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RigerZ
post Dec 13 2020, 10:04 PM

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QUOTE(niakulah @ Dec 13 2020, 10:01 PM)

Don't wear the same pair 2 days in a row, let it rest.
Use shoe trees when shoes are not in use.
If it gets soaked, allow it to dry naturally. If this happens to you often, you will probably need to get a 3rd shoe in your rotation so you aren't forced to wear the same pair 2 days in a row while waiting for a pair to dry.
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Nah I seldom wear my dress shoes, only for special formal occasions. My previous pair has been worn....... probably less than 10 times laugh.gif
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post Dec 14 2020, 09:34 PM

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QUOTE(RigerZ @ Dec 14 2020, 12:04 AM)
Nah I seldom wear my dress shoes, only for special formal occasions. My previous pair has been worn....... probably less than 10 times laugh.gif
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Your situation is a bit tricky if you seldom wear the shoes.
Cemented dress shoes are like sports shoes, it will eventually open mouth when not worn often.
Of course you may glue them back, but leather uppers used on cemented shoes are normally bonded leather.
Whether you wear them or not, the leather will dry out and crack eventually.
So you may be paying more money buying a new shoe every few years, even if you don't really wear them.

Within the RM300 budget, Clarks may be your best choice when they have big discounts or at Outlets.
Look for the Blake Stitched ones instead of cemented if possible.
Lift up the insole and see if you can see stitches around the front, example below.

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RigerZ
post Dec 14 2020, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(phrozenheart @ Dec 14 2020, 09:34 PM)
Within the RM300 budget, Clarks may be your best choice when they have big discounts or at Outlets.
Look for the Blake Stitched ones instead of cemented if possible.
Lift up the insole and see if you can see stitches around the front, example below.

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thanks for the tip! when you say outlets do you mean like Parkson and Aeon, or Clarks' own stores?

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phrozenheart
post Dec 16 2020, 12:01 PM

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QUOTE(RigerZ @ Dec 15 2020, 12:36 AM)
thanks for the tip! when you say outlets do you mean like Parkson and Aeon, or Clarks' own stores?
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No problem...I'm just a shoe enthusiast trying to help. biggrin.gif
Outlets as in Mitsui or Genting Premium Outlet those kind, that's where you get the best deals.
Some/most brands also have their own designated shops that are used to clear their past season stocks.
A friend last year told me that Clark's at Aeon Shah Alam Stadium there were selling RM180 a pair, can't find that price at their other outlets.
Of course will have to be fast and hunt for your size, especially if you are within the common sizing UK 8-10 range.
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post Jan 1 2021, 09:54 PM

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post Jan 2 2021, 12:33 AM

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post Jan 11 2021, 09:52 AM

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Has anyone had experience with Lu Yang bespoke_shoemaker_luyang on ig)? He's a self taught shoemaker from China and was placed 17th in the World Championships in Shoemaking 2019. There's a queue now for his shoes and I'm quoted my turn will be somewhere in July.
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post Jan 12 2021, 12:41 PM

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QUOTE(Ronin_Amin @ Dec 2 2020, 02:01 PM)
Just wondering what are the community thoughts on getting leather shoes from bundle stores/used?
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I started with a pair of Barker that I bought in 2013 at Barker Jermyn Street. Since that i have a few pairs from various shoemaker. recently around last year I started to explore our bundle and yes surprisingly you can find GOOD STUFF there. I mean a proper shoemaker pair. I have been buying the few good ones and restore the upper myself. Yes we kinda lack of proper shoe repair place and till now i don't know where to go if i need a sole to be change. Good upper is still manageable and can be restore as good as new pair.



