Betelgeuse
Stylish Dinosaur
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Hahaha thanks mateSweet rides Armando.. Prince of Mexico and convert to shell… arise sir Crafty…
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Hahaha thanks mateSweet rides Armando.. Prince of Mexico and convert to shell… arise sir Crafty…
Probably my favorite PTB in my collection. Natural shell with Carmina’s version of Dainite. View attachment 1737956 View attachment 1737957 View attachment 1737958
I remember when mine looked like that. Now they’re less pretty!
Thanks for sharing. Did you maintain or condition them and mind sharing more pics with better lighting?
I’ve certainly maintained them, but I have worn them many, many times, so I guess they’ve just taken a bit of a beating. The dark marks are a source of some annoyance. Can share more photos, though not at this very moment. Is there anything specific you would like to see?
I take the same size as Rain. It's not that roomy to downsize.New GMTO offering: https://www.carminashoemaker.com/full-brogue-work-boot-shell-cordovan-80277
I’d appreciate observations about the Llubi last. View attachment 1738531
I just wanted to see detailed pictures of the dark marks on the folds and more accurate color/patina. Do you think that this could have been avoided if the said folds were removed by a deer bone or so religiously? Not sure if you did this and would like to avoid them as these are my only natural shell shoes.
Your pair still looks great!
Could be wrong, but that looks like dirt accumulation in the creases to me. Light shell will tend to do that - depends on regularity of brushing, but dirt can combine with oil blooming up. A cleaning agent may help a bit.I’ll see what I can do next time I have a spare moment (and when there’s natural light). The colour has darkened since I bought the shoes, as you’d expect. I use a deer bone, but maybe not religiously.
Because they’re so comfortable, the shoes are real workhorses for me, which I often wear for walks of, say, five miles. I can’t now remember specifically what caused the dark marks to appear.
It saysSaw the new GMTO. A little disappointed they limited the cordovan choices. I might've been in trouble if they'd offered the full catalogue of shell options.
So, since you're the expert - is this the GOAT of hatch grains?First tanker outing…
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Could be wrong, but that looks like dirt accumulation in the creases to me. Light shell will tend to do that - depends on regularity of brushing, but dirt can combine with oil blooming up. A cleaning agent may help a bit.
Thanks, you’re right, but whatever approach I take - and I’ve tried many - it won’t shift, so it has become part of the character of the shoes.
It’s certainly hard to beat mate. It’s bloody luscious stuff in reality.So, since you're the expert - is this the GOAT of hatch grains?