A craftsman is his own worst critic. That strive for perfection is the fuel that brings a man to his upper level of performance. Those really turned out great. Those shoes can wear their battle scars with pride. I'd wear those with pride. Infact, if they are a 15D, I'd buy 'em and wear 'em with pride.
I find Japanese ppl. are really into their craft and perfecting. I’m glad to see that attitude as yours, happening more in the US. Meaning I’ve always looked to the Japanese for fashion and how serious they are. When I’m that way and part Japanese , ppl. think I’m fussy and annoying. I watch jakaneswbtv and everything they do, they try to do with a very high standard. Like Ramen master will keep perfecting after 20-30 years and it’s still not right.
You are an artist. Never seen anyone restore worn-out leather shoe in even more pristine condition than the shoe might have originally come in. Awesome job 👌
Awesome restoration. Those shoes are definitely from a person who owned a manual car with a very hard clutch......probably a sports car, old porshes etc are known for them. Left shoe has a worn out patch in the middle from the clutch pedal and the right has a accelerate/brake pedal marking.
I used to run the shoe department at the Brooks Brothers flagship. We saw this all the time and the cause was getting in/out of the car and pivoting on the ball of the foot on the pavement to open/close and lock the door.
I cannot agree with this 1 by you saying that this is an improvement??? No my friend this is a complete make over, from where those shoes were , this is superb craftmanship and patience. cheers!!!!
Humbleness and humility brother, something that most men lack nowadays. Even though they came out good you look to improve, that’s something that today’s generation of “everyone gets a trophy” will never understand.
Liked how you changed it up, my wife and I enjoy watching your videos. Absolutely stunning and elegant. This is better than watching anything that's on Television now-a-days. Thank you sir.
Whilst restoring these shoes, you have displayed grit, determination and patience, and it is for this reason that all of the UK adores you. Fantastic work my friend
The owner of the pair of shoes was probably a driver , ive had similar holes in my shoe due to the car pedals . So its not really abused , just hard work .
Complete respect and awe!!! I am a business man who spends a lot of money on my shoes and I would love to wear those. What a true talent! Keep crushing it!!
They look so good! Great job. Restoring shoes is such a cool and, dare I say, almost therapeutic to watch, as the form and colour comes back to the shoe.
These shoes look almost as good as new, if not better. Keeping in view what you had to begin with, this job wasnt too bad at all. Id give it a 11 out of 10. Outstanding work❤
I had a pair of Bass casuals with a pretty bad cut and missing piece (flap). Watched your technigue and attempted to repair them. They came out awesome. I started wearing them again. Thank you man. Great channel
Once again you delivered a classy inspirational video...to restore what most would throw away to something most could only hope to own speaks about your skill and dedication to a craft that is so underrated...keep the videos coming Preston...they are definitely worth watching...love to you and your family from Pinetown, South Africa
I think they are absolutely amazing. I was brought up to look after my shoes and although I only have six pairs, two of them are are 40yrs old. The rest are around 30yrs.
I think you under credit yourself for your talents. These look better than any high Street shoe I've seen. They've got real depth and character. Never been in a position to have a pair of shoes like these myself. You've given them a new life and many happy years of wearing. Once again a great video. Keep up the good work. From the UK 🇬🇧
Beautiful!!! In this is a sign for all of us if he can restore a pair of run down shoes 👞 as adults we need to put our egos aside and restore our relationships with our parents and family and it can be just like new on this journey of life!!! Doing certain trades like this helps your mental well-being better than most therapist 🙂 amazing work 👏
It’s Sunday Morning and I’m just laying on my couch watching this with great interest. I own quite a few leather shoes myself and I’ve never seen so many things in this video to repair and restore the shoe.
When I have a visually dry pair, I'm always afraid of getting a crack like that. So I bought a cheap leather lotion and add it after a quick wash with saddle soap. I let it dry about half way then apply the lotion. I let that sink in overnight, buff it, then let it sit for another day or so. Then strip it and begin the regular dye process that I learned from watch you. My theory is that it gets some moisture under the surface. Enough so the it doesn't crack when you work on it. Hope that helps.
