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patrickBOOTH · Oct 12, 2010

Originally Posted by mrchapel

What's a good leather conditioner for shoes?

Saphir Renovateur.

patrickBOOTH · Oct 12, 2010

Originally Posted by poissa

I got a pair of AEs that are experiencing premature creasing. I've worn the pair fewer than ten times. My mistake was not applying a leather conditioner to the shoe immediately after purchasing the shoe. Since wearing them several times I have polished the shoe using a neutral color.

To protect the shoe my inclination is to strip the polish and condition the shoe. Should I take this to a cobbler? Longevity is hurting!

You need to put proper sized cedar shoe trees in after each wear. It pulls out the creases and absorbs moisture. The best shoe conditioner is Saphir Renovatuer. The consensus shoesthat Saphir polishes are also the best money can buy.

patrickBOOTH · Oct 12, 2010

Originally Posted by hobscrk777

Does AE offer cordovan seconds from their shoe bank? In particular, I'm looking for a pair of burgundy shell Leeds, just don't want to pay anything close to retail.

Ask voxsartoria. He would probably know.

cptjeff · Oct 12, 2010

Originally Posted by mrchapel

What's a good leather conditioner for shoes?

Lexol.

poissa · Oct 12, 2010

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

You need to put proper sized cedar shoe trees in after each wear. It pulls out the creases and absorbs moisture. The best shoe conditioner is Saphir Renovatuer. The consensus shoesthat Saphir polishes are also the best money can buy.

Thanks for the reminder about the shoe tree. I got woodlore or some such. They are solid, shaped to the shoe and most importantly fit the shoe.
Are my $200 Allen Edmond's worth purchasing Saphir Renovateur. If so, I'll pick them up. I would also like budget options for an older pair of AE's that I'm keen on keeping much longer.

luftvier · Oct 12, 2010

Shell, or Not Shell?

LanceW · Oct 12, 2010

Shell.

mouseandcat · Oct 12, 2010

Can someone confirm that JM Weston (on madison ave) sells re-branded saphir? I tried calling no one picked up..........

fxh · Oct 13, 2010

Originally Posted by patsycannon85

This is class of odd to ask, but when I sit down it seems like the crotch area of my pants always bunch up and stick up. And yes, it's just my pants . Is this standard?

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Red Glasses · Oct 13, 2010

delete

cptjeff · Oct 13, 2010

Originally Posted by luftvier

Shell, or Not Shell?

Very shell.

chasingred · Oct 13, 2010

Baracuta Van Heusen Harrington jackets - are they worth buying? Seems like you can get a Van Heusen for about 40 to 50, where as an original G9 will end up running about 120-150. Is it worth pursuing the Van Heusen?

bleachboy · Oct 13, 2010

Originally Posted by patsycannon85

This is class of odd to ask, but when I sit down it seems like the crotch area of my pants always bunch up and stick up. And yes, it's just my pants . Is this standard?

Yes.

luftvier · Oct 13, 2010

Originally Posted by patsycannon85

This is class of odd to ask, but when I sit down it seems like the crotch area of my pants always bunch up and stick up. And yes, it's just my pants . Is this standard?

Originally Posted by bleachboy

Yes.

Wear pleated pants and this will stop, or at least be significantly reduced.

AnnSOS · Oct 13, 2010

Originally Posted by bugatti.veyron

What color tie goes with a very dark charcoal sweater and a light blue or white striped shirt?
Anything in in the "cool" color family. All blues, greens, purples, violet, eggplant. Reds and pinks that are blue based (that is not orangy reds).

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