RESTORING OLD ALLEN EDMONDS STRANDS- Shoe Restoration Tutorial and Shine.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ส.ค. 2019
- PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
1. 100% Acetone to remove old polish
2. Saphir Creme Universal to add nourishment
3. Mod Podge as Edge Dressing
4. Saphir Tan wax polish for mirror shine.
That’s it! Enjoy!
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I have a pair of shoes like this, they are old and worn. i Wore them throughout 2013, they walked where I live in the UK... Berlin and New York too and it just happend to be one of the best years of my life. They have sat in my cupboard since because I love them n havnt had the heart to throw them out as so many good times were had in them... Im in the middle of watching your second video... u can guess what I will be doing at the weekend, I cant wait. Great vids... subbed.
I love to see your finish on them
And if you don't have shoe trees, be sure and get some that's one of the best things you could ever do for a pair of nice shoes.
How did they turn out? I just bought a old pair and will be doing the exact same thing.
Love it man.
This was 4 years ago. Anyone want to take a guess at what this guy didn’t do the weekend after watching this video haha
Who would have thought that watching the toe of one shoe being polished for 10 minutes could be so hypnotic. But seriously, beautiful result
It is always magical, what you can archive with a little nail polish remover and moisturizer. Most of the times, the cracks just cracked polish and under that, the leather is in great condition. In my experience, the patina usually stays. It is really worth to buy used shoes if the upper is not scratched. I recently bought a pair of gunboats, I stripped the old polish, the chestnut finish come off and an unusual, reddish brick-like colored surface appeared. The previous user used a bad quality cream in the wrong color. They look great now.
And here I was wondering what magical potion he used to make the cracked leather go away . 😩
Not sure how I got here but I found this video so soothing and enjoyable to watch. Lol.
Thanks for watching! Come back for some more!
Please show us how to thread laces like that!
Sharell J me to . Excellent as ASMR.
Love this sound track.please tell me the name of this sound track
These are great, there’s a art restorer called baumgartner restorations that are similarly relaxing!
What a fantastic job. Truly a man with patience and an eye for detail.
Honestly thank you so much for your videos and all you do. You have completely changed my outlook on shoes and what to invest in, as a 22 year old in today's society me and my generation often neglect what made the past ones great. Just ordered my first AE pair because of you, thank you
Love this!
I like videos like these that show just how long it takes to develop that mirror shine. I was trying on my own and thought I was doing it wrong, but now I know as a beginner that it really does take time and patience!
I love polishing mine and my husband's shoes, but you have inspired me to take it up a notch. Thank you. Subscribed.
The song is called „falls“ by keith kenniff.
First video I've watched without the narration and I was lost.... Without you taking me through the process, it wasn't the same. I felt the shoe was destined to be beautifully restored.... That's what you do everytime.... Its just better for me when you talk through the process.... I feel empowered to take the steps you do. Overall though another elegant Sotto masterpiece. Keep it up brother
This is great. I'm an old construction worker and finally dressing nicely, purchasing quality shoes(AE,& clothing Jos.A.B.). Thank you for the lessons in shoe care, and how to take care of them.
ThEO...there's something magical and pleasing about restoration of any kind...where one person sees trash another sees treasure...you've proved that with a little patience, dedication and some elbow grease anything can be resurrected and made beautiful once again...these belong in a museum...thank you for sharing you knowledge and talents with us...Great Job👍
It is awesome to see your channel getting the love. I’ll one day say, “I knew Preston when there was only 3,000 of us”.
This is some high-level restoration. Beautiful.
Thank you for your content. I went out and bought products to get my shoes looking better. As a side, and I mean this as a compliment, your videos are great for getting me to sleep. I watch in bed most of the time and after a few minutes, my eyes start getting heavy. It's magic, my brother.
This video is one of my favourites on TH-cam, so relaxing and soothing to watch and listen to the music.
These videos are always relaxing and enjoyable to watch.
As Nigella Lawson is to Food and Marie kondo is to Tidy Houses - the Elegant Oxford is to old shoes. I love it!
It is amazing how shoes respond to love and care!!
