WAYWRN: Shoe & Boot Edition

[SpooPoker]



Once you get past a certain number of pairs (I'd say six!), it's a pain to put them all together for a group shot but I hope you do, Spoo!

This is correct. Id love to, but schlepping all those shoes down two flights of stairs, outside, etc... I just can't.... but you see them most every day here

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Approximately how many pairs are we talking about, Spoo?

 

[SpooPoker]

Double digits, not triple.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Out of interest, how do you store them? In their boxes or all out on shelves or a mixture of both?

 

[SpooPoker]



Out of interest, how do you store them? In their boxes or all out on shelves or a mixture of both?

No boxes, thats too much hassle for me. They're on shelves.

 

[Layered Player]

^ Nice loafers.
And swims, even though it was only raining and windy today but when the weather and streets comes like this:


you kind of need them

I live in Maine and kinda HATE Bean boots so I'm def buying some Swims!!

 

[SuitedDx]



This is correct. Id love to, but schlepping all those shoes down two flights of stairs, outside, etc... I just can't.... but you see them most every day here

I'm sure I do not have as many shoes as you but I can relate. I don't think there is enough room to spread them out for a single shot.

 

[Layered Player]

FTFY

^^^^ Yes, Spoo has indeed perfected a iPhone angle that works well. ^^^^^^

I should make my wife take a picture of me taking that shot. I can't tell you how ridiculous it looks.

I'd pay money to see that!

Naturally for comic effect but more importantly to steal Spoo's technique for my own shots!

 

[mcarthur]



very nice. these look almost new, recent purchase?
good looking saddle. is the black calfskin or shell?

nephew,
thank you\
black shell

 

[mcarthur]



RL Shell: Penny Lindrick

nephew, looking good in your lhs and boots consider the mac procedure

 

[mcarthur]

#8 full strap
argyles otc

 

[srivats]



nephew,
looking good in your lhs and boots
consider the mac procedure

The RL shells need occasional application of venetian cream to keep them smooth and shining nicely. Brushing alone doesn't cut it

 

[mcarthur]



The RL shells need occasional application of venetian cream to keep them smooth and shining nicely. Brushing alone doesn't cut it

nephew,
what is your experience with rl shell in regard to the number of wearings before you would need to apply venetian cream. it is interesting because I assumed that all shell comes from horween

 

[SuitedDx]



nephew,
what is your experience with rl shell in regard to the number of wearings before you would need to apply venetian cream. it is interesting because I assumed that all shell comes from horween

I think Horween's shell quality is a big difference but there is something to Alden's finishing treatment that I think really adds to the gloss. The secret of the treatment is probably protected as much as Coca-Cola's formula...

 

[Gdot]

I would agree that the character of the shell on my one pair of Alden's is quite different from the shell on my Carminas and C&J.

The Alden's came to me from Uncle Mac and he said they have never been polished (only brushed). I've continuted to be able to maintain them with only brushing.

Try as I might, the Carmina and C&J Shell on the other hand never reached a shine with just brushing but have responded well to light polish and lot's of brushing.