shining my shoes for a meeting on thursday. i use the same black that i use on my football boots, adidas baranne, made in france. softens, strengthens, shines.

wash lightly with warm water, apply generous coat of baranne while shoes are still damp. allow to soak in for 15 minutes and then buff to a shine with cloth.

also have a 50th anniversary luncheon to attend on sunday; since my meeting is in the empire state building, i'm going to hit big apple shoe on my way out of the building for a good shine. will walk daintily to my car, remove shoes and drive home in stocking feet to preserve shine for sunday...