Always make a point to get it done when I travel.

They have great shoeshining, too. And great conversation from one of the shoeshine guys (Larry).

Matter of fact, I don't remember EVER seeing a white shoeshine guy.
And I think I understand why.

But...these guys had a patter going that was funny and entertaining as hell.
Wish I could remember some of it but I don't.
They were as much entertainers as shoe shiners.

It protects the leather. Mink oil is really nice for those rainy days.

pair of pumps. It had been a long time since I wore them.

Then, somethin' else pumps.

spring/summer wear is a pair of orthopedic flip-flops
Fall/winter is a pair of pink leather Vans for outside, and house slippers for inside.

There are no "formal" occasions in my life - I tell them I don't have any appropriate shoes.

When I hit 75 I vowed to never, ever, no matter what, wear a necktie again.
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.

It was a romantic gesture.

a few years ago. But I wore a uniform for a few years before that so I had to do it often back then. But I like my leather footwear to look good so I would polish any shoes or boots that warrant it before wearing them out.

The toes of my flight boots gleamed.

uniforms, NAVY.

Just a hand full of times since the Army.

When I was showing horses, I did shine my boots, but I gave that up about 25 years ago.

My parents bought me a shoe shine kit. There wasn't a unpolished shoe in the whole family.