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So thanks to Joe Mancuso at Alden, I was finally able to get some new stuff to take care of my inherited Alden wingtips. These shoes are now on their third owner; proof that quality is worth the price...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Reviving a Classic | Alden Whiskey Cordovan Wingtips
After:So thanks to Joe Mancuso at Alden, I was finally able to get some new stuff to take care of my inherited Alden wingtips. These shoes are now on their third owner; proof that quality is worth the price...
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And what is this new stuff? I have some old whiskey shell that I would love to revive a bit.
...those are beautiful.
Kevin- new brush, boot cream, and the elusive tan wax paste polish... hard as hell to find...
Process was:
1.) Damp cloth wiping, fully dry
2.) Brushing
3.) Super light application of boot cream, wipe clean
4.) Brushing
5.) Apply very light application of wax paste
6.) Brush
7.) Polishing cloth
8.) Enjoy
*Still never "spit" polish my shoes... anyone do this?
That's fantastic that these shoes have lasted 3 owners. A testament to their quality and pride in ownership.
Have you seen this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io2KFwZ5B8w
yeah that dude can shine some shoes, and look cool doing it... although his 200,000Y shoe cleaning kit is a bit much for my taste...
Thanks Ryan. I've got some neutral paste wax that brings a nice shine but it doesn't cover a couple of scuffs that won't brush out. A tan paste wax would be great. The hunt begins.
call Joe, he's a big help, $5, huge help...
202-347-2308
Beautiful shoes and it's nice to see them looking good as new.
With regard to spit polishing the only person I know who does this is my old man and his shoes shine like nothing else!
Tan paste wax is on the way from Joe in DC.
Thanks Ryan.
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