Working Shoe for Young Exec

[Ind1go]

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

This is very true, all of my friend's Chanel shoes got stuck together after she stored them touching each other. After pulling apart, the top layer essentially peeled away. Ouch.
I haven't had this happen with any of my full grain shoes thankfully. Only the top grain / binder stuff.

Keep them in the box separated by the paper or in the provided (separate) shoe bags

 

[alvinquah]

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

This is to make sure I choose the most value for $$ when purchasing a better pair of shoe for me. Hopefully I make the right choice by going meermim

 

[boysdontcryy]

This is to make sure I choose the most value for $$ when purchasing a better pair of shoe for me. Hopefully I make the right choice by going meermim

You made the right choice. I'm just not sure about sizing. Hopefully it goes without a hitch

 

[alvinquah]

You made the right choice. I'm just not sure about sizing. Hopefully it goes without a hitch

Will post pic when I receive them!

 

[PetiaC]

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

The above sentence sounds so wrong ...

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....

Should be ok. Not so easy to change leather color using polish as the pigment is very little.

 

[alvinquah]

The above sentence sounds so wrong ...



Should be ok. Not so easy to change leather color using polish as the pigment is very little.

Haha I know where your thoughts are going....

Cool thanks

 

[yappy2662]

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 am new to this shoe shine, can advise what to bring along other than shoes?

TIA

 

[Biogentic]

hi, just bought a pair of ferragamo shoes @ 400sgd. it is not the top of the line Tramezza but the mid range lavorazione originale... is it consider ok price to pay for a daily wear shoes? should I also get a pair of loake shoe so I can rotate it? where is a good place to buy?
in addition I need also a shoes tree? my size is 43 to 44. where in sg can get at gd price?

 

[arctuates]

A good price is what you believe the shoe to be worth. FWIW, it seems decent to me considering you pay some premium for the brand name.

You should get a separate pair to rotate, or risk damaging your new investment through daily wear and tear fairly quickly. Ideally you should also get shoe trees, for the same reason.

Unfortunately, I don't think anywhere in SG sells decent shoe trees for a good price. Some forummers have had luck with taobao or amazon, you may want to consider exploring those options, especially if there's an MO to pool costs.

Hope this helps.

 

[Daniel.Y]

hi, just bought a pair of ferragamo shoes @ 400sgd. it is not the top of the line Tramezza but the mid range lavorazione originale... is it consider ok price to pay for a daily wear shoes? should I also get a pair of loake shoe so I can rotate it? where is a good place to buy?
in addition I need also a shoes tree? my size is 43 to 44. where in sg can get at gd price?

Ferragomo at $400? Able to let us know where you got it? Shoetrees you can consider getting fr amazon. Woodlore shoetrees on 30% off.

 

[PetiaC]

I am new to this shoe shine, can advise what to bring along other than shoes?

TIA

Minimum should have one polishing cloth (old cotton t shirt will do) one tin of shoe wax or cream polish, one shoe brush.

I will pack very light for the event.

 

[PetiaC]

Good morning gentlemen. Anyone already q up at 55 for the sale?

 

[pwnageownage]

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.

Ah damn I'd still be in Europe. Would have loved to join. If the response is good maybe it'd be cool to have 1 every month or something!

Pretty sore to miss out on Edetal's sample sale too. Everything's happening while I'm away

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Good morning gentlemen. Anyone already q up at 55 for the sale?

Going down at lunctime. Prolly 11+ am. Would you be there too?

 

[Daniel.Y]

Going down at lunctime. Prolly 11+ am. Would you be there too?

I am contemplating as well. Wonder what would the price range be like

Anyway, I have some insider news.. Will let you guys know when we meet up for the shoe polish meet-up

 

[PetiaC]

I am at the door. Pub and 55 both not open yet.

The guy dressed up like waiter on cruise ship is me. Got 5 gentlemen lurking around. All waiting for first blood.

Going to rain soon bring umbrella.

 

[arcfire]

I am at the door. Pub and 55 both not open yet.

The guy dressed up like waiter on cruise ship is me. Got 5 gentlemen lurking around. All waiting for first blood.

Going to rain soon bring umbrella.

Do update on what is available and how much is the disc!
Thanks.

 

[PetiaC]

Do update on what is available and how much is the disc!
Thanks.

The 600 range going for 450. The MTO going for 300. I bought a pair of boots for 200.

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Singapore climate suitable for boots not? I also contemplating.

 

[arcfire]

The 600 range going for 450. The MTO going for 300. I bought a pair of boots for 200.

What?!?!?! MTO going for 300? As in I can get an MTO for 300 instead of the usual 500? or just in-stock shoes?