Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[arcfire]

I use Lexol conditioner most of the time, for new shoes as well, depending on how dry the leather feels. After that it's just putting on a few coats of wax each time over a long period just cuz I'm lazy... haha.

 

[Kiingntr]

Yea. Shouldn't Reno new shoes. I learnt it the hard way. Some leather is more sensitive and you may darken it or lose its finishing.

 

[likehotbutter]

I use Lexol conditioner most of the time,

Yo Arc, did u get it from overseas?

I'm trying to get that, Bick4 and VSC myself lol

 

[arcfire]

Yo Arc, did u get it from overseas?

I'm trying to get that, Bick4 and VSC myself lol

Yeah, got that when I was in the US.

 

[SquallLH]

Yo Arc, did u get it from overseas?

I'm trying to get that, Bick4 and VSC myself lol

I'm trying to get a bottle of bick4 myself too. Any chance we do a mass order on that?

 

[likehotbutter]

I'm trying to get a bottle of bick4 myself too. Any chance we do a mass order on that?

lol buy the big 1 litre from amazon and we split ah?

VSC also

 

[jonleelk]

lol buy the big 1 litre from amazon and we split ah?

VSC also

Does comgateway able to ship the 32oz tin VSC? If yes, I can buy and share with bro who wants here. Just divide total cost per ml, and you pay for the ml u want.

Anyone keen?

 

[SquallLH]

lol buy the big 1 litre from amazon and we split ah?

VSC also

I don't mind for bick4 to be honest or is it free shipping beyond $125 for bick4 on Amazon? For VSC though, I still got quite a substantial amount left and I don't use much of it now to be honest since I've sold off most of my cordovan stuff...

 

[thundermarch]

Dudes there's a guy on Carouhell selling VSC and Lexol man.... go check it out.

 

[Wanderlust]

Dudes there's a guy on Carouhell selling VSC and Lexol man.... go check it out.

My guess is he's probably here as well. Just guessing...

 

[Wanderlust]

Btw, if the SkoakB trunk show does come true, any idea when is the projected timeframe ? Tks.

 

[likehotbutter]

Dudes there's a guy on Carouhell selling VSC and Lexol man.... go check it out.

I wana test bick4 though.

The VSC decant seller yea. Did come across it but weirdly cant bring myself to pay double the cost for something I dont really need now lol.

Such stuff mostly for testing so still can afford to wait for my usa mate to tabao back for me. Just no urgency for me to warrant the premium

 

[staedtler_07]

So is the trunk show for Skoaktuebolaget on?

 

[thundermarch]

I have given all your feedback to Patrik.
He has also given me his input.
With regards to the EB custom last option, it might be difficult to pull off here.
The measurements are made by Mr Bonafe himself. Followed by 1-2 fittings to perfect things. He is about 80 years old with a bad hip and so regular travel here will pose a problem. His son is in the process of learning it from him but as of yet feels he isn't ready to take it on fully himself.
So this option probably won't be available to us.
However, if SkoaB does come down, Patrik has indicated he will do his best to bring a few widths of each last for us to try on.

As of yet, things have not yet been confirmed. So I can't give any time frame. This is mainly a feedback gathering exercise, to see if the guys here will be receptive towards a SkoaB trunk show. I remain optimistic of this happening.

Of course, I will keep you guys updated as soon as I get further information.

 

[xtreamzz]

Chanced upon this budget French brand of shoes, Orbans, on reddit's Goodyearwelt forum yesterday. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with it or come across it before? (though highly unlikely since they launched quite recently - late last year).

https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/44x1lu/review_orbans_city_oxford_more_budget_french/

http://www.lebarboteur.com/2015/11/30/chukka-boots-orbans/ (web needs google translate)

Prices are pretty affordable (tried checking out a pair of wholecuts, totaled up to 202 sgd w/ shipping). web requires google translate to navigate, and as with buying online, the sizing is a hit or miss

 

[terras14]

I have given all your feedback to Patrik.
He has also given me his input.
With regards to the EB custom last option, it might be difficult to pull off here.
The measurements are made by Mr Bonafe himself. Followed by 1-2 fittings to perfect things. He is about 80 years old with a bad hip and so regular travel here will pose a problem. His son is in the process of learning it from him but as of yet feels he isn't ready to take it on fully himself.
So this option probably won't be available to us.
However, if SkoaB does come down, Patrik has indicated he will do his best to bring a few widths of each last for us to try on.

As of yet, things have not yet been confirmed. So I can't give any time frame. This is mainly a feedback gathering exercise, to see if the guys here will be receptive towards a SkoaB trunk show. I remain optimistic of this happening.

Of course, I will keep you guys updated as soon as I get further information.

I wonder how many pairs of sold shoe before it makes commercial sense for them to come. Afterall we are a small communities compared to bigger countries.

 

[thundermarch]

I wonder how many pairs of sold shoe before it makes commercial sense for them to come. Afterall we are a small communities compared to bigger countries.

TBH, I wonder about the same thing.
In fact, I think there won't be sales during the trunk show.
Patrik did mention that Singapore (and maybe other parts of SEA as well) is now an important market. Maybe that's why he wants to come here.
Those of us who post here on this thread, and on IG, may represent only a small subset of the shoe guys in SG.

 

[urbanturban]

I wonder how many pairs of sold shoe before it makes commercial sense for them to come. Afterall we are a small communities compared to bigger countries.

@thundermarch alone accounts for a sizeable chunk of their SG business. Plus the GMTO that he organises WW.

 

[likehotbutter]

Those of us who post here on this thread, and on IG, may represent only a small subset of the shoe guys in SG.

Indeed. Quite big community in Malaysia and Indo also, such as the Kerbau.

Not to mention all the expats here

 

[nethdale]

Hi,
Just sharing, I was at Tangs just now, discovered and bought a pair of this brand Bruno Cascinelli Double Monk. The leather is pretty soft compared to Meermin and Llyr. It is made of Italy and I find the price is a steal, at least for me. According to sales staff, they only come with limited sizes, sizes like 44 only 1 pair, 43 - 3 pairs and 42 only 1 pair.

I am also looking for Saphir shoe cream and remember I read someone mentioned he used particular wax to polish the shoe until shinny, may I know the brand and its name? Thanks in advance.