How Japanese shoeshine king makes john lob super shine!

[@danmack3173]

"I practice, I study, and I stole experts' techniques" Absolutely brilliant

[@GersonHM4]

@Carl Johnson eeeeeh... so desu ne

[@tomasiturralde4705]

His dedication to his craft is commendable. "Copied "would be a better term instead of "stole".

[@lolkthnxbai]

It's very much in line with some Japanese apprenticeships actually, in some trades the apprentice sits next to the master and "steals" the techniques by observation.

[@Gahet]

I absolutely love how the Japanese can take something seemingly mundane and elevate it to an Art. I appreciate the incredible attention to detail and pride this man puts into his work. That was a pleasure to experience.

[@irinavysotskaia2498]

YESSSSS!!!

[@zaxmaxlax]

hai hai hai

[@trcs3079]

When you live in such an automaton society, exaggerating and "perfecting" mundane activities probably mask the realization of living in a society of oppression and monopoly. Thus gives these individuals a (false) sense of validation or existence, if you will. This might sound confusing but I hope there's a few who understand my underlying message.

[@Abhi-nk2tx]

@@trcs3079 also maybe as jobs get more and more automated, people have more time to indulge themselves n go the length to perfect a skill which doesn't add value in an economic sense n thus would not have been possible say 50-100 yrs ago

[@mrse7en622]

Life is art in thier culture. Treat everything you love with care and attention to detail.

[@cmilla111]

When you think he's gonna mmmmmmm but then hits you with the haihaihai.

[@RobinDopeNL]

Ohhhhh haihai

[@HoboSmasher]

Eeeeeeh

[@Andrei-oj1jz]

lol

[@some______guy]

I love this comment.

[@Whiskeymike1229]

Heeyyy

[@tri3s4life]

Finding out this guy was into Limp Bizkit and Korn was the most unexpected thing that happened to me this week.

[@yang1471]

Exactly, and he plays bass and rides a BMX too...

[@jeffshackleford3152]

Weirdly enough I went to school with a Japanese guy that would ask anyone he met that was American " You know Kid Rock?"... The man absolutely loved Kid Rock for some reason.

[@diane9247]

I know, that was out of the blue! Definitely a guy with two sides. 😝🤘😂

[@totalbliss1]

Thanks for the subtitles and posting. This is the proper way to shoeshining that you don't see in videos posted in America. The gradations of the matte look to the shine at the bottom. Superb.

[@momoney9284]

For everyone making fun of him for the “hmmmmmm” and “hai hai hai hai” it’s just part of the Japanese culture. They do this as a sign of respect to let the person talking know that they have their full attention

[@boomdos4265]

Never thought of it that way, but it makes sense..."I'm listening..."

[@juanok2775]

Is that why I do that? I am 2nd generation Japanese and I notice that I feel weird if I don’t acknowledge that I am listening... I always yes or I see or ah I see.

[@chantakzee]

@@AdderFTW888 Because you also need to look at them while you are saying that.

[@padraiccook6523]

Hai hai hai hai

[@joshuanorthey2026]

In English you go “uh huh” and “yeah” a lot in similar circumstances.

[@llary]

Things I learned about shoe shining: 1. It's a new room number (wow) 2. Mmmmmmmm 3. It's good to have the same color shoes as your boss 4. Hehhhhhhhhh 5. Hai hai hai hai

[@Andrei-oj1jz]

lol

[@xslashx1908]

Idk why but I love this comment

[@Ivalince_]

Eeeeehhhhhhh

[@jdkingsley6543]

Mmmmmmmm

[@billiep_033]

Naniiiiiiii?

[@marta9127]

Your video proved me how prescious and unique Japanese culture is. You make every, even the simplest work interesting! Your craftsmanship in almost every area becomes an art. Your devotion to your jobs, your humble respect for it, your polite attitude towards other people is so beautifully intense! Now I understand that even shoe polishing can be a professional calling and give the sense of fullfilment! It is great that you take pride in every single detail. I respect and admire your culture of work so much. Greetings from Poland :)

[@progression_decibel]

Well said! I visited Tokyo a little over a decade ago and went to a few various neighborhoods. A truly cultural and humbling experience.. I didn't want to leave!

