Working Shoe for Young Exec

[PetiaC]

Petia,

So, we get to polish our shoes during the session? Probably nice to have company given I've been putting off shining my shoes.

Yes. Please do bring your own shoe shine kit and shoes. It is a DIY session. I will not entertain any requests to help polish your shoes

Please clean your shoes before bringing them out. Be considerate not to dirty the place or else I will be blacklisted from using their premise for further gatherings.

I will finalise the details and post updates.

 

[swirlsurfer13]

Heads up guys, Ed Et Al is having a sample sale this friday from 11am to 7pm.

 

[yappy2662]

1. Petia 13/14
2. Boyboy 13/14
3. sprezzatura 13/14
4. Josephkjc 14
5. Staedtler_07 14
6. Allan 14 (before 7pm)
7. Carnage 14
8. Daniel.Y 13/14
9. Arcfire 14 (TBC. May be travelling)
10. Watsurbid 13/14 (preferably in the PM)
11. Yappy2662 14

 

[cokiee]

Does anyone know how a pair of bass weejuns fit, width wise? Been wanting to buy a pair of penny- or tassled-loafers for a while now, and with the discounts it seems pretty doable.

Problem is I've got pretty wide feet. On a loake i need a F-G width owing to a bunion. And money is still money, so I don't want to buy it and find that it doesn't fit. heh

would appreciate any directions at all!

 

[Carnage]

Heads up guys, Ed Et Al is having a sample sale this friday from 11am to 7pm.

They're opening at Parco Millenia Walk too. Not sure which date though.

 

[patryn33]

Cyber Monday sales... Ending
Mezlan and Bacco Bucci Official Online store

 

[d3n]

florsheim shoes price how much in sg ah?

 

[Kiton12345]

1. Petia 13/14
2. Boyboy 13/14
3. sprezzatura 13/14
4. Josephkjc 14
5. Staedtler_07 14
6. Allan 14 (before 7pm)
7. Carnage 14
8. Daniel.Y 13/14
9. Arcfire 14 (TBC. May be travelling)
10. Watsurbid 13/14 (preferably in the PM)
11. Yappy2662 14

I have been requested by my friend to RSVP on his behalf.

Kindly add in Kiton12345 +2. Thank you, no preference on dates.

 

[PetiaC]

florsheim shoes price how much in sg ah?

totally not worth it super over priced and quality sucks. better off finding vintage Imperials on fleabay.

 

[d3n]

totally not worth it super over priced and quality sucks. better off finding vintage Imperials on fleabay.

so jialat?

cos 6pm.com got sale... the pair i eyeing is $70 usd.

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Heads up guys, Ed Et Al is having a sample sale this friday from 11am to 7pm.

I off work at 6pm ... such a rush....

 

[PetiaC]

so jialat?

cos 6pm.com got sale... the pair i eyeing is $70 usd.

I meant local retail prices. The best series now is the Imperials made in India, goodyear welted? , smooth grain leather. Taka shoe dept do sell Florshiem.

 

[alvinquah]

I have been lurking at the forum for a long long time. Read 200 plus pages and learnt a lot on the way. Part name of shoe, polishing shoe method, type of welting of shoe. Took the plunge yesterday and ordered 2 pairs from Meermim.

MEERMIN - Classic Collection > OXFORDS > 12153 - BLACK CALF (ask them to burnish captoe)
and
MEERMIN - Classic Collection > CASUAL > 101047 - DARK BROWN RAPELLO SUEDE

Funny thing is the oxford luisa recommended UK8 and the derby causal UK7. I heed her advice and ordered according to the size. Excited awaiting the arrival......

Also want to check with guru here what saphir creme is suitable for treating patent leather? will black creme or rejuvenator be ok?

 

[patryn33]

so jialat?

cos 6pm.com got sale... the pair i eyeing is $70 usd.

