Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[darthsid11111]

I have been observing. You love to articulate your sartorial knowledge on almost all topics or post raised in this forum. I expected you to be a super well groomed gentlemen from top to toe since you have opinions on almost everything (from Jacketing to shirting to pants to shoes etc etc etc).

Hope to meet you some day and please dont disappoint me

Yes you are right. Not all people treat their shoes with strict shoe care regime like some guru. I am still learning

Nope. I am just a friggen PCW. Talk is cheap mah hahaha and it helps me take my mind off work. For example EDMW standard salary is $6k starting salary.. But I doubt many actually make that much.

The reason why I enjoy tailoring and shoes are more practical than anything. For example, I have extremely thick thighs and calves and simply cannot fit into RTW, especially in the fashionable slim cuts that are all the rage now. My frustrations lead me to pick up tailoring.

Likewise with shoes, I enjoy walking around ALOT. Inevitably my cemented shoes would give up on me after nearly 1 year, which is impossibly frustrating. Couple that with the fact that I have larger than average feet @ UK9.5 makes buying OTR shoes a frustrating endeavour. Thus, the shift to purchasing GYW shoes, particularly online.

There are many other seniors here who have far deeper pockets, and much better sartorial sense (those two are not mutually inclusive). I am only still learning and getting an idea of what I like and what works for me.

Haha as they say, empty vessels make the most noise. But I would like to believe that even though the things I say here are sometimes hit and miss, it is better to have an active forum than a quiet one.

Also, a basic shoe care regime is very simple lah. Strict yes, but it's not that difficult to brush before and after every wear, utilise a shoe tree and cream once a week, once you get into the habit of it. That's really all you need to keep your shoes from looking like you've been in a war.

 

[arcfire]

Yes you are right. Not all people treat their shoes with strict shoe care regime like some guru. I am still learning

You don't need to be a guru to take care of your shoes. Basic wax on, wax off will make any shoe look decent.
All you need is time and lots of elbow grease....

The initial phase of conditioning and waxing/polishing your shoes is the most time consuming. After that its just a matter of conditioning them once or twice a year and touching up scuffs when needed. With more pairs of shoes in rotation, you'll only need to be touching up very rarely.

 

[urbanturban]

Don't baby the shoes too much. Clothes and shoes are meant to be worn.

 

[arcfire]

Don't baby the shoes too much. Clothes and shoes are meant to be worn.

I don't care about the clothes so much somehow... just wear em and wash em.

Shoes however..... hahaha... it irks me when I scuff my nicely polished up toe caps.... especially when it took me hours to get it done...
I'll need to get used to scuffing them...

 

[darthsid11111]

I don't care about the clothes so much somehow... just wear em and wash em.

Shoes however..... hahaha... it irks me when I scuff my nicely polished up toe caps.... especially when it took me hours to get it done...
I'll need to get used to scuffing them...

QFT 10char

 

[likehotbutter]

Touch up pen? It already exists yo

 

[darthsid11111]

Touch up pen? It already exists yo

This works friggrn wonders. You should see my combat boots. They have a deep lustrous shine that's nicer than anything that i have and without any effort at all

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[koburn]

I wonder if any smart guy can come up with something like touch up pen (similar for car paint work) that can be used to cover up blemishes or scuff marks. Product may sell well

BTW, i'm a goondu

As they say, nobody knows that you are a hamster (or cat) on the Internet.

 

[Mogan23]

Touch up pen? It already exists yo

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[cokiee]

I think Saphir MDO wax (mahogany) might be a close match?

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Why not try Saphir Cream?

I've tried collonil and meltonian before. Saphir still penetrates the best.

But yes u need to remove the polish first with alcohol or reno

Thought of that, but to be honest given that this is a corrected grain pair of shoes I'm not sure I want to use saphir, but if after using renomat / rubbing alcohol on it it starts accepting cream and/or wax, I might start! Right now cream just glides all over it, presumably due to the heavy coat.

From my experience... Probably not everyone agree...

Cream does not help at all... Not matter how many later you put. After buffing it will still reveal the scuff spot there... Happen to my long wing blucher long time back.

You are good with using wax instead. Wax can build up layer after layer which will hide this scuff spot.
For a start I will put a layer of cream to cover it, leave it overnight and buff it off. Then I will hamtam wax and over the scuff spot and all the heel area as well to give a more even looks. Wax the toe cap area as well. You can use a darker color to create a burnishing effect...

Noted on the wax! TYVM. However as above, cream just doesn't seem to penetrate. Will try to strip it first and see how. hehe.

 

[darthsid11111]

Thought of that, but to be honest given that this is a corrected grain pair of shoes I'm not sure I want to use saphir, but if after using renomat / rubbing alcohol on it it starts accepting cream and/or wax, I might start! Right now cream just glides all over it, presumably due to the heavy coat.




Noted on the wax! TYVM. However as above, cream just doesn't seem to penetrate. Will try to strip it first and see how. hehe.

Stripping the finish on your pair of polished leather shoes will change it irrevocably.. Are you sure it's worth the hassle and the risk?

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[evolute8]

Anyone done resole before at Mister Minit?

 

[cokiee]

Stripping the finish on your pair of polished leather shoes will change it irrevocably.. Are you sure it's worth the hassle and the risk?

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I am somewhat aware. Which is why, I guess, I've not gotten around to doing it - not sure if I want to thrash this pair of shoes yet. Maybe if/when I get another pair to add to the rotation, I'll do it - currently only have 2 pairs rotating.

Wonder if Robinson's has a good range of loakes? I have rather wide feet, but have been wanting to try out the capital last before I click. heh.

 

[jonleelk]

I am somewhat aware. Which is why, I guess, I've not gotten around to doing it - not sure if I want to thrash this pair of shoes yet. Maybe if/when I get another pair to add to the rotation, I'll do it - currently only have 2 pairs rotating.

Wonder if Robinson's has a good range of loakes? I have rather wide feet, but have been wanting to try out the capital last before I click. heh.

Wide feet take swing last better.

 

[cokiee]

Thank you. Problem is, hiao mah. There are only a few - 3 - current models in the swing last currently, and only 1 in an oxford style IIRC.

 

[Darknight55]

GC sub, no break in needed, but wrinkles are appearing at odd places... Very soft leather though

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Might want to try the shoe in a wider width and shorter length.

Imo, for wholecuts, cordovan is better.

 

[All in a Day]

Thank you. Problem is, hiao mah. There are only a few - 3 - current models in the swing last currently, and only 1 in an oxford style IIRC.

Capital last is fine for moderately wide feet. Size up 0.5 if necessary. Happy shopping!

 

[Shiro MS08th]

Capital last is fine for moderately wide feet. Size up 0.5 if necessary. Happy shopping!

Agree with this.

I'm a US E width feet (roughly la), and capital last fits well with medium thickness socks. But I prefer wearing thick full cushion Darn Tough socks haha!

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[evets]

Anyone done resole before at Mister Minit?

try sole man at one raffles place.

 

[cokiee]

Capital last is fine for moderately wide feet. Size up 0.5 if necessary.

Thing is, moderate is quite hard to quantify - one reason why I've not actually pulled the trigger on buying online is the inherent lack of ability to try.

Happy shopping!

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