We’re not recommending you follow our suede cleaning method but we thought you might like to see how we do it. We hear many comments from customers about how delicate they think suede is, well guess what it’s not all that delicate. Alden’s sources their suede from Charles F. Stead & Co. Ltd. one of [...]
Category Archives: Shoe Care
On Edge
Polishing your shoes does wonders for the appearance of the uppers, but what about the soles? How many of us take that extra step and dress the sole and heel edges? A small detail to be sure but it makes a polished shoe look so much better. Edge dressing has always been a tedious and [...]
Posted in Shoe Care Tagged Glue Stic, in Black and Brown - $8, leffot, On Edge, Polishing your shoes does wonders for the appearance of the uppers. But what about the soles? How many of us take the extra step and dress the sole and heel edges? A small detail to be sure but it ma, post it and white out. Seriously, Post-it and Liquid Paper., the soles and your hands. I have found a wonderful new way to make this process simple and painless in the form of an easy roll on applicator. This should be ranked right up there with glue sticks, why is it that the most obvious inventions only appear so after their release? Sole Edge and Heel Polish with Easy Roll on Applicator 10 Comments
Cover Up
The weekend forecast in NYC is cold and wet, be prepared.
Posted in Shoe Care Tagged be prepared., cover up, leffot, overs, overshoes, The weekend forecast in NYC is cold and wet, tingley, tingley rubber co. Leave a comment
Mild Mannered Shoeshine Boy
Shoeshine Boy was the alter ego of Underdog, one my favorite cartoon characters as a child. I conjured his image recently as I sat peacefully on our Ephtée polishing seat shining up our display shoes. I enjoy polishing shoes it’s relaxing. I enjoy working with my hands, as well as the turpentine smell of Saphir, [...]
Posted in Shoe Care Tagged and he emerges as... ] Narrator: Underdog!, in real life... [Shoeshine Boy runs into a telephone booth, it's relaxing and I like the feel and turpentine smell of the polish. I couldn't help notice that passersby liked watching me on the seat. I'm not sure what the fascination is perhaps just the primord, leffot, Mild Mannered Shoeshine Boy, Narrator: One of the city's most humble and lovable characters was... Shoeshine Boy. Shoeshine Boy: [finishes shining a man's shoes] All finished, saphir, Shoeshine Boy, Shoeshine Boy was the alter ego of Underdog who was one my favorite cartoon characters as a child. That image popped into my head as I sat peacefully on our Ephtee polishing seat shining the display s, sir. Man: [gives Shoeshine Boy a silver coin] Thanks, sir. [bites coin] Narrator: Little did anyone know that whenever there was a call for help... Woman: Help! Help-Help! [Shoeshine Boy's ears perk up in surprise] Narrator: Shoeshine Boy became, The Ephtee Figaro polishing seat is very comfortable and perfectly designed for it's purpose. If you don't have the space for a seat you may want to consider a leather polishing map. These two sizes r, which explodes, you're humble and lovable. Shoeshine Boy: Bless you 8 Comments
The Dr. Will See You Now
Dr. Nick Valenti of B. Nelson Shoes has operated on some of the finest shoes imaginable. He’s the “Go to Guy” when the time comes to make the necessary repairs on your beloved-ed pairs. In this guest post Dr. Nick shares his diagnosis about the life expectancy of your shoe parts. Trust me the prognosis [...]
Leffot Premieres Ephtée
Mr. Franck Tressens is undoubtedly a masterful trunk maker. His trunks for shoes and wooden shoe care caskets and polishing seat are beyond gorgeous. We are very excited to have several examples of Franck’s creations in store and I encourage you to come and see for yourself the level of quality and passion that is [...]
Posted in Shoe Care Tagged ephtee, Ephtee Shoe Care Case, Ephtee Shoe Care Caskets, Leather Polishing Maps in two sizes, leffot, Mr Franck Tressens on the Figaro Polishing Seat, Mr. Franck Tressens founder of Ephtée., Mr. Franck Tressens is undoubtedly a masterful trunk maker. His trunks for shoes and wooden shoe care caskets and polishing seat are beyond gorgeous. We are very excited to have several examples of Fr, or for that matter for yourself., Professional Polishing Casket, saphir, Top Model Polishing Casket 3 Comments
The Forest For The Trees
There are all kinds of trees in the forest and so are there all kinds of trees for your shoes. The best trees are those made of a porous wood such as cedar, beech, lime or hornbeam. If you are able to use trees that are the same last and size your shoes are made [...]
Shine Time
I’m old fashioned when it comes to caring for my shoes. I’m also pretty straightforward in my approach. I use two basic items, a white cotton tee shirt for application (which I’m considering marketing, think 70′s tie dyed). And my grandfather’s old and well worn horsehair brush for shining. Step #1 I know a lot [...]
Posted in Shoe Care Tagged application, befor and after, brain surgery, bulled, Bulling, créme, Gaziano & Girling, horse hair brush, Laces, mitchell, neutral polish, Rénovateur, saphir, shoe shine, shoe tree, tee shirt, vintage maple, wax, white cootn tee shirt 6 Comments
Saphir is Here
Leffot is a U.S. stockist of the ever popular Saphir shoe care products. Saphir MDO (Medaille d’or 1925) is produced in France and is one of the finest shoe polishes available. We stock 100 ml wax tins, 75 ml creme jars, and 75 ml rénovateur arguably the finest leather cleaner and conditioner on the planet. [...]
Also posted in Saphir Tagged black 01 wax, buff, chamois, cotton chamois, creme jars, Dark Brown 05 Wax, Fawn 03 Wax, horsehair brush, Light Brown 03 Wax, Mahogany 09 Wax, mdo, medaille d'or 1925, Medium Brown 37 Wax, mink oil, Navy Blue 06 Wax, neutral 02 wax, saphir, saphir renovateur, shine, Shoe Care, shoe polish, silicone's, small dauber, turpentine, vegetable wax, wax tins 29 Comments
Horween = Genuine Shell Cordovan
When you talk about genuine shell cordovan in the USA you are talking about Horween Leather of Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1905 Horween is the last producer of genuine shell cordovan in North America. Horween’s genuine shell cordovan is still tanned using a six-month-long process and formulas that date back to its founder, Isadore Horween, [...]
What’s More Important?
I was recently asked the question, “What’s more important a shoehorn or shoe trees?” That’s like asking what’s most important for your car motor oil, or gasoline. In my humble opinion if this where a stranded on a desert island scenario I would say you are best to have a pair of shoe trees. I [...]
Horns Of Plenty
New to Leffot are these exquisite shoehorns produced in the U.K. by Abbeyhorn, which has been making horn products sine 1749. We now have in stock shoehorns hand crafted from African Oxen* using the same methods of manufacturing that hasn’t changed in centuries. The process requires considerable skill of the horn worker from the first [...]
Also posted in Abbeyhorn Tagged abbeyhorn, african, Arca, father's day, oxen, Pierre Corthay, shoehorn 7 Comments
