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srivats · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by elgreco

Ugh, I had hoped it wouldn't rain today, but it did and I was forced to go out to grab lunch today, thus in the processing getting my calf C&Js somewhat wet. I'm sure this has been asked ad nauseam, and I've already wiped them down as best as I could with some paper towels, but how can minimize the spotting? Some Reno, a thin layer of wax, and some vigorous brushing?
This is going to sound counter-intuitive ... but listen: just let go. Don't do anything special - let them dry normally and brush after they are dry. Just polish as normal on your regular routine. Don't lather on reno/lexol. The shoes will be fine. They won't disintegrate.

elgreco · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by srivats

This is going to sound counter-intuitive ...

That is counterintuitive! I ask because this has happened before with the rain and there is some spotting, albeit faded...

Also, I wasn't planning on slathering on Reno, haha.

forex · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by elgreco

That is counterintuitive! I ask because this has happened before with the rain and there is some spotting, albeit faded...

Also, I wasn't planning on slathering on Reno, haha.

Next time,just stay in and starve.

elgreco · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by forex

Next time,just stay in and starve.

Obvi.

dragon8 · Apr 22, 2011

Originally Posted by jefferyd

Thank you.

Very nice!

Newcomer · Apr 22, 2011

I wish I could shine a pair of shoes like that... My mirror shine never works. If anything my shoes look dull whenever I attempt it.

meister · Apr 23, 2011

Originally Posted by srivats

^ I just use this brush from alden and it seems to be fine. I don't see the point of using eraser on suede.

On vintage buck it can be too violent but works well on nubuck.

Johnny5 · Apr 23, 2011

X post from streetwear forum: Any leather expert can tell me what are the black spots on my boots? I hope they are not molds... I clearly remember mink oiling them before I've stored them for like 6 months..... And how do I get rid of em if they are molds?? I've tried leather cleaner but to no avail. Please help, thanks!

Mr. Moo · Apr 23, 2011

Leather Therapy will get rid of mold, but I am not sure about using it on shoes... might want to give them a call/e-mail.

Johnny5 · Apr 23, 2011

Damn.. so they are molds?!

sinnedk · Apr 23, 2011

Originally Posted by Johnny5

X post from streetwear forum:

Any leather expert can tell me what are the black spots on my boots? I hope they are not molds... I clearly remember mink oiling them before I've stored them for like 6 months..... And how do I get rid of em if they are molds?? I've tried leather cleaner but to no avail. Please help, thanks!

kinda like liver spots on old people... are your shoes really old?

Johnny5 · Apr 23, 2011

Erm they are pretty new, its just that I've put them in the store room for the past 6 months to a year.... and they developed these nasty black spots...

sinnedk · Apr 23, 2011

^if store room is like a garage, i can see why that happened

dan'l · Apr 24, 2011

Does anyone have experience with the Collonil 1909 series? Specifically, I'm referring to either the leather cream or leather lotion:

http://www.collonil.com/en/shop-und-...her-cream.html
http://www.collonil.com/en/shop-und-...er-lotion.html

They both appear to be variations on leather conditioners.

I also read some references above to other Collonil products you guys use, but couldn't figure out exactly which one. Was it the rustical classic? Is this also a type of leather conditioner?

http://www.collonil.com/en/shop-und-...assic-362.html

BrooklynWeGoHard · Apr 24, 2011

Originally Posted by Johnny5

X post from streetwear forum:

Any leather expert can tell me what are the black spots on my boots? I hope they are not molds... I clearly remember mink oiling them before I've stored them for like 6 months..... And how do I get rid of em if they are molds?? I've tried leather cleaner but to no avail. Please help, thanks!

mold.

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