An idea that will make your shoes shine

An innovative idea that may help you to get you the perfect look for your shoes! I give you’ll a product called PIONEER which is a transparent shoe polish. It’s a turpentine shoe polish which will bring a shine to your shoes without much effort. When you apply this polish it will give you the rounded shine and will give a look of as good as a new shoe. This can be used for both men and women’s wear. In order to get a mirror effect you should apply 1 to 2 layers of the wax polish and let the shoe sit for about 10 to 20 minutes. There is a profound difference between a polish and a shine. In order to get a new shine one must remove the excess polish and start fresh again. In order to remove the old polish from your shoe you can take the help of a nail polish remover which is very easy to use and which saves time. Sometimes you can also use alcohol spirits instead of nail polish remover. The only thing is to be careful is with whatever liquid that you use you should not rub it too hard as it will take the finish of your shoes. 

REMEMBER TO KEEP A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND A SHINE ON YOUR SHOES

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Shoe Types

All Shoe Styles fall into one of four (4) general Shoe Types.

Shoe Types are determined by how shoes are secured to feet.

Both the Oxford and Blucher use laces to hold the shoe onto a foot, however the Oxford is designed with a closed facing (known as Closed Lacing), and the Blucher is designed with an open facing (known as Open Lacing).

The Oxford is a more formal type of shoe because it has a cleaner look and a snugger fit. In the U.S. the Oxford is sometimes referred to as a Balmoral, but this is a misnomer, as the Balmoral is a subset of the Oxford style.

It is also common in the U.S. for all men’s dress shoes that lace up to be referred to as Oxfords.

An Oxford is easily identified by the inability to open the bottom of the facing where the shoe laces go (1). This causes the diameter of the throat of the shoe to be a fixed size defined by the construction of the shoe.

The Blucher is a more casual type of shoe because it has more pieces to it, and there is more control over how snug (or loosely) the shoe fits. A Blucher is also referred to as a Derby in men’s shoes, and a Gibson in women’s shoes.

A Blucher is easily identified by the ability to open the bottom of the facing where the shoe laces go (2). This allows the diameter of the throat of the shoe to be somewhat adjustable by the user, and accomodate a wider range of individual instep shapes and sizes.

Although the Oxford and Blucher types are similar there are a number of styles that can only be an Oxford, and others that can only be a Blucher; For example an Adelaide can only be an Oxford due to its structural design, and a Chukka can only be a Blucher as it is inherent in the definition of a Chukka.

A Strap shoe, as the name would imply, uses a strap (and usually a buckle) (3) to hold the shoe onto the foot. The most common strap shoe for men is the Monk Strap which also come in a Double Monk strap style. Of course a Sandal is also considered a Strap type shoe.

The Slip on style covers Loafers (4) and most boots that do not have laces.

All shoe style fall into one of these 4 types (with the possible exception of a Zipper Boot).

Shoe Anatomy

SHOE ANATOMY

The following is a list of terms used to describe parts of the shoe. Some terms refer to parts that all shoes have such as the sole, while other terms may only apply to certain types or style of shoe.

Arch:

The padded area of the insole of a shoe, which is designed to support the arch of the foot.

Back Seam:

The vertical seam used to attach the quarters together at the center of the rear of a shoe.

Back Stay:

A short strip of leather that connects the quarters down the back of the shoe.

Collar:

A, sometimes padded, strip of material attached to the top line /opening of a shoe.

Counter:

A stiff piece of material usually made of leather, plastic, cardboard, or other stiff but playable material that is inserted between the shoe lining and the upper located at the rear of the shoe, just above the heel.
The counter is used to strengthen the rear of the shoe and support the rear heel of the foot. It also helps retain the shape of the shoe. A Heel Counter can also refer to the exterior decoration on the back of a shoe (similar to a toe cap)

Eyelets:

Holes in the upper, above the tongue, where shoe laces are laces. Eyelets may be reinforced with a grommet for less wear on the shoe material. As a side note: The plastic tips on shoe strings are called Aglets.

Facing:

The part of the shoe where the shoelace eyelets are located.

Foxing:

A piece of leather trimming fitted into or on top of the rear quarters.

Gore:

An elastic panel attached to each side of the vamp to make a shoe more comfortable and easier to put on and take off. A Hidden Gore is covered by the tongue of a shoe and provides added comfort.

Heel:

The heel of a shoe, which raises the rear of the shoe, is considered part of the sole of a shoe although is is normally an independent piece of material. There are also names for the various areas of a heel:

Heel Breast:The area of the heel that faces the front of a shoe, typically located below the rear arch area of the foot.

Heel Seat:The area of the heel that is attached to the sole of a shoe.

