How to make a proper shoeshine with John Chung

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  • @dukeyin1111
    @dukeyin1111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I saw this guy winning the world championship. There were three dudes including him at the final, and this guy blew the other two's butt out. Not only in terms of final products, the clothing, the sharp gesture, Mr.Chung surpassed them by far.

  • @johnrodriguez5133
    @johnrodriguez5133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Best shoe shiner in the world right there folks 😯

  • @macsdaddy3383
    @macsdaddy3383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The fast-forward in regular play speed just hooked me! Very good video!

  • @davidbaber5445
    @davidbaber5445 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m just absolutely speechless......it certainly is an improvement on spit and polish.....respect.......🙏🏻

  • @bunt0000
    @bunt0000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much respect to you Mr. Chung. Love from Pakistan

  • @bg147
    @bg147 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I love how proper he is and the music is calming.

  • @pete-mz9vr
    @pete-mz9vr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! From Los Angels, California

  • @jacobdomagala
    @jacobdomagala 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I like that navy suit you're wearing. Seems like a good suit for war.

    • @georgeharrison2795
      @georgeharrison2795 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sure a lot of people won't have seen that video, but a great comment to see in a shine video

    • @1234loci
      @1234loci 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it is established properly.

    • @Mike_Oxlong_
      @Mike_Oxlong_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But is his breath sandwichy?

  • @northernbohemianrealist
    @northernbohemianrealist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yet another reason why Singapore is my favorite city in the world. Like everything Singaporean, shoe shining is completed with the best materials available in the most professional manner possible.

    • @earthangel8875
      @earthangel8875 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      People all over the globe use Saphir shoe products on their favorite shoe collection, not just Singapore.

    • @iansoutryer3189
      @iansoutryer3189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saphir products are French...

    • @northernbohemianrealist
      @northernbohemianrealist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iansoutryer3189 Ya think? Please change your handle to Captain Obvious.

  • @fredcalderon5813
    @fredcalderon5813 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you keep your fingers from staining?

  • @LuckyStrike-ov9cd
    @LuckyStrike-ov9cd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You are a master my friend the best I ever seen on TH-cam

    • @veegroove
      @veegroove 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lucky strike, He may be a master but I have seen way better one never waxes the vamp and he keeps doing it. I can point you to better shiners but I won’t disrespect him he was decent at best in my humble opinion

    • @chrishuynh8544
      @chrishuynh8544 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Point me to "better" ones. I would like to learn of this.

    • @veegroove
      @veegroove 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jason dornstar, hanger project with Kirby Allison

    • @chrishuynh8544
      @chrishuynh8544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@veegroove If Jason Dornstar is better, then why can I not find a single video of his where he produces an actual 'mirror' shine instead of just high gloss, when John Chung can do it in 20 mins at the world championship? Also then why would Kirby Allison make a video involving John Chung and his techniques and not himself enter the competition?

    • @veegroove
      @veegroove 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree to disagree but check out hanger project

  • @Sashimiburger
    @Sashimiburger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Master shoe-polisher, amatuer tie tyer.

  • @juliejohnson5626
    @juliejohnson5626 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this way be done on military boots?

    • @Deployantcom
      @Deployantcom  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes, of course. But in the service, I guess you are expected to do the spit polish yourself. Maybe if you are a General, you can get your aide de camp to do it for you. 🙂

  • @I_SuperHiro_I
    @I_SuperHiro_I 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes I wish my work boots got this kind of spa treatment. But the next steel mill I go to would take a toll within minutes lol.

  • @msato8650
    @msato8650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you for the video. One question - why did you use both brown and neutral wax at same time?

  • @philmartinez1872
    @philmartinez1872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @fredberri7225
    @fredberri7225 ปีที่แล้ว

    John, why doesn't the alcohol dry out the leather, no matter how little you use? fred berri

  • @phillato
    @phillato 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sir, could you provide the aprox cost of a shine at this level.. in US dollars.. please... also be careful with your sleeve

  • @johnrodriguez5133
    @johnrodriguez5133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He is the Bruce Lee of shoe shining

  • @jeremydb8954
    @jeremydb8954 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I always thought rubbing alcohol was for removing the finish and cold water was for getting that mirror shine? What purpose does the alcohol provide during the shining process? Shoes look great by the way.

    • @brandonbentley8532
      @brandonbentley8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I believe it helps melt the waxes into the leather...

    • @r6854
      @r6854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brandonbentley8532 Yeah, the alcohol heats the wax.

    • @Fantasticaal
      @Fantasticaal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The alcohol should only be used for the mirror shine just use it once the wax liars are dry after a single sitting only use it in the beginning to melt the wax a bit faster then water and wax does just ok

  • @abettermousetrap
    @abettermousetrap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top drawer all the way. A well-spoken young man with wonderful skills. Kudos from Canada

  • @thabitampyane88
    @thabitampyane88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes that's how we proper clean shoes.

