No he doesn't know his stuff take it from me who worked with him a complete twat who will stab anybody in the back to cover his own thick skin do not be fooled by these videos
Excellent video, and (to me, at least) reassuring to get the info from someone in the trade as opposed to some random "men's fashion tips" dude parroting something he heard probably from another random "men's fashion tips" dude.
That moment when you realize that your two lives - of loving good shoes, and bad movies - have come together when John Lobb and Redlettermedia's Half in the Bag use the same intro music.
I was under the impression that a shoe cream is preferable over a polish. The explanation being that a wax doesn't penetrate the skin as well as a cream and actually dries it out. Right? Wrong?
True a cream is preferable over a polish (mainly hard wax)/ Hard waxes only block moisture coming out the exterior of the leather. It won't actively dry the leather out It's just that it doesn't add moisture and won;t stop moisture being lost via the interior of the shoe. If you leave shoes unworn for ages without conditioning them they'll dry out, much like hidebound books in a library.
He uses a cream first then polishes it and says that if you’re happy with that level of shine you can stop there however if you want shinier shoes you need wax. They are different products for different purposes, cream is mainly for nourishment with pigment, wax polish is mainly for shine with less pigment. The cream is much more important as it’s what nourishes and revitalises the leather but they aren’t ‘either or’ products, sometimes you want one or the other and for a full treatment, (once or twice a year if you rotate your shoes), use a cleaner then both, cream first then polish.
Those are ready to wear and cost about 1000 pounds. And you can wear them in rain. Not just like rubber boots but nothing wrong in going when raining. If it's really wet all day long take Lobb's galoshes over and have no problem anyway.
Ah yes - you need two of these antiquated shoe pairs, because every other day one of them needs to "rest". This is... museum-grade snobbery akin to the idiocy of having LPs; where the time-consuming and very restrictive use and low quality due to dated technology becomes a part of the hobby itself. And then there's the usual "this is good, old-school, not like the throw-away society of today". Right, spendinh what... 10x more man-hours on manufacture of these things, then paying just as much more for them, and then having to waste time maintaining them or they fail... is somehow better. Right. It's 2022, not 1922.
Thanks for a good video tutorial. But haven't you forgotten something? Should we take some care of suede shoes? Would be nice to see the same about suede.
These shoes cost over a thousand dollars. If I had them they'd never look dried out and shabby. After restoration by the expert, they're beautiful. Very lovely chestnut color.
??? These are just factory made rubbish. John Lobb Bespoke in London; nothing to do with this factory stuff, is the real deal. Edward Green make the best ready to wear shoes.
Great video! John Lobb do indeed make footwear of the very highest quality possible. I have stopped and admired the truly beautiful shoes and boots on display in their shop window on Jermyn Street in London on many occasions, but have never dared to go in!!
Excellent video about shoe care. This guy is a genuine professional in this field I believe. His style of demonstration is unique. thanks for a nice information.
One of the best shoes I have owned. I use only WOLY shoe care products on my prized John Lobbs, and occasionally, I'll use the Saphir show cream which gives a nice gloss, and follow up with Cordovan which intensifies the black colour.
+jimmypetelol saddle soap - cleaning product. Very much like ordinary soap for hands. You use it to cleanse the shoe. Mink oil is an animal fat that is not very much recommended on expensive shoes as after using it you will feel problems with shining the shoes. The difference between Kiwi and Lobb shoe polish is like.. well Lobb's is just a premium quality one, just like their shoes: formula contain higher quality components. Cream is more liquid form of wax polish and is better for nourishment, gives more colour. Wax polish provides more shine and protection. Both are nourishing and you may use just one or both. First you apply cream in that case.
It's my understanding that John Lobb is the very top of the food chain for mens shoes...and that there are 2 types of manufacture, the first and absolute top of the line, known as "bespoke", completely custom made in every respect, and secondly "ready to wear", also hand made but not custom, but still fabulous shoes...and is it true, that the bare minimum for any of their shoes, starts at about $1000..US...plus let me add as well, this was a wonderful tutorial on proper shoe care...well done indeed
daniel lack Well of course there are many more brands in England that are as good as John Lobb (i.e, Eward Green,G Cleverly, etc). Their ready to wear line consist of at least two lines, the standard that start at a minimum of $1000US and the prestige line which starts at $1700US. Bespoke however, starts at $6000US minimum for the first pair, but the consecutive pairs will cost less. Re-soling these shoes are a bit of a pain regarding price.
