C&J antique nubuck maintenance

[holymadness]

As we all know, the Tetbury in antique nubuck is not actually calf, but rather some sort of hybrid suede/calf that is created by compressing nubuck until it takes on a smooth appearance.

I have read all the old threads about this material and one thing struck me: in each one, somebody mentioned that the leather takes wax polish just like any other, but that I should avoid putting on any cream at all costs.

Can someone explain why this is, or if it's even true? Should I keep my Saphir renovateur away from my Tetburys?

 

[patrickBOOTH]

I would think that cream, might lift the nap back up, while wax will sort of keep it glued down.

 

[alliswell]

I have these. I only use wax. Cream would probably soak in quickly and unevenly, based on how water stains them.

 

[holymadness]

Update: the C&J salesman just told me that I should treat it like any other leather; renovateur once a month and polish once a week (assuming regular wear). Then again, I have never trusted or taken a salesman's advice.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Originally Posted by holymadness

Update: the C&J salesman just told me that I should treat it like any other leather; renovateur once a month and polish once a week (assuming regular wear).

Then again, I have never trusted or taken a salesman's advice.

Yeah man seriously, Reno every time you polish! For serious.

 

[holymadness]

In case anyone is still interested in this, I wrote to C&J directly. Their response (my message first, then theirs in bold):

Originally Posted by holymadness

Hello,

I recently bought a pair of Tetburys in brown 'antique nubuck'. As this is not quite the
same as calf leather, I was wondering if there were any special care instructions I
should be aware of. On my calf shoes, I use a leather restorer (saphir renovateur),
followed by either cream polish or wax polish (also saphir). Would this method be
appropriate for these boots or not?

Best regards,
xxxx

Originally Posted by C&J

Dear Mr xxxxxx

Thank you for your e-mail, that is fine, and using a dark brown cream
will give you the best results.

We can dispatch shoes to you directly or send you our Mail Order
Catalogue, please forward your full postal address.

If however you know the styles that you would like you may e-mail,
fax or phone your order and credit card details to our Mail Order Dept.

Please be sure to include the credit card expiry date, billing address
and the last three digits form the number on the back of the card.
This will help us to promptly forward your order to you.

Any questions you have can be e-mailed, phoned 020 7929 2111
or faxed 020 7929 0110 to myself at Mail Order Dept.

Thank you.

HUQSTABLE
MANAGER
(Crockett & Jones, Mail Order Dept.)

 

[upnorth]

Thanks for sharing this.