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In the second of our posts on shoe care we advise how to look after Loake shoes made from burnished calf leather.
Full grain, burnished calf leather has not been sanded or corrected to remove blemishes etc. it is a naturally soft and flexible material, and has excellent breathability. Properly looked after, this type of leather will develop an attractive patina with age.
Burnished calf shoes have a handsome appearance which has been created by applying pressure to the leather to create tonal variance and highlights. The leather itself requires a protective layer of wax to prevent staining and to preserve the leather.
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If you like, you can use a good quality shoe cream first; this will help to keep the leather supple. It is important to clean the shoes before applying polish. Do so with a damp cloth, and then wipe dry.Wax polish should be applied regularly, using a cloth, and buffed to a shine if desired using a soft brush or cloth. By using a darker polish (for example a burgundy or dark brown polish on a tan shoe) it is possible to darken the shoe to further enhance the natural highlights of burnished leather. If you wish to retain the original colour use a matching coloured wax polish.
In the second of our posts on shoe care we advise how to look after Loake shoes made from burnished calf leather.
Full grain, burnished calf leather has not been sanded or corrected to remove blemishes etc. it is a naturally soft and flexible material, and has excellent breathability. Properly looked after, this type of leather will develop an attractive patina with age.
Burnished calf shoes have a handsome appearance which has been created by applying pressure to the leather to create tonal variance and highlights. The leather itself requires a protective layer of wax to prevent staining and to preserve the leather.
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If you like, you can use a good quality shoe cream first; this will help to keep the leather supple. It is important to clean the shoes before applying polish. Do so with a damp cloth, and then wipe dry.Wax polish should be applied regularly, using a cloth, and buffed to a shine if desired using a soft brush or cloth. By using a darker polish (for example a burgundy or dark brown polish on a tan shoe) it is possible to darken the shoe to further enhance the natural highlights of burnished leather. If you wish to retain the original colour use a matching coloured wax polish.
Full grain, burnished calf leather has not been sanded or corrected to remove blemishes etc. it is a naturally soft and flexible material, and has excellent breathability. Properly looked after, this type of leather will develop an attractive patina with age.
Burnished calf shoes have a handsome appearance which has been created by applying pressure to the leather to create tonal variance and highlights. The leather itself requires a protective layer of wax to prevent staining and to preserve the leather.
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If you like, you can use a good quality shoe cream first; this will help to keep the leather supple. It is important to clean the shoes before applying polish. Do so with a damp cloth, and then wipe dry.Wax polish should be applied regularly, using a cloth, and buffed to a shine if desired using a soft brush or cloth. By using a darker polish (for example a burgundy or dark brown polish on a tan shoe) it is possible to darken the shoe to further enhance the natural highlights of burnished leather. If you wish to retain the original colour use a matching coloured wax polish.
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