Beautiful craft. Unfortunately Europe has lost a big deal of its artisans of excellency. Hope we can hold on to the knowledge we have and pass it over to the next generation, by investing on quality rather than buying a price.
Timothy Chan it depends on your shoes' value. If it less than $200 i dont recommend resole. Otherwise you can resole any times you like if the upper still hold up well
I would recommend sending the shoes back to the original manufacturer for resoles. I read a story about someone who sent their shoes back to Loake for a fourth resole - they replied with a letter advising that unfortunately the shoes could not be repaired...plus a brand new pair of shoes in the same style for no extra cost!
depends on the brand and build quality. for example my edward green is resolled 3 times and i asked the guy how many do you think is left. he said. easely an other 3 times
If you own John Lobbs probably not an issue. I am broke as hell and have 5 pairs accumulated over 15 years of professional work but taking good care of them
They are worth the money. When my father died he had Lobb shoes 40 years old in his wardrobe. I wear their shoes every day and they are comfortable and really last. I am in my early sixties and expect the 10 pairs I have to last the rest of my life.
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Top bloke at the pinnacle of his craft. Much appreciated.
This guy knows his stuff!
this is extreme easy to learn and do yourself. most important is that you buy high quality polish like saphir medal d'or. the rest is very easy.
No he doesn't know his stuff take it from me who worked with him a complete twat who will stab anybody in the back to cover his own thick skin do not be fooled by these videos
This is the only video on JL channel I've actually enjoyed. More real talk and showcase of products rather than PR stuff and bad promos.
Very informative. Top quality shoes and cleaning instruction.
Thanks for posting.
Excellent video, and (to me, at least) reassuring to get the info from someone in the trade as opposed to some random "men's fashion tips" dude parroting something he heard probably from another random "men's fashion tips" dude.
squire haggard It’s hardly a complex subject
By which I mean if said men’s fashion dude had been here and watched this video they could have parroted it no problem.
Exelente video
This is something every man should watch and learn from.
What a brilliant video!
That moment when you realize that your two lives - of loving good shoes, and bad movies - have come together when John Lobb and Redlettermedia's Half in the Bag use the same intro music.
How right you are!
Yes indeed JL's are the best shoes on the planet!
Such an excellent video. I do use, however, both creams and pastes.
I just had a shoegasm. I want those loafers.
Damn, simple yet effective.
His attention to detail is amazing. ,Half of the shoe cobblers in my area have closed since this is throw away society
Artistic
I was under the impression that a shoe cream is preferable over a polish. The explanation being that a wax doesn't penetrate the skin as well as a cream and actually dries it out.
Right? Wrong?
True a cream is preferable over a polish (mainly hard wax)/ Hard waxes only block moisture coming out the exterior of the leather. It won't actively dry the leather out It's just that it doesn't add moisture and won;t stop moisture being lost via the interior of the shoe. If you leave shoes unworn for ages without conditioning them they'll dry out, much like hidebound books in a library.
He uses a cream first then polishes it and says that if you’re happy with that level of shine you can stop there however if you want shinier shoes you need wax. They are different products for different purposes, cream is mainly for nourishment with pigment, wax polish is mainly for shine with less pigment. The cream is much more important as it’s what nourishes and revitalises the leather but they aren’t ‘either or’ products, sometimes you want one or the other and for a full treatment, (once or twice a year if you rotate your shoes), use a cleaner then both, cream first then polish.
Very good! super
Hello and welcome to half in the bag, I'm mike. And I'm jay. C:
nice
Can I use neutral wax on chestnut colour shoes?
JimFloyd86 Yes you may
Good
anyone know the background music?
its like mr.porter
WOW
This is NOT the real John Lobb ; they are bespoke only in St James London. These shoes are just cheaply made in a factory.
