Best Frick'n Shine in the Universe

Shoe Shine 101 by Mike Wilson

[@DCM562]

Pay attention kids this is what pride in your work looks like.

[@meteda1070]

+DCM562 There's something so deeply admirable about someone who is at an artisan level in their craft. His actions are so practiced and smooth it makes you almost forget he's shining a shoe.

[@hankt2792]

+meteda1070 I couldn't have said it any better.

[@SLTravel11]

yea to all the white folks.

[@mariomaldo25]

your statement was eloquently put .

[@alphacharlie65ms]

Blacks are the racist ones..

[@nikemac84]

This man is the "Baba" of shoe shiners. He's sooo enthusiastic about his work and loves it!!!

[@muskateer12345]

Funny how " Baba " means old woman in Russia

[@Neilram2001]

Anonymous we're not speaking russian now are we!?

[@muskateer12345]

I was just pointing out something

[@Neilram2001]

Anonymous Aww.. Ok I am sorry :(

[@TacticalRealityCheck]

nikemac84 Baba: "..so, I´m putting together a team!"

[@jefftaylor7511]

Old school shoe shine - the kind of shine done in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Always enjoyed having my shoes shined by someone like this. Not just a skill, but a talent and profession. Well done!!!

[@ryanh7850]

I love to see a man who takes pride in his craft and isn't just chasing checks and prestige like so many others today.

[@mandrake904]

Videos like these is what youtube should be about not sitting and talk like a human radio all day.

[@ivjdivfjalekvvjp]

This guy, like, seriously needs to get his own TV show.

[@josephcastoria716]

Whenever I watch this video it makes me wanna go to sleep the soothing Jazz in the background and how he polishes the shoes and how he works the towel it makes me wanna sleep!!!!!!!!!! Kinda like when I used to watch Bob Ross paint it would make me sleepy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@iNeedTwoPur]

Fanboys calm down. He's not talking about Dornstar. This video was uploaded March 2012. Dornstar's channel wasn't even created until July 2012.

[@joshherniman5358]

This guy is way better than Dornstar

[@desperadogoingdark2847]

Who the fuck is dornstar? Are there really shoe shine Wars on KZbin? 😂

[@ColtonIverson420]

@@desperadogoingdark2847 yes lol

[@makemarker]

@@desperadogoingdark2847 a long time ago in a galaxy far far away.......Shoe Shine, A New Hope

[@OrochiShiki]

I mean considering Jason's bio, it's very possible he met and learned from Mike a few months prior to making his own channel. With that being said, there's always been a "friendly rivalry" between them so if he IS talking about Jason then you gotta imagine it's all in good fun.

[@draxi88]

The world needs more people like this guy!

[@TheAsLoRi]

bless him, hes so happy with his career

[@houstonjoker3836]

Nice pool 🏊

[@HusseinDoha]

I don't know what he thinks of his career. He's just happy to do his work and earn his living.

[@pschjr3946]

Thank you for this helpful video. I am a shiner at DFW Airport and since watching your video with your shoe shining tips, my tips from my customers have almost doubled than what I used to receive! There is a big difference applying polish by hand than with gloves or other applicators. The spraying of the brushes with water works wonders for me as well! Thanks again and much success in your business! :-)

[@frankgrimes3775]

P Sch Jr how exactly does it make it better? Please explain

[@pschjr3946]

Well Frank, it creates friction which heats up the polish kind of like the old military way of setting the polish on fire. The friction heats up the polish which melts into the shoe creating a higher gloss when you brush it out. Another thing, you have a bit more control of where you want the polish to go and where you don't want it to go.then using applicators, brushes, sponges etc.Also on hard to match color shoes, you can put some polish on your hands and see if it matches. You can also show it to the customer as well before you apply it. Remember, if you start out lighter, you can always go darker but if you can never lighten once you started dark. The most important thing though and I think Mike will say this as well, you will use less polish. That way there's less brushing out. The customer can see the results instantly too and there's far less waste of polish. You can use gloves but I like to actually get the feel of the leather when I am applying the polish. I also use my hands to apply conditioner as well. Do not use your hands though if you are using petroleum based polishes such as Kiwi though. Hope this was helpful! :-)

[@frankgrimes3775]

P Sch Jr it was thank you... May I ask one more question? How come he doesn't take off the shoe laces? Wouldn't the polish ruin the laces?