Awesome video and restoration! When it comes to airbrushing I recommend you do away with the compressor and start using a flat-bottomed, aluminum scuba tank filled with CO2, which is dry, so no water trap is required. You just install a pressure regulator and gauge, that can be purchased from companies that sell beer making equipment and your all set. There are several sites on the internet that can walk you through the setup. When you need to fill the tank, just take it to a local fire extinguisher refill business and they’ll hook you right up. I also love the fact that it’s quiet and never wears out. You just have to periodically get the fire extinguisher firm to retest the tank. Cheers!
What about the tinea inside. I purchased a pair of used dressed shoe and have been fighting an aggressive tinea infection for six months with no end in sight.
I swear I've tried "Mirror Shine" Countless Times, However, Without the Success Shown in this Restoration, As Well As in So Many Others. Congratulations on Your Dedication ! Many Thanks For Sharing !
The whole process seems similar to my wife doing her makeup. Taking hours of filling the cracks. But wow what a job! Can't imagine how someone can abuse a pair of shoes that bad ..
Great job as always Sir! Miracle worker, you are. Wondering if it would be cheaper to buy a brand new pair though. However I am glad to see one less pair for the land fill.
It all depends on the cost of the shoe vs replacement. If the original is some glued together fast fashion garbage construction, then keep buying in at the $30 to $100 price range. If the shoe is several hundred or thousand $ to begin with, the cost of about $100 for a resole is clearly the better option. Yes the uppers are a bit knocked about on these but nothing that can't be saved.
WOW!! That was AMAZING!! I had a pair of John Lobbs that got damaged during a hurricane where they had sat in water! I just can’t believe how AMAZING those look! You do phenomenal work!
So basically if there isn't a hole on the uppers, a leather shoe can be brought back to life, or actually near perfection. Because seeing the state of them prior to this job, it looks like they were beyond repair. Amazing job.
Love the video and the work you do. Not sure what you thought you could have done better. Amazing transformation and a good demonstration of what you can do to a pair of shoes.
Great job on the two-tone. Back in the Marines I learned to use a lighter and spit with a T-shirt to shine shoes and boots, always had the best shoes during inspection. First thing we learned was to break down the polish and dye the shoe before building up the polish again. Lighter worked on hat bills too, trick is to get close enough to melt the polish but not too close and build up.
I think your part of the job went swimmingly! I did notice that the cobbler did not hit the original holes on the welt. Was there a reason for that? I know they typically try to hit those holes when they can, so I assume there is probably a reason. I've seen so many of these types of videos, my eyes scan for the details!! lol. Thanks for sharing another great transformation, Preston!!
Preston you are the man those shoes are a work of art so what if there's a nick here and there they are totally transformed from garbage to brand new shoes...Preston did you like the job Steve did on my brown shoes with the spade sole they are kick ass don't you agree
@@TheElegantOxford sorry buddy can't have them. I saw the ones Steve did for that put the bug in my ear..I'm going there in person to pick them up. And probably leave another pair for a different creation . I love your channel you do beautiful work..I posted some some of my mirror shine on enthusiasts..ck them out. Keep up the excellent work
Nice video, I would love to see more of these where you try to fix really messed up shoes there best you can. One question though, how did you fix the creasing and straighten out the leather on the upper? Cheers
@@TheElegantOxford Preston i agree with this guy. do more extreme restoration videos. the end might not have looked as nice as you wanted but you also started with shoes in much worse condition then you normally do. you can restore them and give them away.
Ezk. 37:3-5 "And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest. 4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. 5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:"
do you have any videos showing how you can repair your upper when it can't keep it shape. I think the might have been compressed when I put them in my travel bag.
I like your videos. But you keep saying you're not satisfied with them. And that kind of turns me off you do a great job. You need to have more confidence in yourself.
