Bespoke Addict Series 1 - Episode 3: Steam Shrinking Leather Shoes

This video demonstrates in detail, steam shrinking & general re-shaping of leather shoes which have stretched through use.

[@drewfields3295]

These videos are awesome. Thank you for doing this.

[@ektorn.9271]

Hello Lee, I just bought a new pair of boots and unfortunately I found that my right foot feels too slippery while my left foot feels secure and comfortable enough Do you have any possible solutions to suggest that would perhaps fix this problem? Also, can you recommend any good cobblers in Brighton? Best, Ektor

[@bespokeaddict]

Morning Ektor, try thick insole in the right boot, it should take up the extra space. Pullingers on Geoege St Kemp Town are decent cobbler

[@benrutherford7471]

Great video, are you self taught in this technique or is there somewhere that provides training in this sort of thing?

[@bespokeaddict]

I'm actually a hairstylist, all of the methods & techniques I use are very much self taught

[@EduardoBach01]

This is how I do it, I didn't know another person did the same! I'm glad.

[@manuelalvarez25]

I love shoes! It's an Art, greets from Peru! So this is shrinking as to restore the original shape but not to make shoe smaller! Right?

[@bespokeaddict]

This video shows me taking the shoes beyond original shape, yes stretching is removed, I could have stopped there, however, I wanted to achieve a more refined & sculpted shape, the length is similar to original, it is width & height which is now greatly reduced & more sculpted than original, it is possible to go much further, I will be demonstrating with more advanced shrinking videos soon.

[@Harps896]

Thank you for sharing your great knowledge and experience. I've watched your other videos too and you're so interesting to listen to - there's just nothing else around like this at all. Quick question: I'm size 8.5 and therefore have size 8 shoe trees. If I tried this with the size 8 tree, would the shoes shrink down too much?

[@bespokeaddict]

Thank you for your kind words, you might get away with doing vamp area only, if edges are treated, yes, shoes will end up small, you would need to pack heel area with sheets of paper etc.

[@bespokeaddict]

If tree is fixed, it can not shrink beyond size of tree

[@Harps896]

Thank you, Mr Morrison. Any chance of a video telling us more about yourself and your profession? Would be very interesting.

[@tylee6010]

Hi, Mr. Morrison. I heard that you can also use heat across the vamp to get rid of creases, but it seems that shrinking the shoes would actually cause creases. So, I'm guessing that, like you mentioned, you have to spread the heat on not only the vamp but the surrounding area as well. If so, which areas should you apply heat to?

[@bespokeaddict]

I would encourage you to practice on something which does not matter, do not attempt for first time on precious pair, much can & does go wrong

[@tylee6010]

@@bespokeaddict yes, that is a good advice, I will keep that in mind

[@frankiemccabe4602]

Would this work on barbour waxed leather boots?

[@bespokeaddict]

Any skin will shrink, however, wax would need to be removed first, then be re-applied after treatment

[@AdamBaranyai]

I'm about 25 minutes into the video and I just realised: I'm watching a fella ironing his shoes. What happened to my life?! ... ... ... ... ... On another note now that I'm one of you, how about shrinking and sanding my boots?

[@kentpool7414]

fascinating. Thank you very much. This opens a whole new world of possibilities regarding one's shoes.

[@GuilleGuillaume]

That was a very useful video. Thanks for sharing. I suppose a lot of practice is needed but the basic idea is there in the video for us to learn and try it ourselves. Is this something that could be done to suede or nubuck shoes too?

[@bespokeaddict]

Suede & nubuck are actually easier. This film is fairly straightforward shrink, Series 3 due in a few weeks will be another level altogether, I will be shrinking a pair which are size 11 down to size 9, soles too, a reduction of around 30mm length, 20mm width & 15mm height

[@thewoosh31]

@@bespokeaddict I am eagerly looking forward to this video as I have just discovered that many of my shoes are anywhere between 0.5 to 1 size too big for my feet and want to shrink them rather than sell them.

