Skuffs on Quality Shoes?

[johnnyblazini]

Is shoeshining the main remedy here?

 

[antirabbit]

yep, and it is also how patina develops.

 

[JayJay]

Yes, lots of polishing and buffing.

 

[johnnyblazini]

Patina?

 

[Golf_Nerd]

Originally Posted by JayJay

Yes, lots of polishing and buffing.

... and lots of wearing.

 

[teddieriley]

I cry and curse, but that doesn't seem to get the scuffs out.

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by johnnyblazini

Patina?

Patina: the artsy word for the subtle variations in shade, scratches and nicks developed over time. The "chararcter" the leather takes on over time.

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by teddieriley

I cry and curse, but that doesn't seem to get the scuffs out.

Try gritting your teeth and mumbling under your breath...works every time.

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by embowafa

Try gritting your teeth and mumbling under your breath...works every time.

Provided you are mumbling the proper incantation, of course. As you (should know), you need only get one key word wrong and...

 

[johnnyblazini]

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

Patina: the artsy word for the subtle variations in shade, scratches and nicks developed over time. The "chararcter" the leather takes on over time.

Thank you!