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Category: Shoes

Explore footwear, shoemaking and shoe care through Well Sewn’s articles on shoe shining, Crockett & Jones and choosing shoes.

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Shoe Shining: A Time Honored Craft

Quick answer: A shoe-shining routine starts with identifying the shoe’s material and following its care instructions. For a compatible smooth-leather finish, remove surface dirt, apply a suitable product sparingly, allow it to set as directed, and buff. Product choice and technique depend on the leather and finish. Shoe care is a practical craft: small, regular

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The Shoes Break the Man

This style essay considers how footwear, condition and occasion affect an outfit, while presenting the author’s preferences as opinions.

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