[@kyrockhounder]

Absolutely brilliant!I would love to have my boots done by you but I'm in the US Truly your work is amazing.

[@porcuzburator8778]

Very informative! I subscribed after watching the first video. This channel deserves more attention! Thank you Sir!

[@Kitaronas]

Supper good idea, thank you. I tried this and it worked so I'm supper happy. Maybe you know how to stop leather soled shoes from squeaking while walking? Quite annoying...

[@bespokeaddict]

I do have a pair of Trickers boots which squeak, but never wear them, & have not attempted to find way to stop squeak

[@DaInsano]

Wow, this is very interesting. Quite valuable and interesting information, I certainly have never seen anything like this before.

[@aaronbliesner1462]

Does this shrinking process work on shell cordovan?

[@JO-rx4tk]

This series is amazing! A few years ago, my coworker found a pair of leather boots on ebay for super cheap...It was because 1 had been the store display and the leather looked awful on that 1 shoe. She didn't feel like putting the labor in, so she offered them to me (free!) and here I am! I'd like to get the leather down to bare, sand them both, and then dye them both a darker color (I'm not confident I could make the damaged one look like the other, so I'm going to do them both). This series has been a great help showing me what's possible, even without prefessional equipment (don't get me wrong, I love watching cobblers take apart and reassemble messed up boots, but they have way cooler toys to get those jobs done and that's just not achievable for me), so really, thank you. :)

[@manueljustice1278]

I guess Im kind of off topic but does anyone know a good place to watch newly released tv shows online ?

[@briggsmajor2315]

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[@manueljustice1278]

@Briggs Major Thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I appreciate it !!

[@briggsmajor2315]

@Manuel Justice Glad I could help :D

[@samspianos]

@@manueljustice1278 have you heard of google?

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

It just occurred to me that (if you had a bespoke lasted shoe tree) you could make an off the shelf fit like a pair of bespoke? On the upper at least. Just a thought , I’m sure it’s more complex.

[@bespokeaddict]

It is alot more complex, adjustments are limited, it's easier to improve cosmetic appearance of fit, than the actual fit

[@jacknjill3000]

Great video but having to strip the dye and coating off seems like a bit of work. So you say it won’t shrink if you just steam and wet right on a unstripped shoes?

[@bespokeaddict]

No, without watching video again to remind myself, I'm sure I do not suggest dye needs to be removed, it does not, polish however, doed need to be removed, the skin will shrink whichever way, but failing to remove polish first, will lead to a dreadful mess, which will take alot of time to correct later

[@miyorchstyle]

Thanks for the great video. Do the shoes need to be stripped before doing this? (New subscriber btw)

[@bespokeaddict]

Thank you, yes, all polish needs to be stripped, it will melt & leave a mess which will be more difficult to remove later

[@WDbigSUMO]

Great video, this saves me from having to buy some new work shoes. Thumbs up from America.

[@SidharthPanwar]

Great video! I'm really excited about watching the future videos. Keep up the good work, Mr. Morrison.

[@lisa-marieshy9673]

Will this work for cowhide suede?

[@bespokeaddict]

Yes, suede shrinks easily, however, some effort will be required to revive 'nap' when dry. The skin will dry to dull, flat & hard state, the original texture & colour can be revived with suede shampoo & toothbrush.

[@lisa-marieshy9673]

@@bespokeaddict Great, thank you very much for your reply. I bought a pair of muklucks in the wrong size. I'm trying to weigh my options as I can't return them.

