Working Shoe for Young Exec

[lirahs]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind working on GYR welted shoes.

I'm ok with working on cemented shoes but the leather has to be relatively sturdy as well. I've got no experience with stripping colour off leather so I'm concerned if the leather is not sturdy enough, it will get damaged to the point of no repair. I'm not sure if the stripping agent would dissolve the cement as well.

Like mentioned by another forumer about his shoe revealing a strange backing after the leather chipped, I wouldn't want to end up working on a shoe and in the end, not lasting long enough or damaging it because the leather was sub-par or "Genuine leather".

So only give me shoes which you are willing to trash/lose. I don't want to disappoint anyone by destroying their favorite pair of shoes.

If one hands over to you a pair of crappy shoes, then the experiment results won't be desirable. Crappy shoes (poor leather quality and etc) cannot deliver quality results, but good shoes administered with arcfire's stupendous skills (hah!) can tantamount to equally decent results. How can one expect good results when the platform that's being worked on is lacking calibre?

In short, one needs to have a befitting platform in order to embark on one's intention so as to achieve one's intended, desirable results. On the same note, if the contributor is keen to pass you their shoes, surely the contributor holds you in high regard/trust, certainly harbouring high hopes and keen to wear the revamped pair of shoes in future due to exuberance.

PM you soon!

 

[Clock]

Are you asking if untying your laces before wearing them is normal?

Because I'm pretty sure that it is...

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oh, you mean you always need to redo the shoelaces whenever you put your feet in for making the shoe looks like the example in the video ?

i meant do you buy a pair shoes of a bigger size to maintain the shoe laces fixed in this position and wear it using a shoe horn without any trouble at all...

 

[lirahs]

Hi guys,

do you all buy shoes as of exact feet size or slightly bigger ?
Because i come across this video

shared in FB by a local shoe maker and the shoe laces are tied together.
I often see this in departmental stores and i tried to do this at home, i cannot get my feet in even with a shoe horn. Whenever I wear the shoes, i need to redo the shoelaces after i put my feet into them and undo them when i reach home. And due to the design of some shoes, if i buy a bigger size, i will look like mickey mouse or ronald mcdonald.

Can share your experience on this ? Thanks!

The proper way to wear shoes (with the exception of loafers) is to untie your shoelaces (if tied at the first instance), then insert your feet with the aid of a shoe horn. If one is able to wear the pair of shoes without untying the shoelaces, then I'm afraid the shoes are tad larger than his own pair of feet.

 

[darthsid11111]

oh, you mean you always need to redo the shoelaces whenever you put your feet in for making the shoe looks like the example in the video ?

i meant do you buy a pair shoes of a bigger size to maintain the shoe laces fixed in this position and wear it using a shoe horn without any trouble at all...

I always untie my laces to get my feet out/put my feet in and then tie them before walking around.

Buy larger sized shoes at your own peril. It is not recommended.

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[All in a Day]

oh, you mean you always need to redo the shoelaces whenever you put your feet in for making the shoe looks like the example in the video ?

i meant do you buy a pair shoes of a bigger size to maintain the shoe laces fixed in this position and wear it using a shoe horn without any trouble at all...

Actually laces are meant to be functional to 'hold' your feet within the shoes and prevent slippage. Can only think of baby and toddler shoes where laces are purely aesthetical..

To be fair, you are not alone and I see lots of young chaps with laces tucked under their dress shoes like how they wear their sneakers.

There could well be a healthy demand from the new generation adults to have aesthetic, non-functional laced dress shoes.

 

[arcfire]

oh, you mean you always need to redo the shoelaces whenever you put your feet in for making the shoe looks like the example in the video ?

i meant do you buy a pair shoes of a bigger size to maintain the shoe laces fixed in this position and wear it using a shoe horn without any trouble at all...

I'm pretty sure that you have to untie your laces to wear them and tie them back to secure your shoes. If you don't want to untie the lace then you're better off with slip-ons and not laced shoes. Its like asking how to wear your pants without unbuttoning your waist band.

If you can wear the shoes without untying the laces, then the shoes are too big.

 

[Clock]

The proper way to wear shoes (with the exception of loafers) is to untie your shoelaces (if tied at the first instance), then insert your feet with the aid of a shoe horn. If one is able to wear the pair of shoes without untying the shoelaces, then I'm afraid the shoes are tad larger than his own pair of feet.

I always untie my laces to get my feet out/put my feet in and then tie them before walking around.

Buy larger sized shoes at your own peril. It is not recommended.

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Actually laces are meant to be functional to 'hold' your feet within the shoes and prevent slippage. Can only think of baby and toddler shoes where laces are purely aesthetical..

To be fair, you are not alone and I see lots of young chaps with laces tucked under their dress shoes like how they wear their sneakers.

