StotheG7
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•Created by StotheG7 on 5/22/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Removing unknown ink from suede
Vintage GATs showed up today and they’re in good shape, basically unused, with the exception of a dark ink mark on the suede of both toecaps. Normally I’d ask to swap but they were listed as B-grade. That said, any ideas on how to get this (pen? Sharpie?) ink off without totally ruining grey suede? I’ve got a suede eraser to reset it after, but hoping to remove the mark while keeping the suede’s color. Cheers!
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by StotheG7 on 5/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
GAT recommendations?
Recommendations on GATs? First instinct was secondhand vintage - these https://www.etsy.com/listing/1581030606/german-army-trainers-original-grade1-gat?ref=cart are the cheapest pair I could find shipped (I'm in Chicago so less supply vs. the EU folks) - with tax and $28 shipping from France it comes to $88, and a lightly used pair at that. For that price I'd be inclined to lowball on a new pair of Adidas BW on Stockx -https://stockx.com/adidas-bw-army-footwear-white, they're not available retail anywhere and would likely come to ~$110 shipped for a modern, unused pair with a decent insole. Any other recommendations in the sub $150 price range? I've seen Beckett Simonon and Oliver Cabell recommended as well but no real experience there. As mentioned, located in Chicago so open to local recommendations (especially cheap surplus to avoid the shipping - $50 shoes and $30 shipping hurts my soul) or buying online, hoping to wear as a spring/summer shoe but not opposed to waiting for a sale. Typically wear a US size 9.5, aiming for something comfortable and classic looking - white/cream with grey suede, gum outsole, minimal branding.
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