[@ShoeShineMex]

Hello, if I want to take off the creases of the vamp of my shoes I can use this iron technique?? if yes, the results are permanent?? I saw a technique for take off creases with a hair dryer, but the creases come back after just a few days

[@bespokeaddict]

This technique reduces stretched skin to original size or smaller, creases do come out too. All skin will crease a little when worn, far deeper if shoes are big on wearer, it sounds like your shoes are a little large for your feet

[@howardmcdermott7087]

I have a very expensive 7 inch lift on my new shoes, on my left shoe to be precise &the right shoe is fine.. when the company that built my shoe & attatch it to the lift, the lift had a slight rainbow shaped arch to it so when they glued it together both sides of the shoe have allot of loose leather.. so much so that even when it's fully laced up there's so much excess material that my ankle rolls & it's just an accident waiting to happen..I really think this process will help.. wish me luck lol I'll post my results or maybe pay my own video & reference this video for the info I needed to try and fix it.

[@bespokeaddict]

Do take care with this, I'm wondering if it is wise to try for first time on pair which are important, I urge you to practice a few times on a pair which do not matter to you, perhaps a pair from charity shop

[@yoonyoon5194]

Thank you for your helpful video. I have a pair of Tricker's Ilkley Zug (pebble grain calf leather) that is one size too big for me. Do you think this method would work for this type of leather?

[@bespokeaddict]

The leather will shrink easily, however, the pebble grain texture will be lost, the skins will become smooth

[@yoonyoon5194]

Thank you for your prompt reply!

[@melijegasini2014]

Thank you so much for following through, to the end, how to shrink my oxfords! You rock!

[@diavalus]

Came here because Kirby Allison told me about you. I am quite shocked about the info I have found here, it's very useful. Thank you so much!

[@bespokeaddict]

Terribly sorry for painfully slow reply, for whatever reason occasionally I am unable to find or view messages, I get notification of message, however, sometimes message is not fully delivered, it is probably my technical incompetence. Thank you very much for your kind words, it is very much appreciated.

[@smoothcactus611]

This is delicately exquisite my good sir.

[@nintendiscool]

Incredibly interesting and informative thank you for sharing

[@bespokeaddict]

Many thanks

[@herculeholmes504]

I just bought a pre-owned pair of Hermes of Paris boots that are a bit on the big side for me; there are no markings but I believe they must be a wide or extra wide fitting. To shrink or to resell? I've never tried shrinking boots before.

[@bespokeaddict]

Do not practice shrinking on these boots, practice on something terrible from charity shop. It might turn out thick insoles will make the boots appear to fit, try insoles first

[@herculeholmes504]

Thankyou BG. Turns out they're a size 9.5 (US size 10) _and_ a wide fitting. I've got a pair of rubber insoles I could try but realistically these boots are probably never going to fit me properly so I will sell them on. I'm sure there's someone out there with bigger feet.

[@mittbhogaita5235]

Great video thank you for posting, really hoping for many more to come. 🙌🏽

[@bespokeaddict]

Thank you for your kind words, I have many more videos planned, it will take perhaps a year of constant posts to share everything I currently have planned

[@MikiBlue]

Thank you. Great education

[@harigunawan8889]

How far would it shrinks? I have a plan to shrink my shoes for at least a size

[@bespokeaddict]

One size is realistic, but it will take time & effort. I urge you to practice on something which doesn't matter, much can & does go wrong, don't try for first time on a nice pair

[@harigunawan8889]

@@bespokeaddict thanks for the reply

[@peteraxbrink9529]

Great, and very helpful video! Do you think it would work to use a clothing steamer instead of iron and a wet towel? I'm skeptical but it would be great to hear your thoughts about it.

[@bespokeaddict]

You might get a little shrinkage, but it will not be hot enough, or wet enough for major difference, also, the hard plate of iron is necessary to force & control desired shape

[@peteraxbrink9529]

@@bespokeaddict Thanks for the swift and elaborate reply! Actually tried today and learned something that one might think was quite obvious, but not to me. The towel works as a protection. I happened to touch the shoe with the steamer, which made a mark, not to bad luckily enough. Heating the iron just now, giving it a proper go...

[@qrubmeeaz]

Would you do this to an overly stretched shell cordovan shoe?

