I'm new here. . .

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 7:12 pm

And I wanted to say "Hi"!

I finaly ordered my Wested ToD jacket and a pair of Alden's.
I can't wait!

I did have a question. Has anyone here used any of the Kiwi shoe products on their Aldens?

Randy

Renderking Fisk · Post by **Renderking Fisk** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 7:30 pm

As I said on AIM - Welcome.

LNBright · Post by **LNBright** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:13 pm

Actually,

I've used Kiwi on my Aldens for years.... when I was in the Marine Corps, Kiwi was all I used. Some folks used Lincoln, but I've only seen Lincoln in black, whereas Kiwi comes in brown, black, etc. So, I use brown Kiwi....

Now, I have to admit, I've only recently found here again, and never actually thought about if there was something better, or if there was a problem with using Kiwi..... good question.

I have to admit, it's done a good job darkening down my Aldens from their orangy color. They're much more brownish now.

FWIW....

-Leslie

Post by **Dalexs** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:19 pm

I tried KIWI at first but they kept needing a reshine ever time they got scuffed up so thats when I went to the complete redye method.

Oh, welcome aboard!

Dalexs

indy_den · Post by **indy_den** » Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:38 pm

Welcome Randy, you'll enjoy the company here. Like another member said, you're among like minds here.

Anyway, I use the Kiwi brown shoe polish on my JCrew and it did darken it quite a bit. I like it.

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 3:59 am

Hi and welcome!

I also use brown Kiwi on my boots and it works a treat. The only thing it doesn't cover are deeper scuffs, but there are other products on the market to deal with those.

Hey, getting your Jacket and your Aldens the same time should be a blast!

What kind of jacket did you opt for anyway, just out of interest?

Regards

Alan

Randy · Post by **Randy** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 9:49 am

Thanks everyone!

I picked up a ToD jacket in authentic brown lambskin with cotton body/satin sleeves lining (I would like to see pic if this lining). I like my jackets a little below my waist.

Randy