Heel Tip:Used to refer to the Top Piece of a narrow,high heeled shoe (such as a Stiletto). Heel Tips are usually made of plastic or rubber.

Top Piece:The area of the heel that contacts the ground. When a shoe is manufactured the heel is attached to the shoe while the shoe is upside down, therefore the “bottom” of the heel, when a shoe is placed on a foot, is the “top” when it is being manufactured.

Inseam:

A hidden seam on a shoe attaching the welt, upper, lining and insole.

Insole:

The layer of material that lays on top of the sole inside a shoe, where the bottom of your foot contacts a shoe.

Linings:

A material, usually leather, sheepskin or cloth, that covers the inside of the upper to make a shoe more comfortable.

Mid-sole:

A layer of cushioned material between the innersole and outsole, adding additonal comfort and support to a shoe.

Out sole:

The part of the sole that touches the ground, usually made of leather or rubber.

Plug:

The sewn in vamp on a loafer. Usually defined as a plug if the material or texture is different than the rest of the shoe.

Puff:

Reinforcement inside the upper at the toe of a shoe to give it shape and support.

Quarter:

The back half of the upper. Attached at the front to the vamp, making up both sides of a shoe, and wrapping around the rear of the shoe. On some shoes the vamp and the quarter are a single piece of leather.

Shank:

A rigid material (usually metal or plastic) located between the insole and the sole of the shoe to supply support.

Sole:

The part of the shoe that sits below the wearers foot. The upper and sole make up the entire shoe.

Throat:

The area of the shoe where the top cap ends, or the area where the base of the tongue is attached to the vamp.

Toe cap:

A piece of material that covers the front upper of the shoe. Toe caps can have decorative patterns and shapes, to include wingtip.

Tongue:

A piece of material, usually leather or cloth, sewn into the vamp of a laced shoe, extending between the throat and the waist of a shoe.

Top line:

Also referred to as the Rim or the Collar, it is the top edge of the upper or opening of a shoe.

Upper:

The part of a shoe that covers the entire top, sides and back of the foot.

Vamp:

The part of upper that covers the front of the foot and attaches to the quarter.

Waist:

The area of a shoe between the in-step and arch.

Welt:

The piece of material, or process, used to join the upper to the sole. When the upper and the sole are stitched together, resulting in a visible stitched seam it is referred to as a Goodyear Welt or Norwegian Welt [two different processes] (as opposed to a Blake stitch which is not visible from the top of the shoe)

THE 12 SHOES EVERY MAN NEEDS

The average man owns a dozen pairs of shoes. These are the essentials

1.BROWN LONGWINGS

Think of them as your workhorse shoe. Perfect with everything from jeans to suits, and appropriate for everything but formal occasions and (very) important meetings with (relatively) conservative business partners

2.Black Cap Toe Oxfords

You know how that last pair wouldn't work for the dressier moments in your life? These will. Every time.

3. Dress Boots

Tailor-made — well, actually, cobbler-made — for the "suited and booted" look.

4. Casual Boots

For a hike through the woods. Or, you know, a walk around the corner.

5. Desert Boots

More dressed-up than a sneaker, but not quite as proper as hard bottoms. Your go-to option for a casual everyday outfit

6. Monk Straps

Because sometimes you want something with a bit more, well...personality than laces

7. White Leather (or Canvas) Sneakers

Every guy needs a pair of understated, off-duty sneakers.

8. Penny Loafers

A classic American Shoe  that just happens to have originated in Norway and, in the case of this pair, been made in Italy, but to be worn by indians too specially.

9. Technical Sneakers

For your daily run — be it around the track, gym or for a walk, can even be for sports.

10. Espadrilles

For those summer days when you don't feel like wearing boat shoes.

11. Boat Shoes

For every other day in June, July, and August.- summer season

LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST

12. House Slippers

Because no man should be forced to pad around his place barefoot.

Lets play dress up shoes

You can't judge a book by its cover, but you can judge a man by his shoes. What does this saying really mean? Your shoes reveal whether you take pride in the little things (and a stylish man most certainly should). Good taste is in the details, and the good news  is that a few thoughtful footwear investments are all it takes to be ready for any occasion.

first things first: every man should own a pair of black lace-ups. They can be dressed up or dressed down, transitioning seamlessly from jeans to suit to tuxedo. A minimally detailed Oxford is the most elegant option, followed by the Derby. In general, the sleeker the design, the more formal the shoe. And if you’re a bit more flamboyant, try adding a pair of patent shoes to give your wardrobe bit of flare and that essential red carpet killer look.

Polish your shoes regularly, see a cobbler to maintain the quality of the soles, and use shoetrees to preserve their shape.

SHOES WORN BY FAMOUS PERSONALITIES AT IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS