I TOOK A HAMMER TO MY MIRROR SHINE TO SHOE YOU HOW TO EASILY FIX IT (15 MIN MAXIMUM)
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"My wife's hairdryer... I use it more than she does."
I think you mean "my shoe heater. My wife sometimes uses it to dry her hair"
Mas Tun 😂😂😂
AYY LMAO
Preston, you're choice of music for your videos is always spot on. That, along with your voice, makes it very pleasant and calming to watch.
Show how you tie your rag one vid please. Always wondered..
I have a video where I explain it. It’s called the essential shoe shine kit.
I have to admit that I became a fan of shining and caring my shoes after following Kirby Allison’s channel, but you sir have an excellent channel too, that’s why I’m subscribed. Congratulations, great job!
Thank you! Come back again!
Hey! So, I've been watching and learning and I've learned a lot from this channel, but I have a burning question:
In most of your videos, you start with acetone/alcohol to remove the old finish/polish, then a nurishing solution to rehydrate the leather after the removal process, then the shoe cream, then the wax for the mirror toe. But, in those cases you're usually restoring shoes rather than doing regular maintenance.
Regarding regular weekly/bi-weekly maintenance, do you need to remove the old finish/wax/polish every time if you intend on moisturizing your shoes? Wouldn't the wax/polish get in the way of the moisturizer penetrating into the leather?
Nathaniel Abrenilla Ive always had the same question. I dont wax my patina shoes for that same reason. I feel like the creams and conditioners wouldnt penetrate and if i strip the wax ill probably ruin the patina. Hope he answers
Top 2 vid on this topic here on TH-cam --- Probably number 1
Mamma mia what a Beautiful job. Amazing. Ciao from Milan Italy 🔝👍👏🔝
Thank you!
Finally another video by an amazing channel. Always looking forward to watching your videos!!
Thanks for watching!
The Elegant Oxford thank you for the amazing content!
The first word that came to mind was Woo 😊 Or did it instinctively just come out?! Either way - Indeed a most impressive job, Sir 👌🏼
Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰
Can i fix my phone with this method ? 😅
Phones require higher heat due to a higher melting point. Do the same steps, but replace the hair dryer with the microwave
That's horrible advice... a blow torch will work better
Don't listen to these jokers, use a flamethrower, much more effective and safe.
Yep, just replace the glass screen with a leather one and then follow the steps as per the video.
@@Alex-sv7vt make sure to use the hammer first for added clarity
I have learned a lot from you, how little shoe cream you use, and using a brush around the sole and on the heel. And using a darker colour on the tip.
I have just finished shining my two pairs of boots over 2 days. I don't use mirror glace, as I am a woman. It's only one thing I do that you don't, the last shine with nylon panty hose. That really makes a difference.
That’s great! Glad you shined your boots
I really start to get better thanks to your videos. But I am still slightly unsure about the amount of pressure whilst buffing it out. I think less is more, but can there be such thing as "not enough pressure" too? I've heard one should imagine doing it on a raw egg, but even there it may be not enough pressure sometimes?
Key statement: "wait 15-20 min" Some of the layers may come off in some areas since they're not a solid piece anymore until they dry. I learned this early. My dogs step on my dress shoes frequently, no other shoes, just dress shoes. Oops, did I step on your raw hide...
True
Good evening Preston.
I've a few questions for you.
1-When I gonna use the acetone on shoes?
2-What's the function of the acetone?
3-How often I have to use the acetone on shoes?
4-What's the care I've to take with the acetone?
I'll appreciate your answers, Thanks before hands.
Love your videos, thanks for all the great tips. I’d love to learn more about treating the edges of the sole. Fixing nicks, recoloring etc. Thanks!!
Was wondering if you could do video on how to clean molded leather shoe and restore it as well
After you shined them, the toe caps looked like dark colored rubies. Magnificent artistry!
Amazing as usual.
What's up Mr. Elegant. How often do you recomend I strip my shoes and repolish, and what should I use to strip them.
That is one impressive shine! 👍🏾👍🏾
Thanks 🙏🏻
Cool video Preston! I'm sure its just a coincidence that this video has you taking a "hammer" to a pair of shoes with Bedos Leatherworks shoe trees in them (3:02 to 3:30). I'm sure Steve at Bedos would get a kick out of this, and would probably agree that your tapping would qualify as "Mini Hammer Time"!!
Excelente video ...gracias por compartir , saludos desde San Luis Potosí, México.!!
I dm'ed you on instagram about the same thing and you posted a video about this :) ! thank for this ! it helps a lot
Very impressed, informative video are always!!! Thank you!
Great tip!! Love the color of those shoes!!
Fantastic video, learned a ton, thanks!