[@bespokeaddict]

All skin will shrink, even Shell, however, you will not be surprised Cordovan requires considerably more effort, finer grades of paper need to be used when refreshing surface too

[@jahdorebailey6413]

Will this work on velvet flats?

[@bespokeaddict]

It is extremely unlikely to work on velvet

[@dangaines405]

Great channel.

[@AllisterCaine]

You are doing the lords work. I am a Cordwainers apprentice, and this is something you don't find in any school book and i have not met any master of the craft who knows about this. Well, most would be very reluctant to tell about this obviously.

[@bespokeaddict]

You are very kind, thank you very much. This first series is actually quite basic, more dramatic and involved techniques and restorations will follow, it will take about a year to film everything currently planned. Have you seen my Instagram @bespokeaddict ? there are quite alot of items, restorations, modifications & repairs, this will give a sense of what to expect going forward in detail on KZbin.

[@AllisterCaine]

I actually came from Instagram and have already added you (@allistercaine i guess is my "adress" so to say). I am very interested in this kind of knowledge, as it rarely goes beyond resoling, bulging out leather at toespaces or extending width. The status quo is "don't let get anything other than water and MORE polish on the shoes skin- which is something i have always doubted since there is no way you would be able to remove wax with water. To add to this: there is no way on gods earth that polar solvents will wash out water soluble tanning agents. So much said, i am glad you are tackling the subject and will refer to your work when needed.

[@bkubwa]

I’ve begun to follow u on IG

[@kmproductions9794]

can i use a steamer for this?

[@bespokeaddict]

No, a steamer is not hot enough & you need iron to press, manipulate & control direction

[@justinadams1213]

Will this method work on leather gloves?

[@bespokeaddict]

Any skin will shrink with steam, however, I am not sure how you would control amount of shrink & keep shape, the shoes are shrunken onto a fixed tree of desired size & shape, it would be a disaster to attempt the shoes without trees as template, you will need false wooden hand of desired size

[@frankiemccabe4602]

Would this work on waxed leather boots?

[@tyrikwinford5652]

I have a pair of boots I love they have an 11inch shaft,but shaft is loose for my liking,how can I fix this??

[@bespokeaddict]

Do not be tempted to try what you see in video, without seeing your boots, I am just guessing, but it is unlikely attempting steam shrinking would have good outcome

[@NWO_offroadTV]

Can someone please get back to me. I just bought a pair of Justin cowboy boots they are the perfect length but they are a little bit too wide should I try this.

[@bespokeaddict]

Unless you have fitted trees of desired size, no, do not try this, moreover, this is not easy, much can & does go wrong, never attempt for the first time on something which matters, perhaps practice on something cheap from charity shop

[@bkubwa]

Thanks for all the info and the videos are fantastic!

[@bespokeaddict]

You are very kind, thank you

[@raelinandra1769]

I just bought dr martens 1b60, 20 hole smooth leather boots. But they're a bit big around my calves, would this help?

[@bespokeaddict]

Most Dr Martens, I regret, are now made using 'corrected' skins, these skins have a synthetic printed surface which is almost certain to melt, English made boots are not usually corrected skin, this skin will shrink successfully if you have a tree or last of desired shape, you cannot shrink onto nothing, the shape needs to be controlled as it shrinks.

[@meowNDTP]

Hey I got a very expensive pair of hand made leather driving gloves as a gift. The gloves are a bit too big. Is there a way I can safely shrink them?

[@bespokeaddict]

I regret not, if you apply heat in this way, the gloves will shrivel, the shoes have fixed tree inserted, this controls shrinkage and shape, you will be unable to control shrinkage of gloves

[@courtneymurdock1638]

But ur accurate 👌...how do u make a suede Clark boot small?

[@edwinleung5010]

Can this method be used on suede shoes? If so, how to restore the suede shoes back to original afterwards? Thanks

[@bespokeaddict]

Yes, suede shrinks quite easily, the nap will become hard, dark & flat, suede shampoo & hail brush, followed by rubbing with nylon pan scrubber when dry will clean & revive nap

[@eugenemcgloin6780]

Thank you for showing this! I've two pairs of shoes which will be getting this treatment. I'm not certain that I would wear latex gloves while using a hot iron, though.

