>I asked about cleaning white leather shoes on alt.arts.ballet some>>years ago, and one of the more interesting replies was a suggestion>>to try an industrial-grade soap called Go-Jo. I found some at an>>auto supply store. (Had to resist the temptation to tell them why>>I wanted it. ) It works about as well as anything I've tried.>>In recent years I've been taking class in a studio with remarkably>>clean floors, and the shoes wear out before they get seriously dirty.>>Tom Parsons>Tom! I think I used to use the same stuff, only it was called "GOOP.">I've seen it around the country under different names. I've always wondered if the stuff they call DIDI-7 and some of that stuff they sell on late night infomercials is the same thing.>But to tell you the truth, I prefer white leather ballet slippers. I've had mine made by Freed of London. There a bit expensive, but the feel of the floor is fantastic. (Notice I didn't say the feel of the sensuous leather on my feet is fantastic! We do need some serious discussion on this web-site!)>I don't want to start a battle, but what do other guys out there prefer -- canvas or leather?>Thanks for your serious attention to this question! balletboy[/i]