thought I'd share this on a more appropriate thread





a nice touch to see a signed QC slip



my impulsive purchases last few weeks Kinda eyeing one of the PaulSmith shoes as well

What do you guys use to polish Dip-Dyed leather?

Sure, I'll try to use my other camera instead. Will be picking up another shoe this Friday

Went to Crockett & Jones today, they do have some lovely shoes and friendly sales assistants.
Too pricey tho but shall see how its wax fares.

Here you go, a few close ups as well.

This one is from Jones, not sure what leather is used.






Here's the other darker one. Leather is slightly more distressed.







The Jones are ok I guess for daily use especially when I have to go through occasional rain.

The Barker is much nicer though, with Calf leather.







Goodyear Welt

Yeah I'd agree but a bit of shoe cream seems to do the job. Yet to polish up the shoes.

I was down at Jermyn Street in London yesterday. All the English shoemakers are lined up along the street (Church, JohnLobb, Joseph Cheaney, EdwardGreen, Crockett&Jones, Barker, Trickers and a few others)
Had to wipe my drool off the windows.

Anyway I had a good couple hours to browse and try on a few shoes.
Quite like what I saw at Barker. Here's an interesting one.



Shame it'll be all scratched up at the bottom.



I quite like Cheaney's flagship store set up.







It's kinda mix of a factory, museum and retail environment which I much preferred.





Has the similar heel as Barker



Hopefully it'll be my next pair


I'll post some close ups of the PaulSmith brogue when I get to it.

Plenty of choices within that budget. English shoemakers? Italian? I really like Cheaney's but it's probably slightly above 1.5k

Here's my PS which is around the same ballpark

English made Grenson is pretty expensive. You'll be looking at £400. The sub £200 is made in India. Not that there's anything wrong with it.

Here's a nice read and quite informative.

http://parisiangentleman.co.uk/2015/08/09/...5-introduction/

http://parisiangentleman.co.uk/2015/08/23/...5-2016-part-12/

which show cream is considered good? So many options out there atm.

Yeah Cheaneys looks nicer than Loakes imho and it's owned by Church.

How are your friends liking C&J? I'm really tempted to get a pair. I've just been told there has been a small price hike as of this Wednesday.

Church are still pricier than Cheaneys but not by much. Cheaneys are bordering £300 on average. I didn't quite like Church's retail store...feels too much like going in to some fashion retail shop. Not that it's any surprise.

careful not to get too much polish on the creases. The cracks makes it unsightly.
Otherwise just use cream.

nicely shined! I do notice not a lot of guys shine their shoes.

Just ordered a pair of Cheaneys. Can't wait for delivery

Really fell in loved with the Cheaneys especially the Maidstone



Couldn't resist and picked 2 pairs home

Haha.. yeah christmas is around the corner and I'm eyeing the Crockett&Jones. I hope they do boxing day sale.

The Ceaney Maidstone is about £315 and the Ewan got it for a bargain at £119. Nicely made shoes compare to the Barkers.

Lol, I would grab the whole lot.

Too many brown shoes atm

I have another brown shoe which I wear regularly that's not in shot lol. I don't have that many blacks or other colours haha, although the blue is definitely tempting.

haha.. my work place is pretty casual so there's no need for formal wear hence all the brown shoes Usually it goes with dark jeans or white slim trousers.
Got plenty in my wardrobe to match lol.

A good weekend to polish some shoes.

Light polish (left) and more wet polish on the right.



Toe cap mirror polishing

Add a semi brogue shoe especially a nice rosewood coloured leather.

Marver: You can check out www.jonesbootmaker.com I'm not sure if they ship abroad. They are currently having sales and plenty of options from the home brand. I got my pair a few months back, I'm not sure if it's still available now as their stock constantly changes.

ncs_soda: Bought the Maidstone (Tan) for £315 (RM 2,000.00) and the Ewan (Dark Brown) at discounted price for £119 (RM 755.00)