Greetings, I have a question. I have a pair of black capped Oxford (pointed toe) and just past the cap, there are what looks like burn/blistering, can they be repaired with polish? They are full Goodyear welted and the heals are nailed! I live in New Zealand, the two jars white, and the black, the tin of shoe polish and the mirror gloss is around $250.00 I can't afford that, so I use Kiwi standard shoe polish and parade Presige to finish. I'm looking for a TH-cam video, that uses Kiwi (alone nothing else) to bring Black Capped Oxfords to a very nice mirroe shine with out extreame heat (gun) I have a Brush, and the above mentioned Kiwi polishes (black). Can you help, I beieve your in North America?
EXACTLY!!!! WHO TF TAKES TWO MONTHS TO FIX, NOT MAKE THE SHOES, FIX THEM. that's lazy asf this dude needs 2 lay off the burgers and stop being lazy....
@@Ak-zf5rb haha. Banking or marketing isn't actually "work" kiddo. It's the class based equivalent of giving the bosses sons corner offices where they play with their newton's cradle all day. For real jobs you never wear dress shoes.
I do commercial restoration and we run into holes and rounded edges sometimes that requires some bondo or jb weld. I found a better method by using a rubber scraper or knife sold they sold in the bondo section at the car parts place. Something flexible. If we spent a little more time on the patching/filling/spreading it better then we would save time sanding and the product seem to come out a bit better instead of getting too much on it to begin with. I personally thought these shoes came out nice! Thought I would throw that tip out there if it helps at all.
Hello, I have a brand new pair of crockett and jones handgrade and its flexing over the cap toe, the shoe fits me perfectly as I have another pair from them, is this normal?
What kind of dye did you add to compense the sanded areas in the front (I don't mean the renovateur cream)? So it wasn't alcohol based dye? Was it acrylic based then?
Am i the only one who also loves them in their wizened state? Those shoes have a lifetime of journeys in them, a most excellent adventurous long life it seems. ❤ 👞
I’m with everyone disagreeing with any negativity against the upper part of these shoes, you did a phenomenal job and I can’t see why anyone would go to anyone else for their shoe miracles.
Amazing work. It's difficult to believe that you were actually able to achieve that. You know when you glue the soles on, do you recommend a particular contact adhesive? Also, why is it necessary to hit the sole of the shoe with a hammer? What does that do?
Don't blame yourself too much. Sincerely saying; you've done a great job compared to the state of damage it was before. Bravo. I love genuine leather shoes.
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Bad Ass Preston, you brought them back from the dead.
Thanks Steve. I appreciate it
Bedo! Fancy meeting you here!
It's so good to see something restored, especially in today's day and age where everything is discarded.
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@@TheElegantOxford what grit sandpaper did you end up going with?
Dude... You took a pair of shoes that were ready for the junk pile and turned them into an almost new pair! Great work.
Thank you Michael I appreciate that. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel
A craftsman is his own worst critic. That strive for perfection is the fuel that brings a man to his upper level of performance. Those really turned out great. Those shoes can wear their battle scars with pride. I'd wear those with pride. Infact, if they are a 15D, I'd buy 'em and wear 'em with pride.
Wow a 15 D? At least Allen Edmonds makes shoes that big. Thanks for watching and commenting
Also, have a size 14UK/size 15US, and it's always a challenge.
I find Japanese ppl. are really into their craft and perfecting. I’m glad to see that attitude as yours, happening more in the US. Meaning I’ve always looked to the Japanese for fashion and how serious they are. When I’m that way and part Japanese , ppl. think I’m fussy and annoying.
I watch jakaneswbtv and everything they do, they try to do with a very high standard. Like Ramen master will keep perfecting after 20-30 years and it’s still not right.
You are an artist. Never seen anyone restore worn-out leather shoe in even more pristine condition than the shoe might have originally come in. Awesome job 👌
Awesome restoration. Those shoes are definitely from a person who owned a manual car with a very hard clutch......probably a sports car, old porshes etc are known for them. Left shoe has a worn out patch in the middle from the clutch pedal and the right has a accelerate/brake pedal marking.
What a cool insight. Thank you for sharing that it makes a lot of sense
You sure? I'm thinking skateboard.
