Good day, Gents. I hope all is treating you well and that your Sundays are relaxing.
As you may or may not recall, a few weeks ago I took delivery of AE Park Avenues. When I purchased the shoes, I made a point of also getting the AE cream tube in the correct color. My present shoe care regiment involves at least a day off between wears, storage on shoe trees, and re-balancing the laces after every wearing. Once a month (or sooner, if needed), they go to the cobbler for shining.
Now that I have a better brand of shoe, I'm looking to take on some more of the care and feeding responsibilities for myself so that I can ensure these shoes will last as long as they can. However, to mix metaphors, I'm not looking to take BBS-levels of care. That requires a level of interest that I just don't have. DFS/CCS-levels of care are fine. SAS is too lackadaisical for my likes.
To that end, what kind of regiment would you recommend? It seems like the following would meet that standard:
1) After every wear:
2) Periodically:
Does this seem reasonable, or am I missing something?
As you may or may not recall, a few weeks ago I took delivery of AE Park Avenues. When I purchased the shoes, I made a point of also getting the AE cream tube in the correct color. My present shoe care regiment involves at least a day off between wears, storage on shoe trees, and re-balancing the laces after every wearing. Once a month (or sooner, if needed), they go to the cobbler for shining.
Now that I have a better brand of shoe, I'm looking to take on some more of the care and feeding responsibilities for myself so that I can ensure these shoes will last as long as they can. However, to mix metaphors, I'm not looking to take BBS-levels of care. That requires a level of interest that I just don't have. DFS/CCS-levels of care are fine. SAS is too lackadaisical for my likes.
To that end, what kind of regiment would you recommend? It seems like the following would meet that standard:
1) After every wear:
- Quick brush or wipe after wearing
- Re-balance laces
- Store on shoe trees
- Cover for dust protection
2) Periodically:
- Polish shoes (more frequent)
- Moisturize leather (less frequent)
Does this seem reasonable, or am I missing something?