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Super nice and clean! Wow! If you apply any sole protectors on them, you will have to scuff up the bottoms to help make the protectors adhere enjoy to not just "pop" off while walking. You are hitting some real gem finds!
Outstanding! Those look like a very early spectator, from the 1920s/30s.
Good morning. This morning I am cleaning up a pair of Bostonian shoes. This is my first pair of Bstonians with the Flexmore Process.
I gently wear my older shoes. I will visit my local cobbler to have a look at the heel and to apply sole protectors. After the above pics the shoes have been treated with Venetian and then Allen Edmonds shoe conditioner. A buff with a brush in-between removes any residue/particulates. The shoe leather is much more supple. Shoe trees remain in them tip the cobbler gets them in his hands.
Looking forward to some acorn/white shoe time. I am glad I can contribute to the gorgeous shoes in this long thread.
Best to all, Eric -
You see the blue and white spectators in the shoes suitcase? I managed to get an oil stain on the white leather. I'm loathe to rub it in case I make it worse.Just spray WD-40 onto the stains and wipe with a clean rag. Your boots and shoes will look almost as good as new.
LuvMyMan, question for you. Is it safe to use WD40 on shoes? On the reader's digest website there's a list of amazing uses for WD40. It states
You see the blue and white spectators in the shoes suitcase? I managed to get an oil stain on the white leather. I'm loathe to rub it in case I make it worse.
You are a star. The blue & white are both leather, thank goodness it wasn't on one of my suede shoes. I'll follow your advice, just tell me, would the use of a soft bristle toothbrush be too abrasive? Is it just a question of a gentle, but persistent cleaning?Wish I was close by, I'd just take them home and work on them for you....(sigh) but you are across the pond! Love ya anyway! HA!
Be careful...I would just use the wash clothe. the tooth brush may damage the actual surface finish on the leather. Let me know it you need more suggestions or if you need me to send you some spot remover!You are a star. The blue & white are both leather, thank goodness it wasn't on one of my suede shoes. I'll follow your advice, just tell me, would the use of a soft bristle toothbrush be too abrasive? Is it just a question of a gentle, but persistent cleaning?
Super! Good that everything worked for you! Let me know it there is anything else I can help you with! Behave out there! Hahaha!It worked, thank you for your advice, so glad I didn't use the WD40. Cleaned them with saddle soap, working the soap around and around the stain, until eventually, it finally disappeared. I'm so pleased, I've had these shoes for fifteen years and although I could bring the white up with a dab of whitener, but I just like the patina of the shoe. And, although they are reproduction new, they are an exact replica of a 1930's style, the worn look gives them that authentic look.
Thanks again kind lady.
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7.5E fitting 1920/early 30s in remarkable shape. Heels are a deadset give away with the 8 holes. Normally that heel would be hard and shriveled. These obviously stayed in a box in a ventilated area.Good morning. This morning I am cleaning up a pair of Bostonian shoes. This is my first pair of Bstonians with the Flexmore Process.
I gently wear my older shoes. I will visit my local cobbler to have a look at the heel and to apply sole protectors. After the above pics the shoes have been treated with Venetian and then Allen Edmonds shoe conditioner. A buff with a brush in-between removes any residue/particulates. The shoe leather is much more supple. Shoe trees remain in them tip the cobbler gets them in his hands.
Looking forward to some acorn/white shoe time. I am glad I can contribute to the gorgeous shoes in this long thread.
Best to all, Eric -
7.5E fitting 1920/early 30s in remarkable shape. Heels are a deadset give away with the 8 holes. Normally that heel would be hard and shriveled. These obviously stayed in a box in a ventilated area.
Black Magic brand clear silicone is made for rubber/vinyl trim on an automobile. It comes in a spray bottle. I would carefully apply some on the heels. Let it soak in. Apply that for a few days, will bring the rubber all the way up to where it should be, conditioned wise. Soak the inside and outside with condition. Do that also for a couple of days, then wipe off any excess. Then Polish!!!Cookie; Thanks for taking look sir. Amy advise as to care? I do plan to wear them. Eric -