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1. used shoe 2. brush the dusts away 3. wash in water and let it dry to moist not under the sun or high heat 4. insert shoe tree 5. apply leather conditioner thoroughly once dried 6. apply matching coloured shoe cream and brush to polish thoroughly 7. gently apply wax polish and let it dry 8. apply edge dressing on soles 9. be patient......and don't be shy to click the thumbs up..... ;)
Roderick storey that’s basically how I take care of my work boots except I don’t put them in sunlight at all. I buy well built and fairly expensive boots ($250-$300) but with care they last me at least a decade. In fact my last pair were still so good I simply had them re-soled for $100 and that was 4 years ago. One thing to remember is all leather has natural oils, so it’s good to keep them moist and flexible. I waterproof them for the winter then remove that coating for the summer so the leather can breathe. Also, I take care to remove any salt build up along the seams as soon as I see it and any other non-leather oils (car oil, diesel) as well. So, for $25-$30 a year and a little elbow grease/time I get to wear non-WalMart boots that are tough, comfortable, safe and good looking. Oh and I replace the laces as needed and don’t use leather laces at all.
How could 400 people hate on this?! What is wrong with the world?! My man, keep up the good work and thanks for showing this throw-away society the value of re-purposing used items! Those shoes look mint!
This reminded me of my dad. He had a whole shine kit and he would shine his work shoes. He taught me how to do it. I cherish those moments with him. He passed away 11 years ago. And I just found out my mom threw out his shine kit. She thought it was no good. I’m so sad about it. She didn’t realize it still had use and wonderful memories attached to it. I wish I could get it back.
My mother wanted to throw out my father's entire photo collection, so I took it off her hands. He was a photogenic person, while my mother disliked photography and video. So many memories would have been lost. Now they're preserved.
@@reedolightningweaver2732 ya. It’s heart breaking. I know nothing can take those memories away. But the nostalgia attached to the physical items would of been something to hand down to my kids.
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. It’s great to see people still got the patience and patient to make with what they have worth gold with the dedication you put into it. Awesome video 👌🏽
Or maybe being in the presence of someone gently taking care of something, and having faith in it when another person has cast aside as not worth their time. A metaphor for the human condition if ever there was... Go well. 😊
I certainly see more Cole Haan and J&M, but as a big time thrifter, I see Allen Edmonds a decent amount to be honest-and usually not for more than $10. It really does depend on the region you live in.
The reason why most people say that is because soaking the sole has the potential to rot the shoe. I would use a warm towel placed on the uppers only, or use a shallow tub and place the shoes upside-down.
Just found me pair for $30, I’m going to attempt this at home. My dad made me shine my shoes before church as a kid, let’s hope those skills pay off 15 years later.
@@daningay5987 The was a delay because I had to order new polish and conditioner. Currently I'm on day 2 of the restoration. First I brushed the shoes followed by using acetone to strip off the old cheap polish (Took more work than expected, the old polish becomes tacky). I soaked them in water for 10 minute like recommend, add a shoe tree, now they are drying. So far things look good and I'm seeing the creases shrink. Update day 3: Added conditioner 3 times(Hours apart), the shoes all looking promising. Focusing on the area's with deeper creases hoping conditioner would loosen up the leather. Make sure not to let the conditioner sit too long like I did, brush after 5-10min or it will dry and cake up on the shoes. Polishing later today
Shoes are complete, mirror shine and all. I must admit they turned out better than expected! The creases in the toe/vamp have been greatly reduce, some new creases where created from the shoe tree (narrow at the heal of the tree pulled the leather too tight is some areas). Over all they look good, not brand new but like well conditioned high quality shoes. For $30 , the experience, and the knowledge of how to maintain the shoe, it was well worth the investment. The shoes are actually a size to small for me so i'll be giving them to my brother.
A thrift store near here sells shoes like that for $5 and I have bought several. Most were resoled and heeled and then perhaps the owner refused the shoes and the cobbler donated them. I probably have 6 pair like that. I take them home and repair, redye, and shine them up so they are like new.
Bro I do that all the time no joke people say to me that I'm always wearing new shoes and think I payed a fortune for them as I giggled to myself good job nice work
Thanks for creating such great, detailed videos. You’ve inspired me to buy a whole range of Bick and Saphir products and now I really enjoy caring for my shoes. So therapeutic too! Keep the videos coming!