I used to run the shoe department at the Brooks Brothers flagship. We saw this all the time and the cause was getting in/out of the car and pivoting on the ball of the foot on the pavement to open/close and lock the door.
Excellent observation
high quality comment
I cannot agree with this 1 by you saying that this is an improvement??? No my friend this is a complete make over, from where those shoes were , this is superb craftmanship and patience. cheers!!!!
ARE U KIDDING ME!?! HE DID NOTHING!!! HIS FRIEND DID MOST OF THE WORK!!!! he took 2 months to fix a pair of shoes???? LAZY!!!
@@BRAVOBLUEZ hahaha.
@@BRAVOBLUEZgo find a life and another channel to troll.
😆👍🏿 I was thinking the same thing from just looking at the thumbnail,haven't even watched the full video yet.
Humbleness and humility brother, something that most men lack nowadays. Even though they came out good you look to improve, that’s something that today’s generation of “everyone gets a trophy” will never understand.
I think you went a little hard on yourself. They are as perfect as the can be coming from that condition. Amazing job👍🏽
Exactly. Literally everyone else, inuding me, would have consider those a lost cause. Very surprising they cleaned up that well tbh.
I really appreciate that it makes me feel great to know others appreciated the video. Thanks for watching
Preston. Don't thrash yourself chap. Perfection is overrated and does not exist in the real world.
It's called inverse psychology... but it's ok cause humility is the right base attitude anyways and he didn't overdo it :)
@@TheElegantOxford fake video
Liked how you changed it up, my wife and I enjoy watching your videos. Absolutely stunning and elegant. This is better than watching anything that's on Television now-a-days. Thank you sir.
Thank you Homero. I’m glad you and your wife enjoy watching the videos. Thank you for the support and I’ll see you next time
Whilst restoring these shoes, you have displayed grit, determination and patience, and it is for this reason that all of the UK adores you.
Fantastic work my friend
Considering that those shoes were on the fast track to a landfill, you did an excellent job!
The owner of the pair of shoes was probably a driver , ive had similar holes in my shoe due to the car pedals . So its not really abused , just hard work .
Complete respect and awe!!! I am a business man who spends a lot of money on my shoes and I would love to wear those. What a true talent! Keep crushing it!!
They look so good! Great job. Restoring shoes is such a cool and, dare I say, almost therapeutic to watch, as the form and colour comes back to the shoe.
These shoes look almost as good as new, if not better. Keeping in view what you had to begin with, this job wasnt too bad at all. Id give it a 11 out of 10. Outstanding work❤
From am old time saddlemaker Down Under, this restoration is very impressive. I salute you and your abilities.
I had a pair of Bass casuals with a pretty bad cut and missing piece (flap). Watched your technigue and attempted to repair them. They came out awesome. I started wearing them again.
Thank you man. Great channel
Golden hands.Thank the master, I have always respected people who can work with their hands.Bravo.
Once again you delivered a classy inspirational video...to restore what most would throw away to something most could only hope to own speaks about your skill and dedication to a craft that is so underrated...keep the videos coming Preston...they are definitely worth watching...love to you and your family from Pinetown, South Africa
Now that's what a refurbishment and repair looks like! From 'walking dead' to living large--your skills are no joke.
I think they are absolutely amazing. I was brought up to look after my shoes and although I only have six pairs, two of them are are 40yrs old. The rest are around 30yrs.
Cuidadoso de verdad. Un saludo desde el norte de España.
"Abused?" The first words out of my mouth were, "Oh my God, they're RUINED!"
Awesome restoration!
I think you under credit yourself for your talents. These look better than any high Street shoe I've seen. They've got real depth and character. Never been in a position to have a pair of shoes like these myself. You've given them a new life and many happy years of wearing. Once again a great video. Keep up the good work. From the UK 🇬🇧
Beautiful!!! In this is a sign for all of us if he can restore a pair of run down shoes 👞 as adults we need to put our egos aside and restore our relationships with our parents and family and it can be just like new on this journey of life!!! Doing certain trades like this helps your mental well-being better than most therapist 🙂 amazing work 👏
So heart warming to see the shoes being given second chance to life. Incredible.
