I am ashamed to say that since February 2020 I have not even shined any shoes - working from home much of the time, and dressing casually when in the office, has meant a decidedly lax approach on my part to personal appearance...much of the time I’ve just been wearing Tods or trainers (I have recently fallen in love with a new pair of Loro Piana ‘flexy walk’ trainers...ridiculously overpriced, but...). Seeing your post I think I’ll have to devote a few hours to shoe-shining this weekend!
Best, old friend,
E.