New Shoe Day – Allen Edmonds

My favorite days might just be new shoe days.  Last week in the post-holiday sales I was able to find a brilliant pair of Allen Edmonds oxfords.  I wore them twice this week and then gave them a nice glacage finish on the toes and quarters.  So far they seem to be wearing nicely, are extremely comfortable, and with AE’s refinishing service I have years and years with them to look forward to.

I take great pleasure in polishing my shoes.  It’s a moment to pause, forget the chaos of the rest of my life and focus on something simple.  Few things in a man’s wardrobe look as refined and elegant as a pair of beautifully polished shoes.  Right now I just use basic Kiwi wax, but I think I’m going to get my hands on some Saphir from A Suitable Wardrobe’s online shop.  It’s great that someone in the States is finally stocking the stuff.  I’ll let you know what the results are in a few weeks.  Click here for a lesson in good polishing technique from my mate Christian Kimber at Style Sage.