Scratch on shoe last

[nmoraitis]

Hello all

Would anyone happen to know how to get rid of scratches on the side of a shoe last? Is there a marker you can buy to touch it up?

 

[DocHolliday]

Do you really mean a last, the form a shoe is made on? Or do you mean the shoe's upper? If it's the latter, won't polish buff it out?

 

[nmoraitis]

No, its not the leather upper but the actual last/sole. The side of it is covered in scratches.

 

[edmorel]

Sounds like you are talking about the side of the sole. Some shoe polish would get rid of that.

 

[nmoraitis]

Yes, I am. Hhhmmm...I tried using shoe polish, but it just wiped off. Maybe my technique was wrong?

 

[DocHolliday]

Have you tried edge dressing? (If I understand what you mean...)

 

[edmorel]

Usually some cream (Meltonian) followed by some Kiwi does the job for me. Edge dressing would work also, does it come in colors or than brown/black?

 

[nmoraitis]

I apologize, but I do not know what you mean by edge dressing.

PS Thanks in advance for the help guys.

 

[DocHolliday]

Edge dressing is essentially a dye for the edge of your shoe's sole and heel. It covers up scuffs and marks. You can get it at any shoe shop or department store. But be careful with it -- it stains, and can be hard to control. You don't want to get it on the shoe's upper, or on furniture or the like.

 

[nmoraitis]

Yes, thats what I need, it sounds perfect. Thank you very much!