[@redmurder13]

I did this and unfortunately, it destroyed the finish on both my sole and my upper Would it be an easy restoration job?

[@bespokeaddict]

It always upsets skin surface, it is not difficult to restore, however, it is fiddly & time consuming, I demonstrate skin resurfacing in following videos

[@DaddyDaniel93]

Can u do this on waterproofed suede?

[@bespokeaddict]

Suede shrinks easily, what is waterproofing you mention, aerosol spray, of something more permanent applied at tannery ?

[@DaddyDaniel93]

@@bespokeaddict I was giften a nice pair of Loake boots, they are my size but on the baggy side, the person wearing before have a thicker foot. I was told they were already re-waxed for weather proofing. Thanks for replying fast, thought u wouldn't since it's an old video.

[@bespokeaddict]

Whatever has been applied to skin will burn & go hard, the suede will shrink, but appearance will be ruined; thick insoles can dramatically improve appearance of fit.

[@kenhappen2u]

Will this work on a new pair of distressed leather cowboy boots ( no polish )where one boot fits looser that the other ? My right foot ALWAYS has more of a looser fit mostly in the instep and vamp ..."the sides of the widest part of my foot right before the start of toes ".. which in turn causes more heel slip in my right boots and it drives me crazy because i either have to wear two socks on one foot or play around with inserts etc ....Please advise if this may work on my boots as i would love to be able to wear one pair of normal thickness socks and have both boots feel like they fit about the same and not just that one foot always looser than the other , i feel as if i only need to shrink the leather about 2.5 mm -or 1/8 of an inch overall in those area's to snug things up . ..This video has given me some hope ....Thank you !

[@bespokeaddict]

Any skin will shrink, however, you need to consider what you will shrink onto, you need fixed shape inside to controll shrinking & shape

[@kenhappen2u]

@@bespokeaddict Thank you for the reply ...i will find a last or wooden shoe tree to control the shrinking and to shape

[@mayank_rajawat]

Can a suede boot be shrinked too…????

[@bespokeaddict]

Suede is only skin, it will shrink, but brutal treatment will make nap hard & flat, plus the colour is likely to be disturbed

[@mayank_rajawat]

@@bespokeaddict do you have any video where you demonstrated how to shrink suede boots mine are wide from the calf region they are high ankles if you have any Instagram can i reach you out there hope to hear out soon your work is amazing

[@bespokeaddict]

My Instagram account is updated daily, there is far mor to see on Instagram than here on KZbin. I regret there are no videos modifying boots, but the method would be much the same as regular shoes, my Instagram account has several 'shrinking' videos, some showing more detail & advice than given here. Before attempting any risky modifications, you will need fixed trees of desired size, you do need something solid & of correct size & shape onto which to work, you can't work onto fresh air, 'shrinkage' needs to be carefully controlled, attempting to work on 'fresh air' will be a disaster, the leather will shrivel & distort horribly

[@tonywaters4730]

Brilliant! Thanks for a great video

[@bespokeaddict]

Thank you very much indeed

[@KC-ld6el]

Can you remake a shoes with the same parts or make them smaller ?? I know this is hard or almost impossible but I bought a pair of shoes and would love to have them my size please help me

[@bespokeaddict]

Technically possible yes, but if you were able to find a bespoke maker willing to accept such a task, it would be prohibitively expensive, I shrink pairs which are a little large or have stretched, do you not think what I demonstrate in these films would be more realistic ?

[@HoangTran-yw2xd]

Thank you for the useful video. Can I ask which temp level you set on your iron?

