/fa/ - Fashion

>>13154992
At least this fellow has some insight.

Yeah, try a different brand! Even within the same brand different models of footwear may be built on a different shape or last.

Maybe the reason your fucking Goldilocks mincing about how one size is too big and the other is too small is that they're the wrong fucking shape to begin with!!! Fuck, do you get the concept that a huge fat ass will never find skinny jeans that fit perfectly no matter how many sizes he tries on. Yeah, stop scratching your fucking head and clue into the fucking fact that boots are a three dimensional object and merely making that shape longer or shorter is not going to compensate for the rest of the overall fit.

Why is it that the same morons that can't figure out the concept of fitment are always buying Mocs boot wedges?

>>13154831
>What the fuck are you supposed to do when you have giant feet?
Try on footwear and buy what fits you well. Over time you will learn from experience. Stop trying to look like Bryan Gosling 2014.

Dirty fucking crepe soles!!! Guys, come on!!!

>>13104599
>Should I just use a leather conditioner and exclude wax polishes as these are what make shoes shine?

This is a worthwhile question. Much of the leather cleaning products serve to remove the excessive waxes, polishes & pigments. Premium shoe leather like Cordovan and Chromexel are treated with an abundance of oils to begin with.

Proper brushing is an important first step. A light passing over with a damp soft cloth is good practice. Light use of a leather moisturizer is more important than any waxes, polishes or pigments.

Very light waxing can be alright but you really don't need to do this at all. In fact, to moisturize the leather you would mainly use leather cleaner to strip off that wax in order for the moisturizer to be most effective.

Imho, I can most justify wax on the sides of the soles to protect against water and winter conditions. As for a mirror polish on the toe some guys go for that but I don't like the look or the reality of the upkeep schedule.

Properly cleaned and moisturized leather looks great as is. As for pigments and colouring I would again go to the soles as crisp black sides should be kept up. Add some brown to brown sole edges to keep them looking sharp. For Natural just a little moisturizer and neutral wax.

I hope that all makes sense. A good handle on what everything does and then knowing your own situation will help you figure out what will work best.

Personally, I'm thinking of mixing up some argan oil, lanolin, jojoba, and shea butter to use as a moisturizer / cleaner. Maybe just a little wax overall with extra on the soles and stitching. As with beard balms and most beauty products a lot of this is packaging and perfumes?

Cheers