making shoes less "shiny"?

[southbound35]

Reviving this thread from 2005 so as to not arouse the "do a forum search" boo-birds.

I just received a pair of RL Sumner shoes from Amazon.

I like the style for a casual chino look, but the finish is a bit shinier than I would prefer.

Any suggestions on how to achieve a more matte finish other than those made a few years ago? Or, any affirmations of those already suggested?

 

[tiagokf]

I have used wallgreens 70% alcohol wipers on a rockport walker place and it worked. The shoes have gone completely matte. Much nicer and look natural after regular polish.