It’s Sunday Morning and I’m just laying on my couch watching this with great interest. I own quite a few leather shoes myself and I’ve never seen so many things in this video to repair and restore the shoe.
Gorgeous work. A total transformation. I would happily wear these with pride.
I respect how hard you strived for perfection. It’s only going to make the final product next round that much better.
When I have a visually dry pair, I'm always afraid of getting a crack like that. So I bought a cheap leather lotion and add it after a quick wash with saddle soap. I let it dry about half way then apply the lotion. I let that sink in overnight, buff it, then let it sit for another day or so. Then strip it and begin the regular dye process that I learned from watch you. My theory is that it gets some moisture under the surface. Enough so the it doesn't crack when you work on it. Hope that helps.
That’s actually a good idea Richard thanks for sharing
This looks like magic!!!! I would have never believed it unless I saw it with my own eyes!!!! Great Job!!!!
I don’t know how you turned these Beat up
soccer cleats to an amazing piece of art great job !💪👍💪👍💪
Awesome video and restoration! When it comes to airbrushing I recommend you do away with the compressor and start using a flat-bottomed, aluminum scuba tank filled with CO2, which is dry, so no water trap is required. You just install a pressure regulator and gauge, that can be purchased from companies that sell beer making equipment and your all set. There are several sites on the internet that can walk you through the setup. When you need to fill the tank, just take it to a local fire extinguisher refill business and they’ll hook you right up. I also love the fact that it’s quiet and never wears out. You just have to periodically get the fire extinguisher firm to retest the tank. Cheers!
I have no idea how I got here but that was an amazing restoration! Holy talent
I wasn't prepared for how truly amazing those shoes turned out... You have a phenomenonal talent that you should be very proud of. 👏
What about the tinea inside. I purchased a pair of used dressed shoe and have been fighting an aggressive tinea infection for six months with no end in sight.
You are the Master of the Shoes, hopefully one day I will know you and show you my work, still not so impressive but getting better. Regards
WOW! This was absolutely wonderful to see!
Amazing amazing work, beautiful as always
Beautiful work. The shoes look elegant and great.
Amazed as always! Been missing your stuff! Glad to see you back in the mix!
I swear I've tried "Mirror Shine" Countless Times, However, Without the Success Shown in this Restoration, As Well As in So Many Others.
Congratulations on Your Dedication !
Many Thanks For Sharing !
You should hold a PHD in shoe shining. Your skills are unmatched. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
He’s back ladies and gentleman!
The whole process seems similar to my wife doing her makeup. Taking hours of filling the cracks. But wow what a job! Can't imagine how someone can abuse a pair of shoes that bad ..
I totally understand what you mean
I hope she never sees this. 😂😂😂
@@rpc717 I'm gonna tell her
So you are comparing your wifes face to worn out leather... I hope you have a couch you can sleep on. LOL.
I just want to know what he did to his wife
Absolutely stunning to look at
Great job as always Sir! Miracle worker, you are. Wondering if it would be cheaper to buy a brand new pair though. However I am glad to see one less pair for the land fill.
Yes, sometimes buying a new pair of shoes is much more cost-effective. This video was just a showcase what can be done for sentimental pairs and such
It all depends on the cost of the shoe vs replacement. If the original is some glued together fast fashion garbage construction, then keep buying in at the $30 to $100 price range. If the shoe is several hundred or thousand $ to begin with, the cost of about $100 for a resole is clearly the better option.
Yes the uppers are a bit knocked about on these but nothing that can't be saved.
For someone who works on their feet, not having to completely break-in a new pair of quality shoes is priceless.
WOW!! That was AMAZING!! I had a pair of John Lobbs that got damaged during a hurricane where they had sat in water! I just can’t believe how AMAZING those look! You do phenomenal work!
Phantastic work ! If it wasn‘t too far I would send my shoes to you.
This is still one of my favorite videos on YT to watch. idk why but it really sit well with me!
So basically if there isn't a hole on the uppers, a leather shoe can be brought back to life, or actually near perfection. Because seeing the state of them prior to this job, it looks like they were beyond repair. Amazing job.
