**The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**

[troika]

Fwiw there are several makers that styleforum recommends different sizing based on the type of shoe. Iirc, some people size up a half size on Vass F last boots vs lace ups and loafers (same last and fitting). I also experienced this with Alden grant last. So it's totally possible that given the shoes to be built on the same last, they would fit differently given the style. Obv this comes down to QA if it's the exact same model like the AS Moores, but in general it's not unheard-of.

 

[Luigi_M]

Gentlemen, forgive me because I sinned ...
I had this pair of Fratelli Rossetti Chelsea boots that I bought long before I came to Styleforum and see the light. I caked them in all sorts of polishes until I realized that even the toughest brushing could do nothing to improve them anymore.
So today I rubbed them with a rag dampened in white spirit until no more gunk came away. I spare you the view of them after such a treatment
After this I gave them two rounds of Bick4, letting them sit and duly brushing each time. Then a light layer of Herring proprietary brand brown cream, applied with my bare finger and thoroughly brushed. Finally I shined the toes with GlenKaren High Shine Paste.
Here's how they came out :


I'm hoping that the outcome somehow mends my misbehavior!
I want to be clear that I have not any interest in the brand. I'm just a shoe lover willing to share with his fellows what he found working.
Have a nice Sunday! Luigi.

 

[saskatoonjay]

Hello Horseman. I would be nervous about using Renomat. I haven't used it because of all the accounts of mistakes made by its application - as reported on this site. I'm not suggesting you can read through the whole site but you might 'drop in' to it, randomly and see what other people say. Someone, above, said that 'the best use of Renomat is not using it'.

I have always maintained, ad nauseam, that it is better to do less, in the shoe care domain, than more. If it was me, I would just do a lot of brushing and use the occasional application of a neutral cream. This is likely to bring off some of the old polish.

My position is that I wouldn't 'experiment' with products that I am nervous about - unless it was on old shoes that I no longer care about - and I haven't got any of those! I do lots of brushing but apply very little product. All good wishes, Munky.

I agree with Munky that simplicity is the way to go. My maternal grandfather made his shoes last his whole life with nothing more than a horsehair brush, wax polish, spit, and elbow grease. I feel decadent, pampered, and a little guilty when I apply Bick 4 and cream polish.

 

[Luigi_M]

I wouldn't 'experiment' with products that I am nervous about - unless it was on old shoes that I no longer care about

You are perfectly right about this Munky ... I experimented on my Chelsea's because they were quite old and badly cared. Of course I wouldn't do something like this on my Moores!
Fond wishes! Luigi.

 

[Munky]

Gentlemen, forgive me because I sinned ...
I had this pair of Fratelli Rossetti Chelsea boots that I bought long before I came to Styleforum and see the light. I caked them in all sorts of polishes until I realized that even the toughest brushing could do nothing to improve them anymore.
So today I rubbed them with a rag dampened in white spirit until no more gunk came away. I spare you the view of them after such a treatment
After this I gave them two rounds of Bick4, letting them sit and duly brushing each time. Then a light layer of Herring proprietary brand brown cream, applied with my bare finger and thoroughly brushed. Finally I shined the toes with GlenKaren High Shine Paste.
Here's how they came out :
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I'm hoping that the outcome somehow mends my misbehavior!
I want to be clear that I have not any interest in the brand. I'm just a shoe lover willing to share with his fellows what he found working.
Have a nice Sunday! Luigi.

Those are beautiful, Luigi! Good work! Best wishes, Munky.

 

[troika]

Took these butteros out of storage the other day, and after wearing them, quickly realized they were super dry!

A quick condition and wax later...

 

[aj2603]

I bough a a Andres Sendra 11811 Model. Jean Last. Patina Fox.

I am a bit confused as to what colour shoe cream to use.

I am confused between Saphir SAPHIR - MÉDAILLE D'OR in Congac or Light Brown ?

Which one should i go for ??

 

[saskatoonjay]

I bough a a Andres Sendra 11811 Model. Jean Last. Patina Fox.

I am a bit confused as to what colour shoe cream to use.

I am confused between Saphir SAPHIR - MÉDAILLE D'OR in Congac or Light Brown ?

Which one should i go for ??

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Those are very pretty shoes. Congratulations! Whatever colour cream you choose, it will turn the whole shoe that colour, right? I assume it will cover the dark burnishing. I’m no expert, but I’d use a neutral polish for as long as possible.

 

[aj2603]

Those are very pretty shoes. Congratulations! Whatever colour cream you choose, it will turn the whole shoe that colour, right? I assume it will cover the dark burnishing. I’m no expert, but I’d use a neutral polish for as long as possible.

i am not a fan of neutral polish since it does not cover up the scuffs ...

 

[Munky]

I bough a a Andres Sendra 11811 Model. Jean Last. Patina Fox.

I am a bit confused as to what colour shoe cream to use.

I am confused between Saphir SAPHIR - MÉDAILLE D'OR in Congac or Light Brown ?

Which one should i go for ??

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I'm not sure what colour you should go for but it should be something mild. Do not rub the shoes too hard, as colour will probably come off if you do I think that these are made of crust leather. Be careful not to rub off the patination/burnishing. Best wishes, Munky.

 

[aj2603]

I'm not sure what colour you should go for but it should be something mild. Do not rub the shoes too hard, as colour will probably come off if you do I think that these are made of crust leather. Be careful not to rub off the patination/burnishing. Best wishes, Munky.

Thank you for the advice

 

[Chowkin]

I would definitely go for Light Brown. See this colour chart:

 

[aj2603]

I would definitely go for Light Brown. See this colour chart:

My first instinct was light brown. But then i went through their instagram page and found what looks to be cognac shoe cream in the pic

 

[Munky]

Thank you for the advice

PS. A Fine Pair of Shoes advised me not to use renovating products (such as Renovateur) on hand patinated crust leather shoes but only to use mild, beeswax based cream. I am almost certain that your shoes will be made of crust but it is probably best to check to see whether they are or not. Yours, Munky.

 

[aj2603]

PS. A Fine Pair of Shoes advised me not to use renovating products (such as Renovateur) on hand patinated crust leather shoes but only to use mild, beeswax based cream. I am almost certain that your shoes will be made of crust but it is probably best to check to see whether they are or not. Yours, Munky.

Oh .. I have already used renovateur on them