The Ultimate Mirror Shine For Dress Shoes | Kirby Allison

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  • @slm5292
    @slm5292 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I don't know why I find this so inspiring but I feel compelled to shine my Magnanni, Keds, and flip flops. Thanks for putting it up.

  • @AfroFM
    @AfroFM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I love the warning for getting lost chasing the shine. Sounds so familiar. =D

  • @007KURGAN
    @007KURGAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid. As a long-serving British soldier, I heartily agree with all the above. The best tip you gave was to step back and put the shoes on the floor. I personally will make a tea/coffee then walk back into the room, even better in the sunlight!

  • @tomlee3765
    @tomlee3765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Legend has it that he is still applying that Pate De Lux high gloss mirror shine wax on those shoes to build up the layers.

    • @awaisbaig540
      @awaisbaig540 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🔥😂😂

    • @e.s.l5861
      @e.s.l5861 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His toe caps are now level with his Waist

    • @christopheranton13
      @christopheranton13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      E.S. L hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂

  • @DustinPlatt
    @DustinPlatt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +578

    Why am I watching someone shine shoes at 3am? What has my life become

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Dustin Platt haha.

    • @Arkaitse
      @Arkaitse 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dustin Platt You are not the only one...

    • @fischputza
      @fischputza 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nothing worse than dirty shoes, so no waste of time. Al Bundy approves

    • @34672rr
      @34672rr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha, I love it.

    • @34672rr
      @34672rr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Hanger Project
      I never understood the purpose of a mirror shine. Why not just get patent leather toes or shoes if you want that? Seems like a lot of trouble for nothing.

  • @spicecrop
    @spicecrop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I love this guy. He's like Mr. Rogers for adult gentlemen that want to be more sophisticated men.

    • @scottwallace1
      @scottwallace1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfect analogy. His earnestness seems genuine.

  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The hecklers will say what they want, but a great vid and you really brought out a great mirror shine on those shoes!!

  • @AK-jt5bm
    @AK-jt5bm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Kirby thanks so much for all the videos and advice on shining shoes. I am OBSESSED with polishing my shoes now. I combined your advice from your adding patina video and the video on mirror shine to make my shoes perfect for a wedding last night. I have never in my life received so many comments on my shoes. And mind you these were on a pair of shoes of middling price and quality ($500) relative to the higher ends of shoes you profile. Can’t wait to apply more of advice to another pair of shoes for another wedding next weekend. Btw wore a bow tie last night and able put that sucker on in no time with your video on said topic. Please consider me a converted loyal disciple.

  • @abdulazeezalshareef
    @abdulazeezalshareef 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hat’s off to you Mr. Allison. The high shine you produced is just incredible. It is truly a pleasure and an inspiration to see a master at work!

  • @AlainLafleche1
    @AlainLafleche1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was in the cadets and we also used water and wax, but also matches. We would polish the shoe and pass the match close to the wax to melt it and penetrate the leather while continuing the polishing. The result was stunning. The only problem is sealing the leather...the boot no longer breathes and our feet are colder during winter. Thx for this instructive video !!

  • @jthwang4841
    @jthwang4841 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that's amazing, especially done in four layers! Who needs a mirror with that shine, if you can see yourself looking down? Great job and excellent video.

  • @michaelmullane1285
    @michaelmullane1285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    No one knows how many men have been lost searching for the perfect shine

  • @jamescoughlin6911
    @jamescoughlin6911 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I always wear a suit and necktie when I shine shoes. Perhaps a dinner jacket for those special occasions!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      James Coughlin Google the “Swans Club”

    • @jwesboy
      @jwesboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can't stop laughing...….Amen!!! This guy needs a REAL girlfriend. However, he just may just have a hint of mint in him...lol He treat a shoe like a piece of ass..lololol

    • @jwesboy
      @jwesboy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stroke that shoe- Stroke it, stroke it...…..

    • @msato8650
      @msato8650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Jon W You obviously never seen a proper pair of shoes.

    • @Falconlibrary
      @Falconlibrary 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mr. Allison has something called "style". What can I tell you? You either have it or you don't.

  • @paddy_118
    @paddy_118 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kiwi polish has never seen me wrong, my ammo boots shine like a jewel. Great video regardless.

  • @cessna1511
    @cessna1511 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love these videos. I would love to see some videos on polishing / caring for more rugged country boots such as Trickers stow / Bourton / Keswick etc.

