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CHAPTER · CARE

Shoe Care

CHAPTER · CARE TIPS

Shoe Care Tips

Cedar Shoe Trees

Cedar shoe trees on a wooden surface
Cedar Shoe Trees · Rochester, Made in USA

The single best investment you can make in a good pair of shoes: a set of cedar shoe trees. Cedar holds shape, prevents creasing and cracking, and draws out the moisture that breaks leather down from the inside. Plastic trees address creasing only — they don't absorb moisture. We carry the full Rochester line, made in USA.


Rotate Wear

Leather Aid conditioning product
Leather Aid · Color Refinish

Leather needs 24 hours to breathe and dry between wearings. Never wear the same pair two days running — rotate with a second pair and rest each with cedar shoe trees. Your shoes last longer, and so does your collection.


Cleaning and Polishing Dress Shoes

Clean with leather cleaner — at minimum, a damp cloth. Insert your cedar shoe trees and air dry away from heat; direct heat cracks leather fast. Once dry, work a quality wax polish into the leather with a soft cloth, get into the creases and welt with a small brush, then buff with a horsehair brush. Three to five coats is where the shine deepens and turns mirror-bright — each additional coat adds richness.

Cream polish conditions softer leathers; paste polish drives the higher shine. We typically use cream first, paste second — that combination gets you the best of both.


Work Boots and Oil Tanned Leathers

Leather Aid Color Restorer for smooth leather
Leather Aid Color Restorer · For Smooth Leather

If footwear has been exposed to dirt or contaminants, clean immediately with a soft brush, then a damp cloth with mild soap or saddle soap. Always clean before treating. Let dry. Treat the leather with a quality footwear oil or wax product on a regular schedule. This will help preserve the leather.


Suede & Nubuck

Suede and nubuck cleaning brushes with nylon and brass bristles
Suede & Nubuck Brushes · Nylon and Brass

The key to keeping suede and nubuck in top shape is preventative maintenance. Before you wear the shoes, protect them with a water and stain repellent designed specifically for suede and nubuck. As soon as you notice water isn't beading up, spray them again. Use a suede cleaner and suede brush to keep your shoes looking good. For light color delicate uppers use nylon brush, for durable outdoor shoes you can use a brass brush.


Protective Soles

Protective sole rubber top sole product
Protective Soles · Thin Rubber Top Sole

Adding a sole protector prolongs the life of your shoes tremendously. Stylishly thin, long wearing rubber top sole protects the outer sole from wear and tear. Water resistant and skid proof, protective soles will make any pair of leather soled shoes last a lifetime.

CHAPTER · ROCHESTER SHOE TREES

High Quality Rochester Shoe Trees

Made in USA

#8951 Washburn — $38.95

#8951 Washburn — $38.95

Solid toe high vamp with attractive brass knob. Men's Sizes: Small to XX-Large

#7911 St. Paul — $35.95

#7911 St. Paul — $35.95

Solid toe with attractive brass knob. Men's Sizes: Small to XX-Large

#6051 Elite — $31.95

#6051 Elite — $31.95

Brass knob with a split toe. Men's Sizes: X-Small to XXX-large

#6011 Woodard — $27.95

#6011 Woodard — $27.95

Our most popular shoe tree. Classic full cedar heel hook with split toe. Men's Sizes: X-Small to XXX-Large

#6211 Sir Alton — $22.95

#6211 Sir Alton — $22.95

Split toe with rawhide loop. Men's Sizes: Small to XXX-Large

#6311 Travel Tree® — $19.95

#6311 Travel Tree® — $19.95

Split toe with lightweight plastic handle. Men's Sizes: Small to XXX-Large

#7011 Clinton — $27.95

#7011 Clinton — $27.95

Classic solid toe with full cedar heel hook. Men's Sizes: Small to XXX-Large

#7101 Hale — $19.95

#7101 Hale — $19.95

Solid cedar toe with rawhide loop. Men's Sizes: Small to XX-Large

#9811 Women's Jean — $21.95

#9811 Women's Jean — $21.95

Split toe with cord loop. Made to fit women's styles from flats to heels. Women's Sizes: Small to X-Large

#9011 Women's O'Hearn — $26.95

#9011 Women's O'Hearn — $26.95

Heel hook, split toe. Women's Sizes: Small to X-Large

#9051 Women's Elite — $31.95

#9051 Women's Elite — $31.95

Brass knob heel, split toe. Women's Sizes: Small to X-Large

#8811 Women's Western Boot Tree — $27.95

#8811 Women's Western Boot Tree — $27.95

Solid cedar toe and heel with rawhide loop. Women's Sizes: Small to Large. For women's sizes above 10 use men's medium #8211.