LOL... decades ago, I worked as a high-rise window cleaner. I daily, wore a Pendleton wool shirt, pressed blue jeans, and spit-shined cowboy boots. I was working the Federal Building in Juneau, AK once, and would ride the elevator with a group of Coast Guard who all worked in that building. I'd get in the elevator with them in the morning, looking sharper than they did in their uniforms (corfram shoes too... cheaters). At the end of the day, they'd all quietly snicker as they looked down at my trashed boots and (now) dirty jeans. The jaw dropping look on their faces the next morning when I'd get in the elevator with them and my boots shined as they did before and freshly pressed jeans... I always enjoyed getting that last smile. I got pretty good at that mirrored shine with Lincoln Paste Wax. KIWI sucked.
Nice little tutorial Preston. Thanks for sharing and have a Happy Thanksgiving my friend with the family.
You as well! Thank you and enjoy that Turkey!
👍Terrific. Thanks.💞
🤔Wondering if women’s shoes ever have (or would it be inappropriate to have) a shine like this. I take care of shoes and always get compliments but I wonder what would happen if I put a mirror shine on my ankle boots. 🤔
Can you use a steam iron (without the steam) to do the same thing?
Hi, could you make a video of how you handle creases in your leather shoes?
Great tutorial!!
Nice, Nice, educational too!
Glad you like it!
@@TheElegantOxford I sure do, the video is very educational, I can be critical when need it. Thank you for good video!
How would I get cracks out? I mean cracks where the polish has cracked and chipped away and left a small divot. I messaged photos on Instagram
To 'shoe you', haha good one
Do I do the same for a mirror shine that is chipped? Wife stepped on my shoes a few times and rather than being cracked, my mirror shine is pretty chipped off
Hi....
What is the usual maintenance you do after wearing shoes?
Let's say the mirror shine isn't cracked like with the hammer, just.... not new
Hi, Preston! What’s a good alternative if I don’t have a hairdryer? My mirror shine cracked and I also don’t want to use acetone since my shoes are fairly new.
Can you get a heat gun from lowes or Home Depot? That would actually be the best. Just be careful it gets hot.
Doesn't it decreases shoes life? you heat also the sole and as i understand it ,in the long run it wont be attached as good as it was. Do i lose something?
Nice job, as usual Preston! Where did you score the glass dispenser?
The dispenser is from The Hanger Project
Thanks!
Amazing as always x
Thanks
What do you do in between polish and shines. I've done a full conditioning, cream polish, one layer of wax on the whole shoe, and a mirror shine on the toes. I'm probably not doing that every couple of weeks so what's the go to in-between?
how and how often do you restore your mirror shine? do you use mainly the acetone method or the heater method?
0:54 oh my heart
That drop bottle is so cool, is there a specific name for it?
My shoes was stepped by high heel today. Will try tonight
Love the content. Can you touch on what cordovan shoes are the best for the price?
Good idea. Preliminarily, Allen Edmonds offers a great Horween Shell Cordova shoe with double JR soles for $650. That’s hard to beat. Other companies do it for less but don’t use Horween Shell.
Not sure if I've asked this on your channel before, but about how often should I apply conditioner to my shoes? Also, do I have to strip the current polish off every time I put conditioner on? Thanks!
Apply as needed. No you don’t need to strip polish off every time.
Hey Preston, I got a pair of those AE 5th avenues, I've done my first mirror shine but unfortunately it cracked because i got some flex in the toe box area right below the brogue. Do you suggest not doing the mirror shine on the entire cap, i feel like that may look rather odd. Great content btw, keep up the good work!
Go as far as you can without cracking. Sometimes it takes trial and error
Serious questions not being a smart ass I promise. Can you use a wax remover instead a blow dryer?
is that a pair of Allen Edmonds park Avenue in Merlot or Oxblood. If so what dye do you use for the toe? Thank you and thank you for the hair dryer technique you had me try the other day with my messed up shoes. It really helped as you know. Much appreciated.
These are fifth streets I dyed mahogany at first then redyed with Saphir medium brown. I used dark brown for the burnishing
shocking,very helpful as always...the shoe laces are very elegant ..what kind of shoe laces is this?
These are flat waxed laces from the hanger project
Damn those shoes look nice!!
Thanks!
What color pants would you wear with that color shoe?
Navy, Tan, olive. Anything but black really.
elegant Oxford, you should enable Spanish subtitles; I am a bolero or clean footwear. I would love to know if the products you use are sold in Mexico
Muy pronto voy a empezar a grabar videos en español para mis amigos hispanohablantes.
Are they in dark chili? I could not find the right color for them in Saphir products. I tried medium brown, but the result looked really bad...
These are custom dye job in mahogany dye by feibings. I just used mahogany cream and wax after
wow. just like that
Thank you so much, man!
