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I currently only use kiwi polish but would it be wise to swap to meltonian cream instead? I'm really more interested in prolonging shoe life rather than a shiny finish. or perhaps use both somehow?
What are your opinions of Moneysworth & Best Leather Care Products? I've used them before no real complaints. Are they better or worst than most brands?
Basically looks like I'll need Cleaner Conditioner Polish Waterproofing (Wax, oil or spray) Shine Brush x 2 Polish Applicator Brush x 2 Polish Cloth x 2
No experience with them, but some cheaper brands use synthetic chemicals which do more damage in the long run (like those "instant shine" sponges.) If you want something reliable and easy to get, go for Allen Edmonds shoe care products. They're sold on allen edmonds website and pretty much anywhere that has allen edmonds shoes. I've used those for years and they're great. Allen Edmonds does a 2 in one cleaner/conditioner, so you don't need those separately (just wipe the dust off with a damp cloth, rub this stuff in with a terry cloth) Skip the waterproofing crap. I've used these before and it just ruins the polish of the shoes. I use it for suede but never for leather. You don't want to wear any good pair of dress shoes in the pouring rain, regardless of whether you water-proofed them or not (get rubber overshoes.) If it's very light rain, any good shoe polish will have some wax content which will give it a very basic water resistance. Shine brushes are essential (get horsehair ones.) If you use allen edmonds shoe polish cream, the tubes actually have the applicator sponge right on the tube, so you can skip the applicator brush. For polish clothes, if you have a ton of old shoe storage bags lying around, you can just cut those into squares and they're perfect for polishing with. My shoecare kit basically consists of the following: -A bottle of AE leather conditioner -Some tubes of AE shoe polish -2 horsehair brushes -a few old cut up shoe bags It gets great results.
Nice lesson.
I've honestly never thought about using waterproof spray for the soles of the shoes. I don't suppose it can hurt, but if you're walking through lots of puddles, I don't know how effective it will be. Although they call them "waterproof" sprays, in my experience they're more "water repellant". If it's a light rain and you get a few drops on your shoes, it rolls right off, but if it's alot of water, it will eventually soak through.
Is there anyone selling a cognac/tan edge dressing?
For black shoes.. does it make a difference if I use black shoe cream or neutral shoe cream? Are there any benefits to using neutral over black shoe cream on black calfskin?
Is there anyone selling a cognac/tan edge dressing?
Great advice.