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Everything new gets sprayed with 2 coats of meltonion to protect it & make it easier to clean in future. I do 3 coats for suede. The Lincoln EZ cleaner cleans EVERYTHING fabric or suede amazingly. I use it to make labels or interiors bright & new looking too. I use magic eraser on outsoles BUT you have to be careful to not squeeze it or the dirty water will drop onto your shoe! Not cool! Added 2 collages showing Vaseline removal of patent markings (see comments for info--added new listing also)

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tiffcake @misslee85 the angelus is the product i use to clean and/or condition exotics. I use a ton of it bc I have to treat them 4X a year here (Vegas desert dries them out quickly) and it keeps them from lifting/curling/sounding crispy and even helps restore them sometimes if I buy them resale and they're in need of TLC

Jun 16Reply

tiffcake The suede brush is indispensable for cleaning suede and exotics. Vaseline on a qtip and WICKED AMOUNTS of elbow grease will buff out scuffs from patent. I also polish leather and use tinted polishes matching leather color to fix scratches and scrapes. For raw leather or light leather, I use something called "delicate cream" instead of regular or tinted polishes.

Jun 16Reply

tiffcake Furniture polish wipes and elbow grease are really good at removing residue if you buy a pair that had inserts or pads inside that you remove. In general stains/residue fall into categories for removal: water-based, oil-based, or alcohol-based. Alcohol is always my last resort because it dries out organic surfaces and can remove paints or dyes. If something doesn't come of with water, then try using something oily to get it off :)

Jun 16Reply

misslee85 @tiffcake You are a lifesaver! I have found this pair of stunning watersnake white Loubs. They have some dirt and normal wear on them. The wear isn't much but they were pretty dirty! So I was debating cause they were super cheap! Thank younsoooo much! I really appreciate you going above and beyond!!!

Jun 16Reply

tiffcake @misslee85 no problem! That's a great buy, assuming you can clean them up haha! Buying something expensive and ruining them is a Debbie downer but buying something discounted & making them better feels great even if you can't get them perfect. And you don't worry as much wearing them. Some aren't salvageable so just pay what you're comfortable with and good luck!!

Jun 16Reply

tiffcake @misslee85 did you get that pair that you found? Were you able to get them cleaned up?

Jun 24Reply

misslee85 @tiffcake I did buy them! It's a white pair of Snakeskin Loubs. I STOLE them at 115 dollars. Even if I didn't clean them at all I think I could sell them for more than that! They didn't have any damage. They are being delivered tomorrow, and I got the brush and exotic cleaner you suggested sitting on my table now. Im sooooo excited.

Jun 24Reply

tiffcake Collages show removal of marks from patent. Use a qtip or makeup pad with Vaseline and LOTS LOTS LOTS of elbow grease. I take photos to let me know if it's working bc it's not quick and easy and hard to tell. 3rd photo left side is starting marks on heel right side is abou 10minutes rubbing later when I was ready to give up--but comparing it to photo of where I started let me know I CAN remove this mark!!

Jun 26Reply

tiffcake 4th photo left side is about 10 or 15 minutes rubbing/Vaseline later--comparing to where I started I decided I could get rid of these marks instead of leaving them barely visible. Right side shows final result. BOOM! That's money in your pocket (if you're selling you don't have to discount for damage) or if you're just restoring your own shoes they're like new! :D

Jun 26Reply

tiffcake @mrsbombastic I added photos of before/during/after removing marks from patent. I think you can get the mark off your pair and then you won't have to negotiate pricing based on that tiny flaw... It's just lots of work and will seem like it's not working if you give up too early (it took me half an hour to get the mark off mine). I might have a better pair to clean up but I was getting ready to sell that pair and thought of you!

Jun 26Reply

tiffcake There was a black streak up the length of the heel with some parts of the streak worse than others. But I got rid of the whole thing. At least it's not visible unless you look for it really really really hard

Jun 26Reply

tiffcake @misslee85 wowsers! Why's that lady getting all huffy on your listing?! Not your fault that posh automatically changes the European sizes--and I don't have hundreds of pairs of Loubs like her so maybe I'm not as knowledgable as she, but in my 40some pairs I have sizes ranging from 36 to 38.5 (and I'm a US7!!!!!!)