Wow! Just...WOW. AMAZIng transformation. I am really loving this channel. Thank you.
You are inspiring my friend! I couldn't help but to grab my shoes and get to shining! I look forward to learning more and more from you
Wow. What a amazing job you have done. Looks like the cracks were never there. Thanks for sharing.
That was like watching somebody paint a masterpiece. You are truly a master at what you do sir.
I so love your videos. The wonders of leather and it’s art. Thank you. I’m getting ready to brave some new frontiers from watching you tutorials. Thank you ❤
I can get enough of this video.... soooooo soothing. Amaaaaaazing transformation.
these shoes had an amazing journey previously, to see them awaken, makes me smile deep inside
You really know how to bring an old item back to life thanks for sharing
Great job. Being a medical microbiologist by profession I would lastly spray the inside of the shoes with a mixture of Chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol. You do not know who's feet have been in those shoes. Been using this mixture for years to keep shoes and feet fresh.
How about Lysol?
@@stevelewis8919 not a good idea. Check out the product I advised. It is used as an ingredient for a hand disinfectant in hospitals.
Or Hibacleanse or a clean cloth soaked in alcohol for a day or two, or something to disinfect deeply and remove the funky stank. LOL
Where might you purchase some? I recently purchased, well, more pre-owned shoes that I'd care to admit, and I would certainly give it a shot (also note I haven't actually worn any lol)
@@zer8845 I am from South Africa. The product I purchase here bis called Bioscrub. It is an antiseptic skin cleanser normally sold at large Chemists or drug stores where you go with medical prescriptions. The product is used in hospitals to control infections. Many brands start normally with the prefix Hibi (Hibitane, etc).
So glad this video is bing recommended to me! It inspires me to go thrifting! Amazing work dude.
Good job. You demonstrate how important tree shoes are in reducing creases in shoes. Looks new.
I found your channel today and I've watched several of your videos.... It's so satisfying to see the transformations! What an amazing art form!
Going back and watching all of your old videos to catch every little trick to try and get the best results!!
Thank you!
In my spare time I restore sneakers. Your videos even inspired me to go to thrift stores for old shoes to show people that I can restore more than just sneakers.
Now these I like. Great color and no darkened toe. Good job.
As someone who just recently got into leather working and has been doing it for half a year, this is incredibly satisfying. I hope that one day I can make some roguish spaulders or a nice vest shine like these.
Strand and McAllister - hard to beat the classics! Nice video and tutorial. Gives us all something to shoot for! Thanks!
Spectacular.
What a wonderful tutorial.
You have inspired me to search out my own projects now.
What relaxing music is this lol. And great video
Beautiful restoration! Love your videos!
Good job! You could almost tag this as ASMR. The process is oddly relaxing.
Your videos are therapeutic. Keep up the great work. Love your channel.
The beast turned to beauty. Very relaxing to watch someone else work! Great job.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Tom
Thats insanity. They are stunning. Well done.
Amazing job. It seems brand new. It is great the way you work on every pair of shoes. Best.
This is absolutely amazing!.great job!...
Great video..... Beautiful job on the Allen Edmonds! 👍
Not usually one for cap toes or much added detail in shoes, but the styling on this is something else. Great work as always
Best shoe restoration I ever seen! 👍👞❤️
Watched your video on the old leather hand bag it was excellent I was kinda used to you talking through it but this one was therapeutic kinda how my Dad used to do just brought me back to how much I miss him thanks for the video
Preston I've watched this video before, but it wasn't until now that I realize you took a shoe that could have been trash and made it look better than fresh out the factory. Thanks a lot for the video and I will definitely try it out
I remember spending hours on end with a can of Kiwi black paste, the lid filled with water, and a scrap of t-shirt. Making my low quarters shine like mirrors before inspection. Excellent video.
That’s how I started
So relaxing to watch old fashioned shoe maintenance.Thanx
OMG!!!! thank you so much... I've been searching haven and earth how to restore my shoes in similar condition!!
Like the way you wax your shoes on the back on your jacket. Real confidence.
Oh my...WOW!!! Seeing is believing. Very nice.
