Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy

[DorianGreen]

Casual Tuesday. Denim and Dovers View attachment 2083903 View attachment 2083905

A gorgeous colour indeed. Also quite versatile, as I see.

 

[op-proc]

Galway Suede - can it withstand the English rain? A couple of hours outside in the drizzle, without actually getting my feet wet?

If not, what's the next best leather option that will resist marks and scuffs of everyday wear? I'm terrible at looking after shoes (I just wear them), so need something that would look decent.

 

[te0o]

Galway Suede - can it withstand the English rain? A couple of hours outside in the drizzle, without actually getting my feet wet?

If not, what's the next best leather option that will resist marks and scuffs of everyday wear? I'm terrible at looking after shoes (I just wear them), so need something that would look decent.

Yes, the suede Galway can do that. Suede waterproofing spray helps though and takes about 30 seconds to apply.

Country calf is a sturdy option that can withstand abuse. Or Utah but probably less so. But either way, you gotta look after the shoes, a little cream and wax once every 2-3 months should do be fine, given you don’t want to overdo it.

After all, you do have to do an oil change on your car every now and again, no matter how reliable it is. Same concept applies.

 

[lurker33]

Saphir Invulner is great for waterproofing suede. I had a pair of nubuck boots fully submerged in muddy water after stepping through some ice hidden below the snow yesterday, the vamp was completely dry and free of dirt, my pants came off much worse.

Like mentioned, grained leathers hide scratches really well too.

 

[Mr_Spud]

Yes, the suede Galway can do that. Suede waterproofing spray helps though and takes about 30 seconds to apply.

Country calf is a sturdy option that can withstand abuse. Or Utah but probably less so. But either way, you gotta look after the shoes, a little cream and wax once every 2-3 months should do be fine, given you don’t want to overdo it.

After all, you do have to do an oil change on your car every now and again, no matter how reliable it is. Same concept applies.

You think the Utah is less sturdy than grain? How so? I was using my Uth grain Connemara yesterday and thinking to myself that it is potentially a very hardy leather.

 

[op-proc]

Thanks - what's the best waterproof leather that does not scuff without the spray? I always buy all sorts of sprays, creams, wax with shoes but found I never used them, not once. All these cans are sitting in the drawer so need a robust option that takes abuse and still looks good.

I'd not be surprised if I'm the worst person out of everyone on this forum at looking after my shoes. Imagine I'm your uncle who just doesn't do shoe care - what would you recommend?

 

[te0o]

Imagine I'm your uncle who just doesn't do shoe care - what would you recommend?

I'd recommend not buying Edward Green.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Imagine I'm your uncle who just doesn't do shoe care - what would you recommend?

Allen Edmonds.

 

[barutanseijin]

Thanks - what's the best waterproof leather that does not scuff without the spray? I always buy all sorts of sprays, creams, wax with shoes but found I never used them, not once. All these cans are sitting in the drawer so need a robust option that takes abuse and still looks good.

I'd not be surprised if I'm the worst person out of everyone on this forum at looking after my shoes. Imagine I'm your uncle who just doesn't do shoe care - what would you recommend?

Someone should take care of the shoes. If you’re not going to do it, then you should pay someone to. Unfortunately, finding someone else to do it isn’t as easy as it used to be.

 

[TimothyF]

Thanks - what's the best waterproof leather that does not scuff without the spray? I always buy all sorts of sprays, creams, wax with shoes but found I never used them, not once. All these cans are sitting in the drawer so need a robust option that takes abuse and still looks good.

I'd not be surprised if I'm the worst person out of everyone on this forum at looking after my shoes. Imagine I'm your uncle who just doesn't do shoe care - what would you recommend?

Find a shoe care guy to take care of your shoes on a quarterly basis. You can try to barter all your unused product for credit.

But to give you a non-snark answer, look at waxed suede/roughout leather. That should be the closest it comes to low-maintenance for quality leather. Seems like the Waxy Commander leather from CF Stead tannery is getting very popular, with a lot of makers offering it. They are not likely to be made on dressy lasts though, if that's your thing

If you don't even do the basics of shoe care, such as shoe trees and brushing each wear, your shoes would still age and degrade faster than those of us who do

 

[op-proc]

Thanks everyone for advice.

Polishing, waxing and whatnot - just isn't me. And economically it does not stimulate to find someone else: after two-three years Galways look to be around £500. Then factor-in £200 for quarterly care during this time and you're left with £300 at best. Might as well go for a new pair or send those to the manufacturer to resole & recondition.

I did not want to offend anyone, was looking for solid advice on good choice of leather with zero maintenance; I understand some here can keep shoes close to their heart and I wish I was a little like that.

 

[letsgofire]

Waxed leather shoes or boots seem to have pretty much zero maintenance and might be an option for you. EG has multiple styles right now.

 

[Encore]

Galway in antique chestnut, 202 last

 

[te0o]

View attachment 2087319 View attachment 2087321 Galway in antique chestnut, 202 last

Great combo! Where are the jeans from?

 

[Encore]

Great combo! Where are the jeans from?

COF Studio.
Thanks!