some advise.
View attachment 1324287
I have this pair of older Long Branches. They need some TLC. I just hit them with saddle soap to clear off 8 years of wear grime. Now I am looking to condition them. I have a few options:
1. VSC
2. AE Leather Conditioner
3. Bick 4
4. Saphir neutral greasy shoe cream
This leather is super soft...which do you suggest I use?
I would suggest Bick 4.
 
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