You’re welcome
I experienced sometimes when the wind speed is too high, it push the wax out unevenly
The Saphir Mahogany matches AE Chili? Thanks
Can you do a video on how to fix a poorly creased leather shoe? I want to put a mirror shine on mine but the crease is right in the front of the shoe :( Help!
OMG thanks a lot!!!
Good job, Elbow grease and a little waters
Bravo!!
can you make a video on how to confirm if a shoe is actual leather or fake ?
I wish you could shine wholecuts or boots someday haha
How to restore n shine soft leather shoes like leather formal slip on shoes like hush puppies
Yes!!
You use cold water for the mirror shine? I had been taught to use hot......now I need to try it and see.
Cold works best for me
What if it isn't just cracking,but cracked with some peeling instead?
Hi, what is the model of these shoes ? I'd like to find them
Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue.
@@chrishuynh8544 thanks !
I recently bought some new Doucals Bruno York shoes. But they are way to shiny for my liking. Is there a good way to dull them ?
Try adding shoe cream but don’t buff them.
satisfying
How to Put red color in my shoes, please
Oh no!! I think my heart broke a little more with each hit of that hammer!! Glad to know my hair dryer has a dual purpose!! Showed my husband how important of an appliance it is!! Haha!!!
Wonder if a heat gun would be too much heat?
A hair dryer is safer, since you will never char the leather with a hair dryer. Even the low setting of a heat gun can char the leather, and you've ruined the shoes at that point. The hair dryer exceeds the melting point of the wax, which is all you have to do.
Hi Preston have you ever tried Saphir Amiral as an alternative to mirror shine?
I haven’t but I hear good things
Preston, why does it have to be cold water? By the way I watched the video with you and Kirby. Did you remember to take the shoe laces?
I definitely took the laces and love them. Cold water makes the shine come through faster
😊
I found a pair at a local thrift store for $20, however there was a small piece of leather torn from the upper most part of the shoe. Would that be difficult to repair?
I’d have to see them to tell. Probably fixable though.
That depends if you plan to use a hammer...
@@johnyisfunny1 😄
HI, PRESTON!!! Honey, I wasn't worried about the cracked wax and Hammer, I was worried about you burning your shoe! 🤣 Maybe not even possible, but still. As always, came out looking beautiful, Sir! Hug the wife and kid that precious baby girl for me!!! Are you going to do another house call soon, or a wax in the park??
Thanks, Angela! They are doing great! Baby is sleeping in mom’s arms as I type.
I will do a park shine video soon! Have a great thanksgiving
@@TheElegantOxford You have a great Thanksgiving too, Love! I pray you enjoy the day with all of your family and friends!
Will heating the wax like this increase the difficulty of future stripping?
Did you use it on a high heat or med heat?
That hurt. 😖
Ouch 🤕
Hey Preston, can I use a heat gun?
Yes absolutely just be more careful since heat guns can get so hot it might damage the leather.
How much worse is the leather quality for Canadian cadet boots? Not parade boots, it is hybrid or moon boots. They are a constant pain to shine and crack very easily. Don’t know if you have any knowledge on this though since you probably don’t own any cadet boots.
I’m sorry I don’t know anything about cadet boots. I’ll look into it
@@TheElegantOxford Thanks!!! Looking forward to future vids!
does it have to be a pink hair dryer? are purple hair driers ok?
Yes purple works but blue will not
Did you burnish those yourself? Are they oxblood fifths? What kind of laces are they?
I burnished them myself. These are mahogany by feibings then I re dyed them brown by Saphir.
Flat laces from the hanger project.
They look amazing!!
Have any tips for fixing toe cap when the top has been flattened? HALPPP
That’s a major problem that requires shoe surgery
I am amazed that the hammer didn't dent the leather at all.
I was sure to not hit it too hard
Breaking that great mirror shine it's like Michelangelo breaking one finger of David.
No shoes were harmed in the filming of this production. Stunt doubles were used.
My heart stopped
“to shoe you how...” i see what you did there
You got the pun!
The way you mirror shine your shoes I thought the shoe will actually crack like a real mirror. I have faced this flaky problem but I don't have a hair dryer so 🤷🏾
It’s a good investment.
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👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👶
I use an electric heat gun, just need to keep it further away. Lots faster.
Even better. I just don’t have one. That’s going on my list to Santa 🎅🏻
I normally used a cigarette lighter, lit it up, place it very close to the shoe... And shine it... No issue... Been doing it for 35 years now 😂
I convinced my wife I “needed” a heat gun so I could do this sort of thing.
dont. it destroys the leather
Green Giant you’re either not married or not long for the institution
Green Giant you have to get a girlfriend before you can get married.
Green Giant 😂😂😂
Green Giant dang bro