$15 Thrift Store Challenge! Shoe Restoration and Shine on a Budget

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The Elegant Oxford

The Elegant Oxford

5 жыл бұрын

The Elegant Oxford is a clothing and apparel project specializing in premium shoe shines and restorations for top men’s brands.
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@TheElegantOxford
@TheElegantOxford 5 жыл бұрын
Need a comprehensive guide on how to shine a pair of shoes? Check out my other video. Shoe Shine Tutorial-Allen Edmonds Strand kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHiYdZuZi6p7mK8
@system1275
@system1275 4 жыл бұрын
The Elegant Oxford
@davorjovanovic88
@davorjovanovic88 4 жыл бұрын
The Elegant Oxford Did you soak your shoes in warm water or cold water?
@ampugazh
@ampugazh 4 жыл бұрын
Davor Jovanovic Qh
@aquafina6544
@aquafina6544 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Gr8 job, they look new.
@DaveKing19836
@DaveKing19836 4 жыл бұрын
The toes are shaped differently. I'm not sure that's the same shoe.
@ConestogaCreek
@ConestogaCreek 4 жыл бұрын
It’s like a rescue dog story for a pair of shoes
@gabitzakissy
@gabitzakissy 4 жыл бұрын
I laughed so hard :))) and i feel like I shouldn't have
@henrylax9337
@henrylax9337 4 жыл бұрын
It’s the damn background music. So dramatic.
@Kasino80
@Kasino80 4 жыл бұрын
He should be on Oprah.
@MrGtownjake
@MrGtownjake 4 жыл бұрын
What Dodo is to dog rescue The Elegant Oxford is to shoe care.
@nangkhrawborsuting2788
@nangkhrawborsuting2788 Жыл бұрын
@@henrylax9337 yeah. And i want the music link. It sounds so good
@iDaemonify
@iDaemonify 4 жыл бұрын
Man am I getting some weird recommendations. Nice video though.
@HafizMAsaad
@HafizMAsaad 4 жыл бұрын
Same here,
@komuncents2172
@komuncents2172 4 жыл бұрын
But it's a valuable skill to have
@HafizMAsaad
@HafizMAsaad 4 жыл бұрын
@@komuncents2172 no doubt in that
@TheHeretic435
@TheHeretic435 4 жыл бұрын
Same
@Udontkno7
@Udontkno7 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly
@sandbuzz2944
@sandbuzz2944 4 жыл бұрын
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..... ;)
@writbanalim2715
@writbanalim2715 4 жыл бұрын
......He literally put it out to dry in the sun, what do you mean not under the sun
@komuncents2172
@komuncents2172 4 жыл бұрын
Kinda cringy
@3DxPOD
@3DxPOD 4 жыл бұрын
10. Profit!!!
@prepperjonpnw6482
@prepperjonpnw6482 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904
@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904 4 жыл бұрын
Writban Alim he put it outside on a sunny day, but not ‘underneath’ the sun. 😏
@rayhr1
@rayhr1 4 жыл бұрын
This is like the Woody repair scene in Toy Story 2
@SyaShim
@SyaShim 4 жыл бұрын
Ray Hernandez my thoughts exactly
@JoTlz
@JoTlz 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@aytun17
@aytun17 4 жыл бұрын
Nobody treated me the way you treat these shoes.. edit: haha thank you so much for the likes
@JoJo-jy2rw
@JoJo-jy2rw 4 жыл бұрын
Right!? I wouldn't say no to a delicate polishing of my
@JanPospisilArt
@JanPospisilArt 4 жыл бұрын
Which part specifically, the dunking underwater for 10 minutes, or stuffing your insides with a chunk of wood? :D
@JoJo-jy2rw
@JoJo-jy2rw 4 жыл бұрын
@@JanPospisilArt someone's mind is in the gutter :D
@rcoverdose
@rcoverdose 4 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@jimmywatts8219
@jimmywatts8219 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@detailsdetails4146
@detailsdetails4146 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@alonzocalvillo6702
@alonzocalvillo6702 4 жыл бұрын
DetailsDetails 730 now. 730 people who consider flip flops dress shoes.