Jul 02Reply

tiffcake You handled it well--way to take the high road! She came off sounding like an a$$ 😘

Jul 02Reply

misslee85 @tiffcake I KNOW! Wasnt she totally insane! And I wear an 8 in almost every single shoe. The shoe is a 8 1/2 or 9. Every day of the week! I almost tagged you in it just so you could see. By the end I was like well I can see this woman is clearly crazy. If she can afford 100's of Loubs - why is she here looking for used ones you know? It was just odd! So odd!

Jul 02Reply

misslee85 @tiffcake but thanks! Ha made me feel better you said that I wasn't sure what exactly to say to her. And I almost took one of the pics down to show her that she was wrong but thought nah, other people will see she's nuts lol

Jul 02Reply

tiffcake @misslee85 whenever I'm looking for a particular pair of Loubs, I do research first to figure out what size i need in that style since every pair seems to be on its own sizing planet. They're handmade, by different people in different places, and buying them resale adds another layer of complexity to their sizing!

Jul 02Reply

tiffcake So I also look for a particular EU size rather than relying on the US size. The times I've messed up and bought the wrong size were the times folks were trying to be "helpful" by listing their sizing conversion (like listing a 39 as an 8 and then I buy it thinking its a 38 and I get a pair that's 2 sizes too big instead of just a half

Jul 02Reply

tiffcake My preference is the way you have it listed--by the EU size. She's definitely on the crabby train to crazy town!

Jul 02Reply

tiffcake I just checked and the pairs she has for sale are either patent or styles that notoriously run a full size small. Rolando typically runs small too, but snake is very forgiving like suede. Nappa is like leather used for gloves and also stretches a lot. So your pair is probably an 8.5 or 9 since it's already been broken in

Jul 02Reply

tiffcake @pilatestrainert no problem! I'm not an expert BUT chances are I've at least tried something and can steer you in a direction if you ever need help... I have a horde of shoes so I have lots of opportunity to test/practice! :)

Jul 08Reply

tiffcake @pilatestrainert my biggest gripe is the shoes that have pics with the foot grime still inside them... A baby wipe or makeup wipe fixes it quick and frankly it's inexcusable.. Nobody wants to buy shoes and receive them with foot gunk dirt and dead skin and it's gross to photo them that way!

Jul 08Reply

secretmarvels Great info and tips! Thank you so much! Love that Lincoln EZ cleaner :)

Jul 13Reply

tiffcake @secretmarvels feel free to share your own! I only post the ones I've tried that have worked for me that I end up doing alllllllllllll the time. It's actually kinda fun to fix up my pairs and save the trips to the cobbler!

Jul 13Reply

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Aug 18Reply

doxygal Any suggestions for water stains on light leather? Thank you!

Apr 22Reply

tiffcake @doxygal I've not been able to remove those myself (I'm assuming you have a raw unfinished leather like this photo I'll add for you) What I ended up doing for this raw leather dior pair is having the cobbler stain/dye them to disguise it. It has a shinier appearance now but over time it will start to look more like unfinished leather again.

Apr 22Reply

tiffcake @doxygal I can tell you that I tried (unsuccessfully) using saddle soap figuring that a product meant for leathers that are exposed to elements would work. It didn't. It looked ok immediately but always went back to being water stained after drying out--makes me wonder if I should have gone to the western boot store here in town for advice!

Apr 22Reply

doxygal @tiffcake I'm thinking of buying a pair if seller will lower price given that my excellent shoe guy was iffy on the fix. Dyeing the leather was a secondary but still iffy option. I've had great success doing that to white lace or silk shoes - my very expensive wedding shoes were given new life as black slings.

Apr 22Reply

tiffcake @doxygal yeah--I'd be firm that the damage cannot be fixed and you're willing to pay a price to reflect the cost of restoring them to a different color. Just pay what you're comfortable with "losing" if it doesn't work out and then you won't be disappointed and might be really pleased if it does work!