  • @russ9921
    @russ9921 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Sir, the British army would be proud of you (even though they are still stuck using Kiwi Parade Gloss)

    • @smedleybelkin19
      @smedleybelkin19 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah when your nco's haven't pinched it.

    • @brandonbentley8532
      @brandonbentley8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe talk them into Saphir?

    • @scotthornsey
      @scotthornsey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nothing wrong with Kiwi! One polish to do the whole shoe and my toe caps are definitely more shiny than this

    • @kapitanXbomber1989
      @kapitanXbomber1989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scotthornsey You can have mirror shine with Kiwi but it is another kind of shine. Kiwi shine is not so reflective as Saphir shine.

    • @Beerzy
      @Beerzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I started using Kiwi Parade Gloss in basic training on my boots. Me and a roommate had a competition on who could spit shine our boots the best with Kiwi. I still use it on my office shoes (and it does a good job) but am thinking about venturing out to something new.

  • @jaiparashuram8682
    @jaiparashuram8682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is the best example on how to make demo videos....
    Best...thumbs up👍

  • @brettm.s.1169
    @brettm.s.1169 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Back in military service we all used KIWI Parade Gloss. Remember ‘Spit Shine ‘ ? We constantly did layer over layer over layer of Parade glass using spit to lubricate the polish as it dried. Millions of very small circles, lots of time creates a brilliant gloss, ignite a small amount of metho / denatured alcohol to invigorate old polish in the tin. It takes a while but it waterproofs the leather and looks amazing.

  • @kletts42
    @kletts42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video. I tried this on my shoes, but didn’t use the pate deluxe and got a mirror shine but it took me 8 layers of just mirror shine. I wish I watched this before I tried. I have a decent shine, but not as mirrored as yours.

  • @bobf354
    @bobf354 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    best dressed shoe-shine person I've ever seen

  • @chrisa5203
    @chrisa5203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This guy is brave to shine shoes with black wax in a grey suit. Damn.

  • @ImperatorTheodosius
    @ImperatorTheodosius 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I wish I knew this before I went to the Academy, as opposed to 8+ years after.

  • @fapfap321
    @fapfap321 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love all of your videos. I always run into a similar issue with shining my shoes. I always get a ring of wax around the toe box at the bottom. How can I prevent this? Thank you

  • @CHIBA280CRV
    @CHIBA280CRV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a fantastic job, thank you , going to pick up some of the materials..

  • @mikejessable
    @mikejessable 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great shine demo Kirby, excellent tips. I will receive my order of shoe shinning products from the hanger project tomorrow and cant wait to start shinning.

  • @ydhalla25
    @ydhalla25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hello Kirby, that is a great mirror shine, I live in Calgary, Canada. Where can I buy your products.
    Have you ever tried using a mini buffer for mirror shine, it works amazing but take a few times to get the hang of it.
    With your products it would rate at TOP SHELF.
    Thanks

  • @tss81exon
    @tss81exon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Kirby, Your passion for shoes is contagious. I staryed investing in fine shoes. I got allen edmonds chili randolph loafers recently. My question to you is - Can these be mirror shined?

  • @kebman
    @kebman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In the army we used to set fire to some Kiwi wax, and use spit to get the boots mirror shiny. I learnt this from a guy in His Majesty the King's Guard of Norway. But yeah, it sure took some time, and you'd have to re-apply every other day. Which was fine in the army. They had an infinite supply of Kiwi wax lol!

  • @JM-jb1bh
    @JM-jb1bh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have a question? When do you add the patte de lux while using the mirrow shine? Thank you

  • @karimelzein9115
    @karimelzein9115 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fam i LOVE how excited he got about his own shine xDDDDDD

  • @alexlambert2454
    @alexlambert2454 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm really loving these videos. I can't afford the Saphir products, but I'm trying out this technique using Kiwi's range on a pair of second hand boots that I got from a charity shop. It's my first time shining, but I've achieved a result that looks about half as good as yours so far. That's just using Renew and Protect, Parade Gloss Prestige, Kiwi's standard polishing brush and an all purpose cleaning rag.

  • @seventyfive1
    @seventyfive1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    You know someone is an expert shoe shiner when they're willing to shine their shoes while wearing an expensive suit and shirt

    • @LoudCitizen
      @LoudCitizen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And when they help develop a new, never-existed-before wax product with a premier company, Avel of Saphir fame, just to get a spectacular shine!

  • @gingermatchstick
    @gingermatchstick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative as always Kirby. Looking forward to trying for a mirror shine on my black wholecuts before my first black tie event mid April!

