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On one of Michael Alden's new 'Dress with Style' videos he visits a professional shoe shine who recommends using only crepe brushes. Also, when you brush, he says it should be in one direction at a time, not a see-saw motion back and forth. This helps keep the nap nice and fresh. I'll give it a shot next time I brush my shoes.
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Hell, what do you brush them with? I've used rubber brushes, copperwire brushes and sandpaper; all didn't damage the suede.Originally Posted by Sander
It's a rubber brush. I brush them over the bathroom sink, and once I'm done I see little bits of suede and dirt in it. Maybe it's because my pair is new?
I'm also thinking of vacuuming them after brushing. But really, it's so much work to do it after each wearing.
On one of Michael Alden's new 'Dress with Style' videos he visits a professional shoe shine who recommends using only crepe brushes. Also, when you brush, he says it should be in one direction at a time, not a see-saw motion back and forth. This helps keep the nap nice and fresh. I'll give it a shot next time I brush my shoes.Originally Posted by Slewfoot
I watched that too.
It's a rubber brush. I brush them over the bathroom sink, and once I'm done I see little bits of suede and dirt in it. Maybe it's because my pair is new?Originally Posted by hymo
Are you sure that it's bits of suede and not little rubber parts? You usually wear a rubber brush down after a few years of use.
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Hell, what do you brush them with? I've used rubber brushes, copperwire brushes and sandpaper; all didn't damage the suede.Originally Posted by Sander
Do you really think it's sustainable and non-damaging to brush with metal on suede? I bet copperwire brushes do indeed tear on the suede. It's just a matter of how much.
Rubber is the way to go I think. I use a copperwire brush very rarely.
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