how's this stuff for fine dress shoes?
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I doubt if anyone knows the answer. Best stuff in 50 years for boots, but I know of no one who has used it on fine shoes. Suggest you email them at https://www.obenaufs.com/index.php?route=information/contact
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I've been using it on a pair of Ecco dress shoes for the past year and it has kept them looking great. As the description says, you can buff this to a shine.
1949586
I've never tried it on dress shoes. But on work boots it does tend to "dull them"
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Heavy Duty LP (Leather Preservative) might be suitable for dress shoes. As they say it will darken your shoes a bit but probably not as bad as some others. The LP is comprised of Beeswax (typical ingredient) and I believe tree resin. Unlike petroleum or neatsfoot oil the tree resin should not turn your shoes into wet noodles after multiple applications. I'm still researching various leather treatments but Obenaufs LP seems to popular for gun holsters which need to maintain their shape.
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It depends on the leather used in the shoe. This stuff is made for aniline leather, which is leather without a topcoat sealant. It seeps into the leather. The leather used in some dress shoes is sealed (such as those made of patent leather), so this product would be inappropriate on such shoes.
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I have been using it on a new pair of Doc Marten loafers. Not really dress shoes, but nicer than my boots and romeos. It works really well, and keeps them looking new. As for the finish on your dress shoes, that I do not know. If the shoes can take a treatment like this rather than just polish, I think it should be fine. But, like Gary said, I would check a small area first.
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Sorry, I only tried it on work boots and it was wonderful. It will darken the leather if that helps. I used it on a old belt then shined it with polish and it did fantastic on that.
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I dunno, try it on a small section. I have used it primarily on motorcycle leathers & boots.
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For fine dress shoes I would use something more like Saphir Renovateur. The obenauf's LP seems to be mainly for work boot use.
2011335
You spray this inside your shoes. As your foot warms in the shoe the shoe stretches for a more comfortable fit. You may need to do this each time you wear new or leather shoes until they feel comfortable. I would not use anything else. I also use this in my athletic shoes.
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This is a fairly easy product to use on leather goods already in decent shape. It is easier to use than saddle soap. However it will not repair or improve leather already damaged, cracked or heavily worn. Saddle soap will work better on more worn leather though it has its limits also. If your shoes are in good shape, the Meltonian will work well to clean and condition them and your hands won't stain from using it. Hope this helps you.
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Absolutely. If they are leather. I repaired a beautiful pair of shoes. Make sure you don't skip putting on clear coat. My shoe repair is literally undetectable.
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I wouldnt recommend using the wool pads on shoes but the foam pads i dont see how it would hurt. Just be careful to maintain your heat depending on what type of material your trying to polish.
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Never considered that. All use I know of has been for smooth work leather. Email the vendor or Russell Moccasin for guidance. They are both super folks
1120266
I have used it on all of my fabric shoes. Suede, cloth, brushed leather etc. I have done really light coats and very heavy coats. It does darken them while they are wet, but as they dry they seem to be revert back to very close to their original color.
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I cannot quite picture your situation. The last time I used it (recently) was on a pair of shoes where the sole, about all of the front four inches detached itself from the shoe. I applied all along the edge under the edge of the shoe, pressed it down into position and smoothed out the excess. Let dry several days. Have since used them 8-10 hours a day for many many days with no problem. Hope this helps you. J
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I use it on my leather including shoes and handbags. This is a really great product and I have been happily using it for years.
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Absolutely. If the toe area of your shoes are already tight, this might be too much. But otherwise, this is fine for any shoes.
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I really like this product for cleaning and conditioning my white leather casual shoes. It works very well and leaves the leather soft and supple. I would not use Saddle soap or Mink oil on white shoes.
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For boots I am not sure. But it certainly fixed my clarks(not desert boots just standard clarks dress shoes). But for all of my shoes none of them smell at all anymore. This is an item that I plan on buying consistently. (I do not know yet how long these really last with regular use.)
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This is a cleaner/ conditioner, so you would apply this to the shoe before waterproofing.
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Base on my experience in using this product: it would do the job, but not as good as the rubber glue used for glueing shoe sole. I used this product to add suede leather to the bottom of my dance shoe (takes the abuse of using the shoe) but now and then the end or side would become unglue and I just clean it up and glue it back. As oppose to rubber shoe glue it would not have come apart at all. Iron on fabric patch is quite strong done right should stay together after wear and washing. Advantage of this product is - cheaper and don't dry up as quick. And it is advertized for leather... if preparation is done right (good cleaning before applying the glue and must apply good contact pressure until it dries) it should do the job. Specially if not taking the abuse of using it on a dance shoe sole. Hope this help.
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Buff shoes- there is only one answer. 100% Horsehair brush. $10 or less at any shoe repair shop
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I've put this conditioner on light brown, black, and dark grey shoes...all look the better for it. My most astonishing results came when I put it on some old wood I had given up trying to refinish. This stuff is great, no matter what you put it on :)
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I have not. I'd imagine a warm damp cloth would be best. I'd probably try that before I went to leather cleaner and shoe polish. I've found that the buffing is the most important part for not having the polish rub off on you.