There could well be a healthy demand from the new generation adults to have aesthetic, non-functional laced dress shoes.

I'm pretty sure that you have to untie your laces to wear them and tie them back to secure your shoes. If you don't want to untie the lace then you're better off with slip-ons and not laced shoes. Its like asking how to wear your pants without unbuttoning your waist band.

If you can wear the shoes without untying the laces, then the shoes are too big.

Was thinking about the same thing.
Tucking the shoe laces in the shoe is very uncomfortable, don't know how they can bear with it the whole entire day.
thanks everyone for the answer. Cheers!

 

[Jeremytanyewjin]

Was thinking about the same thing.
Tucking the shoe laces in the shoe is very uncomfortable, don't know how they can bear with it the whole entire day.
thanks everyone for the answer. Cheers!

I do not understand the reasoning behind young chaps tucking in laces. A properly tied shoelace (assuming with waxed cotton) can be pleasing to one's eyes as well, to add a little flair different colors could be used too.

 

[Jeremytanyewjin]

One member here was going to bring in Loake 1880 at 300. You can try asking when.

If not local brand LLYR prices themselves just nice at 295

That would be me, and yes the MO will materialize soon and I will start collecting orders.

 

[thatshoeotaku]

Actually laces are meant to be functional to 'hold' your feet within the shoes and prevent slippage. Can only think of baby and toddler shoes where laces are purely aesthetical..

To be fair, you are not alone and I see lots of young chaps with laces tucked under their dress shoes like how they wear their sneakers.

There could well be a healthy demand from the new generation adults to have aesthetic, non-functional laced dress shoes.

FWIW if the fit of the shoes is close to perfect once they are broken in the shoes should still hold your feet in place comfortably with little of no slippage while walking even if the laces are done up loosely. Tightening them just makes it look much smarter especially on oxfords IMO. can't see a reason not to tighten up the laces on oxfords.

Double monks on the other hand... I just leave the bottom strap buckled, top unbuckled and treat them as slip-ons when i'm feeling lazy

 

[liquidy]

Anybody have usable discount codes for AFPOS to share?

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Anybody have usable discount codes for AFPOS to share?

AFPOS10 for 10% discount.

 

[Beta_Tester]

The Shoe Snob collaboration is out. anyone getting?

 

[Wongpk]

bought a pair of non-slip shoes heel sole from Isetan for $200
ready to go

 

[d3n]

bought a pair of non-slip shoes heel sole from Isetan for $200
ready to go

cemented soles?

sg weather not so slippery leh

 

[d3n]

going to get my first pair of meermin.

want to try saphir shoe care product (order together with meermin shoe).

read from some online shoe guide, i need a saphir renovateur for shoe conditioning before using the wax polish to finish off.

whats the difference between this two?

$13

$6.50

understand both are wax polish...

 

[d3n]

i going to do another MO for shoehair brush on taobao (previous MO i organise i only ordered one myself, now need a few more )

anyone wanna join me? i am getting a few more to keep.

http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?sp...480887&cm_id=140105335569ed55e27b&abbucket=13

 

[likehotbutter]

whats the difference between this two?

One is cream, one is wax.

Cream imparts more pigment and does so strongly, since it can impregnate the leather. Cream at most polishes to a matt finish.

Wax is less pigment and lies atop the leather, so colour isn't that permanent and can be removed easily when needed. Wax also improves the water resistance of the shoe and can polish until mirror shine. Only issue is there maybe cracking issue if too thick at the creases.

I'm personally shifting to creams myself in order to play around with patination and colour variation. But YMMV.

Can google for many of the Creams vs Wax post on AAAC or SF. More detailed there.

 

[darthsid11111]

going to get my first pair of meermin.

want to try saphir shoe care product (order together with meermin shoe).

read from some online shoe guide, i need a saphir renovateur for shoe conditioning before using the wax polish to finish off.

whats the difference between this two?

$13

$6.50

understand both are wax polish...

As mentioned, topmost image is cream bottom one is wax.

Cream-
Strong colour
Moisturising
Low shine

Wax-
Little colour
Drying
Hi-shine

Cream is more important than wax if you are looking for a product to take care of your shoes. Wax simply makes the shoe more aesthetically pleasing, but used without cream, will spoil your leather.

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[MasonAndSmith]

going to get my first pair of meermin.

want to try saphir shoe care product (order together with meermin shoe).

read from some online shoe guide, i need a saphir renovateur for shoe conditioning before using the wax polish to finish off.

whats the difference between this two?

$13

$6.50

understand both are wax polish...

I personally use saphir renovateur more regularly for the removal of dust as well as taking off previous layers of wax. After which i will put on the creams and waxes. Creams to moisturize and waxes to shine. Tools to help you make your job easier includes welt brushes and horsehair brushes which you can buff in between steps.