Working Shoe for Young Exec

[yamcancook]

how do you guys find the comfort of the shoes for the edetal range?

Personally i find the width to be very narrow.

 

[Yorksan]

which shop provides good workmanship topy/vibram? *even better if its in the west. thanks!

 

[staedtler_07]

There's a shoe shop in International Plaza just besides Burger King. Did mine there using Vibram soles.

 

[Wryer]

Dropping a visit to BKK in September. Any good shoes brands I should try looking? Budgeted around 300-400sgd.

 

[josephkjc]

You should never use renovateur for new shoes, it's is not used to shine a shoe! It's for you to remove build up of shoe polish

Oh didn't know it will remove polish. I thought its for cleaning away of dirt n stains then moisturising the leather. So I used it to clean my new shoes then add a later of polish.

 

[seaknight]

There's a shoe shop in International Plaza just besides Burger King. Did mine there using Vibram soles.

I just went to buy 3m anti slip to stick on to my sole. No time to go down.

 

[MVCPattern]

Dropping a visit to BKK in September. Any good shoes brands I should try looking? Budgeted around 300-400sgd.

got.. their local brand call meneslip (or something like that)

 

[AngusT]

You should never use renovateur for new shoes, it's is not used to shine a shoe! It's for you to remove build up of shoe polish

I thought it is to nourish the shoe?

 

[PetiaC]

which shop provides good workmanship topy/vibram? *even better if its in the west. thanks!

Uncle vibram at Paragon basement Master Fix

 

[PetiaC]

Oh didn't know it will remove polish. I thought its for cleaning away of dirt n stains then moisturising the leather. So I used it to clean my new shoes then add a later of polish.

Actually all cream and polish contain solvent which may remove old polish, especially neutral polish. Edwin told uncle to make sure dry in between layers.

I always tot reno is used to nourish shoes, use only when need deep nourishing. If shoe is regulary maintain cream is good enough

 

[PetiaC]

You should never use renovateur for new shoes, it's is not used to shine a shoe! It's for you to remove build up of shoe polish

Uncle not so rich to use reno as polish remover or shoe cleaner...

The columbus tooth paste tube cost only a few dollars and works too.

 

[sg.vintage.thingy]

Awesome shoes

 

[Ind1go]

Saphir Renovateur is just a moisturiser / conditioner. It provides nourishment to the leather. Since it does contain some solvents, it can and will remove a bit of polish.

However, if you want to clean / strip built up layers of polish, you need to use Saphir Renomat.

Just depends how you want to handle your shoe care routine. For me, I use Renovateur & Cream, occasionally will use wax as well (depending on mood).

Cream contains pigments for your leather, but does not do as well as Renovateur for nourishment.

You should never use renovateur for new shoes, it's is not used to shine a shoe! It's for you to remove build up of shoe polish

You never know how long that pair of new shoes has been sitting on the shelf. A treatment of Reno wouldn't hurt.

 

[Ind1go]

Uncle says: protect the leather (i assume not suede) with cream and wax before wearing the first time.

No need to put rubber sole yet. Need the learher sole to wear out a bit then can glue something on or else no grip for the glue. After wear and tear then can tell where your feet strike when walking.

If you're going to put rubber sole, you can do it from day 0. All proper cobblers will sand away / rough up the leather sole, so the topy will be able to adhere properly.

 

[Ind1go]

I saw this and decided against this brand. A whopping US$450 for a pair of shoes, that will convert to S$600. Might as well get customs from Ed At Al.

If you purchase AE from Amazon, they do provide free shipping.
e.g. the Allen Edmonds Park Avenue ships for free to SG.

 

[patryn33]

Dropping a visit to BKK in September. Any good shoes brands I should try looking? Budgeted around 300-400sgd.

Get a custom made one

Siam Bootery, 292-296 Sukhumvit Road (opposite Soi 19), BTS: Asok. Tel. +66 (0)2 229 4413

Here is a good site for info, a custom made from Lou cost the blogger 7000 bath.
http://www.bigmangobar.com/blog/reader-submissions/2010/11/02/sukhumvit-spotlight-issue-5-focus-on-shoes-in-bangkok-by-spotlight-guy/

 

[Wryer]

Get a custom made one

Siam Bootery, 292-296 Sukhumvit Road (opposite Soi 19), BTS: Asok. Tel. +66 (0)2 229 4413

Here is a good site for info, a custom made from Lou cost the blogger 7000 bath.
Sukhumvit Spotlight Issue 5: Focus on Shoes in Bangkok by Spotlight Guy | Big Mango Bar

Thanks for the suggestion! Anyone tried this before? Not sure if the shoes are quality. I mean vs the likes of Ed Et Al (off the rack) and Loakes which will cost me similar prices..

EDIT: on a side note.. looks like they need about a week to get the product ready. I only have 4 day in BKK.

 

[PetiaC]

If you're going to put rubber sole, you can do it from day 0. All proper cobblers will sand away / rough up the leather sole, so the topy will be able to adhere properly.

but then u will never feel the joy of wearing pure leather sole. uncle no money to keep resoling that's why i have to topy / vibram.

further more if you go clubbing / drinking have to wear rubber sole which will not stink after waddling thru ponds of vomit and piss.

 

[sg.vintage.thingy]

Designs for dress shoes 2013

Hi Shoes Lovers,

I getting all the 2013 designs out to all to see. Hope you will find one that you like.

Designs 2013

 

[seaknight]

I just did mine at keyshoe at West mall for 50. Wanna get Vibram but the owner recommend top. Is it good?