[@SleepDepJoel1]

12:22 Top notch confidence right there. Love it.

[@lukuscarter3563]

That young man took something that majority of everyone passed by. But he took shoe polishing and made it his own. And became professional. And showed people that their is more detail to be observed in the process. Well done sir.

[@LambeauLeeeper]

Loved Japan, very respectful, very proud people. Take pride in all they do. Thats why he wears a suit.

[@scelusiasadventure2278]

Welcome in another episode of : What did I watch during Covid.

[@joseacostard]

´.See these Dominican shoes.

[@ricardocervantes7203]

I actually searched for this! Lol

[@elfiebrupr5532]

this should be an actual series

[@mmmbilly]

My man, I just watched a Japanese dude clean shoes for 20 mins. I have now officially completed KZbin.

[@jaymontealegre143]

I was actually watching a vloger in a tailor shop having a bespoke suit. On the recommendation below was amother vloger having a custom boots, so I clicked on that, and this was on the recommendation, and the rest is history. (Now you might ask why was I watching a vloger having custom suit? I also just watched the John Wick 2 Prep time, the one where he walk around Rome buying guns, knives, maps, and of course a tailored suit. And that I searched for)

[@waynefarrellvoiceovers]

When I lived in Tokyo, I learned that when you go to a place like Shibuya, it is very important to look around at all the building signs. You never know what you will find that just pops out. Found some amazing shops and equally amazing and interesting people in them. I really miss living there.

[@neilba1]

Nobody can obsess like the Japanese...

[@jefffawcett]

Lol so true. A shoe shine competition!

[@dncviorel]

I think this guy does: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6iuYY2ng51jrMk&ab_channel=ASMRshoeshineFaustoArizmendi

[@wesleysmith2934]

But did the apprentice win and why are watching this?

[@dncviorel]

@anton Ivler I think he did a terrific job on those shoes.

[@tangerinetech5300]

Ha ever been on reddit

[@jbaezhernandez]

I have no words to describe how amazed I am after watching this video. It is something that should make everybody think about how seriously we are taking what we do.

[@masamitsu3339]

Very nice, thanks for translating

[@corneliusc.carrot3474]

Hai hai hai hai

[@Sills71]

In Japan the shoeshine man wears a suit and tie... I went to a doctor in the US the other day and he had on shorts... and Crocs

[@usernamemykel]

My doctor wears blue jeans.

[@liftfork]

The crocs shows that they are a professional

[@thirtyohsixer]

That’s the funniest thing I’ve read in a while. Lmfao.

[@ike7539]

😁

[@sonam6873]

Though shorts are a bit extreme. I usually see my patients in casual formal clothing but footwear… its crocs or Birkenstock for me. Much easier to move around and change shoes while going from ICU to general.

[@monolito8556]

Felt really comfortable watching this. Gentlemen videos explaining art are always relaxing

[@luiseduardo586]

Japanese language is so fascinating. I think it reflects the perfection in the things that japanese do. it sounds so explicit and concise.

[@Whiskeymike1229]

MMMMMMMMM

[@mmmbilly]

Haihaihaihai

[@jayantriser9165]

Thank you for posting and translating this. I admire these shoe shining specialist

[@Lordslothable]

Mmmmmmm haihaihaihai mmmmmmmm haihaihaihai mmmmmmm haihaihaihai OHHHHH haihaihaihai

[@furydeath]

NANI!!!!!!!

[@marleybakary6322]

lmaoooooooooooooooo ahaahaha

[@Snay1998]

U forgot the heeeeeeehhhhh

[@alexmodreanu2762]

That I think is the indicator that you are still listening to the explanation, is it not?

[@cedricrust9953]

@@alexmodreanu2762 yes, it is actually considered impolite by many in Japan if the listener were to just stay silent.

[@agent7763]

Base model for the shoe is about 2 grand usd, im assuming the rose gold buckle is extra. This dude stuntin on different level. Also the amount of respect from both the individuals here towards each other and the craft is outstanding.