  • @dingdangdog
    @dingdangdog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, I'm trying to do this with Kiwi Polish instead of the Sapphir one used by John. I'm aware that I would not be able to replicate the shine because of the difference in quality between both brands but I'm still looking to get a mirrorshine from my Kiwi. Is the alcohol really necessary here or would regular ice water suffice?

    • @r6854
      @r6854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The alcohol heats the polish. You can get the same shine using kiwi, but it is going to take a lot longer.

  • @carlolaput2597
    @carlolaput2597 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like you alternate the mirror gloss with the colored wax, is there a reason for this?

    • @ridhwanr8262
      @ridhwanr8262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because he doesnot want the shoe to look too dark if he uses the colored wax only. He mentioned this for his interview after the 2018 shoe shining competiton

  • @jewfro888
    @jewfro888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Background music kills the video for me but excellent shine!

  • @markmanriquez3208
    @markmanriquez3208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Niiiiice tie

  • @kchiang4
    @kchiang4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do those circular motions and try going at the speed they do, but I end up leaving some darkened burn marks on my shoes.... I used an old cotton shirt. Could my shirt have been too rough of a material?

    • @abdullahal-shimri3091
      @abdullahal-shimri3091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      only use wet cotton balls.

    • @r6854
      @r6854 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is going fast, but the pressure is light, also he is probably using more surface area on the pads of his fingers than you are. Its about building layer upon layer.

  • @christiaaanC7
    @christiaaanC7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That shine... he is the guy from the asmr videos!

  • @benjaminkenobi21
    @benjaminkenobi21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great shine on a hideous pair of derbies!

    • @415fillmore
      @415fillmore 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anon Ymous beat me by 4 months

  • @daddydojang
    @daddydojang 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Minecraft music tells me it’s evening there. He’d better hurry up and get into his castle!

  • @ronwade5433
    @ronwade5433 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    These shoes are from Prague.

  • @cdvax11
    @cdvax11 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Do you wash and reuse chamois? Or are they disposable?

    • @brandonbentley8532
      @brandonbentley8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In John Chungs championship video one of his competitors used a old and very dirty chamois.

  • @DiorLeans
    @DiorLeans 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    May I ask...what are those items called holding the water and alcohol?

  • @Luis-Tesla
    @Luis-Tesla 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cuanto HUMO...

  • @murrayzuckerman123
    @murrayzuckerman123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just subscribed

  • @ritchiefly
    @ritchiefly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what kind of alcohol and at what concentration should we use for shoe polishing?

    • @brandonbentley8532
      @brandonbentley8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe it is rubbing alcohol, which actually contains mainly water.

    • @ritchiefly
      @ritchiefly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Brandon

    • @brandonbentley8532
      @brandonbentley8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ritchiefly wasn't trying to step on John Chungs toes..he's a master. But I like to help...

    • @benjaminkenobi21
      @benjaminkenobi21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      brandon bentley ... No. Rubbing alcohol contains anywhere from 50% to 90+ % alcohol by volume, so it’s quite far from being “mainly water.”

  • @jacobsessum607
    @jacobsessum607 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    so just normal rubbing alcohol ?

  • @ricardoroberson3990
    @ricardoroberson3990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What the dirty bottom of shoe? The bottom of shoe can use a cleaning also.

  • @holymoly7644
    @holymoly7644 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    "At Mason & Smith we apply the creams by hand". Fuckin fingers would be down to the bone.

  • @joseizaguirre7375
    @joseizaguirre7375 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    John are speed the camara or you are so faster to clean the shoe.

  • @NeedMoreJuice.
    @NeedMoreJuice. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy or Mike Wilson ???

  • @goborpoddo
    @goborpoddo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s a brand new pair!!

    • @Deployantcom
      @Deployantcom  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@goborpoddo the Vass was actually 10 years old.

  • @johnrodriguez5133
    @johnrodriguez5133 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m assuming the video was sped up at times 😲😲

  • @richardbarnes6530
    @richardbarnes6530 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By using your fingers, don't you expose yourself to high levels of hydrocarbons in your blood stream? Mechanics often have to use protective gloves to avoid a build up. I'm just a car guy, so I'm curious.

    • @brookeggleston9314
      @brookeggleston9314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are no petroleum products in the Saphir cremes and waxes he uses! He can clean his hands with soap and water. If he was polishing black shoes, he might need a nail brush, but no solvents!

  • @jerrymolina2623
    @jerrymolina2623 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don't you use saddle soap?

  • @ImBadboy8888
    @ImBadboy8888 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another video how shoe was made th-cam.com/video/sIBkO5crgGs/w-d-xo.html

  • @qarhsi
    @qarhsi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder why he didn't choose a nicer shoe for this video ...

