Hello all
I’ve recently picked up a pair of some lovely barker mcclean shoes in rosewood calf, problem being I have no idea on the best practise for care and maintenance on them mostly due to the colour. Being ex forces I’m all well versed in polishing buffing and getting a glass finish however black is black.
Is there a specific cream/polish or wax I should be using or a combination of two colours to get the tone?
Shoe trees have been ordered just to note.
Added a few photos so you can see the colour. I’ll still have a trawl through threads on here for any further info on cleaning etc not sure what products to use since there is conflicting views between polish, cream and wax always had kiwi parade gloss and kiwi plain black along with a assortment of brushes and selvyt cloth.
First decent pair of shoes so I want to get it right.
Any guidance or help is appreciated.
Daniel
I’ve recently picked up a pair of some lovely barker mcclean shoes in rosewood calf, problem being I have no idea on the best practise for care and maintenance on them mostly due to the colour. Being ex forces I’m all well versed in polishing buffing and getting a glass finish however black is black.
Is there a specific cream/polish or wax I should be using or a combination of two colours to get the tone?
Shoe trees have been ordered just to note.
Added a few photos so you can see the colour. I’ll still have a trawl through threads on here for any further info on cleaning etc not sure what products to use since there is conflicting views between polish, cream and wax always had kiwi parade gloss and kiwi plain black along with a assortment of brushes and selvyt cloth.
First decent pair of shoes so I want to get it right.
Any guidance or help is appreciated.
Daniel
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