suede shoes - post 'em here!

[James1051]

AE Schautal

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Those are sweet! Never heard of them, either.

 

[smfdoc]

Those are sweet! Never heard of them, either.

I think they were sold in Europe or some other way. I don't think they were a US catalog item. Just think suede MacNeil and you are there.

 

[sartorialism]

I just got these yesterday. My first pair of suede shoes in a very, very long time. I'm apprehensive because my experience with suede shoes is that they wear down way too soon, but these were so nice and were offered for such a great price (Aquatalia, MSRP $700—I spent 50), I had to get them. Thoughts?

 

[jhcam8]

What do you mean they wear down quickly? Bad pics, btw.

 

[sartorialism]

What do you mean they wear down quickly? Bad pics, btw.

I mean they're so easily destroyed by the elements.

 

[jhcam8]

hmmm haven't found this to be the case.

 

[madhat]

I mean they're so easily destroyed by the elements.

A good suede should be fine as long as you treat with a suede eraser and brush kit. A lot of people actually recommend suede as a better bad weather leather than calf.

 

[madhat]

A bit closer to nubuck, but they look good to my eyes. Especially being 20+ years old.

 

[Misterg12]

A bit closer to nubuck, but they look good to my eyes. Especially being 20+ years old.

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I am digging those britches my man!

 

[jhcam8]

I am digging those britches my man!

HS! Like the gorilla walking through the room. Didn't pay attention to @madhat trou. Very cool.

 

[madhat]

HS! Like the gorilla walking through the room. Didn't pay attention to @madhat trou. Very cool.

I am digging those britches my man!

Ha - thanks. I get a lot of attention when I wear these. I've matched the subtle blue stripes with my bow tie as well.

 

[Yaumegui]

 

[Rodman]

What´s your technique to clean and care for suede shoes?

 

[Rodman]

A bit closer to nubuck, but they look good to my eyes. Especially being 20+ years old.

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Really nice

 

[Yaumegui]

What´s your technique to clean and care for suede shoes?

Regularly brush my shoes and at least every six months apply a renovator