@@stellajiang8842 He doesn't polish them 'for hours', though. A mirror shine takes less then 15 minutes! For a pair of AE shoes (or any other quality shoe) it's definitely worth it. Look after them well, and these shoes will last you decades.
Wow.. Old shoes in water.. Never seen that before.. I guess, you would only lose $15 so not a huge loss.. Just subscribed because of this excellent restoration!
@@Automedon2 omg! When I buy leather shoes goods it always says to evoid getting wet! And recently I got caught in the rain with my new shoes...and the first thing I did was to put them next to the heater:( Now they look a little weird, what should I do?
@@estefaniaboujon6830 Learn from it. Wet leather and radiant heat are no friends; the leather tends to shrink and harden up if dried that way. Sunlight/moderate warmth and good air circulation is the key - for proper drying you'll need time. Since leather stuff is expensive, it's not a big thing to ask that not to run and ruin. You could try to soften your shoes with beeswax for example, but I don't know what "look a little weird" means in this case - stained color? Loss of shape? Try to find a nearby cobbler if there is any, and ask for help. It might be not cheap, but worthy.
@@estefaniaboujon6830 I don't know if they will get back to looking like new, but coat them heavily with a leather conditioning product that has neatsfoot oil and wax. Leave it to soak in, then wipe of the excess allow to dry and buff them. Then finish with shoe polish.
It's like magic to watch such a transformation. You're a great inspiration and help for all of us that love fine shoes, but don't possess the skills to make them look their best.
I found 3 sets of AE at my local thrift store, and on sale. With your videos I now have several very presentable shoes for under $20. Thank you for your help.
This reminds me of my school days. I loved it when I had the shiniest shoes. It's amazing how shoe polish and an open flame can keep you looking spiffy.
also a cotton wool and kiwi guy, the only thing I do on black shoes and boots is put 1 layer of oxblood polish or brown parade gloss every 3-4 coats. I think it gives a deeper shine
Yes, we used to iron our boots in the Army, make the toe and heel section perfectly smooth. Then spit and polish. Lots of spit, lots of polish, lots of cotton balls. If you held a flame to it, it melts the polish into the boot. Repeat this over and over and after a while we used to carry ladies nylon stockings rolled into a tight ball in our pockets. A quick wipe with that at any point and the boots look like a mirror
I have never looked for used shoes anywhere in my life. But seeing this video, it would definitely make me proud to wear a pair of nice leather shoes that have been decommissioned by someone prematurely. Even more important, this video is a fabulous reminder to inspect shoes closely before throwing them away - with a little bit of effort one will get another few hundred miles of life out of them. Just great, thanks for sharing!
In most cases, a deceased person's entire wardrobe gets donated to a thrift store. If the deceased had good taste, a style similar to yours, and wore your same size, my friend, you will have hit the jackpot.
Excellent, helpful, clear, concise... gives us time to take in the words & visuals... no grandstanding or over-talking. Superb. And the music is perfect. I did not know this level of shoe restoration was even possible. And it's so simple. Old school is good. I'm a lifelong thrift shopper. I needed this. Thanks YT for putting this great video in my feed! (This is almost an ASMR video lol, very calming. Your hands have artistry... very enjoyable to watch.)
Wow! Soaking the shoes in water to get rid of creases is not something that I would have ever thought about doing until seeing this...absolutely brilliant results!! Thank you for sharing!
Andy did like he was told. Buffed those shoes to a hiiigh mirror shine. The guard simply didn’t notice. Neither did I. I mean, seriously. How often do you really look at a man’s shoes?
Getting my first pair of thrift store shoes today and going to restore using this process. Thanks brother for sharing your knowledge. You’re a blessing.
I grew up as a Share Cropper back home in Texas and my Mom worked at the local Goodwill in Tyler. She would bring me second hand shoes home, Wingtips, Loafers all types. I shined until I got it right and I took that love with me into the Military. Repurposed shoes are the best and the gratification of taking care of your shoes is second to none.
Giving away that awesome secret- total immersion in water, sturdy shoe trees, dry time, conditioner and polish. Good shoes usually only need these steps and possibly heel replacement. Probably why it's hard to find these gems in any of my thrift stores today. Nice job!