Apr 22Reply

tiffcake I added photos of what mine look like after dying them to give you an idea if you're willing to try it

Apr 22Reply

doxygal @tiffcake That's what I'm trying to do. The big problem is the water splats are right on the toes/light leather so if they look bad, that's it.

Apr 22Reply

beibei74 Hello ❣️ what's the best suede cleaner? Thank u 🤓

May 19Reply

tiffcake @beibei74 I like that yellow stuff--Lincoln EZ Get as much dirt off as you possibly can with a super soft suede brush then you use the Lincoln on a cloth that's just barely been dampened with it... if it's dyed suede you have to test somewhere first to make sure the color doesn't come out. Use the meltonion to protect it after cleaned

May 19Reply

beibei74 @tiffcake dankness! Thank u

May 19Reply

tiffcake I use the meltonion on every pair except patent as soon as I get it so I don't get water marks or stains and it makes it easier to clean them later

May 19Reply

tiffcake @coledianne you might be able to clean up your pink snake rolandos w/ some angelus exotic cleaner & use Lincoln EZ on the interiors to get a better price...I don't think it would cost more than $15 & they'd last you a long time. They work really well!! Buyers see opportunity for asking for another discount no matter how low you price them if they can say something is wrong they have to fix. Hope it helps!! :)

Jun 30Reply

requisitethread @tiffcake 1. Thank you!!!! I had no idea there was any hope of getting the marks off my louboutins. I'm going to track down the stuff you mentioned this weekend 🙆 I'm super excited to give this a go. 2. Thank you for making me feel better about my shoe habit. Your collection is ridiculous. You are a total shoe hooker (as am I) & I love it 👍🏻👏🏻 I firmly believe a girl can never have enough heels. From the look of your closet, you clearly feel the same 😉❤️

Jun 30Reply

requisitethread @tiffcake I've tracked the Lincoln EZ down (online), but am eager/impatient. Do you happen to know of any brick & mortar stores that carry it? Did you have to order yours online?

Jun 30Reply

tiffcake @coledianne I'm definitely a shoe prostitute. And I live in Nevada so we take it seriously loll! I get my supplies from my local shoe repair guy. It's a little bit more expensive to buy from him than Amazon, but he's the one that recommended them to me in the first place so I'm loyal & always buy from him. I pay $8 a piece for them. I have lots of pairs & the desert is absolutely brutal for any organic material. I have to condition quarterly or leathers crack & reptile skins get "crispy"

Jul 01Reply

tiffcake @coledianne angelus is a miracle for rehydrating reptile skins. I don't think it's as miraculous in cleaning as the conditioning but it still cleans. When I buy a used pair & it arrives crispy, I just keep spraying it & working it in & laying the scales flat. It will soak it up super fast when it's dehydrated & seem immediately dry but as it gets less crispy then it will stay wet so you'll know when to stop applying more. If you apply too much it's no big deal--you can just wipe it off.

Jul 01Reply

tiffcake @coledianne I've never received a really dirty exotic pair but @misslee85 tried the angelus on a watersnake Rolando that she said was pretty beat up and dirty. I didn't see the before pics but the after pics were great!! Maybe she can tell you better than I can how it works for removing grime

Jul 01Reply

requisitethread (1/2) Hey there, I just wanted to say hello & THANK YOU! I got my EZ Lincoln in & cleaned my python Louboutins. I almost fell over when I saw well it worked 🙆. I thought those heels were a lost cause (when it came to the spots/dirt) which broke my heart considering how great a shape the soles were still in. It was so kind of you to volunteer your knowledge.

Jul 13Reply

requisitethread (2/2) Thanks again my fellow shoe hooker/hoarder 😜. I owe you! Tiffcake aka magical science & shoe enthusiast...making Posh a better place saving one sole at a time ✨👠🔬❤️✨

Jul 13Reply

tiffcake @coledianne no problem!! I wish I could buy the angelus in an industrial size--I use soooooooooo much of it. The Lincoln EZ lasts a really long time (even when you accidentally spill half the bottle haha) Another product to add to your arsenal is meltononian. I spray two coats on everything new or freshly cleaned to help prevent fading and staining :)

Jul 14Reply

dotgallo not sure if these are allowed, check selling guidelines

Jul 22Reply

tiffcake @dotgallo I don't really care. Poshmark is a joke making money selling counterfeits. I'm here to support/help other folks. I'm not even trying to sell anything--keep my closet on permanent vacation status.

