Nov 29, 2011 · Only entertain buying very high end shoes that have been worn a couple of times. This is pretty easy to determine based on the the sole and insole. All that said I have only bought one pair of "used" shoes. They were exotic skins, hardly worn and an incredible deal. And bought from a local consignment. IME the majority of used shoes are bought ...

Mar 5, 2010 · I think knowing the "provenance" of an used item certainly helps. This site provides a mechanism to get to know our potential transaction partners. Ebay is less like that, and I doubt that I'd buy many used shoes from them (I've purchased 1 pair). I do buy used items (mainly jackets - but sometimes suits).

Jan 2, 2010 · Playing the odds, an owner of expensive shoes probably owns so many shoes that each pair gets little wear, and the owner has simply grown bored of them. Shoes like this are the best finds. Little wear and extremely clean. The most important downside to used shoes, is that the person owned less, wore them more, or possibly may have had a foot ...

Mar 27, 2023 · And of course try looking through sold auctions on ebay. Tough to know what your listing but I would not hope for easy or quick sales for much money. There is a limited audience for used shoes. This is the kind of thing that you need to learn what really sells assuming your not finding Edward Greens and John Lobbs.

Jun 22, 2019 · $225 OBO Used Alden 975 Long Wing Blucher Shell Cordovan Size 10.5 C/E These are in great condition, with usual signs of wear (see pics). New Alden laces, and recently polished with Alden Color 8 paste wax. Will be shipped in generic box.

Apr 28, 2005 · Is it worth picking up dress shoes that are 1 or 2 years old that have some noticeable wear on the soles, but appear to be in good condition overall? It seems like you can get some very good deals. Should I be concerned about the shoes already having 'molded' to the previous owners feet? Is it...

Aug 30, 2010 · Next, preheat an oven (hopefully a convection) to 425 and put the shoes on a water-soaked cedar plank. Put them in the oven for 35 minutes. Take them out let cool for five to 10 minutes. When room temperature, apply 1/4 brown, 1/4 black, 1/2 cordovan polish (Kiwi anyone?) to your shoes along with 2/3rds a tablespoon of Sno-Seal. Should look ...

Mar 4, 2025 · Value is an entirely subjective quality. If you don't see the value in a pair of bespoke shoes or a bespoke suit, then simply don't buy it. I see no point in complaining about it. Yup it's all subjective. For me, I value MTM + alterations enough and bespoke is …

May 20, 2022 · Arterton - Luxury Beechwood Shoe Trees - £75 Developed specifically for high-end shoes, these trees have been milled to have a mid-high instep that helps shoes rest into their lasted shape. Nicks Handmade Boots - LL64 - $819 5'' beauty designed by Nicks' employee Luke Larsson. Luxire - Faded Indigo Medium Washed Jeans - $139 Made to order.

Feb 25, 2022 · 4: vinegar (helps kills fungus - who know where the shoes were stored), slosh, slosh and pour out, rinse. 5: small amount of isopropyl alcohol. slosh it around, cover opening of shoe. This will also help you dry the shoes. 6: lexol conditioner. for the leather lining.