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I got me jar of Reno yesterday. After using it on my old New&Lingwood calf pennies and a pair of well worn Alden shells I won´t describe it as "greasy". The cream has a lighter feel and is gives more shine. The reno feels like it gets deeper into the shoe.

I won´t hesitate using the reno on my dress shoes.


I am a big fan of the Saphir Reno - Do not understand why anyone would describe it as greasy.
 

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^ It's clearly an excellent product but I think that isn't suited for shoes well cared but it's perfect to restore worn, scuffed or dry leather shoes.
I care regularly all my shoes and I found that Reno isn't so necessary, Lotion Medaille d'or (or other lighter lotions) is better for my purpose, that's all.
 
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I think that isn't suited for shoes well cared but it's perfect to restore worn, scuffed or dry leather shoes.


that sounds reasonable.

I care regularly all my shoes and I found that Reno isn't so necessary,


this

imo, it's an exclusive quick shine product for lazy people.
 

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For all brown nubuck Tetbury owners - try navy polish the next time round - you'll be surprised at the instant antiquing.
 

Burton

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that sounds reasonable.

this
imo, it's an exclusive quick shine product for lazy people.


I would agree that regularly cared for shoes are unlikely to need Reno, but I purchased a pair of NOS Church's and found it was fantastic helping to moisturize them. I generally use the reno once every six months or so but do nto use it to create a shine--circurlar motion and elbow grease for that.
 

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I am a big fan of the Saphir Reno - Do not understand why anyone would describe it as greasy.

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I use reno from time to time and apply it to the shoe with my bare finger. I do not find it to be greasy at all, it feels slightly oily but only slightly and dries very quickly.
 

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I would agree that regularly cared for shoes are unlikely to need Reno, but I purchased a pair of NOS Church's and found it was fantastic helping to moisturize them. I generally use the reno once every six months or so but do nto use it to create a shine--circurlar motion and elbow grease for that.


thank you for abolishing the mystification.
 

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I would agree that regularly cared for shoes are unlikely to need Reno, but I purchased a pair of NOS Church's and found it was fantastic helping to moisturize them. I generally use the reno once every six months or so but do nto use it to create a shine--circurlar motion and elbow grease for that.

Similar to you, I use Reno on new shoes because I've got no idea how long they'd been sitting there without being moisturized. Aside from that I don't use it at all. Shoe cream and wax are more than sufficient for taking care of my shoes.
 

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Similar to you, I use Reno on new shoes because I've got no idea how long they'd been sitting there without being moisturized.
actually, this is a luxury problem, anyway. it's good to have a regiment.
 

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PSA

Went by the Barney's Warehouse sale in NY this morning and they had a few pairs of C&Js from what I saw.

One size 8 and two size 10 Brown boots on the 348 last 8 eyelets (4 speed, 4 regular) captoe boots with a dainite sole for $320
One in black of the same boot in size 10
One pair of black plain toe oxfords in size 11 for $220. Don't recall if it had a leather or dainite sole.
 

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