Jul 23Reply

sk06863 @tiffcake hand sanitizer will take off any scuffs on patent Leather too

Sep 17Reply

tiffcake @sk06863 awesome!! I'll add it to my arsenal! Patent is my nemesis... so hard to break in to fit comfortably and so easy to ruin... I'm a sucker for leather and exotics. Way easier to maintain and wear! Do you know anything to remove transfer from patent? I have a fluorescent pair of Ruthie Davis that was touching the shoe ext to it on my shelving and now it has this hazy dark discoloration (like oil stains on leather)

Sep 17Reply

sk06863 @tiffcake I know tell me about it. You would think it would be more durable!! Ugh I wish I knew something for color transfer. That's the worst. You can try the hand sanitizer or "simple green" cleaner may lighten a bit. But I haven't had much luck. The hand sanitizer has taken some pretty mean scuffs out though. It's magic. Try it and let me know! I just put on a w tip and don't worry about rubbing too hard

Sep 17Reply

tiffcake @sk06863 I've successfully used Vaseline to remove scuffs from patent but it's lots of work. I'm excited to try hand sanitizer.

Sep 17Reply

sk06863 @tiffcake sanitizer is no work lol. And no greAsy residue. Let me know!!

Sep 17Reply

epina006 Thanks for the fantastic care tips!

Sep 23Reply

tiffcake @epina006 hehe... you have a shoe debacle, I've probably already had it! I have a massive hoard of shoes and I simply cannot afford to buy what I have paying retail so almost ALL of them have been bought resale, which means, sometimes I have problems I need to fix. My boyfriend is a software salesman... I wish he was a cobbler hahaha 🤣

Sep 23Reply

epina006 @tiffcake lmao!! Too funny. It’s smart that you have your own fixes though! They charge way too much for shoe tip replacements here! I wish i knew how to fix that!! Lol

Sep 23Reply

tiffcake @epina006 you mean the heel tips? If you have the replacement tips you can TOTALLY replace them yourself. It's super easy! There's even you tube videos. You can buy generic tips online if you don't have them but they aren't the same size/shape you need for some pairs :(

Sep 23Reply

epina006 @tiffcake Yes i meant heel tips 😅 lol. Thank you! I didn’t think i can do it myself. I have some extra tips that usually come in the box. I will definitely try it!

Sep 23Reply

tiffcake @epina006 good luck!! Watch some videos and try it out on a cheep pair to build up your confidence. When I did it the first time I was like "I AM AMAZING" and then rewarded myself by buying another pair hehe

Sep 23Reply

mthill13 Thanks for sharing!

Nov 17Reply

tiffcake @mthill13 glad to share!

Nov 18Reply

mthill13 @tiffcake I know you do more with shoes. Any suggestions for a red tinted discoloration on leather pants?

Nov 18Reply

tiffcake @mthill13 yikes!! Getting stains off leather is hard. Personally I’d take it to a professional... if they can’t remove it without discoloring the leather maybe dyeing them to mask it is an option 😥 I had a pair of dior pumps that had lots of water staining and dark discoloration that I couldn’t remove with leather cleaners so I ended up having them dyed a darker shade to disguise it.

Nov 18Reply

mthill13 @tiffcake ok, thanks so much! I think they were messed up in storage running up against another fabric. 🙁 I want to resell them but of course that drops the price significantly. Thanks anyway. Just ordered the Lincoln E-Z cleaner!

Nov 18Reply

tiffcake @mthill13 oh no!!! Transfer is the WORST kind of discoloration to remove—I’ve not found a way yet to remove it, even professionally. I have luck removing stains but not transfer. My only success is with jeans transfer and ONLY when I’ve pretreated the shoes to prevent staining and immediately clean them after every wearing... and I don’t wear light-colored leather/fabric or raw-finished leather with dark jeans.

