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caring for vintage shoes...

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Originally Posted by Man Of Lint
Maybe I am wrong but with a pair of older shoes like the old Kenmoors (or Nettletons),
I would be inclined to apply leather lotion a little more often than I would on a new pair of shoes,
especially around the crease area (top & sides) just to ensure maximum flexibility and decrease chances of cracking.
The leather on the older Kenmoors of this vintage will be stiff, but with love and care they should prove to be fine for many years yet. Great shoes. I'm sure you'll enjoy them immensely.


Use Pecards...then buff off excess and leave a few days to absorb the wax and then wear or precede to spit shine....I speak as someone with about 15 pairs of vintage shoes in various states of wear...
 

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