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FreeLitres said:
I bought online in the sales. When they arrived and I tried them on, they felt great. No undue pressure points or anything. It seems that the heel cup is very hard and inflexible. Once my blisters heal I will try wearing them again and see if I need to sell them.
I have this issue with a pair of cheaney boots. They fit well with no pinching or pressure, but the heel cup has no give at all resulting in a large blister to my right heel (right foot is very slightly larger than the left). I was wondering what could be done to soften up the heel. Two pairs of socks was tried btw, Nike do very thin runners socks which I had underneath thin cotton dress socks. Made my feet too hot.
g3org3y said:
Looks very nice 
Would you be kind enough to outline the process and products used?
Do you wipe the shoe down with a damp cloth before applying anything? On another forum, it was recommended before using Saphir Renovateur.
I have a few Saphir products bit nothing like your collection. Being a bit poor, I also use quite a bit of Kiwi polish (though I think the finish is pretty decent).
Can you tell us a bit more about the sole guard? Presumably for sealing/protecting leather soles? How often do you use it?
What product do you use for the edge dressing?
Edit:
Need something a bit more understated than the stripey TOMS to wear with shorts. Hopefully the front doesn't curve quite that much IRL.
It's fairly straight forward. I'll break it down below. Would you be kind enough to outline the process and products used?
Do you wipe the shoe down with a damp cloth before applying anything? On another forum, it was recommended before using Saphir Renovateur.
I have a few Saphir products bit nothing like your collection. Being a bit poor, I also use quite a bit of Kiwi polish (though I think the finish is pretty decent).
Can you tell us a bit more about the sole guard? Presumably for sealing/protecting leather soles? How often do you use it?
What product do you use for the edge dressing?
Edit:
Need something a bit more understated than the stripey TOMS to wear with shorts. Hopefully the front doesn't curve quite that much IRL.
Edited by g3org3y on Monday 3rd July 09:09
1. A quick brush all around to remove any dust and dirt. No wipe downs here as it's still pretty clean. If the shoe is dry or have been worn a lot times, I would usually apply some Renovator cream.
2. Next I tend to wipe the soles with dettol wipes as I'll be holding the shoes for the next couple of hours. Just making sure it's clean in preparation for a layer of Saphir Sole Guard. It's to protect the sole from water but won't do much if it's soaked. I don't apply it all the time, maybe once a month?
3. I sand the toe edge to remove any burring with a 400 - 600 grit sandpaper. I tend to use hobby sandpaper as it's finer. Here I use Saphir Renovating cream - Edge Dressing to touch up. It works wonder as the shoe looks like new. Rather than applying with a rag, I use a cotton bud instead for control. It takes about 10 minutes to cure.
4. Saphir Medaille D'Or Pommadier Cream Polish is then applied to the whole shoe but with care around the toe area. Applying too much and the cream gets into the punched medallion. Let it sit for awhile and a brush all around to bring to shine. I usually apply about 2 layers.
5. Saphir Medaille D'Or Pate-de-Luxe wax is used next. These is applied sparringly all over in about 2-3 layers. To build up the glacage on the toe & heel cap, I go over with multiple thin layer of wax until the surface is smooth (You can feel there is less friction). Here's when the fun starts, you just need very small amount of wax and some water (helps lubricate the wax). Go in circular motion until it comes to a high shine. Keep going a few more times and eventually you should achieve a mirror shine. For the last few layers, I switch from the coloured wax to neutral wax to bring up the shine.
6. To finish it up, a couple of layers with Saphir Medaille D'Or Mirror Gloss Wax will give it a more defined shine.
And that's it. Sometimes I don't just use Saphir Wax or Cream, I mix it up with Dasco Cream or Crockett&Jones/Loake/EG Wax.
Seemed like a lot of work but it's not too bad for a Sunday morning
Kelv, I was feeling a bit stressed and grumpy when saw your long post about polishing your shoes and thought, saddo.