Nov 18Reply

tiffcake @mthill13 depending where it’s at, maybe the buyer/wearer can hide it by pairing with tunic or long cardigan... or tall boots?

Nov 18Reply

mthill13 Very True!!! I can you that in the description! I don't think it's too bad. I would just prefer them being in Excellent condition, lol. Overachiever I guess. ☺️

Nov 18Reply

onedogandacat @tiffcake Hi, I was wondering if you knew how to stop glitter from coming off shoes, mine have become crunching and falling off. I have a pair of sonietta flat glitter by CL and I want to sell. Laura

Feb 14Reply

tiffcake @onedogandacat omg!!! I don’t actually know and you’ve just reminded me that I need to figure it out!! I have a jimmy choo coarse glitter pair that loses lots of glitter. I’ll get back to you— It probably won’t be this week though. My weekend project is to see whether these new metallic polishes I got will work on specchio leathers (they scratch/scuff sooooo easily)

Feb 15Reply

tiffcake @onedogandacat whatever you do, DO NOT TRY HAIRSPRAY!! It might work at first but hairspray is water soluble so I’m scared it will dissolve whenever it gets wet, take off all your glitter with it, or transfer glitter color onto any other shoes touching them.

Feb 15Reply

onedogandacat @tiffcake Yeah that's what I hear about Specchio Leather. Okay, I appreciate you checking it out, Thanks!

Feb 15Reply

tiffcake @onedogandacat moving on to the glitter problem now... I tried two different metallic polishes on specchio and they didn’t work. And matching metallic is even more difficult than matching two different black items of clothing!! I’ve never had such difficulty with polishes before—they just needed to be close to the color. Metallic has to match perfectly. And it still provides no converse over scuffs 😢

Feb 17Reply

tiffcake *coverage... not converse. Autocorrec fail for my misspellings!

Feb 17Reply

tiffcake @onedogandacat I did some research & lots of people recommend hairspray. I myself am not going to do hairspray bc I know it dissolves in plain water and I’m scared it will transfer colors between my glitter shoes and anything they touch. I’m actually going to try a UV protective fixing spray that I used to spray on pencil/pastels artwork. It stops transfer & doesn’t yellow.

Feb 17Reply

tiffcake @onedogandacat I’m going to tape the inside edges with blue painters tape for delicate surfaces and stuff them with tissue, tape the bottoms & I also have to tape the platform & stiletto on mine bc they aren’t glittered (letting it dry thoroughly before removing tape/tissue)

Feb 17Reply

tiffcake just have to test some different kinds to see if it dries too matte/hides some of the glitter sparkle... or maybe see if I can find it in a gloss finish. Normally for artwork you don’t want it to shine bc it hides detail so that might be a challenge on this project. I’ll let you know how it works & what I ended up using!

Feb 17Reply

onedogandacat @tiffcake Yeah, I've been seeing that too, alot of people recommend hairspray but I don't want to do that. I appreciate all the work your doing to get me an answer :) So appreciated

Feb 17Reply

tiffcake @nesgb Most inks aren’t alcohol resistant—Have you tried isopropyl alcohol or ethanol (realllllllly strong liquor like grain alcohol) to remove the ink? It would even be worth trying windex since that helps shine patent anyway. I remove scuffs from patent using Vaseline. If they were mine I would also try this stuff that I use for suede & shoe interiors & also for dry clean fabrics called Lincoln EZ cleaner.

Mar 17Reply

tiffcake @shicashica tagging you here instead of your listing :) you can delete your listing & start over before you get lots of likes (if you want) so nobody knows they had stains & tries to lowball you)

Mar 27Reply

tiffcake @shicashica The reason I say not to rub in the cleaner is bc yours are satin & crepe (I have that same shoe in different color—it’s called ambrosina—so I know how delicate it is). You really need to get the cleaner foaming to do its magic & since you can’t safely rub satin/crepe w/out wearing down the fibers (you need to be more gentle than suede where you can brush it on & scrub) you’ll need to really shake the bottle up

Mar 27Reply

tiffcake I do my own shoe maintenance bc I have over 400 pairs of heels now in my collection (cough cough, horde lol) so I can’t afford to maintain them all @ cobbler... that would cut into my purchasing budget too much 🤣 If for some reason the cleaner is changing the color of the shoes (it can lift out dye) just make sure to treat the whole shoe/pair then so at least it’s consistent/unnoticeable.

