What does fa think of my new drivers

>>12293409
Personally, I don't wear gator skin drivers myself because it's just not my style but I have plenty of friends who can pull them off nicely. What I don't like about the ones you posted is that they don't have a leather band going across the top like penny loafers, if you know what I mean. I find that the shoe/foot looks too elongated without it. If you have small or average feet though, that might not be a problem. Most of my drivers are suede Tod's.

>>12293434
Right, I think I know what you're saying. I saw suede ones but decided on these. I may take a closer look at suede next time.

I didn't wear them yet, only to try them on. Wondering if there is any "pre maintenance" I need to perform in order to protect the shoe.

>>12293441
I don't really treat my drivers with any special products before wearing them. I just try to avoid the rain and walking on grass or dirt. Suede loafers will get stained from the rain but they are easily cleaned with a brush.