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August 23, 2010
It’s On eBay New & Lingwood Ankle Boots by Alfred Sargent (Sz. 10.5E UK) Buy It Now for $153

It’s On eBay

New & Lingwood Ankle Boots by Alfred Sargent (Sz. 10.5E UK)

Buy It Now for $153

Posted in It's On eBay Alfred Sargent New & Lingwood England Boots Shoes shoes
August 20, 2010
It’s On eBay Brooks Brothers Pebble Grain Cap-Toe Boots Starts at $199, ends Saturday

It’s On eBay

Brooks Brothers Pebble Grain Cap-Toe Boots

Starts at $199, ends Saturday

Posted in Shoes It's On eBay Brooks Brothers Boots Crockett & Jones
July 26, 2010
It’s On Sale J.L. Powell Grant Chukka Boot by Alden Fall is just over the horizon, gentlemen, and J.L. Powell’s seasonal sale is full of beautiful things for your next adventure. $178 from $298 at J.L. Powell

It’s On Sale

J.L. Powell Grant Chukka Boot by Alden

Fall is just over the horizon, gentlemen, and J.L. Powell’s seasonal sale is full of beautiful things for your next adventure.

$178 from $298 at J.L. Powell

Posted in It's On Sale J.L. Powell Boots Alden Outdoors
June 16, 2010
thisfits: Just got a sales alert that Clarks Desert Boots are $66.50 on endless.com. That’s 30% off, folks, plus free shipping and returns. Get ‘em while you can. Clarks Originals Men’s Desert Boot: Endless.com Free shipping and returns on Endless, too.

thisfits:

Just got a sales alert that Clarks Desert Boots are $66.50 on endless.com. That’s 30% off, folks, plus free shipping and returns. Get ‘em while you can.

Clarks Originals Men’s Desert Boot: Endless.com

Free shipping and returns on Endless, too.

Posted in Shoes Clarks Boots Summer
May 15, 2010
It’s On eBay Ralph Lauren “Gifford” Shell Cordovan Chukka Boot $299 Buy It Now (Retail $999)

It’s On eBay

Ralph Lauren “Gifford” Shell Cordovan Chukka Boot

$299 Buy It Now (Retail $999)

Posted in It's On eBay Ralph Lauren Shell Cordovan Boots
May 3, 2010
It’s On eBay Arrow Moccasins Trail Boot, Size 9.5-10 I have a pair of trail boots from Arrow.  They’re wonderful. Starts at $59.99, ends Monday

It’s On eBay

Arrow Moccasins Trail Boot, Size 9.5-10

I have a pair of trail boots from Arrow.  They’re wonderful.

Starts at $59.99, ends Monday

Posted in It's On eBay Arrow Moccasins Boots
May 1, 2010
It’s On eBay Alfred Sargent Suede Chukka Boots Starts at $61, ends early Monday

It’s On eBay

Alfred Sargent Suede Chukka Boots

Starts at $61, ends early Monday

Posted in It's On eBay Boots Shoes Alfred Sargent
April 28, 2010
It’s On eBay Vintage Danner Hunting Boots (Sz. 12) Start at $9.99, end Thursday

It’s On eBay

Vintage Danner Hunting Boots (Sz. 12)

Start at $9.99, end Thursday

Posted in It's On eBay Danner Boots Vintage Shoes
April 27, 2010
Q and Answer: Suede and Water Avi writes:  I recently picked up a pair of Clarks Dessert Boots, of the Oakwood Suede variety. Continuing your recent shoe care theme, how do I go about keeping suede shoes clean and unmarked? Can I waterproof shoes of this type? I’ve noticed a few minor watermarks already—am I stuck with these discolorations? Suede is extremely difficult to keep clean and unmarked, particularly if it’s a lighter color.  Even water can leave a spot and ruin the nap of the leather.  There are a couple of paths you can follow. When your shoes are new, you can spray them with a silicone-based water sealant.  These are available in the shoe section of your local drugstore, or from your shoe repair shop.  A few coats (let them dry thoroughly in between) won’t turn them into galoshes, but it will help if you get caught out there.  You can also buy a suede kit.  Most are two tools and a stain remover.  The tools are essentially a gum eraser, for rubbing the soil off, and a brush, for bringing up the nap.  If you get a spot, this can really help. The third course of action is probably the best, though.  Just accept that they’ll get dinged up.  It’s pretty much the nature of the beast.

Q and Answer: Suede and Water

Avi writes:  I recently picked up a pair of Clarks Dessert Boots, of the Oakwood Suede variety. Continuing your recent shoe care theme, how do I go about keeping suede shoes clean and unmarked? Can I waterproof shoes of this type? I’ve noticed a few minor watermarks already—am I stuck with these discolorations?

Suede is extremely difficult to keep clean and unmarked, particularly if it’s a lighter color.  Even water can leave a spot and ruin the nap of the leather. 

There are a couple of paths you can follow.

When your shoes are new, you can spray them with a silicone-based water sealant.  These are available in the shoe section of your local drugstore, or from your shoe repair shop.  A few coats (let them dry thoroughly in between) won’t turn them into galoshes, but it will help if you get caught out there. 

You can also buy a suede kit.  Most are two tools and a stain remover.  The tools are essentially a gum eraser, for rubbing the soil off, and a brush, for bringing up the nap.  If you get a spot, this can really help.

The third course of action is probably the best, though.  Just accept that they’ll get dinged up.  It’s pretty much the nature of the beast.

Posted in Q and Answer Shoe Care Episode 2 Suede Clarks Boots Shoes
April 2, 2010
It’s On eBay Alden Indy Boots These are a size 8, but note that they run about half a size big - so they’re a 7.5 with thin socks, an 8 with boot socks.  They’re also in the UK, so those of you there can save a bit on shipping. Start at $149, ends Sunday

It’s On eBay

Alden Indy Boots

These are a size 8, but note that they run about half a size big - so they’re a 7.5 with thin socks, an 8 with boot socks.  They’re also in the UK, so those of you there can save a bit on shipping.

Start at $149, ends Sunday

Posted in Alden Indy Boots Boots It's On eBay