  • @RobertOrgRobert
    @RobertOrgRobert 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Didn’t think Lieutenant Dan wore shoes

  • @stylishoversixty9459
    @stylishoversixty9459 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The mirror shine is indeed an outstanding polish finish and seeing you accomplish such a feat being impeccably well dress make this a very fine video to watch I will definitely try to apply a mirror shine to my cap toe shoes and I'm certainly interested in try the Saphir shoe care products again thanks for sharing this video with your youtube subscribers!

  • @JS-fb6ww
    @JS-fb6ww 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a relatively okay mirror gloss finish on my cap-toe oxfords and then watched your tutorial and started adding more coats and now I got one of those hard to get rid of dry spots right dead center on the top

  • @suleimanshaik
    @suleimanshaik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the advice, coaching/ demo.

  • @terminator9099
    @terminator9099 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love bootblack, but I miss the FullHD shine I used to do... This video makes me want to do it again.

  • @paulmunro3175
    @paulmunro3175 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. I wish more people would care as much with the detail you put in. Ignore the naysayers.
    P.S. The word pate is pronounced with an "eh" at the end as in pateh: the a is soft as you said it. Pate is the French word for paste. It is pronounced the same in English. I'm Canadian eh!

  • @EddyWoon
    @EddyWoon 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent shine you have achieved there. I have a lovely black leather belt that is showing some wear. Maybe I should re-moisturise it and shine it too.

  • @winvee290
    @winvee290 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you again i can do the mirror shine because of your tutorial!

  • @underratedcritic1983
    @underratedcritic1983 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a brave man for handling shoe polish while wearing an expensive suit.

  • @kcwhat
    @kcwhat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are awfully brave using polish with that crispy white shirt and gray suit.... 🙂

  • @staaswolter641
    @staaswolter641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kirby, those look stunning. Just curious how long does a mirror shine usually last?

  • @thewoosh31
    @thewoosh31 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a joy to watch

  • @jerrymouchian5926
    @jerrymouchian5926 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Kirby. Just watched your Ultimate Mirror Shine for Dress Shoes, again. Still find it fascinating how wonderful the shoes turn out. This brings me to a question about brand new, out of the box shoes - even bespoke: Have you ever had a pair of brand new shoes that you found difficult to mirror shine? If so, what did you end up doing? I'm sure that not all leather can be deemed to be perfect. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

  • @mgtowp.l.7756
    @mgtowp.l.7756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What Do You Think Of The European Ecco Shoes? Please Replay.. A Excellent Video.. Highly Recommended.. Thank You Very Much For Sharing..

  • @CK-vc4lq
    @CK-vc4lq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm a cadet and I have a mirror shine with £2 black polish and a cloth. You don't need all this fancy polish, ya just need a lot of time! Also add a layer of tan every now and again for a more wholesome deeper gloss finish!

  • @moisesbachez3039
    @moisesbachez3039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks my shoes ultimate right now

  • @stylishoversixty9459
    @stylishoversixty9459 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your videos the knowledge you share about helping the well dress take care of their clothes has really deepen my appreciation for giving more attention to my wardrobe shoes and accessory items recently I purchase a pair of vintage stacy adam captoe dress shoes, shoes I remember seeing my grandfather uncles and father wear whenever these fine gentlemen would dressup for church a wedding etc. In honor to them I would like to do a mirror polish shine to these shoes I will forward pictures for your recommendations.

  • @thomasgilbert9347
    @thomasgilbert9347 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the demonstration.

  • @caetanoalmeidaebrito6306
    @caetanoalmeidaebrito6306 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Kirby,
    I really have to thank you. Your help is essential for my shoe care. Could you make a video on the different types of leather and how to recognize them?

  • @reddsaxxmike2865
    @reddsaxxmike2865 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Trick I learn, was to take extra fine sand paper and even out the top layer of leather before appling the dressing. You do it with any type shoe polish

  • @mharmaansheikh6388
    @mharmaansheikh6388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    In your country the mirror shine may last long but in our country just after i foot out of my house they will get all dusty 😂😂

  • @nickv.6712
    @nickv.6712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just started the police academy, this is going to save me during uniform inspections.

  • @cgirl111
    @cgirl111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When I was in the service in the mid 70's we melted Kiwi, applied the hot liquid polish then buffed the shit out of them.

    • @usernamemykel
      @usernamemykel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now you're "out of service", like a broken washing machine?