[@pschjr3946]

Many customers don't have the time for you to remove shoe laces. The only time I ever do is if the customer requests it or I notice that the tongue is getting very discolored. Anyway you polish around the laces. Another reason for using your hands when applying versus sponges, applicators etc.

P Sch Jr Absolutely excellent and amazing comments!!! I had no clue Kiwi products were petroleum-based. Thanks a lot for educating me on this! May I please ask your recommendation on the best polish products?

[@alexlynch]

10:25 straight up genius.

[@OrochiShiki]

Ugh that almost brought me to tears.

[@dariusblood4919]

This guy is no joke he got into making music while shoe shining much respect

[@shanewright344]

People like this guy are rare. This is someone who really loves what he does - he's passionate, upbeat, knowledgable, and he's got a great sense of humour. You, Mike WIlson, are an absolute boss, and my hat is off to you sir.

[@mr.minguito5922]

And he was clearly sick, with a cold or something similar. Imagine if he was 100% good.

[@clementmabunda3131]

This right here is therapeutic.

[@bailomega6190]

This guy... is the Pinacle of Shoe Shine mastery. Some agree or disagree with wearing gloves, but his attitude and conviction, and the force of his opinion shows the passion which he do his work.

[@rdu239]

I think the only time you wear gloves is if you have sensitive skin or you have cuts or wound in your hands

[@chunniecorn]

I don't even treat the skin on my body this well damm

[@vtkaba08]

So cool. Master at work. When someone’s good at something. They just are good and it is undeniable

[@johnwicksfoknpencil]

Loved the tap dance, classy as can be. Hope this guy makes good money for his craft.

[@TheLvGordo]

Regardless of craft, I love to see a master at work.

[@tausendwasser6701]

I would pay a decent amount of cash to get this in HD, seriously.

[@jeffmccauley2688]

Not only does Mike do a great job shining shoes he is even a better man. Getting a shine from Mike is a thing of beauty.

[@chh7681]

this guy is really dedicated to making his clients shoes nice.. the best ive seen so far in youtube

[@Aprion]

Now here is a man with love for his craft. If only more people would show this level of passion for their work, no matter what that work may be. It would improve the quallity of life overall :)

[@leonthesleepy]

This guy would have made an AWESOME character on Boardwalk Empire

[@GXPedition460]

Pure Art. Better than watching a car getting clean period

[@kdrop4890]

I completely respect this trade and all the good hard working trades people that go along with it.

[@danaowen9014]

Love the slaping of the rag.Wow what a shine.

[@TheGStick]

Something about these videos. Chiropractic adjustments, head massages, and straight razor shaves. Gives me the tingles.

[@thedynamitedmoney]

WOW!! This man should have his own company with employee so he can teach the younger generation of his craft BRAVO you’re amazing! 🤩

[@andyc5612]

The art of the shine. It is a pleasure to watch a craftsman work at something he or she loves. And I feel this man loves the shine. A true pleasure to watch and learn. Thank you.

[@jonathan193466]

Mr. Mike Wilson you're a true master of your craft. Very well done.

[@miken2901]

Lol. There's twitter beef, rap beef, now shoe shine beef lol

[@johnbenedictarguelles6101]

Dornstar

[@rdu239]

@@johnbenedictarguelles6101 Dornstar wears gloves 😣😣😤

[@genther6668]

This gentleman is a master at his craft, amazing to watch!

[@teewoods9846]

a great shine, comes from a great guy like him. he puts his soul into it.

