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Mmfad
•Created by birdplen on 9/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Special considerations for buying shell cordovan used?
Didn’t take it that way. It’s not an exact science. And I’d agree, older shell generally calls for something different (generally.)
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Mmfad
•Created by birdplen on 9/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Special considerations for buying shell cordovan used?
It's basically just using water, and brushing everyday with the ocasional cream. I've used it on and off, but find that you can dry out the hell out of shell easily. Probably not so good for restoring shoes either.
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Mmfad
•Created by birdplen on 9/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Special considerations for buying shell cordovan used?
It's pretty lo-fi. Here's an old link for it. I'll see if I can find a better one later. https://theagatineeyelet.wordpress.com/2010/10/05/the-mac-method/
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Mmfad
•Created by birdplen on 9/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Special considerations for buying shell cordovan used?
I've found the amount of conflicting advice about shell shoes astounding. For instance, how do you square this advice with the "Mac Method." I get that they achieve different looks (and start off similarly.) But they seem to be antithetical in approach... and it's not like either one of them is wrong.
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Mmfad
•Created by birdplen on 9/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Special considerations for buying shell cordovan used?
All that said, whoever this seller is does look like they’ve put a good amount of care into the upkeep of these — and a lot of buying online is essentially good faith in the merchant.
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Mmfad
•Created by birdplen on 9/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Special considerations for buying shell cordovan used?
You are much better off finding ones that don’t look great on the exterior, but don’t have this level of wear internally.
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Mmfad
•Created by birdplen on 9/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Special considerations for buying shell cordovan used?
Internal damage to shell shoes should mostly be a red flag because it’s a sign that it could be deteriorating more severely in other more hidden places — not all of which can be repaired without significant cost. I’ve purchased two different pairs of shell full straps that had about this level of damage on the interior only to have to retire them within two years.
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