Renovateur or Venetian SC for Alligator?

[Rich G]

Hi everyone! My first post here but I've been a voracious reader of the Styleforum for some time. I've got some of the blue cap Renovateur and a bottle of VSC and was wondering which one you guys think would be best for alligator shoes. I've read that both can be used with exotic skins. BTW, I know Saphir makes Reptan, but since I've already got the other creams...
Thanks,
Rich

 

[meister]

Bick4

 

[clothingfun]

I have heard of the products you mentioned but have never used them myself. Perhaps others here can offer their experiences.

I have used Bickmore exotic on all my all my exotic skin boots, including American alligator, for many years now and have been very satisfied. You may want to give it a try.

Bickmore #4 is a fine product as well and I keep a bottle on hand. You can’t go wrong with either. However, I have found their exotic cream seems to soak in a little better and give a little bit nicer finished look with reptilian skins such as alligator, lizard, caiman, etc.

Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[Rich G]

Thanks very much for the help!
Rich

 

[Rich G]

Here are some photos of the shoes I'm looking to refresh. A pair of Moreschi loafers with exotic tops and trim. Not sure what the other leather is but it's incredibly soft.

 

[bbob2013]

That is Ostrich not Alligator.
Still a great shoe!

 

[Rich G]

That is Ostrich not Alligator.
Still a great shoe!

Thanks for the help! The tops are alligator, no?

 

[Mr G from SD]

Appears ostrich and the leather looks like peccary.

 

[bbob2013]

Thanks for the help! The tops are alligator, no?

It’s ostrich leg.

 

[Rich G]

Wow, how unusual! I had no idea!
Thanks again,
Rich

 

[clothingfun]

It’s ostrich leg.

Yes, ostrich leg. Still a great looking shoe which Bickmore products would work well on. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Rich G]

Thanks again for the help!