[@WhisperingJohn]

Hard worker.

[@chris-cole]

that was one masterclass by the master!

[@tornmask1]

this is a very impressive video to watch from a talented master gentleman showing a step by step instructional teaching lesson presentation on how to shine shoes the correct way.

[@g7721]

I hope all is going well with both parties still! It’s cool to see someone with genuine passion for what they do.

[@basedball1951]

hey mike, I was a shoe shine boy when I was 8, had a cedar wood box, worked a bar, for 25 cents, a coke & bag of chips in Pottstown PA, original home of Kiwi shoe polish, & could "snap the rag". good job brother. I am 66 now.

[@Paul-dz7xi]

Man this is so awesome I don't even know why.

[@mekore]

I always revisit this video from time to time lol

[@seepons]

This indeed the best shoe shine in the entire universe.

[@yurimaguski2558]

This is probably what the 1950s look like

[@atreyurockmysocks]

That's because kids nowadays don't give a shit about class. Shoe-shining, cutthroat shaving and using real hair brushes for shaving foam, keeping a journal, wearing fine suits casually, listening to classical music, respecting other people. It all went out the window. I'm glad we have people like this who are both skilled and owners of honest, down to earth personalities who are keeping class alive, one shoe shine at a time.

[@Legendarydave76]

i camehere from watching jason dornstar he speaks volumes about the legendary mike wilson

[@RUY2323]

WOW AMAZING SHINE SR. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK! A TRUE AMERICAN ICON! !

[@surrendersweet]

Genius! It's so refreshing to see someone so passionate about what they do & PREACHING it! Hehe!

[@Triumph2024.]

this made me feel like i was on valium. asmr even if unintentional.

[@iamneallyons]

The world needs more characters like Mike, what a wiley dude!

[@angrybrit7331]

Shoe shine OG . In the old days when everyone wore shoes they was highly respected

[@GustavoSantos-ep5jx]

I never realized how much went into shining shoes.

[@rdu239]

I only use wax on shoes, never knew conditioners and other creams are used on shoes

[@villejohn8926]

I'm happy for him, it seems like he really enjoy his job.

[@whitneylake2107]

Joy in every stroke. Thank you

[@davidmervish2738]

Thanks for the great shine today. Was great getting to meet you coming all the way from Texas. My coworker also enjoyed getting his first ever shoe shine.

[@SummerTWind]

The Best Shoeshine in this World is in Little Rock ,Ar. of all places ! A Renaissance Shoeshine is the finest, Located in the top menswear store in Arkansas , Greenhaw's Menswear. A 5 step process applied by a master shine artist with 48 yrs. experience. 100% American Made Materials are used. Shoes look "wet" when I finish. Also sell new laces and apply toe & heel plates.

[@gahloot]

Can u please do a tutorial on how to care for crocodile shoes? i have a pair of black, and brown. They aren't worn much, but I love them, and want to keep the lasting a long time. God bless, my man you take great pride in what u do, as every man in life should!

[@76shortbed]

Beautiful Works Brother Mike Wilson. You Know Your Game. Tell The haters To Stay Out The Game. I'm With You on the without The Gloves.

[@jeremywilliams334]

I love watching Mike's videos it relaxes me and I learn

[@GabrielS94]

+Jeremy Williams It's called ASMR, at least this one is pretty much unintentional.

[@yourkodakmoment5907]

I I think that's unacceptable * nerdy voice

[@x23rdsfinestxj19]

As a matter of fact I can't get past it

[@thelastdon6562]

​@@x23rdsfinestxj19😂😂😂

[@dannyrose1526]

I just watch these kind of videos just to get to sleep these days

[@michealradd264]

i so much love this guy he made my day, for real.

[@masonstorm5373]

Thank you Mike. Well done sir!

[@jeremywilliams5192]

This dude is great at his work

[@DigitalCinematograph]

This man needs to be in my entourage and work as the designated shoe shiner along side with the blunt roller.