Mar 27Reply

tiffcake @trixie8040 see that “sponge” in grey plastic case in pic 2? It’s a sponge that has the product in it so to use it all you do is take off the lid and rub against the shoes a little bit and they look brand new 😘 would shine up both the leather @ the studs. You could use a black Shoe polish on the backs to reduce the appearance of wear but some people feel like that’s cheating/hiding something (I consider shoe polishes, even tinted ones regular maintenance myself but not everyone agrees)

Apr 09Reply

tiffcake If I wasn’t size 7 I’d snatch yours up myself! 😘

Apr 09Reply

cadillacclaire @tiffcake I got the Scarabee Follies and they’re amazing! They’re in great shape but they’re my first pair of python ever. I bought the Angelus to keep them in tip top shape, but the instructions seem sketchy. Rub in till foamy? Won’t that pull up the scales? How do you use it on yours? Thx!

Apr 23Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire i spray it on the shoe and work it in with my fingers so I can feel exactly how much it’s taking it up (when I get a really dry pair i have to use lots more bc it takes it right up). When I’m working it in? I go in the direction of the scales, smoothing them flat as I go. I live in the desert so I do it quarterly for mine but living in a place w/normal humidity you probably only need to do it once per year (whenever they start lifting or sounding crispy)

Apr 23Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire some skins don’t have big lifted scales like python so you can rub that in more easily without paying as much attention to direction. You’ll be able to feel it when you do it. You might be able to gently rub in circular motion on some parts of the shoe once it’s hydrated really well depending on the degree of lifting. It’s really not hard at all.

Apr 23Reply

cadillacclaire @tiffcake Thanks! The very tips of some of the larger scales are slightly lifted, which I assumed is pretty normal. I gave them a quick spritz and wiped them gently, but I'll get back on them and give them a good massage. I'm in Houston, so no worries about humidity lol!

Apr 23Reply

cadillacclaire @tiffcake Also, meant to ask you: Which CL boutique is the nicest in Vegas? I'll be there in July (I know, I know... not the best month for the desert) and I know there are several shops. Which do you like? And any consignment stores worth checking out?

Apr 23Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire on the strip there’s a boutique in crystals and one in forum shops @ Caesar’s for sure. I thought there was one at the canal shops of the Venetian but I’m wrong—it’s at the Wynn. I’ve only been to the one in Caesar’s and it’s been a hot minute. I buy most of my shoes online 1) bc I buy too many to pay retail 2) I’m weird about being social... my boyfriend likes to go to the boutique but I’d rather buy from eBay bc who wants to pay tax! 😆

Apr 24Reply

cadillacclaire Do you know anyone who's looking for Lucifer Bow in 36.5? There's a pair on Vestiaire. https://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-shoes/heels/christian-louboutin/beige-leather-pigalle-christian-louboutin-heels-5603454.shtml Wish they were my size, wah!

Apr 24Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire me!!! For realsies!! I need them in 36 or 36.6 bc my 37 is still too big!!

Apr 24Reply

tiffcake That’s the color I need too!!!

Apr 24Reply

cadillacclaire @tiffcake Yay!!!! Let me know if you get them! I’m so jealous! You see them in a 38.5 you let me know lol!

Apr 24Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire have you bought from them before? I search them (maybe only monthly bc the sizes are never correct... some results are UK other US so I’m not sure whether to do 4-5 vs 6.5-8... end up searching 4-8 & weeding through it which annoys me) Anyways, I offered $525 but no clue if that’s US or some other currency :( Also, do they let you do multiple codes? I’d like to do $20 off first order but they also have 10% off today only. If can do both I’ll pay full price obv!

