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The Official Alden Thread for 2024 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

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Is there a strong opinion here in the group about using a cloth or a dauber to apply shoe cream? I’ve been using a dauber - I tried using a cloth tonight. It seems like you use a little less cream and maybe get it on a little more even. I’m not very good at polishing - but I really want to get better at it.
 

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Is there a strong opinion here in the group about using a cloth or a dauber to apply shoe cream? I’ve been using a dauber - I tried using a cloth tonight. It seems like you use a little less cream and maybe get it on a little more even. I’m not very good at polishing - but I really want to get better at it.
I put on a nitrile glove and apply by hand. I end up using way less / less loss to the cloth.
 

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Is there a strong opinion here in the group about using a cloth or a dauber to apply shoe cream? I’ve been using a dauber - I tried using a cloth tonight. It seems like you use a little less cream and maybe get it on a little more even. I’m not very good at polishing - but I really want to get better at it.
I like applying it by hand - I tend to use less product and avoid over applying. I can also feel which areas feel dry and need more product.

When I started polishing my most frequent mistake was using too much product. Using my hands helps me avoid it.

Immediately after I hit the shoes with a pig hair brush (could be a dauber also) focusing on the seams and welt. No extra product, just to make sure the polish is well spread in these areas.

I use a cloth when I want to remove dirt and/or old polish. I use a bit of Saphir Creme Universelle as a gentle cleanser.
 

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Is there a strong opinion here in the group about using a cloth or a dauber to apply shoe cream? I’ve been using a dauber - I tried using a cloth tonight. It seems like you use a little less cream and maybe get it on a little more even. I’m not very good at polishing - but I really want to get better at it.

I apply with a cloth by hand. As others mentioned, seems easier to control the amount of product that you're using.
 

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Reverse tobacco chamois or snuff suede for my only pair of indys? Want something not CXL
 

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Reverse tobacco chamois or snuff suede for my only pair of indys? Want something not CXL
Tough choice... tobacco chamois is a bit darker and probably more versatile, but can't go wrong with either.
 

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I'm running out of new rare pairs to feature (still 1 left in the closet) so back to basics today with these flat welt PTBs in 8 shell cordovan on the modified last..a makeup done for my local store.

In the sunlight.

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In the unnatural low light of the elevator
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That's so interesting. I've always wanted to see what a modified last PTB would look like. It's such an usual last, and nothing else is really like it in my collection (379x has some similarity, but the toe shape is very different). For me, it's the ultimate "designed for feet shape" last. I'm curious if the heel feels snug or a little generous?
 
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