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Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Mar 23rd, 2022 1:45 am
by notenoughsleep
Meditech82 wrote: Hello,

Where in the GTA can I get cedar shoe trees?
Thanks in advance
Spier and Mackay also sells cedar shoe trees at a reasonable price. Seems slightly better quality than the Moneysworth trees I got from Amazon.

https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/ ... rees-st-01

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 8th, 2022 11:43 am
by goat
in all my years on RFD i had no idea this thread existed

I enjoy restoring shoes when i have free time

Latest project comes with a story
So I got these Peal & Co shoes for my next project thinking it would be a simple buff of some black shoes and away we go. As I started applying some cream and polish to them, I noticed that it wasn't absorbing well and they felt gunky.

I decided it would be best to clean them and then apply some polish. As I started cleaning, however, I noticed that large amounts of polish were coming off. After some more wiping, it was clear what happened: these are brown shoes with caked on black polish (sidenote: who buys $500 shoes and puts layers of cheap shit on them?!)

Brought out the heavy duty cleaner and after some time the original colour was apparent. After I got enough of the gunk off, I added some new polish, some new shoe laces, and mirror glossed the toe box.
Fin.
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Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 9th, 2022 4:00 pm
by mebiuspower

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 20th, 2022 12:27 am
by djemzine
Rego in Downtown Toronto is having a 15% off Allen Edmonds.

Legit store and the owner is an amazing person to deal with. Bought a pair of AEs back in December of 2021 along with an AE belt.

Code: SPRING15

No there's no affiliation lol.

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 20th, 2022 2:22 am
by sponge5307
Question for all the expert here. Do you wear socks with all of your shoes (expect flipflops, sandals, crocs, slippers)?

Had a werid conversion with my wife earlier as I was looking for a more casual comfy shoes to wear. We look at some styles like boat shoes, slipons, nike huarache, some air Jordan and loafers and for her these these certain style of shoes you don't/shouldn't wear socks coz that's the style. For me I always wear socks with shoes expect flipflops, sandals, crocs, slippers since is more more hygienic and not wearing socks can casue smell on your feet and increases your chances of developing athlete’s foot and similar infections. It might even casue fungal. Not to mention socks absorb your feet's sweat so it doens't feel as yucky. Some shoe material also made your feet smell and some material don't mix well with sweat which could ruin your pair of shoes.

Wife argue is fine as long as you let your shoes dry for a few days afterwards and wash your feet throughly. She does it all time when she wear boots which I kinda of get since it goes all the way up to your thigh and there isn't many socks that goes that high. She also use Antiperspirant on her feet and use those sneakers balls to absorb the mostiure in her shoes afterwards to For me at the very least I would use no sole shoes. I just can't deal the fact no socks on shoes. What do you thinks think?

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 20th, 2022 12:43 pm
by mebiuspower
djemzine wrote: Rego in Downtown Toronto is having a 15% off Allen Edmonds.

Legit store and the owner is an amazing person to deal with. Bought a pair of AEs back in December of 2021 along with an AE belt.

Code: SPRING15

No there's no affiliation lol.
The only reason I'd buy from them is to find out your size... 15% off AE is nothing as their quality have been dropping steadily for a long time.

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 20th, 2022 12:56 pm
by djemzine
mebiuspower wrote: The only reason I'd buy from them is to find out your size... 15% off AE is nothing as their quality have been dropping steadily for a long time.
Ah. I didn’t know AE’s quality is dropping. Any alternative brands?

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 20th, 2022 1:17 pm
by mebiuspower



Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 20th, 2022 2:00 pm
by djemzine

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 21st, 2022 12:15 am
by djemzine
@mebiuspower Which of the brands mentioned in the video are you considering to get or own?

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 22nd, 2022 8:41 am
by mebiuspower
djemzine wrote: @mebiuspower Which of the brands mentioned in the video are you considering to get or own?
I have a few AEs from when I first started buying nice shoes, but at this point of my collection I'm well beyond getting those brands mentioned.

I think the most important thing (beside picking a brand/style you like) is know your size as each brand & last varies slightly in size. Ideally you should try on different sizes instead of blindingly order online.

Some people have wide feet, have high or low instep and are you going to wear the shoes with thin or thick socks. Your feet also swell in the afternoon/evening. There are so many variables to getting a proper fit.

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 23rd, 2022 1:08 pm
by bubble.tea
goat wrote: in all my years on RFD i had no idea this thread existed

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Lol, good work.

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 23rd, 2022 1:14 pm
by bubble.tea
djemzine wrote: ...Which of the brands ...
Don't short vintage AEs, they are still plentiful and attainable for a decent price.

But there are of course many others, all depends what you want. Support made in Canada? usa, foreign, Spanish, etc etc.

Figuring out sizing is the focus thereafter.

When you swinging by for another meet up?

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Apr 24th, 2022 1:28 am
by djemzine
bubble.tea wrote: Don't short vintage AEs, they are still plentiful and attainable for a decent price.

But there are of course many others, all depends what you want. Support made in Canada? usa, foreign, Spanish, etc etc.

Figuring out sizing is the focus thereafter.

When you swinging by for another meet up?
Yeah both @mebiuspower and yourself are accurate regarding sizing and comfort. To me it all depends on comfort due to my big feet. Size 13 and I am a wide width. So I may be wearing the shoes when I am at work visiting client sites.

Here's the thing, if travelling to a client site via air, I wear comfy shoes during the flight and then change when I get to the client site. Same applies if I am driving down to Ottawa / Montreal. Then when visiting the client from the hotel or from home, I do wear the dress shoes. Sometimes I am at client sites for 9 to 12/13 hours depending and could involve standing. So comfort is at utmost importance.

That being said, I also do want something that will last long with proper care on my end of course.

As for visiting for another meetup, the next time I am in Ottawa, I will ping you on here. The last time was middle of December 2021 for few short days around Hunt Club area.

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: May 16th, 2022 2:03 pm
by mebiuspower

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Jun 25th, 2022 7:27 pm
by mebiuspower

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Jun 27th, 2022 2:59 pm
by Karall
I just spent a week at the show in Europe and my feet are killing me. Standing and walking for almost 10 hours was painful. Can somebody recommend a nice pair but REALLY comfortable of Oxfords?

Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Jun 29th, 2022 4:53 pm
by Sprite_TM
here's my collection of rick boots
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Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Aug 2nd, 2022 11:08 am
by goat
Before and after of some Crocket & Jones for Polo
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Re: Shoe Porn Thread **Post Pics of Your Shoes - Formal, Casual, Boots ... **

Posted: Aug 4th, 2022 10:04 pm
by monchichipower
anyone here wear height increasing shoes and where do you get yours. i tried a few and seen expensive or uncomfy