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[terradilavoro]



Darn! Okay, good to know. Anyone else have similar experiences with grainy shell?

Hi,

i did - and i got lucky after a Pro did a remarkable Job on my LWB and Trickers also.
It's worth to check his work on http://www.shoe-shine-coach.de/

Have a look - no Photoshop used!

Als Besipiel dient ein Paar Alden Longwings. (Shell Cordovan # 8)
Hier war selbst der cordovantypische Glanz verloren, nachdem der Besitzer die Oberfläche mit zu vielen Pflegemitteln und zu viel Druck (nein, viel hilft NICHT viel!) bearbeitet hatte.
Translation via Goolge
An example is a pair of Alden Long Wings. (Shell cordovan # 8)
Here even the cordovantypische luster was lost after the owner (no, NOT a lot helps a lot!) The surface with too many maintenance products and too much pressure had worked.

Ausdauernde Behandlung mit Saphir Cordovan Pflege (71) und einem harten glatten Reibewerkzeug (ähnlich einem Shoe-Bone) erzeugt den begehrten Hochglanz.
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Persistent treatment with sapphire Cordovan Care (71) and a hard smooth grater tool (similar to a shoe-Bone) produced the coveted glossy.

Trickers Black Shell Cordovan before / after Service

something unreal

don't give up - all you need is professional help - unfortunately TSSC is based in Germany.

cheerio
Joachim

 

[terradilavoro]

something unreal - considering the LWB is more than 10 years old - the Tricker'd apprx. 5 years.

 

[Ascelone]

Can anyone post some pictures of how the platina of a black shell cordovan will look like?

 

[Bakes11771]

Hi,
i did - and i got lucky after a Pro did a remarkable Job on my LWB and Trickers also.
It's worth to check his work on http://www.shoe-shine-coach.de/
Have a look - no Photoshop used!
Als Besipiel dient ein Paar Alden Longwings. (Shell Cordovan # 8)
Hier war selbst der cordovantypische Glanz verloren, nachdem der Besitzer die Oberfläche mit zu vielen Pflegemitteln und zu viel Druck (nein, viel hilft NICHT viel!) bearbeitet hatte.
Translation via Goolge
An example is a pair of Alden Long Wings. (Shell cordovan # 8)
Here even the cordovantypische luster was lost after the owner (no, NOT a lot helps a lot!) The surface with too many maintenance products and too much pressure had worked.


something unreal

don't give up - all you need is professional help - unfortunately TSSC is based in Germany.
cheerio
Joachim

This post adds tremendous value to the thread. Thanks for your contribution.

 

[Profligate47]

Wedding Guest

Color 8 Short Wing Bal 974 on the Tremont

 

[Chicagobred]



The Tan Suede Blucher has a more relaxed look than any other shoes in that category. And I think I like it. Well, I live in a country where we have four seasons, I am not sure if it works to use those shoes in the fall, winter or spring season. Btw, I am a student so I would love to buy shell cordovan shoes, but I can't wear them everyday like you guys. One day, I can do the same as you. So there is no reason to buy pretty expensive shoes I only wear one time pr quarter.  


How is the size and the quality of these shoes?

I'm curious if anyone has before/after pics of an Alden suede shoe after being sent back for restoration. I've seen a lot of before/after for calf and cordovan, but never suede.

 

[Evil Abed]

Alden shell experts/wizards/geniuses-

Since the thread is currently discussing a few fixes to shell that have been accomplished, riddle me this. Do you think this is salvageable?

 

[Bakes11771]

Have you tried brushing it yet? I think you can improve it significantly by brushing it and using a little reno or venetian.

 

[balmoralsoccer]

Hi,
i did - and i got lucky after a Pro did a remarkable Job on my LWB and Trickers also.
It's worth to check his work on http://www.shoe-shine-coach.de/
Have a look - no Photoshop used!
Als Besipiel dient ein Paar Alden Longwings. (Shell Cordovan # 8)
Hier war selbst der cordovantypische Glanz verloren, nachdem der Besitzer die Oberfläche mit zu vielen Pflegemitteln und zu viel Druck (nein, viel hilft NICHT viel!) bearbeitet hatte.
Translation via Goolge
An example is a pair of Alden Long Wings. (Shell cordovan # 8)
Here even the cordovantypische luster was lost after the owner (no, NOT a lot helps a lot!) The surface with too many maintenance products and too much pressure had worked.
Ausdauernde Behandlung mit Saphir Cordovan Pflege (71) und einem harten glatten Reibewerkzeug (ähnlich einem Shoe-Bone) erzeugt den begehrten Hochglanz.
Translation via Google
Persistent treatment with sapphire Cordovan Care (71) and a hard smooth grater tool (similar to a shoe-Bone) produced the coveted glossy.
Trickers Black Shell Cordovan before / after Service
something unreal

don't give up - all you need is professional help - unfortunately TSSC is based in Germany.
cheerio
Joachim

amazing before and after photos! time to get meself a deer bone and try this. frankfurt is indeed too far away!

 

[NewYorkIslander]



I'm not complaining about the final price by any means but does anyone else think it's odd that Amore charges sales tax even if you don't live in New York?

This might be an oversight...they seem to be a real B&M store, and have had very few orders to be shipped out. Maybe call em up and ask?

 

[REguy]

A unique kiltie make-up an extra perf wingtip from Beams along with some vintage Atoms (none of the pics are mine). I really love the large punching on the Atoms, and the finishing seems a bit more refined than today's output.

 

[Evil Abed]

Have you tried brushing it yet? I think you can improve it significantly by brushing it and using a little reno or venetian.

Thank you, I don't actually own them yet. I figure I should be able to get them looking half decent.

 

[grendel]

What do you guys use for shoe trees for your Alden boots? I have lots of regular shoe trees, but no boot trees... but I'm not sure if that's important for boots that just go over your ankles?

 

[Beatlegeuse]



What do you guys use for shoe trees for your Alden boots? I have lots of regular shoe trees, but no boot trees... but I'm not sure if that's important for boots that just go over your ankles?

I just use standard shoe trees on all my Alden boots, seems to work fine for me.

 

[CTYGGG]



nephew,
good looking nst boots

Thank you sir!

Very nice!

Thank you

This is a makeup where the antique sole is really appropriate with color 8

My go to pair of boots, really a big fan of the flat welt on 'em as well.