Show us your new shoes (Vol 2)

[technodup]

Vinegar is the usual remedy I think but I tried it once and didn't see any difference. Well I did, but when they got wet again it was back.

[Goaty Bill 2]

shirt said:

Gents,

Any tips for rescuing/renovating water damaged shoes? My aircon leaked condensate over a pair of tan brogues, the die has leached and the shoes are stained/tide marked.

Can I do this at home or easier to take to the cobbler?

As above, white vinegar may work/help, though usually recommended for removing road salt before cleaning with soap and water.

Another alternative, which may depend somewhat on the value you place on your shoes, is the Jaunty Flaneur located at 1st Floor, 13 Savile Row (Sharing shop space with tailors Cad & the Dandy).

They are expert on shoe finishing and recolouring. They will soon tell you what, if anything, can be done.

[Thankyou4calling]

A trip to Jermyn Street today resulted in no purchases I’m afraid but thoughts turned to Goaty Bill when I saw these beauties in Barkers



I love the Jeffrey West style but alas they are too narrow for me but there shop in Burlington Arcade is worth a visit

[Louis Balfour]

Thankyou4calling said:

A trip to Jermyn Street today resulted in no purchases I’m afraid but thoughts turned to Goaty Bill when I saw these beauties in Barkers



I love the Jeffrey West style but alas they are too narrow for me but there shop in Burlington Arcade is worth a visit

I haven't worn Fred West shoes since the 90s. I didn't find them super comfortable.

I gather from someone in the trade that they are very often bought by the older gent these days.

[FreeLitres]

Fred Wests

Most of those in the window look to be made from that nasty polished binder (plasticy) leather which is much stiffer than regular calf and tends to split as it ages.

[Louis Balfour]

FreeLitres said:

Most of those in the window look to be made from that nasty polished binder (plasticy) leather which is much stiffer than regular calf and tends to split as it ages.

Yes, that's what happened to mine.

[Bright Halo]

I have three pairs of Westies and the tops are fine.
The soles always wear out on mine.

[craigjm]

Thankyou4calling said:

thoughts turned to Goaty Bill

Have you booked yourself in for therapy

[soad]

Bright Halo said:

I have three pairs of Westies and the tops are fine.
The soles always wear out on mine.

Walk less?

[techguyone]

Maybe it's the angle on the Wests but .

I don;t know anyone with feet that look that shape

[Goaty Bill 2]

Take note craigjm

Louis Balfour said:

I gather from someone in the trade that they are very often bought by the older gent these days.

[craigjm]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Take note craigjm

Louis Balfour said:

I gather from someone in the trade that they are very often bought by the older gent these days.

Meh I am cool with that. Only the slightly loving dead oldies buy correspondents

[CharlesdeGaulle]

craigjm said:

Only the slightly loving dead oldies buy correspondents

That is niche.

[craigjm]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

craigjm said:

Only the slightly loving dead oldies buy correspondents

That is niche.

Haha what a typo

Legal statement..... Craigjm in no way shape of form loves or has any of those kinds of feelings towards the old crock known as goaty Bill

[kelv_w]

Giving my pair of Camberley a shine

[Thankyou4calling]

Reminds me of this

NSFW Contains swearing

https://youtu.be/PJzNUydlQ4I

[FreeLitres]

Thankyou4calling said:

Reminds me of this

NSFW Contains swearing

https://youtu.be/PJzNUydlQ4I

Perhaps you shouldn't be messing with him then!

[kelv_w]

Giving the Cheaney and CJ a mirror shine

[Louis Balfour]

kelv_w said:

Giving the Cheaney and CJ a mirror shine

Have you heard the expression "done up like a pox doctor's clerk"?

[Fatlad1973]

Well I think they look great: super bit of polishing.