  • @kevinbeverlyjr1864
    @kevinbeverlyjr1864 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great shine and information my friend

  • @alexfoote7475
    @alexfoote7475 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks and great video. Do you think you could make a video using kiwi polish to create the mirror shine

  • @yfelwulf
    @yfelwulf 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The old AUS Army Boots AB used to have a heavy dimple pattern it was easy to flatten and remove with the tip of a hot Iron, before going for a High gloss finish.

  • @greglemon7285
    @greglemon7285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are a very beautiful pair of shoes Mr Allison, what are they and where would I find them?

  • @DC430
    @DC430 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Kirby, could you do another video where you demonstrate a mirror shine on shoes of a different color besides black? A mid brown for example would be nice.

    • @petermaag9622
      @petermaag9622 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Great question, I wanted to ask this. And this goes with the question about neutral wax, are there real drawbacks to using neutral wax/MG on a lighter shoe such as chestnut/mid-brown (i.e. not very dark like black/dark brown)? Looking fw to a video on that

    • @crisyorke1328
      @crisyorke1328 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peter Maag I used neutral wax and cream and renovateur on my brown shoes. Would like to know. Does it streak?

    • @dylanbailey1944
      @dylanbailey1944 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have done a few light browns and mid browns and you can do them the same way. Depending on the color of the shoe I would used Saphir's light brown, tobacco, mid brown or even neutral. I like to use a slightly darker polish than the shoe to add some contrast. It wont change the color much at all. Here is a good video, go to 3:05 of the video and he starts talking about brown shoes. th-cam.com/video/WpVxJoUeDmE/w-d-xo.html

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’ll put that up next!

    • @DC430
      @DC430 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looking forward to it! By the way, I just spent some time in Madrid and visited the Carmina Shoemaker boutiques. What do you think about Carmina? Do you own anything by them?

  • @arthurc1971
    @arthurc1971 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Informative and relaxing. Nice.

  • @felixschimpf8068
    @felixschimpf8068 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Kirby, does the color choice of mirror gloss make much of a difference or should neutral be fine for all kinds?
    cheers
    felix

  • @nickleonardi8071
    @nickleonardi8071 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m using all the products described, including the high-shine chamois, but I’m getting a sort of swirling effect. Almost like you can see the “brush strokes” of my polishing. Any ideas? I may just strip it down and start over.

  • @vidster7
    @vidster7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think its really great on cap toes toe boxBut yes even on wingtips or whole are also greatAnd yes i always re watch the recent videos while shining my own shoes.. :)

  • @KMaybach1
    @KMaybach1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing video! Thanks

  • @AntonioGastelumInc
    @AntonioGastelumInc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video Kirby! Have you ever done a mirror shine on a pair of cordovan leather shoes? Would they take a mirror shine as well as calf leather shoes?

  • @zapantalambda
    @zapantalambda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    wow. that room is like from the 1900s.

  • @nhutchins
    @nhutchins 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a damn fine shine!

  • @angelvillarreal3648
    @angelvillarreal3648 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just did my first glass toe shoe shine ever while playing this in the background lol. Thanks for the tips; now my tips are glossin! #glasstoesonly

  • @andrejensen9002
    @andrejensen9002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question: First og all, love your channel and you really got me interested in bespoke shoes and shoes in general. I’ve read and watched alot now, but can’t find anything specific about why you mirrorshine. Is it purely looks, some kind of dresscode or what? Best regards A.J.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great question. It is fundamentally because it looks great and is a sign of one having taken time to care for their shoes. Nothing says business like a proper mirror shine.

  • @dylantran2319
    @dylantran2319 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Kirby! I have a question, as I am slowly collecting higher end shoes and I do not have a proper shoeshine kit yet, could I just use the renovatuer and the mirror gloss skipping the pommadier cream polish since I am low on budget?

  • @davidmvermillion
    @davidmvermillion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. It takes me 25 layers of Kiwi and 3 hours to get to that level. 😲🤯

  • @DanielMartinez316
    @DanielMartinez316 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. I would appreciate if you could please put the link to buy the product that allows us to obtain such shoe shine.

  • @andrewcoates4952
    @andrewcoates4952 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo that suit is beautiful. Instant subscribe

  • @alanmckay2384
    @alanmckay2384 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi great video evry informative, so my question is can you do a Brogue shoe..??

  • @kfung4
    @kfung4 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any chance you can demonstrate how to mirror shine a derby or whole-cut where there isn’t a cap toe please?

  • @abnercricket
    @abnercricket ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @enocestrada2244
    @enocestrada2244 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    For the mirror gloss polish, do I need to buy the one with the color of my shoe or can I buy the neutral? Will using the neutral affect the outcome?
    Another question: How many layers average does a Mirror Shine need?

