Streaks on AE shoes natural?

[nosrep123]

Are these streaks natural? http://i.imgur.com/LgSPS9V.jpg Can they be removed through shining?

 

[MyOtherLife]

Were they factory seconds?

 

[Equus Leather]

They are growth marks the cow had in life IMO - you wont get rid of them but shows that your shoes arent corrected grain! If your polishing regime darkens the show they'll probably become less obvious though

 

[nosrep123]

Yep, they are factory seconds!

 

[VinnyMac]

That's neither natural nor acceptable (without a DEEP discount - sub $200).

 

[Equus Leather]



That's neither natural nor acceptable (without a DEEP discount - sub $200).

I have to say I disagree, the marks are definitely natural, though of course wether they are acceptable is determined by the buyer and the price. Better to have shoes that look like they come from a cow than corrected grain uniformity would be my own take though, FWIW

 

[TM79]

Cow stretch marks. Should have been using cocoa butter on those 4 stomachs.

 

[JLibourel]

On more expensive shoes, aren't such irregularities praised as "antiquing"?

And, yes, they will become less conspicuous with repeated polishings.

 

[nosrep123]

I did get them with a deep discount. I actually got it from a friend, who sold them to me because of those streaks

 

[nosrep123]



On more expensive shoes, aren't such irregularities praised as "antiquing"?

And, yes, they will become less conspicuous with repeated polishings.

How much less conspicuous are we talking about here?

 

[MyOtherLife]

nosrep123 welcome to Styleforum and thank you for clarifying.
I rather like those stretch marks. Wouldn't worry about it at all. You have something unique. Congratulations on your purchase and enjoy.