What do I need for these shoes to look new again?

[Mr. Moo]

I've had these for, oh, about 7 months or so. I think they've held up pretty well, but the scuffs and general lack of depth in the color is starting to drive me a little bonkers. What (as in, brands and tools) do I need to make these look new(er) again? I know I should polish them, buff them, etc. but I do not know which is the best for the job, and what color I need. Thanks!

 

[bigbris1]

If you were me you would already have various shades of Meltonian creme polish as well as wax polish, rags, horsehair brush, etc. You would first find correct fitting trees that actually filled the shoe. Then using saddle soap & a 2-sided sponge, gently scrub the shoe, wipe with a damp rag & allow to dry, with correct fitting shoe trees were inserted.

Once dry, you would condition as necessary, then apply the creme polish color you chose & repeat about 3 times. Afterward, you would apply a bit of a darker shade polish to all areas to be antiqued (toe, heel) & buff.

Finally you would apply wax polish & buff. Then repeat. After that, clear wax to the sole and edge dressing, add a fresh set of laces & you're good to go.

But that is if you were me.

 

[mystillwater]

if you don't mine my asking, what is the make and model of those shoes?

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

If you were me you would already have various shades of Meltonian creme polish as well as wax polish, rags, horsehair brush, etc. You would first find correct fitting trees that actually filled the shoe. Then using saddle soap & a 2-sided sponge, gently scrub the shoe, wipe with a damp rag & allow to dry, with correct fitting shoe trees were inserted.

Once dry, you would condition as necessary, then apply the creme polish color you chose & repeat about 3 times. Afterward, you would apply a bit of a darker shade polish to all areas to be antiqued (toe, heel) & buff.

Finally you would apply wax polish & buff. Then repeat. After that, clear wax to the sole and edge dressing, add a fresh set of laces & you're good to go.

But that is if you were me.

Thank you. Would you mind linking me to a couple of the essential polishes, waxes and brushes? It would take me an hour and would probably take you a few minutes.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by mystillwater

if you don't mine my asking, what is the make and model of those shoes?

They are Doucal's. I do not know what the model is.

 

[antirabbit]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

They are Doucal's. I do not know what the model is.

Where did you get them? Bad ass!

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by antirabbit

Where did you get them? Bad ass!

Nordstrom's. Thanks.

 

[antirabbit]

expensive?

 

[bigbris1]

Here's a link, but you should try you local shoe repair shop (or ebay).

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by antirabbit

expensive?

I think they were $200-250 or so. I bought them for my bachelor party in Vegas, so since then they've been through a hell of a lot and I haven't done anything in terms of upkeep to them. They look pretty good through it all, eh?

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

Here's a link, but you should try you local shoe repair shop (or ebay).

Thanks!

 

[HORNS]

Well, congrats on the marriage!

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by HORNS

Well, congrats on the marriage!

Thanks. Almost 5 months already...

 

[bigbris1]

I'm on my second at seven years. It's work. Hard work.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

I'm on my second at seven years. It's work. Hard work.

No kidding... I was with her for about 7 years before we got married.

Congrats on seven years!