That was informative. I also like to restore shoes that I purchase on eBay. I typically use a heat gun in combination with a shoe stretcher or oversized shoe tree to remove creasing. I've never considered submerging shoes in water, however that method did seem effective based on your video. Maybe I will give that a try at some point.
Wow. This is the best video I've seen on Shoe-care. I got myself a couple of pairs of nice Barkers, for cheap, and it's the first time I've had the cheddar for a quality pair of shoes, and have been afraid to wear them because I don't want them to get ruined, but now I know, because of your vid how to take care of my shoes and get them back to 'brand spanking'. Thanks.
Fine presentation. More than one good tip was new to me. Have several pair of quality shoes and they still look good after fifteen years. Will keep my eyes peeled at the thrift stores for a possible project like this. Thanks for posting.
Hey that was incredible! I remember when I was in the Marines that we learned how to do the “spit” polish. Great reminder and wonderful job on the quality shoe! I think I have a few “wing tip” beauties that I am in spired to resurrect!
The shoe polish he's using is around 20$ but it will last you a long time. Shoe tree is probably more expensive, but it's not like it wears out anytime soon.
Decent shoe tree in your size- $30 or so. I have a nice shoe tree for polishing and then cheap ones i use while shoes on on the rack between wears. The polish is 15-20, but the tin will last a long time since you do not shine shoes every day. per shine you are under $1 in the cost of the polish- even less if you go cheaper with a Kiwi. I also tend to find things like this at garage sales and thrift stores when i find nicer shoes there.
Great video I just purchase a pair of medium brown Johnston Murphy wingtips shoes off ebay that is need of some immediate restoration attention I was surprised to see you submerge the entire shoe in the water I will try your suggestions and let you know how things turned out I want to donate the shoes to a non-profit organization that help young men who are seeking employment but can't afford the proper attire for a job interview.
These restoration videos make me think of those animal rescue videos. Those shoes looked so sad at the beginning and so happy at the end. Shiny and looking for a forever foot!
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Now I won't buy a pair of second hand shoes, because frankly I won't wear another man's shoes, but this is a great way to restore your own. Thanks.
@@joansmith69 Why would you link insecurity to wearing another man's shoes? Do you know how much bacteria,dead skin and sweat is in that shoe? You can't exactly throw a shoe into a washing machine now can you unlike used clothes. Use your brain you idiot.
Albert Anderson form what I’ve done using this method no you only soak long enough to mildly dampen the leather. Let dry until just cool to the touch with no water showing on hand before putting in a shoe tree. I condition and let dry then start the restore/polishing aspect.
I usually recommend a leather conditioner, a colored shoe cream for pigment, and a colored wax polish for a high shine. A good horse hair brush and a shoe horn to prevent damage. Caring for your investment is important. I recommend Saphir creams and waxes.
Ematched, saddle soap is more for cleaning than conditioning. It does impart a slight condition, but a dedicated conditioner like bicks 4 (which is what i believe he used), Chelsea leather food, saphir renovator, or the like is highly recomended
Great videos, as always , Preston. What a transformation. Makes sense to submerge in water as leather shrinks in water and later takes on the shape imposed by the shoe tree.
Need a comprehensive guide on how to shine a pair of shoes? Check out my other video.
Shoe Shine Tutorial-Allen Edmonds Strand th-cam.com/video/2G5DhcVEHbM/w-d-xo.html
The Elegant Oxford
The Elegant Oxford Did you soak your shoes in warm water or cold water?
Davor Jovanovic Qh
Wow! Gr8 job, they look new.
The toes are shaped differently. I'm not sure that's the same shoe.
It’s like a rescue dog story for a pair of shoes
I laughed so hard :))) and i feel like I shouldn't have
It’s the damn background music. So dramatic.
He should be on Oprah.
What Dodo is to dog rescue The Elegant Oxford is to shoe care.
@@henrylax9337 yeah. And i want the music link. It sounds so good
Man am I getting some weird recommendations. Nice video though.