£4000 for a pair of shoes you cant wear in wet weather,or every day.. no thankyou
Those are ready to wear and cost about 1000 pounds. And you can wear them in rain. Not just like rubber boots but nothing wrong in going when raining. If it's really wet all day long take Lobb's galoshes over and have no problem anyway.
thank you, so therapeutic.
WoW
I'm upgrading to high quality shoes. Less quantity.
You know the old adage "" buy cheap and buy twice"
Ah yes - you need two of these antiquated shoe pairs, because every other day one of them needs to "rest".
This is... museum-grade snobbery akin to the idiocy of having LPs; where the time-consuming and very restrictive use and low quality due to dated technology becomes a part of the hobby itself.
And then there's the usual "this is good, old-school, not like the throw-away society of today". Right, spendinh what... 10x more man-hours on manufacture of these things, then paying just as much more for them, and then having to waste time maintaining them or they fail... is somehow better. Right.
It's 2022, not 1922.
Thanks for a good video tutorial. But haven't you forgotten something? Should we take some care of suede shoes? Would be nice to see the same about suede.
Igor BS-M I'm guessing Lobb doesnot make suede shoes...
daniel lack They do, and do it well.
use sandpaper or soap with hot water, depending of what you need to clean
How can someone dislike this ?Wonderful video!
What the guy means, of course is, you get your gentleman's gentleman to do this.
These shoes cost over a thousand dollars. If I had them they'd never look dried out and shabby. After restoration by the expert, they're beautiful. Very lovely chestnut color.
??? These are just factory made rubbish. John Lobb Bespoke in London; nothing to do with this factory stuff, is the real deal. Edward Green make the best ready to wear shoes.
Thanks to this gent and John Lobb for sharing a phenomenal primer on shoe care.
One of the best shoe care videos I have come across. Well done, John Lobb.
Great video! John Lobb do indeed make footwear of the very highest quality possible. I have stopped and admired the truly beautiful shoes and boots on display in their shop window on Jermyn Street in London on many occasions, but have never dared to go in!!
Elegant shoes
Excellent video about shoe care. This guy is a genuine professional in this field I believe. His style of demonstration is unique. thanks for a nice information.
One of the best shoes I have owned.
I use only WOLY shoe care products on my prized John Lobbs, and occasionally, I'll use the Saphir show cream which gives a nice gloss, and follow up with Cordovan which intensifies the black colour.
There is often no need to remove the welt as part of a resole, that’s literally the purpose of a welt, to allow for a resole reusing the existing welt
Does anyone know which version of loafer he is handling in this video ? I need to buy a pair
What a difference the leather cream made.
Fantastic video straight from the expert! Would love to see an additional video updated for different styles of leather!
Wow I think "Food wishes" use the same background music
Nick Vernon HAHAHA, me too!
In very proud my my dad plus make sure you keep those shoes clean and tidy.
Can anyone please help to explain the differences between mink oil, saddle soap, shoe creme, and normal kiwi shoe polish?
+jimmypetelol saddle soap - cleaning product. Very much like ordinary soap for hands. You use it to cleanse the shoe. Mink oil is an animal fat that is not very much recommended on expensive shoes as after using it you will feel problems with shining the shoes. The difference between Kiwi and Lobb shoe polish is like.. well Lobb's is just a premium quality one, just like their shoes: formula contain higher quality components. Cream is more liquid form of wax polish and is better for nourishment, gives more colour. Wax polish provides more shine and protection. Both are nourishing and you may use just one or both. First you apply cream in that case.
excellent, superb technique. well done!
It's my understanding that John Lobb is the very top of the food chain for mens shoes...and that there are 2 types of manufacture, the first and absolute top of the line, known as "bespoke", completely custom made in every respect, and secondly "ready to wear", also hand made but not custom, but still fabulous shoes...and is it true, that the bare minimum for any of their shoes, starts at about $1000..US...plus let me add as well, this was a wonderful tutorial on proper shoe care...well done indeed
daniel lack that is right,
daniel lack Well of course there are many more brands in England that are as good as John Lobb (i.e, Eward Green,G Cleverly, etc). Their ready to wear line consist of at least two lines, the standard that start at a minimum of $1000US and the prestige line which starts at $1700US. Bespoke however, starts at $6000US minimum for the first pair, but the consecutive pairs will cost less. Re-soling these shoes are a bit of a pain regarding price.
