Vincent George
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My beloved black Randolphs have been in service for 3 years and will probably need a resole within the next year. Because I don’t want to be without black loafers, I purchased some F2s during the Memorial Day Sale (first world problems).
Susan at the Bank is great. She noted the imperfections—some grain break on one side and a little rough stitching on a toe.
I don’t like how AE finishes the standard soles these days—seemingly with a heavy colorant (almost like makeup concealer)…probably to even out imperfections.
This afternoon, I locked myself away in the bathroom to strip the finish with acetone and dye with Fiebing’s Pro Black. This, in my opinion, elevates the appearance (even if just for a while).
I also completed a full first shine.
I’ve also included a video of the process and transformation.
Susan at the Bank is great. She noted the imperfections—some grain break on one side and a little rough stitching on a toe.
I don’t like how AE finishes the standard soles these days—seemingly with a heavy colorant (almost like makeup concealer)…probably to even out imperfections.
This afternoon, I locked myself away in the bathroom to strip the finish with acetone and dye with Fiebing’s Pro Black. This, in my opinion, elevates the appearance (even if just for a while).
I also completed a full first shine.
I’ve also included a video of the process and transformation.
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