Same here,
But it's a valuable skill to have
@@komuncents2172 no doubt in that
Same
Honestly
1. used shoe
2. brush the dusts away
3. wash in water and let it dry to moist not under the sun or high heat
4. insert shoe tree
5. apply leather conditioner thoroughly once dried
6. apply matching coloured shoe cream and brush to polish thoroughly
7. gently apply wax polish and let it dry
8. apply edge dressing on soles
9. be patient......and don't be shy to click the thumbs up..... ;)
......He literally put it out to dry in the sun, what do you mean not under the sun
Kinda cringy
10. Profit!!!
Roderick storey that’s basically how I take care of my work boots except I don’t put them in sunlight at all. I buy well built and fairly expensive boots ($250-$300) but with care they last me at least a decade. In fact my last pair were still so good I simply had them
re-soled for $100 and that was 4 years ago. One thing to remember is all leather has natural oils, so it’s good to keep them moist and flexible. I waterproof them for the winter then remove that coating for the summer so the leather can breathe. Also, I take care to remove any salt build up along the seams as soon as I see it and any other non-leather oils (car oil, diesel) as well. So, for $25-$30 a year and a little elbow grease/time I get to wear non-WalMart boots that are tough, comfortable, safe and good looking. Oh and I replace the laces as needed and don’t use leather laces at all.
Writban Alim he put it outside on a sunny day, but not ‘underneath’ the sun. 😏
This is like the Woody repair scene in Toy Story 2
Ray Hernandez my thoughts exactly
Exactly
I had no idea this could even be done! I am SHOCKED!
You didn’t know you could polish and restore shoes?
How could 400 people hate on this?! What is wrong with the world?! My man, keep up the good work and thanks for showing this throw-away society the value of re-purposing used items! Those shoes look mint!
DetailsDetails 730 now. 730 people who consider flip flops dress shoes.
This reminded me of my dad. He had a whole shine kit and he would shine his work shoes. He taught me how to do it. I cherish those moments with him. He passed away 11 years ago. And I just found out my mom threw out his shine kit. She thought it was no good. I’m so sad about it. She didn’t realize it still had use and wonderful memories attached to it. I wish I could get it back.
My mother wanted to throw out my father's entire photo collection, so I took it off her hands. He was a photogenic person, while my mother disliked photography and video. So many memories would have been lost. Now they're preserved.
Geo Logic that’s wonderful. I can imagine how devastating it would be to lose a bunch of photos. I hold memories near and dear to my heart
Well someone got their day made finding that set for free
That’s honestly so sad
@@reedolightningweaver2732 ya. It’s heart breaking. I know nothing can take those memories away. But the nostalgia attached to the physical items would of been something to hand down to my kids.
Don’t know why TH-cam recommend, but glad they did. 😄
The same thing !)
Nice content . I like seeing old shoes becaming life again by your hand its like new once again
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. It’s great to see people still got the patience and patient to make with what they have worth gold with the dedication you put into it. Awesome video 👌🏽
watching something being cared for with that much detail was so satisfying
Thanks for watching.
Never thought I would cry watching someone bring life back to an old pair of shoes. Perhaps it was the music.
Or maybe being in the presence of someone gently taking care of something, and having faith in it when another person has cast aside as not worth their time. A metaphor for the human condition if ever there was... Go well. 😊
Wow! What a transformation!
Thank you for showing us how to properly take care of our shoes so they look great!
Finding these for 15 dollars is crazy.
i'm skeptical. Even from a thrift store
@@Kabr-tv7ii Shoe polish, I guess not much? Every man can afford (and should buy) shoe polish and cream for his shoes.
I certainly see more Cole Haan and J&M, but as a big time thrifter, I see Allen Edmonds a decent amount to be honest-and usually not for more than $10. It really does depend on the region you live in.
not just $15 dollars. You also have to spend time restoring them, which it might become more expensive.
Adrian Garza I have 2 pairs of Allen Edmonds. This guy saved like $300 on these shoes.
Submerging them was an interesting trick, didn't know that was allowed.
There are no rules!
Yeah, in some countries this is illegal
You gotta condition after!
@@Teddu- woosh
The reason why most people say that is because soaking the sole has the potential to rot the shoe. I would use a warm towel placed on the uppers only, or use a shallow tub and place the shoes upside-down.
Just found me pair for $30, I’m going to attempt this at home. My dad made me shine my shoes before church as a kid, let’s hope those skills pay off 15 years later.