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire I got them—seller accepted 525 and I used the 10% off code (couldn’t combine them) so at least it’s covering the $40 shipping. Thanks for giving me the heads up! I never would have found them because seller didn’t list them as Lucifer and didn’t include their “special” colorway (“pumice”) I need another 120mm like I need another 20lbs... but I’ve never seen that color in 100 (only white and black and 100mm is ridiculously difficult to find)

Apr 25Reply

cadillacclaire I stalk the site daily, just looking at new listings... I bought my first pair of Zermadames from there for a song so I keep an eye out. The shipping adds up, but worth it for the right pair. And I think I had a signup bonus for free shipping on my first order so that helped too. So glad you got them!!

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire I stalk TRR, eBay, posh daily. You’re 39? What’s your current ultimate holy grail? I’m desperate for the circus city multi—thought I had a pair from Australia but seller will NOT answer my questions (has box but no photo of label, no photo of outsole so I can’t see EU size anywhere & doesn’t mention it in description. Listed as “6.5” which is great if they’re 37 but not great if 36.5 but I’d still try to stretch since they’re suede)

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake Before I pay $600 and 40-50 shipping, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to seek confirmation of the actual EU size of the shoe but I guess I’m just demanding LOL.

Apr 25Reply

cadillacclaire Ugh! I hate that! Seriously, why list if you're not going to respond?? I'll keep my eye out for those too. I amassed my collection and went at it hard lol! I'm not sure I have anything that I'd positively drop everything for, but the Lucifer Bow comes close. I'd love to have the Latte-Leo in either Kate or PF, but only for the right price. There's a pair on eBay, but over 600 plus 60 for shipping? I can wait lol.

Apr 25Reply

cadillacclaire I'm also still looking for the Electro in a smaller size, but I got them , so that's out of my system hahahaha! And there's a pair of sandals called Benedetta that I LOVE but have never seen anywhere close to my size. Always seem to be super small sizes.

Apr 25Reply

cadillacclaire Lucifer Bow is the same size-wise as the old Pigalles, correct? If so I'd likely want a 38.5 or maybe even a 38... I have a pair of the old style (nude satin with black strass... omg pretty!) and they're really big.

Apr 25Reply

cadillacclaire @tiffcake You’ve surely seen these, and the price is obviously insane but maybe you could strike a deal? https://m.ebay.com/itm/Christian-Louboutin-Circus-City-pumps/292475795851?hash=item4418ea798b:g:8nkAAOSwFHZaoUzr

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire yes for me Lucifer is like old pigalle. Lucifer was my first experience w/ the old cut so I got 37.5 not knowing better...replaced them w/37 @ still can’t walk w/ padding. Around same time I also got pigalle mixed spikes (old cut) & just a few weeks ago finally replaced them w/ 36.5. Honestly, could prob do 36 & stretch for BEST fit (I’m US7)

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake So I still want ANOTHER black Lucifer that fits better, preferably the Uber rare 100mm and I want the white also. Finally got the pumice 120 thanks to you!!!

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake I think old cut 120’s like Lucifer I need a stretched 36 or for patent 36.5... any guesses for anemone??

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire can’t do THAT circus city. They are missing about a dozen spikes (cost $10 each to replace WITHOUT labor) & they’re really beat up. Seller tried to tell me they were in perfect condition so I had to screenshot to show her how many were missing. She wouldn’t admit to me. I told her I’d pay her full price if she fixed herself first & she said she can’t. She lives in NYC... cheaper than me SHIPPING to leather dpa

Apr 25Reply

cadillacclaire @tiffcake Wow. Some folks really can't see what's right in front of them! Figured you'd already seen them, but hey, just in case ;) I know some styles are super rare, but seriously, people are insane with the pricing. My favorite is a pair on Tradesy for, no joke, $100,000. Good luck with that.

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake @cadillacclaire I’d gladly pay the price if they were in $900 condition. I mean, they’re really dirty & that’s a peeve of mine when ppl won’t even clean out the foot gunk let alone polish.

