https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:55:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243250 Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:43:36 +0000 Sal 2243250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would be tempted to purchase some pewter or similar shoe cream (we call it nugget here) and rub it on the shoes.&nbsp; You will lose the pattern, but I think it will protect the leather.</p> <p>I have used it on these two pairs of footwear with success.&nbsp; Waproo, Woly and Tarrago are brands. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243245 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 23:47:01 +0000 rachylou 2243245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don’t have a car in the city right? In any case, I discovered the mat in my car was turning my heels black. It wasn’t rubber, but a carpet mat. A blue one, but turned my heels black. Sadly nothing took it off. I think it was a dye transfer problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243240 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 23:10:49 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ClaraT, thanks! I’ve never heard of that, had considered getting metallic paint markers to color over what I thought were bald spots. Actual shoe Polish sounds much better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243238 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 22:54:11 +0000 ClaraT 2243238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in once more to say that Amazon does have some metallic (antique) gold shoe polishes. Since you want less coverage (as opposed to a strong sold gold color), one of those might give your shoes life a little longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243224 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:46:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the comments! </p> <p>My first expectation was that the metallic finish was flaking off, but I haven’t seen a single shard of it.<br /> I’ll let you all know how things progress with these. </p> <p>Lozz, the amazing part is the soles, which are in great shape, and they are very comfortable now. If I can remove the black and get the elastic resewn, I don’t mind wearing them with creases at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243212 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:48:59 +0000 lozz_oz 2243212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m all for trying to repair and extend the life of my wardrobe items.<br /> Certainly try some of the methods others have suggested. However sometimes it’s time to give thanks to well worn and loved pieces and retire them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243211 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:46:07 +0000 Angie 2243211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are VERY well worn and loved boots! :)</p> <p>My experience is the same as <b>ClaraT</b> and<b> La Ped</b>. Metallic finishes tend to rub off (and get scuffed very easily). I think that here, the metallic is rubbing off.</p> <p>That said, you can try a bit of leather cleaner, or saddle soap if you like.....just in case it's grease or dirt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243209 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:38:06 +0000 LaPed 2243209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like ClaraT says, my experience with metallic finishes is that they tend to rub off over time. I *think* that’s what’s going on here, but it’s hard to tell from photos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243207 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:19:33 +0000 ClaraT 2243207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have well-worn metallic booties with a similar look; in the case of my boots, the metallic finish has worn off. If it really is soiled, agree with Synne that I’d first try spot cleaning with a q-tip (maybe try mild soap/water one spot, something oil-based on another). Good luck! I feel your pain. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243205 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:11:57 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Synne, I don’t think it’s bike grease, because it’s on the inside and outside of both feet. I’m clumsy, but not that bad, lol. It doesn’t feel greasy/oily/slick. Feels very dry, like charcoal (but if it was actually coal, it’d be easy to get off). I have no idea what it’s from—none of my other shoes have it, and it’s getting worse, so it isn’t from just one thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243202 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:04:09 +0000 Synne 2243202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like bicycle oil? Like, from the chain. (Too lazy to Google the right name). An old and true axiom is "oil dissolves oil". (Is axiom right here? Hah, lazy again). I have had great success with this on other fabrics, but haven't tried suede leather... I would choose a light and colorless oil (like baby oil) to dab on the spot to see if it dissolves. With a q-tip or cotton pad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoe-icu#post-2243200 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:52:51 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2243200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t see a “caring for your items” topic, so am sticking this in general. </p> <p>As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, my metallic ankle boots are showing considerable wear. Part of that is that the stitching holding the elastic panel on is breaking; I can get that repaired at the alterations shop Astrid recommended to me—they also do upholstery, so they know how to work with heavier materials. The bigger problem is discoloration. For the longest time, I thought the pattern was coming off the boots, but on closer inspection, I think there might be something black in them. I’m looking for ideas on how to get it off. They are made of leather, but the brocade is a slick surface that is not porous. I don’t think Saddle Soap/Schuh Creme is likely to work. I might take them to the US and try petroleum jelly or other slightly harsher formulae to clean them, but what??</p> <p>Any suggestions or advice appreciated! </p>