[@anangelshero0410]

Thank you! A couple of thoughts to share. For anyone concerned about the "excessive" narration - turn the volume down. Unfortunately, I think you'll lose the nuisances of the technique. Second, I was curious if a steam iron with a boot cover (i.e. Teflon) would yield a similar result, and/or would a quilting iron provide better control and contouring in small places (i.e. the vamp)? Lastly, without getting a pair of bespoke shoes/last made how would one fitting a pair of shoes trees for these types of projects?

[@cannibalholocaust3015]

A lot of manufacturers like Crockett and Jones, Cheaney etc have lasted shoe trees for off the shelf. I think for hand grade C&J especially. If in doubt ask the manufacturer.

[@OliviaMcShaneMusic]

great video thank you! do i have to remove the polish before doing this? i am planning to shrunk the leather on a pair of leather slip on sandal style shoes...

[@OliviaMcShaneMusic]

*SHRINK

[@stevewaredp]

Have you had any success doing this with a garment steamer?

[@bespokeaddict]

A garment steamer is not hot enough, moreover, the iron plate is required to press, force & manipulate skin

[@endryudzhenn4398]

I will try this later. Hope it will work with my sandals.

[@bespokeaddict]

If your sandals are leather, the skin will shrink, just be mindfull, you need to control shrink, the amount, the location & direction

[@courtneymurdock1638]

U talk too much

[@captainawkwardify]

hello fine sir, do you offer this as a service?

[@bespokeaddict]

I'm actually a hairstylist, I receive requests for restoration most days, I regret I always politely decline

[@yutaadi]

Is it doable on clarks desert boots on the back ankle/heek area? since it's very straight upwards and not really that concave.

[@bespokeaddict]

Any skin will shrink, but you still need tree or last of desired size & shape, shrinkage & shape needs to be controlled

[@yutaadi]

@@bespokeaddict Will the paint of the leather get discoloration from the heat thou? and is boiling hot towel not enough if i pressed it to a last?

[@bespokeaddict]

@@yutaadi It is unlikely dye will be affected, however, skin will need to be treated with coloured leather cream before re-polishing. Shrinkage will not work without iron, it will not be hot enough, a wet towel will be less than 100°c, the iron operates around 220°c

[@jullihoop]

🤠 gracias Señor!

[@guyellory784]

What an absolute joy, marvellous!

[@user-lx6pt4wj3t]

What a usefull video ! I have a pair of blue suede loafers that tend to slip off because they are slightly too large above the heel. Would this process damage the suede or not work or is it worth trying ? Thank you very much indeed !

[@bespokeaddict]

Suede shrinks more easily than regular lesther, it is important to use suede shampoo first, to remove any suede protector etc., the suede nap will become hard & flat following heat treatment, however, this is easily revived by scrubbing with dry nylon pan scrubber, the suede will soften & look original again.

[@user-lx6pt4wj3t]

Bespoke Addict The Brighton Gentleman I will try it, thank you very much !

[@pieryese]

I have tried this method on a pair of dark brown suede shoes and indeed they become very hard and flat, I am directly going to try the nylon pan scrubber! The shrinking process worked like a charm for me! I am having trouble with shrinking the soles however, it seems to me that the insoles are not shrinking as much as the outsoles which leaves me with very sorry looking soles, they are also cracked and very dry. Do you have a solution for that or is that just something normal?

[@nikolovh1]

Bery detailed and great explanation. Keep up the videos.

[@bespokeaddict]

Many thanks

[@discomethod]

Thank you for such a detailed instruction! Could you please share your thoughts about using steam generation iron instead of the regular iron and wet cloth? Steam generation iron doesn't produce the same level of heat as a regular but produces pressurised steam. Would it make the same effect on skin or heat is required to achieve it?

[@bespokeaddict]

This is a steam iron I am using, I'm using it without water, the towel is essential, ideally, the metal plate does not touch skin

[@discomethod]

@@bespokeaddict Thank you for the reply! Steam generation and steam irons are different. Steam iron is a standard hot iron with addition of water while steam generation iron almost doesn't use heat but uses pressurised steam. I assume from your video and reply that heat and wet towel are essential. I will try the process as you describe to follow the master's steps :) Thank you!