#8211 Men's Western Boot Tree — $27.95

#8211 Men's Western Boot Tree — $27.95

Solid cedar toe and heel with rawhide loop. Men's Sizes: Small to XX-Large.

#9701 Boot Shaft Shaper — $55.95

#9701 Boot Shaft Shaper — $55.95

Ideal for maintaining the shape of dress and English riding boots. Solid cedar with brass knob. One size adjusts to fit both men's and women's boot sizes 6 to 13.

Rochester Shoe Care Kit

Rochester Shoe Care Kit

Made in USA. Aromatic red cedar — see Shoe Care Kits section below.

SIZING GUIDE

Men's Split Toe
Size Shoe Size
XS 4.5 W to 6.5 M
S 6 W to 8 M
M 8 W to 10 M
L 10 W to 12 M
XL 12 W to 14 M
XXL 13 W to 15 M
3XL 14 W to 17 M
Men's Solid Toe
Size Shoe Size
S 6.5 W to 8.5 M
M 8 W to 10 M
L 9.5 W to 11.5 M
XL 11 W to 13 M
XXL 12.5 W to 14.5 M
3XL 14 W to 16 M
Men's Western Boot Tree #8211
Size Boot Size
S 6 M to 8 N
M 8 M to 10 N
L 10 M to 12 N
XL 12 M to 14 N
XXL 14 M to 16 M
Women's Split Toe
Size Shoe Size
S 4 W to 6.5 M
M 6 W to 8 M
L 9 W to 12 M
XL 11 W to 13 N
Women's Solid Toe
Size Shoe Size
S 4 W to 6 M
M 6 W to 8 M
L 8 W to 10 M
XL 10 W to 12 M
Women's Western Boot Tree #8811
Size Boot Size
S 5 M to 6 M
M 6 W to 8 M
L 8 W to 10 M
XL 10 W to 12 M

Shoe Tree Shipping Charges — 1 pair $9.50, 2 pair $12.50, 3 pair or more free shipping. Personalize your shoe trees with Laser Engraving Add $9.50.

CHAPTER · SHOE CARE KITS

Rochester Shoe Care Kits

A · #5755 Executive Shoe Care Kit — $84.95

A · #5755 Executive Shoe Care Kit — $84.95

Length 14", Width 10", Height 4". An elegant, handcrafted, decorative box of aromatic red cedar virtually sells itself as an elegant yet practical gift. It contains everything needed to clean, shine and protect shoes and fine leather accessories. Contains two 100% horsehair shine brushes, two daubers, premium black & brown shoe cream, weather protector, leather conditioner, two soft flannel shine cloths and a shoe horn. + $12.50 shipping, total $97.45. Made in USA. Delivery 2 to 3 weeks.

Rochester Cedar Valet Kit shoe care box

B · #750710 Cedar Valet Kit Filled — $56.95

3/4" Cedar — Length 10" Width 7" Height 5". Contains two 100% horsehair brushes, two daubers, two soft flannel shine cloths, black & brown paste wax, aerosol leather protector. + $12.50 shipping, total $69.45. Made in USA. In Stock.

Rochester cedar valet kit empty

B · #5811 Cedar Valet Kit Empty — $39.95

Same handcrafted aromatic red cedar box as #750710, empty. + $12.50 shipping, total $52.45.

C · #5743 Professional Shoe Stretch Kit — $28.95

C · #5743 Professional Shoe Stretch Kit — $28.95

+ $8.50 shipping, total $37.45.

D · #750700 Premium Shoe Care Kit — $11.50

D · #750700 Premium Shoe Care Kit — $11.50

+ $8.50 shipping, total $20.00.

Traditional shoe care kit in tin

E · #750720 Traditional Shoe Care Kit — $24.95

Shoe care kit contains brown and black paste wax polish, one 100% horsehair brush, one 100% horsehair dauber, two soft flannel shine cloths, packaged in a handsome golfer tin. + $8.50 shipping, total $33.45.

Kiwi Travel Shine Kit — Includes: Compact Clear Plastic Case with Zipper 7"×3.5"×4", 2 Tins Kiwi Polish Black & Brown, 2 Kiwi Sponge Applicators, 1 Kiwi Shine Brush, 1 Shine Cloth. $11.95 + $4.00 shipping, total $15.95. In Stock.

F · #750701 Travel Shoe Care Kit — $17.95 + $8.50 shipping, total $26.45.

CHAPTER · ACCESSORIES

Accessories & Workshop Goods

Vintage Bone Handle Knives — hand jigged bone handles, nickel silver bolsters, script inlay shield, stainless steel blades. Collectible quality, everyday carry. (Pictures Not Actual Size.)

#CA-5203 Baby Butterbean — $64.95

#CA-5203 Baby Butterbean — $64.95

V62132SS pattern. 2 3/4" closed. Spear and pen blades.