It's been a week. How did it go?
@@daningay5987 The was a delay because I had to order new polish and conditioner. Currently I'm on day 2 of the restoration. First I brushed the shoes followed by using acetone to strip off the old cheap polish (Took more work than expected, the old polish becomes tacky). I soaked them in water for 10 minute like recommend, add a shoe tree, now they are drying. So far things look good and I'm seeing the creases shrink.
Update day 3: Added conditioner 3 times(Hours apart), the shoes all looking promising. Focusing on the area's with deeper creases hoping conditioner would loosen up the leather. Make sure not to let the conditioner sit too long like I did, brush after 5-10min or it will dry and cake up on the shoes.
Polishing later today
Shoes are complete, mirror shine and all. I must admit they turned out better than expected! The creases in the toe/vamp have been greatly reduce, some new creases where created from the shoe tree (narrow at the heal of the tree pulled the leather too tight is some areas). Over all they look good, not brand new but like well conditioned high quality shoes. For $30 , the experience, and the knowledge of how to maintain the shoe, it was well worth the investment. The shoes are actually a size to small for me so i'll be giving them to my brother.
@@fosejay86 could we get a pic of it?
mayor ofswag Don’t think I can on TH-cam
Nobody treated me the way you treat these shoes..
edit: haha thank you so much for the likes
Right!? I wouldn't say no to a delicate polishing of my
Which part specifically, the dunking underwater for 10 minutes, or stuffing your insides with a chunk of wood? :D
@@JanPospisilArt someone's mind is in the gutter :D
Lmao
😂😂😂
Now, THIS is the wholesome content on youtube i live for.
Marvellous! A fine pair of shoes brought back to their former glory... Well done!
A thrift store near here sells shoes like that for $5 and I have bought several. Most were resoled and heeled and then perhaps the owner refused the shoes and the cobbler donated them. I probably have 6 pair like that. I take them home and repair, redye, and shine them up so they are like new.
Bro I do that all the time no joke people say to me that I'm always wearing new shoes and think I payed a fortune for them as I giggled to myself good job nice work
Jae One And some TLC
Thanks for creating such great, detailed videos. You’ve inspired me to buy a whole range of Bick and Saphir products and now I really enjoy caring for my shoes. So therapeutic too! Keep the videos coming!
I Love this kind of Passion and Love for beautiful and worthy Things♥️
This video is also very useful for women’s shoes, really appreciated, thank you 🙏
I’m impressed, I wish people restore more, good for you!
It's a shame everyone does not think the same way in this very throw away world, that so many things can be restored, for very little money and time.
loll imagine sitting there and polishing shoes for hours
@@stellajiang8842 or just pay someone to do that for you. It would still be cheaper then buying new dress shoes.
Wearing used shoes is just slightly better than wearing used underwear.
Dangit. Do you know how many pair of shoes I've thrown away. Thanks.
@@stellajiang8842 He doesn't polish them 'for hours', though. A mirror shine takes less then 15 minutes! For a pair of AE shoes (or any other quality shoe) it's definitely worth it. Look after them well, and these shoes will last you decades.
Wow.. Old shoes in water.. Never seen that before.. I guess, you would only lose $15 so not a huge loss.. Just subscribed because of this excellent restoration!
Stay tuned for more. My DSLR was stolen but as soon as I get a new one, I’ll post more videos. Thanks for stopping by!
I'm a leather craftsman. Soaking leather does it no harm - It's drying leather close to heat that causes the problems.
@@Automedon2 omg! When I buy leather shoes goods it always says to evoid getting wet! And recently I got caught in the rain with my new shoes...and the first thing I did was to put them next to the heater:(
Now they look a little weird, what should I do?
@@estefaniaboujon6830 Learn from it. Wet leather and radiant heat are no friends; the leather tends to shrink and harden up if dried that way. Sunlight/moderate warmth and good air circulation is the key - for proper drying you'll need time. Since leather stuff is expensive, it's not a big thing to ask that not to run and ruin.
You could try to soften your shoes with beeswax for example, but I don't know what "look a little weird" means in this case - stained color? Loss of shape? Try to find a nearby cobbler if there is any, and ask for help. It might be not cheap, but worthy.
