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Any suggestions for makes of unlined black leather gloves please?

Somewhere in the forum someone said that leather flat caps made from seven sections were unacceptable. I would welcome opinions of leather flat caps please? Are any of them 'acceptable'? Vic

I've had a few Zippo lighters over the years and every one seems to run out of fluid/evaporate very quickly. They look good but that's about all. Gas lighters every time.

Any opinions on these please? Is there an equivalent that is not so heavy?

Thank you all for your suggestions. I'll try the steam from the kettle and the Valmour brushes for a start. Where in the UK do I get 'liquid topping for heesl and sides of soles? For decades I have used Kiwi heel and toe renovator which is excellent but no longer made and I only have three tubes lef...

Thanks David,but I have done this quite a few times. I should have been clearer in terms of what I meant by 'caring'. Suede shoes develope small areas where the suede becomes 'flat' for want of a better word. The websites suggest using suede brushes of varying density which I have tried, plus, tryin...

Anyone any advice on caring for suede shoes please?

What is your opinion of stringback gloves please? I think that is the correct term for cotton back, leather palm?

Cannot agree with Rowly about stick on soles. They are very thin so do not ruin the look of the shoes. The slight loss in breathability is nothing compared to keeping the shoes in top condition. I certainly agree about having a cheaper pair for 'rough' use. I could become emotional now because this ...

Take the shoes to a cobbler and have a stick on sole applied to the leather sole. The shoes will not breathe so much but that is a minute problem. The shoe is now far more waterproof but do not forget to clean the instep and regularly put cream or neutral polish on it. Also, decades ago, I used to h...

What are your opinions of Burberry trenchcoats please?