That’s a stunning result, very well done, beautiful shoes.
Those look amazing!
Goodness the color you achieved is absolutely gorgeous on these shoes . You are a very talented artisan.
Love the video and the work you do. Not sure what you thought you could have done better. Amazing transformation and a good demonstration of what you can do to a pair of shoes.
Hey Joseph, there was a small Knicks and gashes I couldn’t cover completely
Really top-notch work. Looking forward to more restoration videos.
Great job on the two-tone. Back in the Marines I learned to use a lighter and spit with a T-shirt to shine shoes and boots, always had the best shoes during inspection. First thing we learned was to break down the polish and dye the shoe before building up the polish again. Lighter worked on hat bills too, trick is to get close enough to melt the polish but not too close and build up.
You’ve done it again!!! ✨🤩👞 so proud of you. I love you ❤️
SUPER COOL LOOKING, watching you from Guatemala
Thank you Andres. I’m glad to have a fan from Guatemala. See you next time
I think your part of the job went swimmingly! I did notice that the cobbler did not hit the original holes on the welt. Was there a reason for that? I know they typically try to hit those holes when they can, so I assume there is probably a reason. I've seen so many of these types of videos, my eyes scan for the details!! lol. Thanks for sharing another great transformation, Preston!!
It was a new sole so how could there be an originial welt from before? I think you are confusing it with the ornament?
No dought this is very good video. And you have a skill and good knowledge.
Preston you are the man those shoes are a work of art so what if there's a nick here and there they are totally transformed from garbage to brand new shoes...Preston did you like the job Steve did on my brown shoes with the spade sole they are kick ass don't you agree
Hey Oscar, do you know I’m jealous of those shoes! Steve did an amazing job
@@TheElegantOxford sorry buddy can't have them. I saw the ones Steve did for that put the bug in my ear..I'm going there in person to pick them up. And probably leave another pair for a different creation . I love your channel you do beautiful work..I posted some some of my mirror shine on enthusiasts..ck them out. Keep up the excellent work
The caring and craftsmanship is amazing!!!!
Wow those things turned out amazing! Nice work Preston. Your videos are so inspiring for newer shoe hobbyists on a budget, such as myself.
Wow....what a fantastic job!!! Great skills
Nice video, I would love to see more of these where you try to fix really messed up shoes there best you can.
One question though, how did you fix the creasing and straighten out the leather on the upper?
Cheers
I recommend a really good shoe tree but in the end creases are normal and our unavoidable. Thanks for watching
@@TheElegantOxford Preston i agree with this guy. do more extreme restoration videos. the end might not have looked as nice as you wanted but you also started with shoes in much worse condition then you normally do.
you can restore them and give them away.
So glad to see you post a video!!! You are my biggest shoe shine inspiration!!!
I appreciate that Michael. Keep up the good work and I’ll see you next time
Ezk. 37:3-5 "And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest. 4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. 5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:"
Amen! 🙌
Those came out beautiful! You can’t beat the burnished dark burgundy IMHO. Great job!
I wonder if you showed yourself getting a burger just so you can use the clip... This is some gourmet sh't
Ha ha John really recommended Nessi Burger so I really had to try it but since I already was getting one I figured I’d put the scene in
do you have any videos showing how you can repair your upper when it can't keep it shape. I think the might have been compressed when I put them in my travel bag.
Wow, it’s the first time I get to be the first comment ever in anything.
Sorry, no
Can that leather repair method be used with eel skin? Eel skin pilling on back side of cowboy boots. What do you recommend? Thanks
I like your videos. But you keep saying you're not satisfied with them. And that kind of turns me off you do a great job. You need to have more confidence in yourself.
Greetings, I have a question. I have a pair of black capped Oxford (pointed toe) and just past the cap, there are what looks like burn/blistering, can they be repaired with polish? They are full Goodyear welted and the heals are nailed!
I live in New Zealand, the two jars white, and the black, the tin of shoe polish and the mirror gloss is around $250.00 I can't afford that, so I use Kiwi standard shoe polish and parade Presige to finish.
