Good old fashioned Vasaline will do the trick. Apply fairly heavy with a cloth rub it in then wipe off A plus is that it softens the shoes.Go lightly on the patent leather ones though.Hope it helps ... View related article.
Gauntlet gloves are not fingerless they are gloves that extend upwards on the arms to protect the upper arms.Fingerless gloves are called Hobo gloves ... View related article.