@melissapeterson1298
@melissapeterson1298 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@geologic740
@geologic740 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@melissapeterson1298
@melissapeterson1298 4 жыл бұрын
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
@Fantasticaal
@Fantasticaal 2 жыл бұрын
Well someone got their day made finding that set for free
@reedolightningweaver2732
@reedolightningweaver2732 2 жыл бұрын
That’s honestly so sad
@melissapeterson1298
@melissapeterson1298 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@GetGlamFam
@GetGlamFam 4 жыл бұрын
I had no idea this could even be done! I am SHOCKED!
@BillyMillion
@BillyMillion 3 жыл бұрын
You didn’t know you could polish and restore shoes?
@markusbluebird3229
@markusbluebird3229 4 жыл бұрын
Nice content . I like seeing old shoes becaming life again by your hand its like new once again
@southeastasianboy6581
@southeastasianboy6581 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t know why KZbin recommend, but glad they did. 😄
@InvestorSchool
@InvestorSchool 4 жыл бұрын
The same thing !)
@rwinkler4321
@rwinkler4321 4 жыл бұрын
Finding these for 15 dollars is crazy.
@AAMarc
@AAMarc 4 жыл бұрын
i'm skeptical. Even from a thrift store
@l0gphroe
@l0gphroe 4 жыл бұрын
@@Kabr-tv7ii Shoe polish, I guess not much? Every man can afford (and should buy) shoe polish and cream for his shoes.
@eroddickONE
@eroddickONE 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mstyle2006
@mstyle2006 4 жыл бұрын
not just $15 dollars. You also have to spend time restoring them, which it might become more expensive.
@TraumaER
@TraumaER 4 жыл бұрын
Adrian Garza I have 2 pairs of Allen Edmonds. This guy saved like $300 on these shoes.
@harrymason1053
@harrymason1053 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@fosejay86
@fosejay86 4 жыл бұрын
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
@daningay5987 4 жыл бұрын
It's been a week. How did it go?
@fosejay86
@fosejay86 4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@fosejay86
@fosejay86 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@toofly65comealive
@toofly65comealive 4 жыл бұрын
@@fosejay86 could we get a pic of it?
@fosejay86
@fosejay86 4 жыл бұрын
mayor ofswag Don’t think I can on KZbin
@styzoom
@styzoom 5 жыл бұрын
Submerging them was an interesting trick, didn't know that was allowed.
@Cyrx686
@Cyrx686 4 жыл бұрын
There are no rules!
@mario2872
@mario2872 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, in some countries this is illegal
@hayleyj9656
@hayleyj9656 4 жыл бұрын
You gotta condition after!
@nassermaloley3767
@nassermaloley3767 4 жыл бұрын
@@Teddu- woosh
@adamj2381
@adamj2381 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevenstewart3414
@stevenstewart3414 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a transformation! Thank you for showing us how to properly take care of our shoes so they look great!
@makemefamousfornoreason8402
@makemefamousfornoreason8402 4 жыл бұрын
wow youtube, one min. ago I was watching a dude getting teeth implant now I'm watching some other dude polish second-hand shoes
@waragainstmyself1159
@waragainstmyself1159 4 жыл бұрын
You venture these youtube streets like I do. "Nods Jeriamiah johnson style"
@BillKinsman
@BillKinsman 4 жыл бұрын
It is a new Era of endless possibilities
@chrisyako89
@chrisyako89 4 жыл бұрын
Bro did you get that Steve-O guy getting his teeth?
@franciscotavares9529
@franciscotavares9529 4 жыл бұрын
@@chrisyako89 yeah
@nelsonkiiru7252
@nelsonkiiru7252 4 жыл бұрын
@@waragainstmyself1159 🤣🤣🤣
@dianam8690
@dianam8690 4 жыл бұрын
watching something being cared for with that much detail was so satisfying
@TheElegantOxford
@TheElegantOxford 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@r.m4102
@r.m4102 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MariaLopez-hc2nm
@MariaLopez-hc2nm 4 жыл бұрын
Jae One And some TLC
@guillermogallegos8477
@guillermogallegos8477 4 жыл бұрын
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 👌🏽
@SEPK09
@SEPK09 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@stellajiang8842
@stellajiang8842 4 жыл бұрын
loll imagine sitting there and polishing shoes for hours
@xXRealXx
@xXRealXx 4 жыл бұрын
@@stellajiang8842 or just pay someone to do that for you. It would still be cheaper then buying new dress shoes.
