Working Shoe for Young Exec

[arctuates]

Edetal RTW. Bought over a year back, worn frequently.

Setting aside time spent waiting / brushing and polishing other shoes, I think I effectively spent about 10 minutes working on these. Conditioned, brushed, waxed, brushed, waxed toecap, spit-shined/bulled. This is not the first time I've polished this pair, and it takes a lot less effort with each subsequent time. I am sure Petia can do better though.

A point to note on durability. All dress shoes no matter how expensive will wear out quickly if they (a) aren't rotated, and (b) aren't taken care of. On (b) - some months back I unintentionally wore this pair on a wet and muddy field for several hours (it was an event). When I got home, the shoes looked and felt fit for the bin. Entire shoe was soaked thoroughly and caked with mud, and even after scrubbing (with detergent - I didn't have saddle soap on hand!) they were brittle and there was precipitate all over. I reconditioned, brushed, aired, and polished this pair several times to bring it back to life.

So my point is, even with the purportedly lousier (regionally sourced) leathers that Edetal's RTW range uses, this doesn't give anyone an excuse to claim this as a reason for the product being inferior or less durable.

 

[All in a Day]

Edetal RTW. Bought over a year back, worn frequently.

Setting aside time spent waiting / brushing and polishing other shoes, I think I effectively spent about 10 minutes working on these. Conditioned, brushed, waxed, brushed, waxed toecap, spit-shined/bulled. This is not the first time I've polished this pair, and it takes a lot less effort with each subsequent time. I am sure Petia can do better though.

A point to note on durability. All dress shoes no matter how expensive will wear out quickly if they (a) aren't rotated, and (b) aren't taken care of. On (b) - some months back I unintentionally wore this pair on a wet and muddy field for several hours (it was an event). When I got home, the shoes looked and felt fit for the bin. Entire shoe was soaked thoroughly and caked with mud, and even after scrubbing (with detergent - I didn't have saddle soap on hand!) they were brittle and there was precipitate all over. I reconditioned, brushed, aired, and polished this pair several times to bring it back to life.

So my point is, even with the purportedly lousier (regionally sourced) leathers that Edetal's RTW range uses, this doesn't give anyone an excuse to claim this as a reason for the product being inferior or less durable.

Did u use brown or neutral wax polish?

 

[J.T.M.]

Edetal RTW. Bought over a year back, worn frequently.

Setting aside time spent waiting / brushing and polishing other shoes, I think I effectively spent about 10 minutes working on these. Conditioned, brushed, waxed, brushed, waxed toecap, spit-shined/bulled. This is not the first time I've polished this pair, and it takes a lot less effort with each subsequent time. I am sure Petia can do better though.

A point to note on durability. All dress shoes no matter how expensive will wear out quickly if they (a) aren't rotated, and (b) aren't taken care of. On (b) - some months back I unintentionally wore this pair on a wet and muddy field for several hours (it was an event). When I got home, the shoes looked and felt fit for the bin. Entire shoe was soaked thoroughly and caked with mud, and even after scrubbing (with detergent - I didn't have saddle soap on hand!) they were brittle and there was precipitate all over. I reconditioned, brushed, aired, and polished this pair several times to bring it back to life.

So my point is, even with the purportedly lousier (regionally sourced) leathers that Edetal's RTW range uses, this doesn't give anyone an excuse to claim this as a reason for the product being inferior or less durable.

Have the same pair and the same type of creases on the uppers. At least I know its consistent and not just for my pair.

 

[urbanturban]

Have the same pair and the same type of creases on the uppers. At least I know its consistent and not just for my pair.

I thought it is common to have some creases at the part of the shoe.

 

[All in a Day]

I thought it is common to have some creases at the part of the shoe.

Yup. Creases got 2 main factors. The wearer + the leather (stating the obvious).

FWIW, I finally wore my edetal GY shoes today. the result is fairly similar (and quite excessive IMO) creasing to the kempt oxfords pic I posted in Jan. If the GY collection is supposed to use higher quality leather, then I can only infer that leather quality may not be the main issue for creasing in this case but the relative fit of the shoes (i was told both are on the same last) for me.

As mentioned before, my basis of "excessive" creasing is relative to other pairs of leather shoes that I own and wear of other brands (mainly english). Creasing aside, the shoes are comfortable.

 

[arctuates]

I didn't use shoe trees on these until half a year after buying them. That's one reason why the creases are so deep.

 

[archangle13]

I didn't use shoe trees on these until half a year after buying them. That's one reason why the creases are so deep.

I am quite particular/sensitive about creases. But I like the look of your shoes. Good polishing + colour I guess.

 

[arctuates]

Did u use brown or neutral wax polish?

Missed this. I used cognac (mostly), clear (in the past - to bull the toecap), and blue/black (a touch from whichever tin is easier to find - to accentuate the tip).

 

[All in a Day]

Missed this. I used cognac (mostly), clear (in the past - to bull the toecap), and blue/black (a touch from whichever tin is easier to find - to accentuate the tip).

Thanks. Saphir wax? The shoes look closer to chestnut/tan colour than cognac though.

 

[arctuates]

Yup, saphir.

Maybe it's indoor lighting. Dunno. Not sure what color it is also, after going through all that shiat.

 

[Entropy]

Hi guys I am selling a treasured pair of Vintage Florsheim Imperial Shell Cordovan Longwings.

Thought you guys might be interested.

Sale thread here with more shoe porn
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/f...shell-cordovan-longwings-us8-5-a-4604157.html

 

[arctuates]

Thanks. Saphir wax? The shoes look closer to chestnut/tan colour than cognac though.

Sunlight shots:

 

[raptor03]

@arctuates

those look gorgeous... may I know where you get your saphir products locally? Also, shoe trees wise where can one find them in Singapore & at what price point?

 

[arctuates]

I purchased saphir overseas, had it shipped in. Was not cheap, I'm sure more enterprising people here can find better kang tao.

Shoe trees I buy whenever bexley in paris has a sale (i'm in paris atm). Usually twice a year, they go for something like 12 euros a pair if you buy >5.

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

I have 1 last saphir to let go at 25

 

[dark_aLLeY]

I have 1 last saphir to let go at 25

What saphir product?

I purchased saphir overseas, had it shipped in. Was not cheap, I'm sure more enterprising people here can find better kang tao.

Shoe trees I buy whenever bexley in paris has a sale (i'm in paris atm). Usually twice a year, they go for something like 12 euros a pair if you buy >5.

ATELIER LLYR is selling, with shipping of S$8 (may increase on more weight for local to local shipping)

Anyone keen to share?

 

[archangle13]

What saphir product?



ATELIER LLYR is selling, with shipping of S$8 (may increase on more weight for local to local shipping)

Anyone keen to share?

You mean specifically Bexley shoetrees? How's the sizing like anyway? Looking for a pair for US8.5D AEs.

 

[dark_aLLeY]

You mean specifically Bexley shoetrees? How's the sizing like anyway? Looking for a pair for US8.5D AEs.

No, I mean saphir shoe creams.

 

[All in a Day]

What saphir product?



ATELIER LLYR is selling, with shipping of S$8 (may increase on more weight for local to local shipping)

Anyone keen to share?

How much for cream and renovateur? Got mass discounts? Wouldnt self collect make sense since they are based locally?

 

[dark_aLLeY]

How much for cream and renovateur? Got mass discounts? Wouldnt self collect make sense since they are based locally?

$23 for creme. Renovator out of stock. No cash n carry.