Edward Green’s burgundy antique continues to be a favorite choice of ours here at LSW. The burgundy antique Beaulieu on the 82 last sparked our love when we first ordered it back in 2006.
Pictured below are Takuya and Kuni, modeling their personal favorite Edward Green models. Takuya’s Beaulieus have aged quite dramatically since he first purchased them in 2008. They have become lighter and redder in tone whereas Kuni’s Fromes have aged darker with the help of dark burgundy and black waxes and creams.
13 Responses to Edward Green – Aging of Burgundy Antique
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Those look great!
Wonderful post on the different effects achieveable with proper care! With a little care, skill, and patience – so much is possible. Thank you.
are you sure both or the same, the lighter one looks like bauxite?
Hi Gavin,
Yes, both were Burgundy Antique. You are right, Takuya’s pair does resemble Bauxite at its current state. As you know, EG uses crust leathers so lightening of the color is definitely achievable.
Aloha,
Tom
What last were these on? looks like 888?
Hova,
The Beaulieu is on the 82 and the Frome is on the 888.
Aloha,
Tom
This is what good shoes should look like — these two pairs have been very well taken of by their owners! It is always a pleasure to see things age with wear and care!
Hey guys,
Do you know of any basic shoe care guide online? Both pairs look phenomenal, especially those on the left for being two years old! Do you use saphir?
-Geoff
Sri,
Thank you!
Geoff,
Yes, I use Saphir paste wax for the finishing, but I like Alden’s dark burgundy cream as a base.
Mahalo!
Takuya
Frankly, these shoes look rather unattractive. The antiquing, or patina, on these shoes are so severe; they look like blotches of dark amongst light colored leather. I much prefer subtle gradations. It’s a rather personal taste, I suppose.
Himanshu,
Thank you for the comment. Yes, antiqued shoes are not for everyone. I invite you to take a look at Anthony Cleverley’s offerings which have no antiquing out of the box.
Aloha,
Tom
Not for the faint of heart!! Sometimes it is tough to “take a chance” and polish shoes with any other color than the original. Sometimes it is taking a chance – that pays off – with an expensive pair of shoes. I took my (calf) Tan Wing Tip Alden Boots and polished them with Dark Brown – and lightly with Black. The polish really took to the leather and now they look Burnished, antiqued, and REALLY cool. It was a big risk with $500 boots but it can payoff and really end up looking great!!!
Hi Will,
Wow, black on tan! I bet they really do look cool. Wish I could see some pics!
Aloha,
Tom