Apr 25Reply

tiffcake @icua410 I use “angelus” exotic conditioner cleaner for mine and I like the results. It’s on the left—I get mine from my cobbler bc I’m loyal but you can get it on amazon. I like to use my fingers to treat them bc then I can feel how much I need to use. First make sure you have them clean/dry (I use a suede brush to gently sweep them same direction as scales (to smooth them not lift them)

Sep 07Reply

tiffcake @icua410 then I spray on the angelus on one side or sometimes it soaks in so fast on a really crispy pair that it’s a smaller sections at a time. I gently rub it into the scales, again same direction to lay them flat. I keep doing it until it stays wet/slippery (then I know it’s absorbed enough). I wipe off the excess with just a damp soft cloth, let them dry. Then I do it again if they were really dry. If it won’t soak up the next time, you’re done for a while.

Sep 07Reply

tiffcake @icua410 If they feel sticky afterward when dry, just use a damp cloth to wipe in direction of scales to remove any extra residue. You never really want to get them wet with water (only with conditioner). When they’re all done, I use meltonian to protect them.

Sep 07Reply

icua410 @tiffcake ok I’m going to try that. So I do sections at a time? Just making sure. I can buy all this on Amazon or can I buy it anywhere else too? Again thank you so much for always giving me advice and so much help on shoes. I swear you’re beyond amazing and like a shoe genius!!!

Sep 07Reply

tiffcake @icua410 you can spray the whole shoe it’s just sometimes if they’re very crispy it soaks in immediately so I just work on a smaller area at a time. I buy it from my cobbler but I see it on amazon.

Sep 07Reply

icua410 @tiffcake ok thank you so much! I really hope it’s able to turn the white on the python design white.😞

Sep 07Reply

tiffcake @icua410 angelus might not work for that... there’s another product (Lincoln EZ cleaner) the yellow stuff in the pic that’s really good at cleaning up grime but it can fade insole stamps so I’m not sure if it’s safe for painted python or not. It’s good cleaning power for most stuff though.

Sep 08Reply

icua410 @tiffcake oh ok. Well I’ll just try the first thing you suggest and I’ll slowly take it from there. Again thank you so much!

Sep 08Reply

pinaydoll23 Where did you buy all this stuff? I need them!

Oct 20Reply

tiffcake @pinaydoll23 I get it at my cobbler but you can get it on amazon cheaper. Bc I live in the desert (and have tons of python heels) I go through TONS of angelus. But it’s a lifesaver when I buy pairs that haven’t been maintained. The Lincoln EZ is a lifesaver too for stains on fabrics and suede.

Oct 20Reply

pinaydoll23 @tiffcake yes, that’s what I need to removed the stain from patent and suede stains. The spray for snakes skin do they smells?

Oct 20Reply

tiffcake @pinaydoll23 angelus doesn’t smell. Vaseline will remove white or black scuffs from patent but nothing will remove dye transfer from patent.

Oct 20Reply

pinaydoll23 @tiffcake I’ll check amazon then

Oct 20Reply

pinaydoll23 Which one did you used to clean up the inside dirts just wipes?

Oct 20Reply

tiffcake @pinaydoll23 makeup wipes will work but I usually use Lincoln EZ. It can fade a louboutin stamp if you scrub too much but if you always clean your shoes and keep them that way you should t really have to scrub and then it’s fine.

Oct 20Reply

tiffcake @pinaydoll23 or leather wipes—I have them bc my couch is an ancient 70’s chesterfield.

Oct 20Reply

ctryon Okay, best way to clean dirt off of Veau Velours?

Dec 19Reply

tiffcake @ctryon use the brush to loosen as much off as you can then maybe Lincoln EZ? I’m afraid Lincoln will remove dye... have they been treated previously with meltonian or anything? It’s easier to clean if they have.

Dec 19Reply

ctryon @tiffcake Hey, it is the Navy Pigalles that I bought. It look like the heels sunk in the dirt. Trying to clean those up before I sell them

Dec 19Reply

tiffcake @ctryon just use suede brush then see if they need anything further... maybe use a damp (not wet) cloth to dab them. If ANY dye comes off when dabbing with plain water then Lincoln EZ is a bad idea. Maybe try canned air after brushing??? There’s a product to renew suede nap—I don’t know the name of it but I saw it at cobbler last time I was there. It probably can only be used after all dirt removed

Dec 20Reply