  • @Dontworryaboutanything
    @Dontworryaboutanything 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Post the original with no background music or fast forwarding

    • @MrNtlman
      @MrNtlman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What are you talking about? This is his normal speed 😉

  • @Super2wheeler
    @Super2wheeler 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please don't speed up the video.

  • @abdullahal-shimri3091
    @abdullahal-shimri3091 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice except he should have used edge dressing. The black part and sole look worn and dirty.

  • @Wvk5zc
    @Wvk5zc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the sped up playback is ruining it :/

  • @jessehernandez5392
    @jessehernandez5392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great at shining shoes not so much at tying ties

  • @jrlee31
    @jrlee31 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The wax on the vamp area will crack and will form an ugly white substance.
    Since that area bends, it is not required to put wax on the vamp of the shoes.

    • @jeremyemilio9378
      @jeremyemilio9378 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed,I cream and condition the whole shoe but only shine the heels and toe caps

    • @darkprosecutor3076
      @darkprosecutor3076 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You realise that he is the world champion in shoe shining? One soft wax on the vamp area will not crack, unless you're using to much

    • @TheMachine932
      @TheMachine932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I think I would take the world champion of shoe shinning technique over some random TH-cam “expert”. Also shinning boots a lot in the military you know that it only cracks if you put too much wax.

    • @daffycuck3695
      @daffycuck3695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You can put 1 layer of wax polish on it with no problem, it's when you use multiple layers or apply harder waxes that it becomes an issue

  • @fun7423
    @fun7423 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There were Asian shoes too. Uhhhhh...... chilllll

  • @ttvasakis
    @ttvasakis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    where is he from?

  • @trajtemberg
    @trajtemberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do these shoe shiners have something against buffing wheels? they could be doing this level of shine in like 3 minutes.

    • @bedlington12
      @bedlington12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Please leave the room you philistine... ---> ---> -->

  • @ToasterStud
    @ToasterStud 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is this dude flicking me off for like 20 mins?

  • @eldudeareno420
    @eldudeareno420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’d love to see him shine a couple of ox blood Doc Martens..he’s good

  • @indieladylove
    @indieladylove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he can do a better job with his tie

  • @LuckyStrike-ov9cd
    @LuckyStrike-ov9cd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Japanese are masters in shoe shining no one can get close to them

    • @jonbarad1
      @jonbarad1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm pretty sure the guys Chinese....

    • @Shagman692
      @Shagman692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Singaporean

    • @GandalftheWise
      @GandalftheWise 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's Mexican

  • @dosetti
    @dosetti 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In circular motion. - rubs back and forth, not in circular motion. In addition it seems no cleaning in the beginning on front of the shoe. All this is an indicator of doing too fast. Sorry.

  • @eintopfmitschinken1596
    @eintopfmitschinken1596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was 15 years before he was beaten up by Jean Claude Van Damme in a Kumite tournament.

  • @j5892000
    @j5892000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So first lee..

  • @rajivkejriwal5054
    @rajivkejriwal5054 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not very impressive. 😊Still there is black spot on the top of Shoe.
    He should have removed the ditr.

  • @BeePee1503
    @BeePee1503 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems like a lot of effort for not much gain. The shoe color made it hard to get a decent shine imo.

  • @amirkhalid5449
    @amirkhalid5449 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You work your shoeshine buiness in a fancy suit? Why?

    • @user-9sidfgsxgj
      @user-9sidfgsxgj 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The class.

    • @a19lee
      @a19lee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Respect for one's own profession, self, and the mindset of upholding everything one does, including their profession, to a high standard.

  • @contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint
    @contrnsmagnificndjoobngtaint 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    would have been better as a no talking asmr content ...

  • @cdub531
    @cdub531 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The products used cost more than the shoes.

    • @vipin0511
      @vipin0511 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice

    • @brookeggleston9314
      @brookeggleston9314 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not even close!!

    • @paulm2467
      @paulm2467 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vass Budapest model , about $450 dollars from the RTW line, I don’t like the budapester style, they look heavy and clumsy to my eye.

  • @jimtalor7971
    @jimtalor7971 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the technique for shiny shoes, wear a suit!

  • @ViewtuberOG
    @ViewtuberOG 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate watching these guys do this by hand. The repeated exposure to all these toxic chemicals over the years can not be good for you.

  • @videopokernetwork6824
    @videopokernetwork6824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would put Maru in Mexico up against him.

  • @springsogourne
    @springsogourne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a strong dislike for men that wear shiny shoes, but I love to watch the process.

  • @robotduck77
    @robotduck77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    should've clean the shoe with saddle soap first, it still look dirty after the polish

  • @Furtivo95
    @Furtivo95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shoe - Shining - World - Champion?
    Really?

  • @stewiegriffin5075
    @stewiegriffin5075 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    By the time he reaches 60 years old he will most likely have arthritis and joint pain