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[velomane]

Just ordered the Alden snuff suede, flex welt chukkas from the shoe mart. Can't wait to get them. Meanwhile, a quick perusal of this entire thread gives me no definitive guide to care. So...do I need to pre-treat these shoes? What else do you do to take care of your suede footwear?

Thanks for all the great pics, just what I need-suede envy!

Mike

 

[tim_horton]

Originally Posted by velomane

Just ordered the Alden snuff suede, flex welt chukkas from the shoe mart. Can't wait to get them. Meanwhile, a quick perusal of this entire thread gives me no definitive guide to care. So...do I need to pre-treat these shoes? What else do you do to take care of your suede footwear?

Thanks for all the great pics, just what I need-suede envy!

Mike

Funny, I'm going to to pick up a pair of these as well int he next week or so. I'm thinking they're a good - and safe - bet for my first pair of suede shoes. I'm torn between the snuff and dark brown, they both look great but I think the dark brown may be more versatile. I'll probably get whichever looks the most different from my chestnut RM Williams.

 

[wmb]

a couple of new alden suede's -- one unlined flex welt and one plantation crepe:

 

[Aaron01]

Originally Posted by wmb

a couple of new alden suede's -- one unlined flex welt and one plantation crepe:

Unlined flex welt are very nice. Do want

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by wmb

a couple of new alden suede's -- one unlined flex welt and one plantation crepe:

like the darker shaded ones more

 

[jerrybrowne]

Originally Posted by wmb

a couple of new alden suede's -- one unlined flex welt and one plantation crepe:

Can you tell me where you got the plantation crepe suedes? Is that a barrie last? Thanks

 

[NOBD]

 

[Roguls]

Originally Posted by wmb

a couple of new alden suede's -- one unlined flex welt and one plantation crepe:

Chocolate suede are awesome. If they restock I may have to get a pair.

 

[alliswell]

Originally Posted by Roguls

Chocolate suede are awesome. If they restock I may have to get a pair.

You'll dig the flex welt too.

 

[Slewfoot]

NOBD - I dig those suede boat shoes. Who is the maker?

 

[chrisb0109]

sperry

 

[Larson McCord]

Originally Posted by velomane

Just ordered the Alden snuff suede, flex welt chukkas from the shoe mart. Can't wait to get them. Meanwhile, a quick perusal of this entire thread gives me no definitive guide to care. So...do I need to pre-treat these shoes? What else do you do to take care of your suede footwear?

Thanks for all the great pics, just what I need-suede envy!

Mike

Spray them down with a suede protector like the kiwi stuff, should be able to get it at Target or shoe store. They have other brands at shoe repair places.

To clean you need a suede brush, I have one with an eraser on one side, that will get a lot of nicks off the suede. There are a few videos on care available on youtube as well.

 

[gnatty8]

Originally Posted by wmb

a couple of new alden suede's -- one unlined flex welt and one plantation crepe:

Nice. Where are the plantation crepe from?

 

[Kaplan]

 

[NOBD]

Originally Posted by chrisb0109

sperry

Yep.