Visible Lines on AE Walnut Strands

[Papa Doble]

I ordered a pair of AE Strands and noticed some visible lines on the uppers of the right shoe. Is this just a part of the aesthetic of the walnut leather that I should accept? I noticed something similar on the Zappos images. Otherwise, I love the shoes.

 

[csoukoulis]

I have a pair of churchs in chili that had the same issue when i got them. after a few polishings i cant see the lines anymore.

 

[Papa Doble]

Originally Posted by csoukoulis

I have a pair of churchs in chili that had the same issue when i got them. after a few polishings i cant see the lines anymore.

I meant to ask whether it would go away after some polishings. Thanks.

 

[csoukoulis]

Originally Posted by Papa Doble

I meant to ask whether it would go away after some polishings. Thanks.

*disclaimer*

I'm not going to say yours will go away, just saying what my experience was.

 

[Papa Doble]

Originally Posted by csoukoulis

I'm not going to say yours will go away, just saying what my experience was.

Understood.

 

[kellgy]

I have some similar lines on a pair of AEs in what appears to be the same color. They are still fairly new but the lines are fading especially since I polish them with the shoe bag after every wear.

 

[csoukoulis]

Originally Posted by kellgy

I polish them with the shoe bag after every wear.

you know polishing cloths are 3 dollars at the AE store right?

 

[csoukoulis]

Originally Posted by Papa Doble

Understood.

 

[blahman]

Originally Posted by csoukoulis

you know polishing cloths are 3 dollars at the AE store right?

I use my old underpants. Works like a charm.

 

[HomerJ]

Originally Posted by blahman

I use my old underpants. Works like a charm.
What do you use for your black shoes?

 

[crinklecut]

Originally Posted by HomerJ

What do you use for your black shoes?

Masterful. Well done, sir

 

[kellgy]

Originally Posted by csoukoulis

you know polishing cloths are 3 dollars at the AE store right?
. . . but the bag was free! I don't use polish, just clean them up a bit so they are ready for next wear. I'm a thrifter for goodness sake. Like today for example, I splurged 4.00 for two like new pairs of Nordstrom's wool trowsers. I'm not gonna spend 3.00 for a cloth when a bag will do.

 

[csoukoulis]

Originally Posted by HomerJ

What do you use for your black shoes?

OUTSTANDING!

I literally just spit monster all over my girlfriends laptop LOL!

 

[csoukoulis]

Originally Posted by kellgy

. . . but the bag was free! I don't use polish, just clean them up a bit so they are ready for next wear.

I'm a thrifter for goodness sake. Like today for example, I splurged 4.00 for two like new pairs of Nordstrom's wool trowsers. I'm not gonna spend 3.00 for a cloth when a bag will do.

I'm a thrifter also, but c'mon man its 3 dollars! I guess i just like to keep my shoe bags clean.

 

[kellgy]

Originally Posted by csoukoulis

I'm a thrifter also, but c'mon man its 3 dollars! I guess i just like to keep my shoe bags clean.

They're my first shoes with shoe bags so I have to learn. I'll probably buy some (on sale) pretty soon.