Just wondering how do you guys keep shell cordovan crease free and looking so shiny. Does using shoe tree help in preventing the creases from setting in?
I know creases will appear on all leather shoes with more usage but for dressier shoes, I prefer to keep them looking spanking new.
I'm using some foam leather shoe cleaning solution. Am able to get rid of the stains on the crepe sole but not the leather.
These went from this:
to this:
In a year. Can't seem to clean off the dirt anymore. They seem to have seeped into the leather. Do you guys think its time for a trip back to White's for some refurbishing?
Sorry for the crepe soles… 
Spent two hours cleaning….them crepe soles stain like a b*tch.
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I got myself the IH-55 wabash and am absolutely in love with it but I've not worn it even once. The reason being i'm staying in Singapore and the weather here is way too hot to be wearing them.
Not to mention I've put on considerable amount of weight and the size S wouldn't button up nicely for me.
Was wondering if anyone's interested.
@bent2T: Lovely boots! I definitely need a pair of black boots.
White's Northwest. Oiled twice and never really properly cleaned.
The bullhide leather seems to be hard to clean as I have problems removing dirt marks and stains and even with a layer of obernauf LP, they are still susceptible to the occasional water stain.
@Chris: So you mean to say I can remove the grease/dirt marks with a damp cloth + some soap and water then leave them to dry and oil them again?
@Megatron: Thanks for the advice! Yeah, I noticed too that Bullhide doesn't seem to be as tough as the other leather choices that white's offer and the leather finish on my RedWings seem to hold up better against abuse such as scuffs, dirt, creases or scratches.
@Bluegrass: Thanks for the compliment. I was wondering if White's make these boots with the white coloured Vibram morflex soles. Would probably look great too in that configuration.
White's Northwest in Aztec Bullhide.
Lace-to-Toe 6"
Btw, does anyone know what products I can use to clean the bullhide leather? Its matt and changes colour when water drops on it so I've since then applied a layer of obernauf's to waterproof them a little. However, that's not stopping dirt and grime from sticking to the surface.
