I purchased these Alden Plain Toe Bluchers in Cigar Shell Cordovan about a year or so ago. As they say with Shell Cordovan, you don't really need to polish them as the patina just gets better and better the more you wear them. I've read that Shell Cordovan only needs to be polished after every 15 or so times they are worn. (as for the amount of polish... less is more.)
Well, I've worn these alot more than 15 times and last week was the first time I ever polished them. And although I am all for patina, after a nice wax paste polishing and a nice chamois finish, these boys are spankin'.
Always a big fan of the stacked heel.
Well, after I finished polishing them, I then proceeded to polish the rest of my shell cordovans while watching a couple of football games. But I don't think Missus Gold wants me to take anymore pictures of my shoes. She says I'm scaring the children.
Well, I've worn these alot more than 15 times and last week was the first time I ever polished them. And although I am all for patina, after a nice wax paste polishing and a nice chamois finish, these boys are spankin'.
Always a big fan of the stacked heel.
Well, after I finished polishing them, I then proceeded to polish the rest of my shell cordovans while watching a couple of football games. But I don't think Missus Gold wants me to take anymore pictures of my shoes. She says I'm scaring the children.
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