@jezuzfreek777
@jezuzfreek777 4 жыл бұрын
Wearing used shoes is just slightly better than wearing used underwear.
@kevinwilliams2933
@kevinwilliams2933 4 жыл бұрын
Dangit. Do you know how many pair of shoes I've thrown away. Thanks.
@221b-Maker-Street
@221b-Maker-Street 2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@andyp90210
@andyp90210 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@adde6064
@adde6064 4 жыл бұрын
If someone say there's no point of shoe shining, I'll give them this
@tonyharris6697
@tonyharris6697 4 жыл бұрын
Marvellous! A fine pair of shoes brought back to their former glory... Well done!
@maurovillarreal2037
@maurovillarreal2037 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a difference! Increadible!
@Chloevien
@Chloevien 4 жыл бұрын
This video is also very useful for women’s shoes, really appreciated, thank you 🙏
@eg4016
@eg4016 4 жыл бұрын
I Love this kind of Passion and Love for beautiful and worthy Things♥️
@paulvalle0
@paulvalle0 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@debbieb5861
@debbieb5861 4 жыл бұрын
I'll definitely pass that tidbit to my Marine hubby - he works very hard for the shine! Thanks.
@stevelegge3307
@stevelegge3307 4 жыл бұрын
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
@radsti
@radsti 4 жыл бұрын
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
@chantalgerard5528
@chantalgerard5528 4 жыл бұрын
Now, THIS is the wholesome content on youtube i live for.
@rwinkler4321
@rwinkler4321 4 жыл бұрын
Shoe cream is like make up for shoes!
@mattap98
@mattap98 5 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing sir! You resurrected those oxfords!
@nailed2thecross01
@nailed2thecross01 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@stephk.c.2674
@stephk.c.2674 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@1justice2012
@1justice2012 4 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed, I wish people restore more, good for you!
@TraumaER
@TraumaER 4 жыл бұрын
Damn that mirror technique made those shoes worth $300+‼️
@madamhummingbird
@madamhummingbird 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent restore. I love the bath trick for refreshing leather goods. It works like a charm 👌
@awd2272
@awd2272 4 жыл бұрын
you are making the shoes to be reborn again and that is awesome. thank you for sharing👏👏👍👍
@tommyd.743
@tommyd.743 4 жыл бұрын
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. 😁
@skeezix8156
@skeezix8156 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@celestewatson4874
@celestewatson4874 4 жыл бұрын
@@skeezix8156 super glad to learn this!
@chuckhawkins516
@chuckhawkins516 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome as usual - thanks for making these.
@sacvibe
@sacvibe 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent. I'm going to do this to a few pair of mine this spring when the sun warm up! Thanks.
@doro8856
@doro8856 4 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous makeover. I'll look at thrift store shoes differently from now on. Thanks for posting this.
@6wasuri2
@6wasuri2 4 жыл бұрын
1st time viewer. Subscribed. Excellent restoration of a really beautiful shoe. Thanks for sharing.
@cvc1
@cvc1 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@TheElegantOxford
@TheElegantOxford 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@Automedon2
@Automedon2 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a leather craftsman. Soaking leather does it no harm - It's drying leather close to heat that causes the problems.
@estefaniaboujon6830
@estefaniaboujon6830 4 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@balogh89
@balogh89 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Automedon2
@Automedon2 4 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@tommcdaniel2208
@tommcdaniel2208 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@svitlana1500
@svitlana1500 4 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe my eyes! the difference is tremendous. Thank you so much for this video!!!!!
@rishishenoy
@rishishenoy 4 жыл бұрын
All the thrift stores are charging more after seeing this video ! LOL. That is a steel mat ! Cheers !
@huetuber1204
@huetuber1204 4 жыл бұрын
Steel? What kind? Alloy...titanium....what?!
@s8nis
@s8nis 4 жыл бұрын
rishishenoy i think you meant steal? Lmao
@youdontknow8823
@youdontknow8823 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@adpickers1612
@adpickers1612 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@freckles2720
@freckles2720 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@mtnbiker014
@mtnbiker014 4 жыл бұрын
Impressive work. Never would have known a water dip and shoe tree could remove so much creasing.
