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Old 11-25-07, 08:22   #9 (permalink)
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Re: Shoe Polishing - recommendations, process, tips, tricks???

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Thanks for the feedback fellas.
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I went to a local store here in St. Louis on Friday morning, and had a good converstation with the guy who owns the store. I had 3 pairs of shoes that he is going to do a "factory renew" on (2 being Peal & Co. from Brooks Brothers). I bought them when my wife did a brief stint at a sister store and got a 50% discount at Brooks Brothers. As I normally wound't be buying that expensive of a shoe.
If they are from Brooks Brothers, I am guessing it is a good quality shoe.

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The owner was super nice and gave me the rundown on the process he uses. I picked up some Lexol cleaner and conditioner (like the fact that I can use this stuff when detailing as well). Also, picked up some brushes and some polish from Lincold and Angelus. He really likes the LIncoln for it's higher wax content. I bought some edge dressing as well for cleaning up the sides of leather soles. So, instead of detailing my car this weekend, I detailed my shoes. Very similar to exterior detailing as you have to clean, condition and polish/wax. Good times...
I have a pair of nubuck hiking boot I use Lexol for, good stuff. Also, the ship skin leather lining of my wash mitts were drying out, Lexol took care of that.