I'm looking for a TH-cam video, that uses Kiwi (alone nothing else) to bring Black Capped Oxfords to a very nice mirroe shine with out extreame heat (gun) I have a Brush, and the above mentioned Kiwi polishes (black). Can you help, I beieve your in North America?
Looks like the video is about you and not the shoes.
I thought the same, it was better if it was asmr video
EXACTLY!!!! WHO TF TAKES TWO MONTHS TO FIX, NOT MAKE THE SHOES, FIX THEM. that's lazy asf this dude needs 2 lay off the burgers and stop being lazy....
@MohamadZN94 dude is lazy I can't support lazy people you wouldn't think a Mexican is this lazy!!! Smfh
Probably why the title of the video begins with the word “I”.
I think he did an incredible job fixing it though. How many of you would even consider fixing a shoe that was this fucked up?
11:35 What kind of dye do you wipe with an airbrush?
Who actually wears out a pair of dress shoes 🤔
People that work
@@Ak-zf5rb haha. Banking or marketing isn't actually "work" kiddo. It's the class based equivalent of giving the bosses sons corner offices where they play with their newton's cradle all day.
For real jobs you never wear dress shoes.
That's amazing!! Those shoes look brand new. Great job.
Lol wow you do talk a lot lol
yes the sort of video that should be without music or talking
@@grantghinn104Or talking? To a comment about TO MUCH talking?
Ignore these idiots. The commentary is greatly appreciated.
Improvement? This looks like a completely different shoe, you did a PERFECT job. I was speechless when you said it wasn't perfect. It's beautiful
Buddy, it's a worn beat to piss shoe. You can't come down hard on yourself for it not being perfect. It looks great. You two did a wonderful job.
I do commercial restoration and we run into holes and rounded edges sometimes that requires some bondo or jb weld. I found a better method by using a rubber scraper or knife sold they sold in the bondo section at the car parts place. Something flexible. If we spent a little more time on the patching/filling/spreading it better then we would save time sanding and the product seem to come out a bit better instead of getting too much on it to begin with. I personally thought these shoes came out nice! Thought I would throw that tip out there if it helps at all.
how much did you charge for this? i have a n Allen Edminds, not this bad, but has a crack and needs similar restoration.
Impressive your art, I have no words. 💓🔝 Greetings from Naples Italy
Hello, I have a brand new pair of crockett and jones handgrade and its flexing over the cap toe, the shoe fits me perfectly as I have another pair from them, is this normal?
What kind of dye did you add to compense the sanded areas in the front (I don't mean the renovateur cream)? So it wasn't alcohol based dye? Was it acrylic based then?
It was paint!
I've been thinking about doing dress shoe restorations for prom season. These videos are a big help
The new color palette is absolutely gorgeous
Amazing work! Loved the Pulp Fiction reference!
Am i the only one who also loves them in their wizened state? Those shoes have a lifetime of journeys in them, a most excellent adventurous long life it seems. ❤ 👞
Bravo Maestro, that's an amaaaazing transformation. I wonder how many hours of work it took please?
By the way am KC from Iraq .Baghdad am following you always one by one I like it a lot …
I’m with everyone disagreeing with any negativity against the upper part of these shoes, you did a phenomenal job and I can’t see why anyone would go to anyone else for their shoe miracles.
OH MY LORT...THAT COLOR IS BREATHTAKING. BEEEEEAUTIFUL OXFORD.
Amazing work. It's difficult to believe that you were actually able to achieve that. You know when you glue the soles on, do you recommend a particular contact adhesive? Also, why is it necessary to hit the sole of the shoe with a hammer? What does that do?
Phenomenal skills guys. The end result was amazing.
This shoe is almost perfect, thanks to ur transformation ❤
Don't be hard on yourself man, you did an incredible job. I didn't even know shoes could be resurrected to that degree!
Don't blame yourself too much. Sincerely saying; you've done a great job compared to the state of damage it was before. Bravo. I love genuine leather shoes.
Fantastic you did the impossible bro good job wish ya the best .