You are talented young man. Job well done!
Wow, that's incredible!
Very satisfying to watch. Superb job 😃
You need to show your customers reaction!!!! Can’t wait to see
Those shoes are a work of art.
Don't know how this ended up in my recommendations but I am glad it did. Great channel
Thanks for watching!
Do you watch restorations? Baumgartner will slay you lol.
Wow those came out amazing.
This definitely brings back some boot shining memories back in the MARINES when they had leather combat boots!!! I would spend hours on my boots, spit shine but it wasn't really spit, just dabs of water like you do, lol . I definitely can appreciate the work you do!!! Thanks for sharing, as we say in the MARINES, Semper Fi! 🙏
Yes, I learned to spit shine in the Corps too, and we actually used our spit! (80’s Marine). This guy Preston has taken shoe shining to a whole other level and I’mon the process of learning to do it like him, same products, same attention to detail. Semper Fi Devil Dog! And Goodnight Chesty, wherever you are! ☝️🥴👍👞🇺🇸
WOW! Great work! I will start hunting the thrift stores and yard sales for some Allen's LOL
Such a great job 🔥.
Beautiful shoe, excellent work.
You are an artist.
Those looked amazing around 5:30 - matte finished
Yeah. I guess for instructional purposes he has to go "all the way" to a mirror shine, but in many videos he makes sure to mention you always have the option to stop at your preferred level of gloss.
Thanks so very much for sharing! Super job! Love learning new things for this 66 year old brain👍👍
You’re still young. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Awesome job shoes looks really like new 👌
Better than new. They are dull and lifeless new from the store.
ASMR... ONE OF THE BEST
From one Preston to another...well done sir.
Preston House thank you, Preston.
Wow beautiful to watch and learn from
Best meditation video ever
The polish of the tip of those shoes 👞 👌🏽🔥💯
Incredible work.
Bloody unbelievable it's fantastic
Was sent here by John tbh not disappointed! Great job
I have to admit, at one point I lost confidence, but you totally pulled it off. Great job!!
An excellent job 👍
Preston, Thank You for your generosity in sharing the videos you produce. The music does not intrude upon your clear steps and explanations! I've searched, but so far have not discovered how to take indentations out of shoes which have been stacked upon one another. Does this involve soaking them to plump the leather, or is it some other magic trick? Bless you and those you love. I particularly enjoyed the video of the restoration of your father's shoes.
Great job! Though apart from the creasing, the old patina looked prettt good imo.
They lighted a bit and the cap toe was darker than the rest of the shoe before he stripped it. And I agree. Old patina was nicer but the transformation is remarkable. And I thought he was trying to darken the cap toe with all the polishing but he was giving it a mirror shine.
Really enjoying your videos!
Incredibly good job young man
You do great work!!!!
shoe shining was so satisfying
"can they be saved?"
and my reaction: of course they can be, your are the elegant Oxford.
Soap-cutting videos move over! There’s a more satisfying and relaxing type of video in town...
It’s amazing how such a small amount of product can restore such a damaged pair of shoes.
me looking back counting how many shoes i throw out before stumbling on your videos
Amazing job
Simply amazing.
Looking at your videos helped me, my fire station boots look amazingn
That’s awesome!
As a follow up to my previous post. I have found a pair of Walnut AE Strands on Ebay for about $49. They are in desperate need of resole and some inside heel work and of course new heels. I'm gonna put the cart before the horse and work on the uppers, for practice on my first shoe project. Then I will send them off to Trenton & Heath for new soles, heels and toe shields...This will take some time to complete but I'm up for the project. Thanks Preston for this video. I will be using it as a guide.
Outstanding this what I want to learn to do.. even at 42 salute
So satisfying.
Thank you!
I’ll be listing a pair of those in size U.S. 10.5 on eBay shortly. Always stored with shoe trees and AE bags! Beautiful job!
Incredible job
Wo! This feels therapeutic to watch! Questions , what's your opinion of saddle soap? Does it have the same effect as the acetone?
Excellent vid. Guys, never, ever accidentally step on this guy’s shoes!!!