@@estefaniaboujon6830 I don't know if they will get back to looking like new, but coat them heavily with a leather conditioning product that has neatsfoot oil and wax. Leave it to soak in, then wipe of the excess allow to dry and buff them. Then finish with shoe polish.
As a Shoe lover there is nothing more satisfying then watching your Videos...
Simply amazing sir! You resurrected those oxfords!
It's like magic to watch such a transformation. You're a great inspiration and help for all of us that love fine shoes, but don't possess the skills to make them look their best.
Glad I learned from smart parents how to FIX every kind of thing.
All the thrift stores are charging more after seeing this video ! LOL.
That is a steel mat ! Cheers !
Steel? What kind? Alloy...titanium....what?!
rishishenoy i think you meant steal? Lmao
I found 3 sets of AE at my local thrift store, and on sale. With your videos I now have several very presentable shoes for under $20. Thank you for your help.
If someone say there's no point of shoe shining, I'll give them this
This reminds me of my school days. I loved it when I had the shiniest shoes. It's amazing how shoe polish and an open flame can keep you looking spiffy.
1st time viewer. Subscribed. Excellent restoration of a really beautiful shoe. Thanks for sharing.
In the army i used cotton balls, water, and kiwi. i was king of shining boots. then i was introduced to a heat gun and my boot shining was perfection.
I'll definitely pass that tidbit to my Marine hubby - he works very hard for the shine! Thanks.
also a cotton wool and kiwi guy, the only thing I do on black shoes and boots is put 1 layer of oxblood polish or brown parade gloss every 3-4 coats. I think it gives a deeper shine
Yes, we used to iron our boots in the Army, make the toe and heel section perfectly smooth. Then spit and polish. Lots of spit, lots of polish, lots of cotton balls. If you held a flame to it, it melts the polish into the boot. Repeat this over and over and after a while we used to carry ladies nylon stockings rolled into a tight ball in our pockets. A quick wipe with that at any point and the boots look like a mirror
Shoe cream is like make up for shoes!
I can't believe they look like new. And soaked in water too! Never would have thought to do that.
Damn that mirror technique made those shoes worth $300+‼️
I have never looked for used shoes anywhere in my life. But seeing this video, it would definitely make me proud to wear a pair of nice leather shoes that have been decommissioned by someone prematurely. Even more important, this video is a fabulous reminder to inspect shoes closely before throwing them away - with a little bit of effort one will get another few hundred miles of life out of them. Just great, thanks for sharing!
In most cases, a deceased person's entire wardrobe gets donated to a thrift store. If the deceased had good taste, a style similar to yours, and wore your same size, my friend, you will have hit the jackpot.
Back in my high school days what you call a mirror shine on the toe, we called a spit shine. And we would work HOURS to get it right. 😁
pops d. r. Use a lighter on the freshly applied wax to melt it and tighten the leather grain, then buff. An old boot camp trick.
@@skeezix8156 super glad to learn this!
Excellent, helpful, clear, concise... gives us time to take in the words & visuals... no grandstanding or over-talking. Superb. And the music is perfect.
I did not know this level of shoe restoration was even possible. And it's so simple. Old school is good.
I'm a lifelong thrift shopper. I needed this. Thanks YT for putting this great video in my feed!
(This is almost an ASMR video lol, very calming. Your hands have artistry... very enjoyable to watch.)
Thank you! Please share with others!
so much love and care brought the shoe back to life! good job man
Wow! Soaking the shoes in water to get rid of creases is not something that I would have ever thought about doing until seeing this...absolutely brilliant results!! Thank you for sharing!
Impressive work. Never would have known a water dip and shoe tree could remove so much creasing.
you restored it so perfectly that even the tables colors got more intense, big props
Do more of these restoration videos! Would also love to see more patina videos.
Just the video i wanted to see
you are making the shoes to be reborn again and that is awesome. thank you for sharing👏👏👍👍
Excellent restore. I love the bath trick for refreshing leather goods. It works like a charm 👌
Awesome as usual - thanks for making these.
For some reason, watching these shoes being restored gives me a very good feeling inside.
Andy did like he was told.
Buffed those shoes to a hiiigh mirror shine.
The guard simply didn’t notice. Neither did I.
