Tag Archives: shoecare

Building Your Arsenal: It Starts with Shoes

Posted on January 15, 2013 by George

If I had to start my entire wardrobe over, I would start with shoes. Even a casual observation would tell you that, in terms of both choice and care, shoes are the part of many men’s wardrobes that don’t get appropriate attention. A lot of guys seem to think that shoes aren’t important, which is a mistake. A well-chosen and well-cared for pair of shoes says a lot about a man. Listen: In this podcast, I talk about starting at … Continue reading →

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A New Life for Old Boots

Posted on January 20, 2012 by George

After eight years of too-frequent wearing and basic-care neglect from not oiling, polishing or using shoe trees, I was about to kiss an old pair of boots goodbye. Instead, I took my kickers to the shoe repair to see if they could be resuscitated with new soles. Two days later, I’m happy to report that my boots have brand new leather soles, new heels and a new life, which will be prolonged even further now that I know how to … Continue reading →

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Leather Shoe Care Basics

Posted on November 27, 2011 by George

Shoe care is easy to take for granted. But well cared-for leather shoes last a lifetime. The craftsmen at fine American shoemaker Johnston & Murphy have offered some simple steps for taking care of our leather footwear that will keep them looking good and wearing well for a very long time: Always store leather shoes with moisture-absorbing cedar shoe trees, to prevent leather cracking and permanent creasing where the toe bends. Always use a shoe horn when putting on shoes … Continue reading →