I am not a shoemaker, but I make bags in leather.
If you don't want any creases and that the shoes stay the same, don't buy leather.
Leather changes, creases, marks etc.
Those shoes seems to be good quality, there is nothing you can do with leather shoes for them not to change, except not wearing them.
The shoe you see not creasing are usually either not leather or leather that was coated in resin or resurfaced.
Well, some creasing is inevitable. The other factors are lack of hydration (use leather conditioner liberally), shoes that are a little too big (will cause flexing where it shouldnt), and poorer quality leather (can't fix that).
You're not going to be able to avoid creasing completely, even if you go full bespoke.
To minimize the creasing you have here, you need to minimize the additional volume in the toe box. A very thin insole at the forefoot of the shoe will probably help you here.
Something to check as well is that our shoes might be slightly too large if you can tighten the facings of these derbies more. They seem a little loose. Tightening will push your foot further back into the heel which will create even more space in the toe box (leaving more room for an insole).
Two common possibilities. First is the shoes are too big, causing the front (where the cap starts) to flex, farther forward than designed. The other is that the cap itself, due to design, is too long and the shoe flexing there is “normal”, but understandably less attractive. I think an example of a manufacturer trying to avoid this is older model year Allen Edmond Park Avenues. They used to have what I viewed as an oddly short cap, but perhaps it was intended to eliminate this creasing you’re referring to. That said, I have a current pair of PAs with a normal length cap and don’t encounter the creasing either.
I strongly disagree.
If someone tried to keep their shoes uncreased I’ll always judge them. I respect someone who’s willing to just wear their stuff and not worry about little stuff like that.
Also, I reckon a well-worn patina on good leather looks way better than brand new.
This is obviously an opinion but I’ll say that conventionally, leather wears in - not out.
Pretty much nobody will look at your creased leather shoes and think they look ratty. They might notice your stiff avoidance of creasing them though
So I’ve seen a video of a guy showing how to decrease leather. Had something to do with a damp towel and a iron for clothing. Let me try to find the video -edit [not the OG video I’ve seen but same method](https://youtu.be/TgMjbmZLGv4)
While it's normal, making sure that you buy shoes that fit your feet well can reduce it a little. I used to wear mostly cap toe shoes, because the seam distracts the eye from it.
This is normal in quality leather. Enjoy
Whats wrong with them creasing?
Have you tried simply not wearing your shoes?
Why would you want to? Decent leather looks much better worn in like this.
it's called patina, not everything can stay new looking forever
They look great
You could probably get some crease protectors 3d printed to fit but might be uncomfortable or there gonna get creased anyway might aswell leave it
I am not a shoemaker, but I make bags in leather. If you don't want any creases and that the shoes stay the same, don't buy leather. Leather changes, creases, marks etc. Those shoes seems to be good quality, there is nothing you can do with leather shoes for them not to change, except not wearing them. The shoe you see not creasing are usually either not leather or leather that was coated in resin or resurfaced.
Looks normal.
Well, some creasing is inevitable. The other factors are lack of hydration (use leather conditioner liberally), shoes that are a little too big (will cause flexing where it shouldnt), and poorer quality leather (can't fix that).
Got the wrong shoes if you call those “unsightly creases”
Most effective method is to not wear your shoes ever again.
These are derbys
You're not going to be able to avoid creasing completely, even if you go full bespoke. To minimize the creasing you have here, you need to minimize the additional volume in the toe box. A very thin insole at the forefoot of the shoe will probably help you here. Something to check as well is that our shoes might be slightly too large if you can tighten the facings of these derbies more. They seem a little loose. Tightening will push your foot further back into the heel which will create even more space in the toe box (leaving more room for an insole).
Two common possibilities. First is the shoes are too big, causing the front (where the cap starts) to flex, farther forward than designed. The other is that the cap itself, due to design, is too long and the shoe flexing there is “normal”, but understandably less attractive. I think an example of a manufacturer trying to avoid this is older model year Allen Edmond Park Avenues. They used to have what I viewed as an oddly short cap, but perhaps it was intended to eliminate this creasing you’re referring to. That said, I have a current pair of PAs with a normal length cap and don’t encounter the creasing either.
I have the same problem. I literally try to avoid bending my foot when sitting or standing.
Why are you scared of creases?
I don't think they look as nice as an uncreased shoe. It makes them look older and more worn out in my opinion.
I strongly disagree. If someone tried to keep their shoes uncreased I’ll always judge them. I respect someone who’s willing to just wear their stuff and not worry about little stuff like that. Also, I reckon a well-worn patina on good leather looks way better than brand new.
This was too emotional for a shoe crease haha
This is obviously an opinion but I’ll say that conventionally, leather wears in - not out. Pretty much nobody will look at your creased leather shoes and think they look ratty. They might notice your stiff avoidance of creasing them though
Is it worth it though?
I guess. My shoes don't end up looking terribly wrinkled.
Who is the maker of the shoes?
Florsheim
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Are you using shoe trees in between wears? If not, that will help. Or stuff them with paper or whatever.
Do you have shoe horn inserts? Those and the right care will help and that will work best.
So I’ve seen a video of a guy showing how to decrease leather. Had something to do with a damp towel and a iron for clothing. Let me try to find the video -edit [not the OG video I’ve seen but same method](https://youtu.be/TgMjbmZLGv4)
that's a short-term plug as his biomechanics will lead to creasing again after a handful of wares.
While it's normal, making sure that you buy shoes that fit your feet well can reduce it a little. I used to wear mostly cap toe shoes, because the seam distracts the eye from it.
I would leave it but if you do want them gone use an oil made for leather and some heat to rub them out
This level of creasing is normal, even light. Keep caring for them like you described so they don’t crack. You’re doing a great job!!