Quote Originally Posted by AFS1970 View Post
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Now for those in the know, is there a trick to polishing these so as not to get the polish stuck in all the little holes?
Use a very small amount of polish and really work it into the leather. If after a few coats, there is excess getting caught in the broguing, just use a toothpick to clean it out.

I agree with Artificer that wearing new shoes around the house enough to get an initial toe crease going is advisable before starting to polish. That way, you know what you're working with.