I mean, seriously.
How often do you really look at a man’s shoes?
I still argue that Andy would have be caught. Leather soles are loud on concrete.
There is always hope... that you will find a reference from such a magnificent film.
I was binge-watching clips from that film and this was a suggested video...scrolled down and found this comment.
The wearer of the shoes always knows and it really boosts one's own confidence and brings one peace of mind when you are at your best!
Love that movie Gregory
Amazing My dad gave me a shoeshine kit when lis was a teenager. I continue to keep handbags, wallets, boots and shoes in good condition.
Had no idea you could submerge leather dress shoes in water to remove creasing. Very cool!
Robert Crow really? Are you sure it won’t ruin the shoes?
@@AllahsServant12 It's heat that destroys leather thankfully, not moisture. Just don't dry them out near to a radiator, and be patient... 😊
@@221b-Maker-Street How about sunlight?
Excellent. I'm going to do this to a few pair of mine this spring when the sun warm up! Thanks.
Wow! What a difference! Increadible!
Excellent. Love that mirror shine. It's what I do with my shoes and boots. Thanks for these phenomenal videos. I learn something new each time.
Excellent work, my friend.
Getting my first pair of thrift store shoes today and going to restore using this process. Thanks brother for sharing your knowledge. You’re a blessing.
Can you put everything you use in your description (maybe amazon)? this way we can purchase them easily. and you can make some dough too! :)
Aaron Lee All of these products are available at www.potterandsons.com
Trenton & Heath hi! Do you send worldwide? (To Ukraine?)
This was so amazing to watch at 1:40AM while mildly intoxicated. Thank you TH-cam algorithm Gods.
TH-cam i like this...
From watching fishes in tank to Casino slot games to Polishing shoes... never disappointed me xD
Watching shoes of any kind get restored is so therapeutic...!
I remember shining my dad's shoes in the 80's . Air Force dress shoes had to have a glassy look.
I grew up as a Share Cropper back home in Texas and my Mom worked at the local Goodwill in Tyler. She would bring me second hand shoes home, Wingtips, Loafers all types. I shined until I got it right and I took that love with me into the Military. Repurposed shoes are the best and the gratification of taking care of your shoes is second to none.
I totally agree. Thank you for your service.
Nice work on those shoes. Love to find a pair like those and restore them
Giving away that awesome secret- total immersion in water, sturdy shoe trees, dry time, conditioner and polish. Good shoes usually only need these steps and possibly heel replacement. Probably why it's hard to find these gems in any of my thrift stores today. Nice job!
That was informative. I also like to restore shoes that I purchase on eBay. I typically use a heat gun in combination with a shoe stretcher or oversized shoe tree to remove creasing. I've never considered submerging shoes in water, however that method did seem effective based on your video. Maybe I will give that a try at some point.
I cannot believe my eyes! the difference is tremendous. Thank you so much for this video!!!!!
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TH-cam recommendations: Shoe. Shiny. Nice. Watch
Wow. This is the best video I've seen on Shoe-care. I got myself a couple of pairs of nice Barkers, for cheap, and it's the first time I've had the cheddar for a quality pair of shoes, and have been afraid to wear them because I don't want them to get ruined, but now I know, because of your vid how to take care of my shoes and get them back to 'brand spanking'. Thanks.
Neat how you totally changed the width and contours of the toe. Looks like a totally different shoe!😉
Remarkable passion for leather..... keep the videos coming.....thank you!!!!
Thank you for the great video. I have learned a lot.
Wow, what an amazing transformation (with the secret ingredient: love 😍)
Is it wrong for me to think the shoe shine work as ASMR? Unbelievable result.
i find it very satisfying...similar to some asmr :)
What a fabulous makeover. I'll look at thrift store shoes differently from now on. Thanks for posting this.
Great job it is very hard to believe you would find a pair of AE at a thrift Shop?
Excellent in all regards, Thank you. I have to say, immersing a fine pair of shoes in water takes a real leap of faith.
>soak them in water
Does temperature matter, and if so around where should it be? Thank you, in advance.
Fine presentation. More than one good tip was new to me. Have several pair of quality shoes and they still look good after fifteen years. Will keep my eyes peeled at the thrift stores for a possible project like this. Thanks for posting.