    • @omarhasan2083
      @omarhasan2083 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can buy either, I have used both Saphir neutral and color specific polishes and waxes and there is no difference with regards to the shine they produce.

  • @mitchellmilliner1585
    @mitchellmilliner1585 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    All joking aside i love the video

  • @mitollitsac4304
    @mitollitsac4304 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Kirby, I see you used black mirror gloss, but I think I’ve seen you use the neutral on dark shoes also. Since you are using the black softer wax in conjunction, does it matter? Thanks

    • @ducanhtran9325
      @ducanhtran9325 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mit Ollitsac i use neutral and have no problem at all. However i don't know if the black one brings a better result.

  • @counkev
    @counkev 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a technique of stripping the wax on the toe when it begins to crack? I use a hairdryer on my boots when the toe becomes too scuffed or the built up layers of polish begin to crack. I just am not sure if this is the best way to do so on high end dress shoes.
    Thanks

  • @BTbeam27
    @BTbeam27 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kirby, great video, tell me what type of mirror gloss shud i buy, neitral or black?

  • @ann_teator
    @ann_teator 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow and i thought i liked kirby before

  • @ArpitSharma-ib5dg
    @ArpitSharma-ib5dg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello sir, I'm really Very impressed with your work.i want to ask that can i use neutral mirror glass and wax to get a very good mirror shine?or there will be difference with same colour and neutral products.because i have 2 shoes with different colours and i want to save some money 😜

  • @brandonbentley8532
    @brandonbentley8532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kirby, I'm working with Leeds Blucher Oxfords which have no toe cap. I can clearly see where the bending area is but any recommendations on mirror glossing noncaptoe shoes?

  • @tylerw2531
    @tylerw2531 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kirby, love the video. My first mirror shine attempt on a pair of AEs was a half-success... one came out beautifully, and the other had the dark chili color of the leather wipe right out! Have you ever had a bad reaction to Saphir products on your shoes? My other hunch is that perhaps I used a little too much water or too much pressure? I took them to a cobbler to re-dye the toe cap and I'll try again next week. Cheers!

  • @lohengrinknight
    @lohengrinknight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, Kirby. I just spent one hour trying to mirror shine my shoes with a cotton chamois, leather beeswax protector, and water; but yet no luck. My shoes look the same as with just shoe polish. I buffed with light pressure and circular motions with a drop of water every twenty seconds approximately. What did I do wrong?

  • @fyrfytrdub
    @fyrfytrdub ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there. Couple of questions after watching this video
    What is the best way to clean your chamois cloths once theyre well used? Or is it even necessary?
    My shoes are uniform parade shoes, as such might wear them once for a funeral or special occasion then put them away for a year or more. Anything special I need to do to preserve the shine if they're in storage for a long time?

  • @kojiarakawa6831
    @kojiarakawa6831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do the mirror shine with just pate de luxe or is the mirror shine gloss essential

  • @brettwhite675
    @brettwhite675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Mr. Allison, New subscriber here. Where did you get your shine carpet?

  • @davidcelestino1116
    @davidcelestino1116 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Kirby great content! Quick question, is the Allen Edmonds brand shoe cream polish and wax polish good quality? I recent invested in a pair of Allen Edmonds and want to use those products to maintain and shine them. Thanks I’m advance.

  • @waelsworld
    @waelsworld 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @blue47er
    @blue47er 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an ex Royal Air Force airman we used spit and polish. Of course it took weeks, but was it worth it? Was it hell as like!

  • @enocestrada2244
    @enocestrada2244 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    99 people disliked = 99 people will regret their life
    This is honestly the best video ever!! Thank you so much for these tutorials Kirby Allison!

  • @joecochran7797
    @joecochran7797 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a video on threading your laces for your dress shoes? Would like to get this tip from you please.

  • @gregorysmith111
    @gregorysmith111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    top tip when shining your shoes , get an ice cube out of your freezer and put it into the lid of your saphir polish , let it melt for 5 minutes and shine your shoes using ice cold water ,. it really does help get a perfect mirror finish

    • @luminairist
      @luminairist 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tip. I will try

  • @davidtrinks6141
    @davidtrinks6141 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do I care for/ maintain AE natural waxy leather shoes, like older Strandmok, Buckstrand, or McTavish?

  • @shearonj58
    @shearonj58 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What shoe modle are those?? Thank you, and awesome work!!

  • @pete-mz9vr
    @pete-mz9vr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you polish the rest of the shoe?