Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[urbanturban]

Thanks for the reply. Appreciate it. So the usual few brands? Any1 has any info? Would be grateful

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We generally prefer goodyear welted or hand welted shoes. They lasts longer and tend to use better leathers.

Some brands you can consider as a start are:
Local brands: Ed Et Al and Llyr
UK brands: Loake, Herring,
Spanish brands: Meermin, Carmina
US brands: Alden, Allen Edmonds.

 

[terras14]

LLYR 39, Hiro 6.5, EEA 39

Heels flush against the line. As you can see EEA's heel cup extends abit back

But these were their older collections, if you're on the new ones cant help there

Hi how would meermin size 7 fit u? Seems like meermin is quite small compared to the other two

 

[likehotbutter]

Hi how would meermin size 7 fit u? Seems like meermin is quite small compared to the other two

Meermin 6.5 is the Max I will go for me. I wear the same size for Carminas also 6-6.5

 

[greatpoke]

Any bros can advise on saphir cream polish and renovateur conditioner. Saw it on massdrop but wondering what's the difference

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[likehotbutter]

Any bros can advise on saphir cream polish and renovateur conditioner. Saw it on massdrop but wondering what's the difference

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As the name says, one is primarily a Polish, one is primarily a Conditioner. The drop itself and the discussion section already explains what each product is used for?

Tangs got sell btw if you dont want to wait/ risk the bottles breaking in shipping.

 

[greatpoke]

As the name says, one is primarily a Polish, one is primarily a Conditioner. The drop itself and the discussion section already explains what each product is used for?

Tangs got sell btw if you dont want to wait/ risk the bottles breaking in shipping.

I buy until blur Liao that's why I didn't read through thoroughly. I have wax and conditioner plus something else. All different brands.

U know the price for these at tangs ?

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[likehotbutter]

25 for 100ml wax, 75ml creme

27 for reno and cordovan creme.

if using Tangs card can get -$2 off each bottle since u get 10% rebate

LLYR has a wider selection but no rebate

More advanced stuff like Renomat etc, best drop by LLYR

 

[darthsid11111]

I buy until blur Liao that's why I didn't read through thoroughly. I have wax and conditioner plus something else. All different brands.

U know the price for these at tangs ?

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Don't complicate things lah. Simple routine of brush, shoe trees, cream and polish will be fine for general maintenance!

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[xtreamzz]

Thanks to the Bros advice here I nkw use my creme then brush over, can get a bit if shine and most importantly remove scuffs.

Wondering if I should get a black creme for my black shoe..

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[greatpoke]

25 for 100ml wax, 75ml creme

27 for reno and cordovan creme.

if using Tangs card can get -$2 off each bottle since u get 10% rebate

LLYR has a wider selection but no rebate

More advanced stuff like Renomat etc, best drop by LLYR

I went to read up on thr discussion. Seems like quite a few bottles *ping piang*. Better to get from tangs.

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[greatpoke]

Don't complicate things lah. Simple routine of brush, shoe trees, cream and polish will be fine for general maintenance!

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I will go browse for videos for more instructions. Currently I brush away the dirt, apply the conditioner, wait five mins then polish. Wonder if its correct

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[greatpoke]

Thanks to the Bros advice here I nkw use my creme then brush over, can get a bit if shine and most importantly remove scuffs.

Wondering if I should get a black creme for my black shoe..

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The part about scuff is important for me too. Later go office find more info.

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[urbanturban]

I will go browse for videos for more instructions. Currently I brush away the dirt, apply the conditioner, wait five mins then polish. Wonder if its correct

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Substitute the conditioner with cream.
Use conditioner sparingly or when needed.

 

[xtreamzz]

I have read cases on styleforum with some people using the renovateur and bits of the shoe color faded away

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[darthsid11111]

I will go browse for videos for more instructions. Currently I brush away the dirt, apply the conditioner, wait five mins then polish. Wonder if its correct

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Like urban said, use cream instead. I brush cream brush polish.

I have read cases on styleforum with some people using the renovateur and bits of the shoe color faded away

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Renovatuer is a cleaner so it might strip some of the old polish which might seems like colour is stripped away?

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[xtreamzz]

Like urban said, use cream instead. I brush cream brush polish.

Renovatuer is a cleaner so it might strip some of the old polish which might seems like colour is stripped away?

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Well I can't rmb the details exactly, but this dude used it on a pair of brand new shoes, color came off, tried to get some sort of compensation but was denied. Recall other users saying there's no need to use renovateur on newly bought shoes

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[arcfire]

New kicks from Meermin have just arrived. Elton last. Slightly more wriggle room in the toes than the New Rey last. Other than that the rest feel quite similar.

A few flaws here and there but nothing new and I've come to accept it, as long as it's not too bad. This pair has quite the padding on the heel area. looks like it will take a while for the heel to mold to my feet.

 

[urbanturban]

arc, looks good.

 

[arcfire]

arc, looks good.

Thanks urbanturban!

 

[lirahs]

Well I can't rmb the details exactly, but this dude used it on a pair of brand new shoes, color came off, tried to get some sort of compensation but was denied. Recall other users saying there's no need to use renovateur on newly bought shoes

Renovatuer is a cleaner so it might strip some of the old polish which might seems like colour is stripped away?

That's strange, although renovateur is a cleaner and conditioner itself, I doubt it possesses any property or feature to strip the leather's colour, unlike renomat. The neutral formula will not change the color of the leather but it will moisturise a pair of shoes whose natural patina one does not want to change. It will rather provide deep, essential nourishment to your shoes.

Maybe, that lad you mentioned, applied way too much renovateur on his new shoes to cause the shade to be matte-like. Renovatuer should be used sparingly and not subjected to scheduled timeframes. This is subjective. Ultimately, the onus is on the wearer to inspect and decide when's the need for renovateur application.

Personally, I will wear the shoes few times before applying any renovateur/cream/wax. The pores have yet to fully open and ‘accept’ the polish. The older the shoe, the easier to polish. But that's just me.