When drying the shoes do I add the conditioner after the 3 days or periodically during that time?
Hey that was incredible! I remember when I was in the Marines that we learned how to do the “spit” polish. Great reminder and wonderful job on the quality shoe! I think I have a few “wing tip” beauties that I am in spired to resurrect!
Impressive restoration. Curious- what do shoe trees like that and all that polish run?
UncleDeluxe shoe tress. Run. I see what you did there.
@@TheHeretic435 hes asking for the price
The shoe polish he's using is around 20$ but it will last you a long time. Shoe tree is probably more expensive, but it's not like it wears out anytime soon.
Decent shoe tree in your size- $30 or so. I have a nice shoe tree for polishing and then cheap ones i use while shoes on on the rack between wears.
The polish is 15-20, but the tin will last a long time since you do not shine shoes every day. per shine you are under $1 in the cost of the polish- even less if you go cheaper with a Kiwi.
I also tend to find things like this at garage sales and thrift stores when i find nicer shoes there.
@Taylor Great idea, can you make a "how to" TH-cam vid?
Nice to see that even in this ‘throw away’ world, there are still some that take time to care for things.
Bravo sir!
What a stunning result. I’ve been lazy with my shoes recently but your video has inspired me.
Great video I just purchase a pair of medium brown Johnston Murphy wingtips shoes off ebay that is need of some immediate restoration attention I was surprised to see you submerge the entire shoe in the water I will try your suggestions and let you know how things turned out I want to donate the shoes to a non-profit organization that help young men who are seeking employment but can't afford the proper attire for a job interview.
Thank you 🙏🏻
They turned out looking like a new pair of shoes. Awesome job sir.
Can you update description with links to products used? (Amazon or eBay) upside is potential for small earnings via referrals.
These restoration videos make me think of those animal rescue videos. Those shoes looked so sad at the beginning and so happy at the end. Shiny and looking for a forever foot!
Now I won't buy a pair of second hand shoes, because frankly I won't wear another man's shoes, but this is a great way to restore your own. Thanks.
What's wrong with second hand shoes? Are you that insecure?
@@joansmith69 Why would you link insecurity to wearing another man's shoes? Do you know how much bacteria,dead skin and sweat is in that shoe? You can't exactly throw a shoe into a washing machine now can you unlike used clothes. Use your brain you idiot.
@@joansmith69 Every shoe adapts to your foot when you are walking in it, that is the main reason for me to avoid second hand shoes.
@ wouldn't even attempt to compare shoes to underwear, socks or a toothbrush. terrible analogy. build that immune system up bucko.
You know the old saying though - you have'nt lived until you've walked in another mans shoes LOL
I remember my dad shining his shoes and boots. The things we take for granted.
Does the water soak mess with cork inside the shoe? And what temperature water do you recommend? Amazing work!
Albert Anderson I’m curious about this as well
For what we saw, it's just water.
Albert Anderson form what I’ve done using this method no you only soak long enough to mildly dampen the leather. Let dry until just cool to the touch with no water showing on hand before putting in a shoe tree. I condition and let dry then start the restore/polishing aspect.
This is a work of art ! And you are a magician. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us 🙏 man I had no idea this could even be done.
What do you recommend for a basic shoe restoration /shine kit? I recently picked up a pair of Allen edmonds wingtips with a Walnut finish.
I usually recommend a leather conditioner, a colored shoe cream for pigment, and a colored wax polish for a high shine. A good horse hair brush and a shoe horn to prevent damage.
Caring for your investment is important. I recommend Saphir creams and waxes.
@@TheElegantOxford do you recommend saddle soap as a cleaner/conditioner? I see a lot of show shiners using it.
Ematched, saddle soap is more for cleaning than conditioning. It does impart a slight condition, but a dedicated conditioner like bicks 4 (which is what i believe he used), Chelsea leather food, saphir renovator, or the like is highly recomended
Reminds me of all the time I used to spend shining and cleaning my boots in the Marine Corps. Those turned out beautiful. Outstanding job.
Thank you for your service.
It’s like one of those helping animal videos, that are in miserable situations
Great videos, as always , Preston. What a transformation. Makes sense to submerge in water as leather shrinks in water and later takes on the shape imposed by the shoe tree.