$70 bucks ok what, pay over $150 then not worth it .
I can ship DSW at times they go as low as usd$30

 

[patryn33]

I meant local retail prices. The best series now is the Imperials made in India, goodyear welted? , smooth grain leather. Taka shoe dept do sell Florshiem.

Sg prices for any imported shoes will be high!

 

[PetiaC]

The Shoeshine Gathering have been CONFIRMED.
Date: 14 Dec 2013
Time: 5pm - OTOT
Dress code: Smart Casual

Venue: Olde Cuban 2 Trengganu St, Singapore 058456
Nearest MRT Chinatown

Entrance at the side of the eatery on the ground floor.

House Rules - please read and comply

1. DO NOT DIRTY THE PLACE
- Apply polish carefully with finger or cloth, DO NOT USE THE BRUSH
- Clear up your own mess
- Do not bring dirty shoes

2. All guests are expected to patronise the bar for the use of the venue. Buy your own drinks or cigars and settle your own bill on the spot.


List of participants.

1. Petia 13/14
2. Boyboy 13/14
3. sprezzatura 13/14
4. Josephkjc 14
5. Staedtler_07 14
6. Allan 14 (before 7pm)
7. Carnage 14
8. Daniel.Y 13/14
9. Arcfire 14 (TBC. May be travelling)
10. Watsurbid 13/14 (preferably in the PM)
11. Yappy2662 14
12. Kiton
13. Kiton friend 1
14. Kiton friend 2

See you gentlemen and have a good time.

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Anyone wear dress boots in Singapore?

 

[PetiaC]

Also want to check with guru here what saphir creme is suitable for treating patent leather? will black creme or rejuvenator be ok?

Not a guru, just a humble shoeshine uncle.

The best thing to treat patent leather is .... Nothing. Anything u do to it is likely to end up with more scratches.

If dirty use a damp soft cloth such as chamois or microfiber cloth to wipe gently.

Small scratches can be buff away with a little bit of mineral oil or petroluem jelly (vaseline or baby oil)

Since patent leather is worn once in a blue moon, i use baby oil to coat the upper with a thin layer to prevent the plastic from being sticky. Wipe away the oil when need to wear the shoes.

When storing the shoes never let them touch each other! Or else may scratch or worse plastic stick to each other.

 

[alvinquah]

Not a guru, just a humble shoeshine uncle.

The best thing to treat patent leather is .... Nothing. Anything u do to it is likely to end up with more scratches.

If dirty use a damp soft cloth such as chamois or microfiber cloth to wipe gently.

Small scratches can be buff away with a little bit of mineral oil or petroluem jelly (vaseline or baby oil)

Since patent leather is worn once in a blue moon, i use baby oil to coat the upper with a thin layer to prevent the plastic from being sticky. Wipe away the oil when need to wear the shoes.

When storing the shoes never let them touch each other! Or else may scratch or worse plastic stick to each other.

Thanks shoeshine uncle! That is very informative especially on the mineral oil and the petroleum jelly portion.

Also like to check for burgundy shoe, Muz it die due use burgundy creme to polish them or using light town and darkbrown also can? Bought 3 colour (black/lightbrown/darkbrown) from them....

 

[boysdontcryy]

I have been lurking at the forum for a long long time. Read 200 plus pages and learnt a lot on the way. Part name of shoe, polishing shoe method, type of welting of shoe. Took the plunge yesterday and ordered 2 pairs from Meermim.

MEERMIN - Classic Collection > OXFORDS > 12153 - BLACK CALF (ask them to burnish captoe)
and
MEERMIN - Classic Collection > CASUAL > 101047 - DARK BROWN RAPELLO SUEDE

Funny thing is the oxford luisa recommended UK8 and the derby causal UK7. I heed her advice and ordered according to the size. Excited awaiting the arrival......

Also want to check with guru here what saphir creme is suitable for treating patent leather? will black creme or rejuvenator be ok?

I salute your quest for knowledge. 200 plus pages!!