#CA-5201 Peanut — $55.95

#CA-5201 Peanut — $55.95

V6220SS pattern. 2 7/8" closed. Clip and pen blades.

#CA-5204 Pocket Hunter — $64.95

#CA-5204 Pocket Hunter — $64.95

VTH62165SS pattern. 2 3/4" closed. Clip and skinner blades.

#CA-5205 Medium Stockman — $62.95

#CA-5205 Medium Stockman — $62.95

V6318SS pattern. 3 5/8" closed. Clip, spey and sheepsfoot blades.

#CA-5202 Eisenhower Pen Knife — $56.95

#CA-5202 Eisenhower Pen Knife — $56.95

V06263 pattern. 3 1/8" closed. Spear and pen blades. Master blade features Eisenhower signature etch.

#CA-5200 Small Stockman — $58.95

#CA-5200 Small Stockman — $58.95

V6327SS pattern. 2 3/4" closed. Clip, sheepsfoot and pen blades.

#CA-5208 Doctor's Knife — $67.95

#CA-5208 Doctor's Knife — $67.95

V6185SS pattern. 3 3/4" closed. Spear blade.

#CA-5209 Sowbelly — $78.95

#CA-5209 Sowbelly — $78.95

VTB6339SS pattern. 3 7/8" closed. Clip, spey and sheepsfoot blades.

#CA-5206 Trapper — $58.95

#CA-5206 Trapper — $58.95

V6254SS pattern. 4 1/8" closed. Clip and spey blades.

#CA-5207 Russlock™ — $74.95

#CA-5207 Russlock™ — $74.95

V61953LSS pattern. 4 1/4" closed. Clip blade.

#CA-168 Executive Lockback — $26.95

#CA-168 Executive Lockback — $26.95

M1056L SS pattern. 2 1/2" closed. Brushed stainless steel handles.

#CA-050 XX-Changer® — $128.95

#CA-050 XX-Changer® — $128.95

Amber bone handle and brass bolsters. Oversized stainless steel pivot pin for strength. Features interchangeable clip, drop point, saw and utility blades. Brown leather sheath features individual blade pockets. 5" closed.

The laws concerning the ownership, carry, and use of knives vary from one state to the next. It is Buyer's responsibility to ascertain what these laws are in their community and to obey them.

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Genuine Leatherman® Tools
LM-8 Micra™ Mini Tool — $25.95

LM-8 Micra™ Mini Tool — $25.95

2 1/2" closed. Keychain-sized with scissors, file, and more — the tool you actually have with you.

LM-1 Pocket Survival Tool™ (The Original) — $55.95

LM-1 Pocket Survival Tool™ (The Original) — $55.95

4" closed. The one that started it all — full pliers, knife, file, and screwdrivers in one pocket-ready package.

LM-6 Super Tool™ — $79.95

LM-6 Super Tool™ — $79.95

4 1/2" closed. The workhorse — heavier build, larger pliers, more tool surface for demanding use.

LM-18 Wave™ — $105.95

LM-18 Wave™ — $105.95

4" closed. Outside-accessible blades and tools open one-handed — no unfolding the pliers first.

Travel Accessories

Keep your shoes protected on the road. Bags, cases, and organizers sized for carry-on travel — so good footwear arrives the way it left.

M-1266

M-1266

M-1187

M-1187

M-1189

M-1189

M-1190

M-1190

M-1186

M-1186

M-1378 — Luggage Tag · $3.50

M-1378 — Luggage Tag · $3.50

Luggage Tag.

Travel Accessory

Travel Accessory

Tingley rubber overshoes in a range of styles
Tingley® Overshoes · All Weather Protection

Tingley® Overshoes

Slip these over your good shoes and walk through anything — rain, slush, mud, jobsite. Prices per pair: 1000 series $19.50, 1200 series $20.50, 1800 series $20.50, 1900 series $20.50, 3800 series $29.00, 1300 series $25.00, 1400 series $33.00, 1500 series $41.00, 1600 series $26.00, 5100 series $17.50, 2700 series $20.50.

Children's Storm Tracks #11668 $24.00.

Shipping: 1 pr. $9.50 / 2 pr. $12.50 / 3 pair or more free shipping.

Key Cutting

Key Cutting

Key Cutting

While you wait. We cut Ilco keys — house, office, padlock. Stop in and we'll have you out in minutes.

Photon Micro-Light® II — $19.95

Photon Micro-Light® II — $19.95

Bright, weightless, and always with you — keychain-sized with a multifunction switch for hands-free use. Unbreakable bulb, indestructible case, long-life replaceable lithium battery. Replacement battery $2.95.

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Photon Micro-Light® II

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