Kirby Allison: Affiliate thread

[macjedi]

Happy Shoe Shine Shunday!!

SUMMER IS COMING!
In honor of Derby Day and the rapidly approaching summer, I'm getting a couple white bucks primed and ready for service.

Today's libation is … as you might expect for such an occasion … a mint julep served in a tall glass.

BEFORE: AE Spiaggia

BEFORE: BB White Bucks

STEP 1:
Any imperfections or scuffs should be treated with the Saphir Gommadin Suede Cleaner.

STEP 2:
Brush the shoes thoroughly with a suede cleaning brush. The one I'm using is The Hanger Project's Horn-Backed Suede Cleaning Brush. It's a beautiful brush that really raises the nap and then smooths the surface of the nubuck.

STEP 3:

Then I lightly pat and wipe the surface of each shoe with Fiebing's White Buck Bag. This helps to brighten and whiten the suede much like powdering a wig … if you're familiar with such a thing

STEP 4:
Brush the shoes again to restore the nap, distribute the powder and smooth the surface. I found the The Hanger Project's Horn-Backed Suede Cleaning Brush was working better on the AE Spiagga's than the BB Bucks.

To finish up the Brooks Brothers Bucks I switched to another suede brush. I found The Hanger Project's Saphir Crepe Brush for Suede and Nubuck worked a bit better at smoothing this leather.


STEP 5:
A light application of Saphir's Super Invulner Spray is used for protecting, waterproofing, and providing an anti-stain treatment.


FINI:

And that's all there is too it!


Croquet anyone?!

 

[Cuttingboard]

Very nice Jedi!

 

[macjedi]

@RedDevil10

^ I have a pair of RL Singleton Spectator Loafers that are a mix of tan calf and white suede. How would you go about maintaining these? These are my first spectator type shoes and I've never really thought about how one goes about keeping the combination separate and in good order. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[macjedi]



Very nice Jedi!

Thanks! Right back at ya CB! Those Carmina bal boots are awesome!!!

 

[stevent]

Started a little late today - shampooing my Meermin beaters. They have been sprayed with both saphir spray and nano protector (depending on which I have on hand) but I get lazy in terms of reapplying it. Nano protector has saved this shoe when a topped off gasoline hose spilled gas all over these shoes.

To start

Cleaning kit, just got the suede shampoo so looking forward to trying it out. Definitely need to get a better brush in future as well:

After shampooing, think I didn't put enough shampoo though but will find out when it dries

After watering out shampoo (also the Instagram pic)

Will post results after drying out / spraying shoes tomorrow morning

edit - after photos, stains pretty much gone

 

[GothamRed]



@RedDevil10

^ I have a pair of RL Singleton Spectator Loafers that are a mix of tan calf and white suede. How would you go about maintaining these? These are my first spectator type shoes and I've never really thought about how one goes about keeping the combination separate and in good order. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Nice - I have the RLPL (by EG) version of the same shoe. Care is basically the same as any calf, with maybe just a little more care as to where products are applied. There is a white polish product from Saphir, but it isn't exactly necessary - neutral polish/Reno ought to be enough to clean when necessary.

 

[Nikola]

Nice - I have the RLPL (by EG) version of the same shoe. Care is basically the same as any calf, with maybe just a little more care as to where products are applied. There is a white polish product from Saphir, but it isn't exactly necessary - neutral polish/Reno ought to be enough to clean when necessary.

Are you actually suggesting that we can safely use the Saphir Pate de Luxe Wax on a suede shoe?

I didn't know it's safe to apply those saphir cream and waxes on a suede leather .. I thought they were designed only for smooth/calf leather ..

 

[GothamRed]



Are you actually suggesting that we can safely use the Saphir Pate de Luxe Wax on a suede shoe?


I didn't know it's safe to apply those saphir cream and waxes on a suede leather .. I thought they were designed only for smooth/calf leather ..

No, thanks, @nikola - I missed that the white panels on @macjedi's pair are suede (all panels are leather on my version of the shoe). Obviously, treat the suede panels as you would any suede leather and take extra care in keeping the leather products on only the leather panels.

 

[macjedi]



Are you actually suggesting that we can safely use the Saphir Pate de Luxe Wax on a suede shoe?

I didn't know it's safe to apply those saphir cream and waxes on a suede leather .. I thought they were designed only for smooth/calf leather ..

Thanks for following up on that … I was thinking the same thing.

No, thanks, @nikola - I missed that the white panels on @macjedi's pair are suede (all panels are leather on my version of the shoe). Obviously, treat the suede panels as you would any suede leather and take extra care in keeping the leather products on only the leather panels.

Will do!! Thanks for the response and for clarifying! Those EG's are nice shoes!!

 

[GothamRed]

Thanks for following up on that … I was thinking the same thing.
Will do!! Thanks for the response and for clarifying! Those EG's are nice shoes!!

Yeah, sorry for the mixup there.

 

[Gianni Cerutti]

Removing the winter grime from my Carmina scotch grain boots.

Before


After

Good result I would say, no?

 

[Cuttingboard]



Good result I would say, no?

Good result, bad ipad pic. I prefer a satin finish on boots.

 

[hangerproject]

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[Limniscate]

Are the small suit hangers in the traditional finish going to be in stock any time soon?

 

[archetypal_yuppie]

Here's a vote to create or source a more cost effective garment bag. I'm not cheap, but $65+ a pop adds up quick if you wanna moth-proof your entire wardrobe.