Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[alvinquah]

Ah, good work then! It's awesome! How many layers of cream and conditioner did you apply? Which products did you use?

I used 2 layers of burgol neutral cream to seal the color as they contain lesser turpentine compared to saphir neutral cream (less chance of color smearing) and one layer of saphir rejuvenator. For rejuvenator I applied by finger by let the leather open out it's pores to absorb the cream more effectively...

 

[noobzpro]

I would put Meermin into consideration as well.

How is their sizing compared with carmina?

 

[urbanturban]

How is their sizing compared with carmina?

I don't have enough to compare. I weak UK9 in Carmina Rain, but went with 9.5 in Meermin/hiro (but in a balmoral book).
Both are comfortable for me (a slightly wide foot with high instep.

 

[noobzpro]

I don't have enough to compare. I weak UK9 in Carmina Rain, but went with 9.5 in Meermin/hiro (but in a balmoral book).
Both are comfortable for me (a slightly wide foot with high instep.

Ah that helps a lot! Thanks bro.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

If the leather is dry I don't think it's a manufacturing defect either. Use less wax polish, get leather conditioner?

I see, I mainly uses Saphir cream first, followed by Saphir wax.
Maybe later polish with cream only and see how.

I think you're seeing those lines because you polished that area prior to it getting creases. Might be just the wax cracking up.

I see, later when I do polishing will see how it goes!

Thanks to you 2!

 

[darthsid11111]

I see, I mainly uses Saphir cream first, followed by Saphir wax.
Maybe later polish with cream only and see how.



I see, later when I do polishing will see how it goes!

Thanks to you 2!

I think the general rule is wax polish on counter and toe box- areas where the shoe doesn't flex to prevent cracking as well.

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[urbanturban]

probably a good idea to apply a little polish/wax on the rest of shoe, and then buff off.

 

[All in a Day]

Hey guys what brands other than loake1880,eea and llyr would be great for a spare pair of shoes for the rainy days and to thrash around. Thanks.

Think the average guy cannot understand how can one regard shoes that cost $300+ as spare shoes for thrashing around!

FWIW I don't treat my loakes and EEA as rainy or thrash shoes but will be partial to using them compared to more expensive shoes if I really have to go out in dress shoes under bad weather! lol

 

[darthsid11111]

Think the average guy cannot understand how can one regard shoes that cost $300+ as spare shoes for thrashing around!

FWIW I don't treat my loakes and EEA as rainy or thrash shoes but will be partial to using them compared to more expensive shoes if I really have to go out in dress shoes under bad weather! lol

In the singaporean context.. How bad can the weather get anyway (other than scorching hot)

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[All in a Day]

Side swept single monk a la John Lobb Vale?

Actually more the Jermyn.. but same idea

http://leathersoul.com/2011/09/07/john-lobb-jermyn-iii-lsw-lsbh/

I personally like the version by septieme largeur best amongst those I've seen so far.

http://septiemelargeur.com.sg/last-224-single-monk-in-vocalou-old-brown-4064.html

http://patine.pl/en/yanko-style-561-goodyear-welted.html

 

[noobzpro]

Think the average guy cannot understand how can one regard shoes that cost $300+ as spare shoes for thrashing around!

FWIW I don't treat my loakes and EEA as rainy or thrash shoes but will be partial to using them compared to more expensive shoes if I really have to go out in dress shoes under bad weather! lol

I didn't mean it in that way la haha. But just no need so meticulous about being scared of every little thing haha. Particularly scared of water.

 

[All in a Day]

In the singaporean context.. How bad can the weather get anyway (other than scorching hot)

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It's not about the heat obviously. M referring to getting caught in a monsoon thunderstorm.

Less likely in an urban city like Singapore where shelter isn't that hard to find, but cannot be completely eliminated especially when one needs to be on the move and doesn't drive.

 

[darthsid11111]

It's not about the heat obviously. M referring to getting caught in a monsoon thunderstorm.

Less likely in an urban city like Singapore where shelter isn't that hard to find, but cannot be completely eliminated especially when one needs to be on the move and doesn't drive.

Thank goodness I work in a cubicle farm so that doesn't apply

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[alvinquah]

Welt color competed... In light brown... Now for the shine! : )

 

[urbanturban]

@alvinquah, you are getting good at this.

 

[alvinquah]

@alvinquah, you are getting good at this.

Thanks bro... Yap have to just keep practicing...

 

[koburn]

Think the average guy cannot understand how can one regard shoes that cost $300+ as spare shoes for thrashing around!

FWIW I don't treat my loakes and EEA as rainy or thrash shoes but will be partial to using them compared to more expensive shoes if I really have to go out in dress shoes under bad weather! lol

Actually I just commissioned with EEA a pair of hatchgrain derby with Danite soles for the purpose of "thrashing around". Hatchgrain for its resistance to scuffs and Danite for its waterproofing.


Hopefully ready by CNY!

 

[koburn]

Thanks bro... Yap have to just keep practicing...

Bro, help me patina my Birkenstock leh.

 

[alvinquah]

Bro, help me patina my Birkenstock leh.

Birkenstock too rough... later my brushes spoil....

 

[thundermarch]

Welt color competed... In light brown... Now for the shine! : )

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