@norfolknwhey4787
@norfolknwhey4787 4 жыл бұрын
Had no idea you could submerge leather dress shoes in water to remove creasing. Very cool!
@AllahsServant12
@AllahsServant12 4 жыл бұрын
Robert Crow really? Are you sure it won’t ruin the shoes?
@221b-Maker-Street
@221b-Maker-Street 2 жыл бұрын
@@AllahsServant12 It's heat that destroys leather thankfully, not moisture. Just don't dry them out near to a radiator, and be patient... 😊
@MsDropofrain
@MsDropofrain 2 жыл бұрын
@@221b-Maker-Street How about sunlight?
@beadb82
@beadb82 5 жыл бұрын
I can't believe they look like new. And soaked in water too! Never would have thought to do that.
@frednoce3043
@frednoce3043 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@mccafferyr
@mccafferyr 5 жыл бұрын
Do more of these restoration videos! Would also love to see more patina videos.
@EllyOguttu
@EllyOguttu 5 жыл бұрын
Just the video i wanted to see
@iamnitrox
@iamnitrox 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent work, my friend.
@saberfire2008
@saberfire2008 4 жыл бұрын
Never thought I would cry watching someone bring life back to an old pair of shoes. Perhaps it was the music.
@221b-Maker-Street
@221b-Maker-Street 2 жыл бұрын
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. 😊
@ipatchee007
@ipatchee007 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@jameshyunpark
@jameshyunpark 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I have learned a lot.
@VashStampede121686
@VashStampede121686 5 жыл бұрын
so much love and care brought the shoe back to life! good job man
@bloodstriper3649
@bloodstriper3649 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@fretho8410
@fretho8410 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@LINDAOZAG
@LINDAOZAG Жыл бұрын
Glad I learned from smart parents how to FIX every kind of thing.
@dressshoeguy
@dressshoeguy 5 жыл бұрын
Nice work on those shoes. Love to find a pair like those and restore them
@gregoryashton
@gregoryashton 4 жыл бұрын
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?
@TheElegantOxford
@TheElegantOxford 4 жыл бұрын
I still argue that Andy would have be caught. Leather soles are loud on concrete.
@jyaseen786
@jyaseen786 4 жыл бұрын
There is always hope... that you will find a reference from such a magnificent film.
@ThomasShaneHynes
@ThomasShaneHynes 4 жыл бұрын
I was binge-watching clips from that film and this was a suggested video...scrolled down and found this comment.
@debbieb5861
@debbieb5861 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@pacogerte1832
@pacogerte1832 4 жыл бұрын
Love that movie Gregory
@Ricopolico
@Ricopolico 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent in all regards, Thank you. I have to say, immersing a fine pair of shoes in water takes a real leap of faith.
@shaunyip2153
@shaunyip2153 4 жыл бұрын
This is easily the most useful video I've watched on youtube this entire year! Thank you.
@rkcarlberg3
@rkcarlberg3 4 жыл бұрын
I remember shining my dad's shoes in the 80's . Air Force dress shoes had to have a glassy look.
@jimd1617
@jimd1617 5 жыл бұрын
outstanding!
@elliottk2518
@elliottk2518 4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so satisfying to watch... thank you for the tips and entertaining videos. Cheers!
@jrddoubleu514
@jrddoubleu514 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Shortofheight
@Shortofheight 4 жыл бұрын
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! :)
@TrentonHeath
@TrentonHeath 4 жыл бұрын
Aaron Lee All of these products are available at www.potterandsons.com
@user-nn7uh7lm6f
@user-nn7uh7lm6f 4 жыл бұрын
Trenton & Heath hi! Do you send worldwide? (To Ukraine?)
@fosejay86
@fosejay86 4 жыл бұрын
When drying the shoes do I add the conditioner after the 3 days or periodically during that time?
@RizaldoMullings
@RizaldoMullings 4 жыл бұрын
This was so amazing to watch at 1:40AM while mildly intoxicated. Thank you KZbin algorithm Gods.
