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Cobbers: Do Some Manufacturers Use Wax on Sole Edges?

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Originally Posted by rebel222
Do some manufacturers use wax to smooth out their sole edges? If so, what's the name of the product, and where do you buy it?

I banged up the heel edge of some of my EGs, and I would like to smooth it out.


Yes, they do.
I think they are called yankee wax in US. Is a triagle tube shape. They just have three color IIRC. You can find it at any shoe repair supplies shop.
 

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