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post Jan 12 2021, 12:48 PM

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JUST about to ask to do a meet up for shoe shine and the MCO 2.0 start tomorrow.
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post Jan 12 2021, 12:52 PM

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QUOTE(yehlai @ May 22 2020, 10:51 PM)
Got this last week, getting it because of Horween leather
heard Horween Chromexcel don't need much care, just brush and it will shine
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Who made those boots. I bought MTO from JUNKARD. Horween CXL too. Quite impress with their workmanship.
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post Jan 12 2021, 02:00 PM

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anyone interested in this pair of Mario Minardi? i bought it last year in Jakarta but hasn't got a chance to use it, and likely not use it that much as my line of work is not much office/corporate type. Looking to sell it lower than purchased price but try not squeeze me too much?

https://www.istyle.id/Mario-Minardi-Sepatu-...000000083546.do

more pics will follow upon request
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post Jan 12 2021, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(dr_farnz @ Jan 12 2021, 12:52 PM)
Who made those boots. I bought MTO from JUNKARD. Horween CXL too. Quite impress with their workmanship.
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Thursday boots, direct order from US
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post Jan 13 2021, 06:15 PM

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QUOTE(yehlai @ Jan 12 2021, 10:00 PM)
Thursday boots, direct order from US
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Thursday. Good boots.
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post Jan 13 2021, 11:39 PM

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QUOTE(dr_farnz @ Jan 13 2021, 06:15 PM)
Thursday. Good boots.
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entry-level.. good if wanna start go into handmade/GYW boots
but can't find other with chromexcel at this price point
EpsilonStar
post Jan 20 2021, 10:46 AM

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guys have a question regarding shoe maintenance.
If I have already wax and mirror shine nicely the shoe, what would be the maintenance steps?
Do i give the whole shoe a good brush(this will remove the mirror shine right?), then just repeat renovateur, waxing, polish and mirror shine again?
Would it accumulate too much wax at the mirror shine area?
How often to do this?
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post Jan 21 2021, 07:09 PM

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QUOTE(EpsilonStar @ Jan 20 2021, 10:46 AM)
guys have a question regarding shoe maintenance.
If I have already wax and mirror shine nicely the shoe, what would be the maintenance steps?
Do i give the whole shoe a good brush(this will remove the mirror shine right?), then just repeat renovateur, waxing, polish and mirror shine again?
Would it accumulate too much wax at the mirror shine area?
How often to do this?
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Personally i just leave it be. Until i think it need to be redone. But that's me. I will do mirror shine and wear it until the shine started to fade and uneven. Then I will reworked them.
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post Jan 21 2021, 10:51 PM

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I tend to touch up the shine after wearing it for a week in rotation. I would use the brush to get rid of dust around the welt and creases but not on the toe cap. You shouldn't accumulate too much wax if it's used sparingly. I would only strip off the polish if I had a deep gash on the mirror shine that couldn't be touched up.
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post Jan 22 2021, 11:04 AM

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Hi guys, I've started an online community for Malaysians who love and enjoy quality shoes, shoe shining and a platform to buy/trade/sell. Feel free to talk about the brands you enjoy and own, share tips and tricks and show us your shoes!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2027967557343207/
EpsilonStar
post Jan 23 2021, 09:22 AM

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QUOTE(dr_farnz @ Jan 21 2021, 07:09 PM)
Personally i just leave it be. Until i think it need to be redone. But that's me. I will do mirror shine and wear it until the shine started to fade and uneven. Then I will reworked them.
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QUOTE(Kelvw @ Jan 21 2021, 10:51 PM)
I tend to touch up the shine after wearing it for a week in rotation. I would use the brush to get rid of dust around the welt and creases but not on the toe cap. You shouldn't accumulate too much wax if it's used sparingly. I would only strip off the polish if I had a deep gash on the mirror shine that couldn't be touched up.
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I see. Normally what do u guys use to strip off the polish and wax for redoing? Wash with saddle soap ok?
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post Jan 23 2021, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(EpsilonStar @ Jan 23 2021, 09:22 AM)
I see. Normally what do u guys use to strip off the polish and wax for redoing? Wash with saddle soap ok?
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I just use Saphir Reno'Mat to remove the polish and then recondition the leather with Saphir Renovateur cream after. I've not used saddle soap as my shoes don't get that dirty. It's maintained weekly so no deep cleaning required biggrin.gif

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