@sophieacapella
@sophieacapella 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, what an amazing transformation (with the secret ingredient: love 😍)
@simpatic14
@simpatic14 4 жыл бұрын
KZbin i like this... From watching fishes in tank to Casino slot games to Polishing shoes... never disappointed me xD
@E39Matick
@E39Matick 4 жыл бұрын
No one: KZbin recommendations: Shoe. Shiny. Nice. Watch
@diamondmind981
@diamondmind981 4 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful shoe, nice design and color. Bravo
@kelyrin-douceuretdessin9476
@kelyrin-douceuretdessin9476 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Bimmerrx7
@Bimmerrx7 5 жыл бұрын
Bravo sir!
@WonderWhatHappened
@WonderWhatHappened 4 жыл бұрын
Is it wrong for me to think the shoe shine work as ASMR? Unbelievable result.
@basedhumanofficial
@basedhumanofficial 4 жыл бұрын
i find it very satisfying...similar to some asmr :)
@yunsuhhuh
@yunsuhhuh 4 жыл бұрын
simply beautiful. it is ART!!!
@mbajobue
@mbajobue 4 жыл бұрын
Hats off!! Your job is simply amazing
@LatinDanceVideos
@LatinDanceVideos 4 жыл бұрын
Can you update description with links to products used? (Amazon or eBay) upside is potential for small earnings via referrals.
@dessertaz5560
@dessertaz5560 4 жыл бұрын
Great job it is very hard to believe you would find a pair of AE at a thrift Shop?
@sharkdog316
@sharkdog316 4 жыл бұрын
wow that is some amazing restoration work.
@166293
@166293 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Whammytap
@Whammytap 8 ай бұрын
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.
@thinkharder2028
@thinkharder2028 4 жыл бұрын
Neat how you totally changed the width and contours of the toe. Looks like a totally different shoe!😉
@stylishoversixty9459
@stylishoversixty9459 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheElegantOxford
@TheElegantOxford 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏻
@sherwood7485
@sherwood7485 4 жыл бұрын
Remarkable passion for leather..... keep the videos coming.....thank you!!!!
@jmfa57
@jmfa57 4 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING! Thanks for posting this.
@StonyOhStony
@StonyOhStony 4 жыл бұрын
It’s like one of those helping animal videos, that are in miserable situations
@aaronbrunton5823
@aaronbrunton5823 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheElegantOxford
@TheElegantOxford 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Ematched 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford do you recommend saddle soap as a cleaner/conditioner? I see a lot of show shiners using it.
@nsatoday
@nsatoday 5 жыл бұрын
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
@adrian_V99
@adrian_V99 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@WesD85
@WesD85 4 жыл бұрын
That was amazing, this is new to me. Was going to chuck a pair of shoes away, I'll have a go at restoring them instead 👍
@UnprofessionalProfessor
@UnprofessionalProfessor 4 жыл бұрын
>soak them in water Does temperature matter, and if so around where should it be? Thank you, in advance.
@OldManTheseDays
@OldManTheseDays 4 жыл бұрын
Impressive restoration. Curious- what do shoe trees like that and all that polish run?
@TheHeretic435
@TheHeretic435 4 жыл бұрын
UncleDeluxe shoe tress. Run. I see what you did there.
@theboyisso6960
@theboyisso6960 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheHeretic435 hes asking for the price
@SorinSilaghi
@SorinSilaghi 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@jayb6670
@jayb6670 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@diedertspijkerboer
@diedertspijkerboer 4 жыл бұрын
@Taylor Great idea, can you make a "how to" KZbin vid?
@sarahgh9495
@sarahgh9495 4 жыл бұрын
That transformation is incredible! The shoes look spectacular. I also just browsed through your other videos and subscribed. Great work. Love it!
@Aiviymatoc
@Aiviymatoc 4 жыл бұрын
you restored it so perfectly that even the tables colors got more intense, big props
@RashidLikesBlank
@RashidLikesBlank 4 жыл бұрын
I'll do this to my car seats.
@nathanjohansen7169
@nathanjohansen7169 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck finding a shoe tree that fits!!
@forrestbouyer2225
@forrestbouyer2225 4 жыл бұрын
Wow!..AWESOME job, looks like a new pair of shoes!
@fabipr23
@fabipr23 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love what you did here!
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