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This past week I received a box of carefully packed shoes from the Vintage Shoe man! Today I opened the box and found 2 pairs of vintage treasures. After trying them on I used Venetian Creme and a couple of horse hair brushes on them this afternoon.
Sweet!
Please take a look at these vtg. 1940's shoes-
Reveling in my excellent fortune via Isshinryu101! Thanks sir!
best to all, Eric -
Yes those are some sweet looking shoes. And having the brown and black, covers a well put together wardrobe.Good day. I am sending a BIG THANKS to Isshinryu101 !
This past week I received a box of carefully packed shoes from the Vintage Shoe man! Today I opened the box and found 2 pairs of vintage treasures. After trying them on I used Venetian Creme and a couple of horse hair brushes on them this afternoon.
Sweet!
Please take a look at these vtg. 1940's shoes-
Reveling in my excellent fortune via Isshinryu101! Thanks sir!
best to all, Eric -
Suede can be conditioned lightly from underneath but it takes a lot of time to rot compared to straight calf. Cadillac is a great conditioner to use.
I've added a few more pairs to my collection in recent weeks, so here they are:
The first is a pair of Allen Edmonds Neumoks in navy, the only modern pair of the bunch:
Next is a pair of I believe 1950s Florsheim Gunboats:
The color of the leather is really beautiful in sunlight. Its so textured I'm not certain that its not oxhide. I think its probably calf, but if anyone could confirm that, I'd appreciate it.
Next is a pair of I believe 1930s Bostonian Spectators. Any help with the dating would be appreciated.
Also, I have a care question on these: How does one clean/condition white suede? I know that you're not supposed to use normal conditioner on it, what do you use instead?
I've added a few more pairs to my collection in recent weeks, so here they are:
The first is a pair of Allen Edmonds Neumoks in navy, the only modern pair of the bunch:
Next is a pair of I believe 1950s Florsheim Gunboats:
The color of the leather is really beautiful in sunlight. Its so textured I'm not certain that its not oxhide. I think its probably calf, but if anyone could confirm that, I'd appreciate it.
Next is a pair of I believe 1930s Bostonian Spectators. Any help with the dating would be appreciated.
Also, I have a care question on these: How does one clean/condition white suede? I know that you're not supposed to use normal conditioner on it, what do you use instead?
I've added a few more pairs to my collection in recent weeks, so here they are:
The first is a pair of Allen Edmonds Neumoks in navy, the only modern pair of the bunch:
Next is a pair of I believe 1950s Florsheim Gunboats:
The color of the leather is really beautiful in sunlight. Its so textured I'm not certain that its not oxhide. I think its probably calf, but if anyone could confirm that, I'd appreciate it.
Next is a pair of I believe 1930s Bostonian Spectators. Any help with the dating would be appreciated.
Also, I have a care question on these: How does one clean/condition white suede? I know that you're not supposed to use normal conditioner on it, what do you use instead?
Thanks for the care advice! I have another complication to add, however, the shoes have a canvas lining in some parts. What to do there?
I think you are correct but putting Cadillac inside the shoe, even with the canvas, will always help keep things supple. We have used it on all liners inside a shoe. You will have to make sure you let it dry after you use a clothe to wipe the inside of excess conditioner. Not always but some times the canvas after years can sort of get some folds/rolls in it, the conditioner will help you to be able to smooth it out with your fingers.Nothing to do. Be happy they are canvas rather than leather.
I have the same shoes. The only difference is the writing on the heel. Mine say "Air Cushion Shoes" instead of "Vogue". Everything else is exactly the same.