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Specifically how the shoes would be made. My mum’s family has history in that industry, and I’m realising the knowledge they embedded in me is a bit more than average… whenever I go shoe shopping with friends. I love discussing leather quality, and feeling the textures.
Apr 5, 2024
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I had a boss who took exquisite care of his leather shoes. I’m talking dusted, brushed, and moisturized them after every single wear. They softened up and held their shape and luster for years and years. On a base level, leather is made of skin. And skin needs lotion. I know I moisturize daily, so why shouldn’t my shoes?
I’ve had these Blundstones for four years and moisturize them every few weeks depending on the amount of wear they’re getting. I’ve used the Blundstone bootcare products which are pretty lux ($$) but this Kiwi leather lotion works just as well. My dad swears by Venetian, which I’m trying next.
Bonus points for doing your partner or roommate’s boots if you’re feeling generous with your time and elbow grease.
I’ve had these Blundstones for four years and moisturize them every few weeks depending on the amount of wear they’re getting. I’ve used the Blundstone bootcare products which are pretty lux ($$) but this Kiwi leather lotion works just as well. My dad swears by Venetian, which I’m trying next.
Bonus points for doing your partner or roommate’s boots if you’re feeling generous with your time and elbow grease.
Mar 10, 2025
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I love menswear. Like after my wife / daughter / truck, my 4th greatest love is menswear. And there’s nothing better than menswear with lore. Which is why I’ve hunted down and am in talks to put in a (lowball) offer on shoes with a fun history attached to them.
Ugly? — Yes. Culturally significant? — No. Special to me? — Extremely.
Why wear just regular clothing when you can wear clothing that looks like it was formulated in a lab?
Ugly? — Yes. Culturally significant? — No. Special to me? — Extremely.
Why wear just regular clothing when you can wear clothing that looks like it was formulated in a lab?
Jan 30, 2025
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👞Very cool to me that this is a centuries old trade untouched by technology and whenever I go it feels quite charming. These dudes work magic every time, it’s awesome. Do not buy new shoes, let the cobbler save the old! Up next: going to the tailor.
Jan 24, 2024
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Mar 27, 2024
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😵Sometimes you try your best and everything seems to hit the fan no matter how much you try, so you take that raincheck and take yourself out for a day.
Nov 27, 2024
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🥪This is what I call it hahahah made by mums everywhere but the greased up version is sold along stalls in Mumbai. Two regular slices of white bread, buttered, and the middle filling is cream cheese with red onions, coriander/cilantro, tomatoes and some minced chillis. All veggies chopped mini cube size so they blend with the cheese. Toasted crispy.
Apr 3, 2024