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executrix March 14 2011, 17:21:58 UTC
I would pretty much bet that patent shoes at TopShop will be vinyl, not leather. I believe that the usual recommendation is something like mild soap or Windex for cleaning; you can't seal it; and if the scuff won't come off with a white art eraser, fill it in with WiteOut for the white part or felt-tip pen for the black part.

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amelia_eve March 14 2011, 17:36:35 UTC
They say they're leather, and they were uncheap, at least by my budget standards. But the art eraser is an excellent tip. Thanks!

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executrix March 14 2011, 17:39:17 UTC
I am surprised! Actual leather-patent leather is a rare beast! BTW, there is a Rainbow Shops store near me that has spectators, so I wonder if they are a Trend this spring?

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athenais March 14 2011, 17:38:21 UTC
SHOE ENVY FROM 5000 MILES AWAAAAAAAAY! Those look fabulous and your outfit sounds marvelous.

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amelia_eve March 14 2011, 17:47:11 UTC
I am right chuffed. It's my great hope that these are a European trend that will soon become more popular stateside. Then I will buy a dozen pairs and hoard them against future Oxford shortages.

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chelseagirl March 14 2011, 19:17:21 UTC
I've been seeing them on the streets quite a bit lately, so I'm guessing they're out in a number of different stores. One of my new favorite pairs of shoes (since last fall) is a pair of black ankle boots with brogue detailing that I got at Bass.

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amelia_eve March 14 2011, 20:08:13 UTC
Bass has also put out a bunch of really great saddle shoes in the last 18 months or so, but the last isn't good for me, sadly.

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amelia_eve March 14 2011, 19:03:09 UTC
I feel impelled to learn some tap-dance moves.

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singinglark March 14 2011, 20:34:08 UTC
Love the shoes. The whole outfit sounds stylish and classy! My favorite shoes currently are a pair of plain black lace-up oxfords with a stacked heel.

Alas, I have no shoe-care advice to offer...

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amelia_eve March 14 2011, 23:54:12 UTC
The heeled oxfords began appearing a few years ago. I'm so happy to have found them flat!

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ravurian March 14 2011, 21:59:02 UTC
Vaseline, I think, for patent shoes. I'm pretty sure, anyway.

Good choice!

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amelia_eve March 14 2011, 23:53:19 UTC
You were totally my inspiration for bringing Leit to TopMan. Very cool stuff.

And I have heard the Vaseline a couple of different places. Maybe I'll try it on the tongue or something and see what happens.

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