[@bespokeaddict]

@@discomethod Steam alone will not be adequate, you need to control 'movement' under pressure of metal plate, the towel will protect skin to some degree from scorching, steam generation alone is unlikely to be successful, you need steam & physical pressure to have any hope of controlling shape & direction of movement, steam alone will shrink skin, but will be like trying to drive car without steering wheel, the car will move, but to where will it move ?

[@discomethod]

@@bespokeaddict Thanks! But I can apply pressure with the steam generation iron. It has the same metal plate. The only difference is in heat level. From your last comment I understand that the heat from the metal plate isn't as important as the steam and applied pressure. In this case I will try the steam generation iron first.

[@bespokeaddict]

@@discomethod To be honest, the diference between my iron, which is a steam iron, but used without water, & your steam generating iron is not entirely clear to me

[@jerrycovington3505]

I must say the techniques used in this video will help me for years to come. Thank you so much!

[@bespokeaddict]

Great news, thank you, it does take practice to achieve good result, don't forget to practice on unimportant pair first. I have many more methods & techniques to share, degree of difficulty will increase greatly

[@rajjogi9782]

Great video! Does the shoe have to be stripped of it's polish to be shrinked?

[@rajjogi9782]

@@bespokeaddict aww man, ok so the polish must be removed to keep the shoe looking good! Do you have any videos for removing and reapplying polish!? Thank you sir!

[@bespokeaddict]

The first & last videos on series 1 show polish removal & application

[@rajjogi9782]

@@bespokeaddict thank you sir! Great Instagram too!!

[@devinfahada4880]

Can i shrink a leather jacket too with this method?

[@bespokeaddict]

Any leather will shrink, however, you need to consider how to control new shape, with shoes, they take on shape of trees; I suspect a jacket would end up a curious shape, perhaps rather hard too. I would be concerned about trying.

[@devinfahada4880]

Bespoke Addict The Brighton Gentleman instead of shrinking, do u know how to loosen the leather?

[@bespokeaddict]

Stretching or 'loosening' leather will follow very soon in Series 2

[@TheMakMoon]

this man speaks proper English. No accent no rubbish

[@herculeholmes504]

I bought a pair of Grenson loafers from a charity shop the other day that are desperately floppy and in need of this treatment. I've never tried it before and I don't have the proper Grenson shoe trees (£47 to buy a pair of those) but hopefully I can work with the cheap "springy" shoe trees I've got. Trouble is they really are soft/floppy all over. All I can do is give it a go. Honestly, charity shops these days do not miss a trick, they were priced at £10, which is a perfectly reasonable price I guess, but the only people on the planet who would pay £10 for such a sad looking pair of shoes are people who (a) know exactly what Grensons are worth, and (b) know that they can be restored.

[@bespokeaddict]

It is possible to restore real shockers, have you seen some of the ruined bespoke pairs I have posted on Instagram @bespokeaddict ?

[@herculeholmes504]

I've never used Instagram but I will certainly have a look to see what you've been up to, you do some interesting stuff. I'll sign up later. Annoyingly the elastic straps under the straps are broken (failed to spot that in the shop!) and there's a bit of loose stitching there too - not really practical to repair due to it being inaccessible without unstitching the straps. Still, good practice if nothing else.

[@bespokeaddict]

If you search bespokeaddict in Google a huge amount comes up, you will not need to sign up to Instagram to have a quick look

[@bespokeaddict]

Look in 'images' in Google result

[@guyellory784]

Unfortunate he forgot to do his cuff buttons back up after last visiting the loo:)

[@lbooker275]

Talk too much get straight to the point

[@fishmemmo]

We love as much details as possible.. you can always skip forward if you aren't interested.

[@LuckyStrike-ov9cd]

Get to the point you freaking talk to much

[@nogoolag404]

Absolutely amazing :)♥