After seeing @John C post yesterday I realized I hadn't been sharing any of my shoe projects in a while. I find these projects to be SO relaxing and challenging all at the same time. I also think it is a great way for everyone in this group to care for their items expensive or not and it doesn't have to cost a lot to do. The products that you need vary in price, but you also don't run through the product too quickly so buying better quality care products will last a long time. These are my Allen Edmonds Sarasota (Independence collection) Woven Loafers. I noticed when I took them off the other day that I had a couple of spots where the dyed portion of the edge of the weave had come off and I was looking at raw skin. That prompted me to take them down to the bench and get started. After brushing and cleaning them I dyed the leather back in the "raw" spots. While that was sitting I decided I didn't like the contrast of the sole and heals as they were a bit flat tonally to the rest of the shoe, so I sanded down the sole edges and heals. Then I dyed the edges and heals 1st with a coat of Havana Brown dye, then 1 coat of Dark Brown, then a light coat of Bordeaux. After that sat and dried I put another coat of dark brown onto and it has given it the contrast but with depth and warmth I thought would be nice. Then I went back and polished the woven parts of the shoe with cream polish. After this was done I used Havana Brown cream polish on the heels and edging and buffed them to a nice shine, and then buffed the uppers as well. The last detail which generally gets overlooked was the sole bottoms. While you expect them to wear if you do not protect them they will soak up water and drench your feet if you are walking in the rain too much. I sanded the sole bottoms and heal bottoms with 400 grit sand paper and then cleaned them off and gave 2 coats of sole guard. This gives the soles waterproofing without making them slippery.

Twillory performance multi colored patterned shirt over dark wash Vertx jeans. Brown Anson belt with silver buckle and brown Thursday President boots. Monterey Kitty Hawk blue dial watch and Doir Sauvage edt.

In-person meeting with an out-of-state employee and then dinner tonight with an important client. I've tried to keep the suit unencumbered. I'm sporting a new watch as well. • Suit — SJ‑014, SL-023 (Enzo Tovare): A navy Enzo Tovare 2-piece suit in Super 150s wool with a subtle sheen—cut in the modern Brit AMF style with roped & padded shoulders and high & tight armholes. The lightweight worsted fabric is supremely breathable while maintaining sharp business-formal presence. Notched lapels, dual rear vents, and fully lined construction project polished authority for client-facing meetings. • Shirt — DS‑010 (Charles Tyrwhitt): A CT spread-collar French-cuff dress shirt in white Burlington-weave twill. Medium-to-high opacity with a soft hand, exceptional stitch density (5/5), and crisp non-iron structure. The 5.5" spread collar and square-edge French cuffs elevate the look to true executive polish. Best paired with 2.25" collar stays. • Undershirt — US‑002 (Ralph Lauren Polo): A classic white cotton crew neck undershirt from Ralph Lauren. Reliably invisible beneath the opaque white dress shirt while providing all-day comfort for extended client meetings. • Tie — NT‑023 (Fort Belvedere): A Fort Belvedere 3-fold wool challis tie in navy with white polka dots—self-tipped with a keeper loop. The classic navy-and-white combination echoes the suit's colorway while the challis texture adds visual depth against the white shirt. At 3.5" width and 57" length, it knots beautifully under a spread collar. • Pocket Square — PS‑035 (Fort Belvedere): A 17" white Irish linen pocket square from Fort Belvedere with signature burgundy X-stitch edging. The burgundy accent introduces a subtle warm note that breaks the navy-white-silver palette without competing. A TV fold or puff provides crisp geometry against the navy jacket. • Belt — B‑001 (Hanks): A Hanks Highlined black leather belt with silver buckle—fully lined, top/bottom stitched, and featuring pill-shaped holes. Removable buckle, excellent fit, and perfectly matched to the black TLB Oxfords. A serious belt for serious meetings.