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  • theetruscan
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2008
    • 2270

    #16
    Originally posted by swych View Post
    shit i feel like an idiot. thx anyhow

    i've been looking for a nice cedar shoe tree for more narrow feet/ shoes actually. anyone got recommendations for shoe accessories online? brushes, oils, shoe trees, shoe HORNS (i really need a nice one for a present right now).
    The Epic Shoe Tree is my favorite shoe tree out there. Not too sure about the rest. Shoe horns will likely come from old-fashioned men's brands, assuming you want actual horn.
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    • swych
      Member
      • May 2008
      • 67

      #17
      yeah i'm using the epic right now for my real shoes.

      but boots need something more specific. i guess i'll take a look at church's. its so hard finding these things when you dont live in a major city. walgreen's plastic just dont cut it

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      • Faust
        kitsch killer
        • Sep 2006
        • 37852

        #18
        C21 has good cedar shoe trees - $12.99
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        • Real Real
          Senior Member
          • Feb 2007
          • 619

          #19
          Not to be a nerd about it, but as I understand it, the two terms can refer to slightly different things.

          Reverse Calf is the flesh side (inside) of leather (which has a natural nap)

          Suede is one of two things - 1.) the flesh side of leather, or 2.) the skin side of leather that is then buffed so it has a nap.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Real Real View Post
            Not to be a nerd about it, but as I understand it, the two terms can refer to slightly different things.

            Reverse Calf is the flesh side (inside) of leather (which has a natural nap)

            Suede is one of two things - 1.) the flesh side of leather, or 2.) the skin side of leather that is then buffed so it has a nap.
            number one is often misnamed as suede when it actually isn't. Number sounds like nubbuck to me. Real suede is the flesh side with the outer skin side peeled off which is the part showing. it's split.

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            • bestial
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2008
              • 1471

              #21
              I'm digging up this thread now for a basic question.

              Should I treat my ro leather-jacket with something so it will last longer?

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              • Faust
                kitsch killer
                • Sep 2006
                • 37852

                #22
                I'd leave it alone, bestial.
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                • bestial
                  Senior Member
                  • Jun 2008
                  • 1471

                  #23
                  great!

                  .. but what about the Yohji-bag?

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                  • Faust
                    kitsch killer
                    • Sep 2006
                    • 37852

                    #24
                    Originally posted by bestial View Post
                    great!

                    .. but what about the Yohji-bag?
                    Which?
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                    • bestial
                      Senior Member
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 1471

                      #25
                      this one

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                      • ironman
                        Senior Member
                        • Apr 2008
                        • 829

                        #26
                        i have a question, does anyone know how to care for patent leather products? i want to keep my new lanvin dress shoes relatively crease-free

                        i have some leather conditioner, but that's about it. do i need something special/specific for patent leather like this? any recommendations?

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                        • Faust
                          kitsch killer
                          • Sep 2006
                          • 37852

                          #27
                          Bestial, I'd leave the bag alone too. The leather is smooth and will not gather dust and particles.
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                          • Chinorlz
                            Senior Member
                            • Sep 2006
                            • 6422

                            #28
                            I'm not aware of any way to keep patent leather shoes (or ANY leather shoes for that matter) crease free. The way your feet move forces a crease at the toebreak. Unless you kept your foot completely stiff when you walk, it will be unavoidable.
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                            • DHC
                              Senior Member
                              • Jul 2007
                              • 2155

                              #29
                              ironman..using conditioner tends to soften the leather which increases its susceptibility to creasing. Also, shoe trees will minimize the creasing and extend the life of your shoes.
                              Originally posted by Faust
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                              • ironman
                                Senior Member
                                • Apr 2008
                                • 829

                                #30
                                :(

                                i think it can look good worn in too, but i guess i don't prefer that look. saw a used pair on y!japan which i thought looked kinda bad, but then again it had dust particles on/in it (and he still wanted $500 :S)

                                thanks for the info DHC! i won't condition it i think i'll visit some stores and see if i can find some shoe shine. is it different from polish?

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