[@roguesqadronairsoft]

Spokane? man, only 2 hours away from me, sounds well worth it for the shoe shine

[@retthok]

Mike....You are ready for prime time.

[@SurfCamperWV]

6:00 Holy shit this guy is talented!

[@trayahzz537]

great looking shoes that man has on...love how shoes tend to mold around the shape of a man's foot, great pointed toe..and What a shine

[@jtq69]

Pure Artistry.

[@komangwahyudi3971]

I like this guy, U know he had a good talent n he has a good American dream, doing a good to your shoes. good job man.

[@jackrockwell6698]

This guy is awesome. I love the beat hi kicks with the rag.

[@crazygunzpngaming631]

Customer is going to walk straight into the puddle just to come back to get his shoe clean again.

[@mikemeier7088]

great video . . . you sir are a hard worker and a real example of what someone who takes pride in what they do, doing a 100% job :-) not to many ppl these days take pride in their work . . . Thank you for this awesome video & may GOD bless !!! p.s could u do a video on how to shine up cowboy boots

[@187onaPigeon]

The music with the cloth is awesome

[@mrcommentator3640]

Love the finesse

[@phoenixmartinez7842]

Hope this guy is doing OK

[@ringoaikocascade]

While I admire his skill, I would prefer someone who is quiet and yet get his job done. Like Nick Offerman, from the point of me. There were several times in the video, where I couldn't help saying "Just,,,just cut it out..."

[@bryanj.9105]

ringoaikocascade I think he was just talking so much for the video, to explain his style. Just a thought.

[@ringoaikocascade]

It can be it.

[@Scruggs91]

His other vids have him being quiet. It was just to explain his style

[@seanjohn864]

Ive seen many professional do this yet none are this good and have fast hands

[@TenzukaRabbit]

God damn, not only do this guy got sole, this guy got SOUL.

[@hardhitterradio3430]

Black men can put soul in everything that they do! Did you hear that rag pop?

[@johnbrown1290]

he needs a pair of Dornstar rubber gloves

[@ixixmachoxixi8143]

For Star is way better.

[@fondofU89]

The title and this vid is accurate.

[@rhymeandreasoning]

those shoes are amazing...AND BIG !!

[@nickcorrelli]

Absolute classic right here

[@MrDady67]

Is not the job,is the attitude! I hope he got a big tip.

[@billsbullets]

Shit. I never knew that not using rubber gloves wouldn’t change my skin tone. 20 years of spit shinning black jump boots and I’m still paste white. WTF

[@GattoIsidoro]

rhythm & shoes...

[@TheNaturalPatHarris]

Maaaannn, Mike Wilson is a classic

[@luissandman6114]

I wish their was shoe shiners like this where lived

[@JasonJohnsonWarEagleUS]

I like your rag and brush action, especially the rhythm of your popping. awesome shine. must say I personally like the young guy with the gloves as he does great. no need to hate on him.

[@greatest2002]

Its a joy to watch tha Pro at work...

[@notwocdivad]

Absolute classic, How what was once a humble way to earn a living can be turned into such an art form, and his pride in his craft shines through (forgive the pun) Fancy doing a tour of the UK? dAVE

[@LeEgoisteNYC]

That may be the best shoe shine I have seen on KZbin. Excellent work. I wish you were located in N.Y.C.

[@j.bear.2218]

so relaxing getting a shoe shine/foot massage. a pillow and i fall asleep in the chair.

[@SarcastSempervirens]

the water doesn't bring the wax out of anywhere, it brings the parafin back to the surface. the slow "both shoes at the same time" polishing also harms the finish

[@rossminzy]

He's going to break someone's ankle.

[@vintagehaberdasher]

What a beautiful job! What a workout.

[@bobdefalco]

Mike Wilson does it like a frick'n boss!

[@2011persol]

Patrick Bateman having his shoes shined