[mcarthur]

In my experience, I have found that the white residue does not appear on either burgundy or black shell. However on the light color shell it is an issue

 

[mcarthur]

^Interesting observation Uncle. Come to think of it, it is the worst on whiskey that I have not worn for awhile, and slightly better in cigar. I do have a pair of #8 LHS that had some bloom after not being worn for about 6 weeks, but a very small amount.

Do you think the lack of bloom on lighter color reflects an "unhealthy" shoe?

NO!

Enjoy wearing

 

[mcarthur]

^good advice