OMG so expensive that shoes. Why?
Julio Guerra They are well-made and are meant to last decades.
+KenChiwo 1. John Lobb 2. Gaziano & Girling 3. Edward Green
My opinion.
Beautiful craft. Unfortunately Europe has lost a big deal of its artisans of excellency. Hope we can hold on to the knowledge we have and pass it over to the next generation, by investing on quality rather than buying a price.
Great production quality. Why am I commenting on a shoe cleaning video...?
Podrian traducir la explicacion de los videos al español por favor , soy de argentina y no hablo ingles , gracias.
Отличное видео, только не показана очистка от старого крема и грязи седельным мылом или чем-нибудь типа сафировского реномата.
mmm
This music makes me think of Jenna Marbles.
Best video on this subject, so clear.
This is a great vid. But I couldn't stop seeing the booger in his nose. Like WTF!
Excellent step-by-step guide
...and especially appreciate the "give your shoes a one day rest" Shoe Care 101 step, many guides/videos leave out.
Chef John Lobb.
Cheez HAHAHAHA
how many times can you re-craft a shoe? Allen Edmonds says two to three times max. I don't know if that is true
Timothy Chan it depends on your shoes' value. If it less than $200 i dont recommend resole. Otherwise you can resole any times you like if the upper still hold up well
I would recommend sending the shoes back to the original manufacturer for resoles. I read a story about someone who sent their shoes back to Loake for a fourth resole - they replied with a letter advising that unfortunately the shoes could not be repaired...plus a brand new pair of shoes in the same style for no extra cost!
depends on the brand and build quality. for example my edward green is resolled 3 times and i asked the guy how many do you think is left. he said. easely an other 3 times
Dude sounds like a British Kip from Napoleon Dynamite
Great tips!!!
So glad I found this.
Outstanding Instruction and work. Thanks John Loop.
you what mate? Is that english?
Back to the video though, pretty interesting insight on how to maintain these timeless shoes...
the wax that are applied to the shoe have the same color of the cream and the shoe, or its the translucid wax?
Going to do this for my Viberg boots! Thanks!
My dad's father name was john lobb and he is my great grand father
Very good!
John Lobb=Mercedes!
no need to comment further
I feel like I can't even afford to watch this video.
Great video and very pertinent, well explained elements of each stage. Well done.
I bet you can't do that with a pair of Nike Air Yeezy. Hahaha!!!!
Now this is awesome/gold/marvellous and glamorous.
Well done sir! Very helpful video.
Very nice and informative video. Well explained and to the point. Thanks
wow learned so much :O Great video!
The most comprehensive shoe care guide I have ever seen,good one John Lobb.
Thank you for the info - much appreciated!
Have mercy! Did I hear correctly, never wear the same pair of shoes on consecutive days? Well! it's going to be a long work week in my bare feet!
If you own John Lobbs probably not an issue. I am broke as hell and have 5 pairs accumulated over 15 years of professional work but taking good care of them
Not Lobbs but regular shoes
You only need two pairs
can i used minwax to wax and shine my shoes
what piano song is turned on
*Falta que haga el otro zapato* 👞
These shoes are about $4000 a pair.
Forensource yes and you can't even wear them two days in a row!
One pair payless, then some Lobbs.
Forensource £4000 not dollars.
Gurney McBuzzin £1000 for ready to wear. Bespoke is £4000.
They are worth the money. When my father died he had Lobb shoes 40 years old in his wardrobe. I wear their shoes every day and they are comfortable and really last. I am in my early sixties and expect the 10 pairs I have to last the rest of my life.
Very informative.
I wish i was a cobbler.
What's the song at the end?
Absolutely amazing and quite contrary to the modern throwaway society. Thanks for this great video.
A real expert and a gentleman!
Brilliant, i must say
Great tutorial 👌🏾
QUALITE SUPER
first shoe cream then polish but polish is optional
shoe cream is polish. so it doesn't matter
very good video
Great tips!
Brilliant.
beautiful
That's a quick clip of a shoe being made; it's probably glue.
what?? john lobb uses glue only for extra strength. they are most of the time goodyear welted. JL is one of the best shoe brands in the world