***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[mcarthur]



i just did the mac method on my shell aldens last night, one wingtip boot and one longwing. everything went great, but it seems like the mid-foot area (the part of the shoe shown below) just wouldn't get shiny, and looked kind of weird. anyone else have problems with this?

for both pairs i used this stuff (in the appropriate color):

try this- use a damp smooth cloth and hand rub the area

 

[mcarthur]

whiskey ptb
argyles otc

 

[El Argentino]



try this- use a damp smooth cloth and hand rub the area

+1 - this works wonders. As I go learning, I'd also recommend not putting any sort of wax over the creases. Just brush the crap out of them. Otherwise it starts caking in and will look awkward. Mac's method only ever calls for wax very sparingly - so if that's a standard thing for you, you're probably using too much.

 

[mexicutioner]



try this- use a damp smooth cloth and hand rub the area

thank you sir! will try tonight.

 

[mcarthur]



thank you sir! will try tonight.

please post results

 

[0waterbouys]

Cigar Indys today. Very nice weather we are having here in the NW.

 

[pdecker78]

If you're ever in Nashville and need a good shine on your Aldens, head to the Marriott on West End Avenue and talk to the shoe shine guy there, Charles. When I told him I didn't want anything but wax and I wanted him to brush the hell out of them, he responded with, "Must be Aldens, huh?" The picture below doesn't do it justice, but he put a wicked shine on them... #8 Shortwings. Excuse the terrible hotel room carpet.

 

[SaintPrado]

Posted these on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271002284884?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[kgmessier]



Cigar Indys today. Very nice weather we are having here in the NW.

Nice. What shirt, btw?

 

[0waterbouys]

Nice. What shirt, btw?

Thank you,

The shirt is the Epaulet Japanese paisley print. I grabbed it on the recent sale.

http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-1157/'Mens-Point-Collar-Japanese/Detail

 

[mexicutioner]



Posted these on eBay.

isn't there a separate thread for that?

 

[Roguls]



i just did the mac method on my shell aldens last night, one wingtip boot and one longwing. everything went great, but it seems like the mid-foot area (the part of the shoe shown below) just wouldn't get shiny, and looked kind of weird. anyone else have problems with this?

for both pairs i used this stuff (in the appropriate color):

If you used wax, you did not "do the Mac method".

Mac method = wipe down with a damp cloth, then brush until your arms fall off.

If you want to "shine" shell, you could use Saphir Renovateur.

 

[0waterbouys]

I thought the mac method called for a wax every 15 or so wears, no?

 

[mediahound]

If you used wax, you did not "do the Mac method".
Mac method = wipe down with a damp cloth, then brush until your arms fall off.
If you want to "shine" shell, you could use Saphir Renovateur.

Exactly:



Quote:
http://www.styleforum.net/t/85589/the-official-alden-thread/18360_60#post_4985680

 

[Ahab]



i just did the mac method on my shell aldens last night, one wingtip boot and one longwing. everything went great, but it seems like the mid-foot area (the part of the shoe shown below) just wouldn't get shiny, and looked kind of weird. anyone else have problems with this?

for both pairs i used this stuff (in the appropriate color):

If it is a rough and chalky area I had this on my #8 cap toe boots. I used Saphir Renovateur on it and it made it better. If you do not have that you can use a lot of similar shoe care products.