Than I saw this picture
And then thought, wow they look magnificent.
Well done. There's something beautiful about that rich a finish on leather shoes. Really great job.
Than I saw this picture
And then thought, wow they look magnificent.
Well done. There's something beautiful about that rich a finish on leather shoes. Really great job.
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 4th July 18:18
Haha well g35org3y did ask for a detailed process.
Maintenance is pretty easy, just a light rebuff if it gets any scratches. A small amount of wax and the heat from polishing friction should melt and blend it all together.
I've seen quite a lot of worn and scuffed out shoes in the city. A little care would make a huge difference even just conditioning it. My OCD kicks into overdrive lol.
Anyways I just picked up a new pair of Cheaneys on Monday.
I was thinking maybe something for rainy days with less maintence. Also I'm toying with the idea of getting a custom made Cheaneys on the 1 of 1 programme.
Maintenance is pretty easy, just a light rebuff if it gets any scratches. A small amount of wax and the heat from polishing friction should melt and blend it all together.
I've seen quite a lot of worn and scuffed out shoes in the city. A little care would make a huge difference even just conditioning it. My OCD kicks into overdrive lol.
Anyways I just picked up a new pair of Cheaneys on Monday.
I was thinking maybe something for rainy days with less maintence. Also I'm toying with the idea of getting a custom made Cheaneys on the 1 of 1 programme.
Edited by kelv_w on Wednesday 5th July 09:04
El stovey said:
Kelv, I was feeling a bit stressed and grumpy when saw your long post about polishing your shoes and thought, saddo.
Than I saw this picture
And then thought, wow they look magnificent.
Well done. There's something beautiful about that rich a finish on leather shoes. Really great job.
You know when you're washing your car & some wit walks past & says"You can do mine next!" Than I saw this picture
And then thought, wow they look magnificent.
Well done. There's something beautiful about that rich a finish on leather shoes. Really great job.
Edited by El stovey on Tuesday 4th July 18:18
kelv_w said:
Haha well g35org3y did ask for a detailed process.
I like your green Cheaneys. A nice shoe, but imo difficult to incorporate into outfits. Dainite sole is excellent though, very useful in the autumn/winter months.
Green is an underrated/underused colour in menswear. I've got a decent green sports coat, a green (gingham) shirt and quite a few ties. No green shoes though.
g3org3y said:
I like your green Cheaneys. A nice shoe, but imo difficult to incorporate into outfits. Dainite sole is excellent though, very useful in the autumn/winter months.
Green is an underrated/underused colour in menswear. I've got a decent green sports coat, a green (gingham) shirt and quite a few ties. No green shoes though.
wolfracesonic said:
What jeans yer wearin' Kelv? Some exotic Japanese selvedge stuff?
wolfracesonic: Nah I got em from Uniqlo I have to agree green isn't the easiest colour to match but I think it works well with denim. It won't be my daily shoes but more for rainier days and a bit of fun.
schmunk said:
g3org3y, earlier...
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If only I could grow a beard so full and voluptuous. The green should be used sparingly, not all together. Works very well with blues and browns and even orange. More a colour for autumn/winter. Obviously the green is much harder to use in a city/formal situation if wearing a suit, probably limits you to a tie (perhaps a repp or a silk knit). I work in the countryside so my options are more open (and yes I wear tweed).
@ Kelv - the white seam down the side makes it look like selvedge denim (though diff to tell from the photo). Apparently in 'jean circles' if you wear selvedge, you should wear it with a roll/cuff to show the seam! This is to the extent that some (non selvedge) jeans manufacturers, design their seams to look like selvedge even though they aren't
FreeLitres said:
FreeLitres said:
After a casual 15 minute walk into town, they managed to rub the inside of my heels to badly that it was too painful to walk back and I had to hail a cab home. WTF, I thought unlined suede is supposed to be the most comfortable shoes and boots available!
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