Edge Dressing for natural colored soles

[gladhands]

I have several shoes in varying shades of brown that have non-black leather soles. Living in Boston, and more specifically in my neighborhood, I do a lot of walking on cobblestone or uneven brick surfaces. Needless to say, my soles tend get scuffed at the toe. In the past, when I cared less about my shoes, I just blackened the soles with edge dressing. Now I'm more concerned with preserving the original color.

Any suggestions?

 

[hohneokc]

Allen Edmonds offers edge dressing in black, brown, chili, and natural. Without seeing your shoes, I don't know which color matches, but there should be one in those choices that does match.

Chris

 

[MyOtherLife]

I use KIWI Neutral wax on unfinished edgeing. Let dry and rub with a clean cloth.
It will darken at first but once dry will lighten again.
If the edges get a bit ratty I'll use 120 or 200 grit sandpaper carefully along the edges, then wax.

 

[gladhands]

Thank you very much. You are gentlemen, both.

 

[alliswell]

You can also put taps on the toes.