[@turbocavalli]

80% of the united states couldn’t keep that level of respect in a normal conversation

[@bullwinklemoose8291]

@@turbocavalli While your comment is true, I don't particularly think its a bad thing either way. For example, when I spent time in Japan, by the time I was ready to come home the formality of their culture felt confining and very ummm...uncomfortable. You can't express yourself in Japan or speak your mind. Cultures are different, but neither is better or worse than the other. It's just different. Another example...many foreigners say that they don't like Americans because we're loud and that's makes them feel uncomfortable. But we're not being loud to make anyone uncomfortable, we do it because that's our culture.

[@josephjoestar5444]

I thought he said they are just common shoes he brought

[@agent7763]

@@josephjoestar5444 a commonly expensive shoe

[@chunglingsoohis10assistant70]

Just being polite on the surface. This is JARRPEN

[@alexandrudumitru2435]

I feel like i'm watching a real life Anime when the main character starts explaining his tehnique/Powers mid fight

[@dabl9034]

Take a shot every time he says “mmmm”

[@Orlanzepol123]

IKR HMMMMM ! Hi Hi Hi Hi !

[@frikky99]

"hai hai hai hai" lmao

[@micky4fun]

It's a common among many Japanese to interject something that sounds like "ummmm" to us Westerners as pause or 'dead air' when carrying on a conversation. The languages that I am familiar with have a comparable sound people likewise interject during pauses. We are so use to it when we or others do it we don't even notice it.

[@lemonjellies4985]

@@micky4fun Not dead air, more like a mild orgasm or as if someone is tickling his balls

[@wjsaxton]

Lol you’d be on the floor before the video was halfway over.. 🥴

[@elfiebrupr5532]

the way he takes certain pauses just shows the level of professionalism

[@bretr7327]

These are the exact techniques I used to shine my boots in the military. This brought back so many memories.

[@catharsis77]

Came here to say this. Reminded me of boot camp, shining boots for the next day's inspection.

[@jkt652]

I like it, I always liked to wear a polished shoe, respected leathered shoe, and the art of polishing them good. But I must add though, the passion I saw in this youtube, with regard to shoes care, is inspiring, motivating and elevating. Thank you very much.

[@zilodianz]

I have a freelance business in shoe shining and the subtitles really helps. I’ve always had my eyes on the Brift-H Wax Cleaner but i don’t really understand how it works although it is effective. No wonder it took me 30 mins just to clean off 1 of 6 parts of the mirror shine using Saphir RenoMat. Thank you so much. Love from Singapore ❤

[@shanke300]

Truly masterfully done. Japanese are one of the finest craftsmen.

[@Chosen1Cee]

That guy could convince me he’s an expert in whatever field he tells me he is.

[@garyhost354]

That’s Chinese for you lol

[@salty1564]

@@garyhost354 Late, but Japanese*

[@garyhost354]

@@salty1564 oh o thought Japan was in China. Sorry!

[@salty1564]

@@garyhost354 All Good, just wanted to clarify lol

[@unistudent4002]

Gary Host lmfao what??

[@johnbradley5236]

This guy could sell me an air conditioner in winter....True salesman.

[@Danstraightedge]

“No one can imitate our style” Absolute flex right there.

[@JGD185]

I've seen some old school black American shoe shiners who would give them a run for their money.

[@crazehare]

Loved it! for anyone wondering what shoes are those they are called the William 75, super expensive shoes 👞

[@jordanmarshall9160]

>$3000 USD circa 2021...

[@EBpanic]

A true artist. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@Sirmellowman]

the level of perfection the Japanese culture takes things too is crazy. no matter what it is.

[@chunglingsoohis10assistant70]

They apply the same philosophy to their sex toys n porn

[@andymartinez5686]

That was amazing. The skill and art behind it is very impressive

[@SnarkticonDM]

Can’t say anything bad about his dedication and pride in his work, that’s for sure

[@71DaLa]

Never thought that shoe shining would be this engaging and interesting.

[@dwolfe2907]

ehhhhhhh, hai hai hai hai, AHk, so des ne... mmmm... hai hai hai hai hai

[@Aldraen]

Japan desuyo !

[@fdama]

Sigoi!!!

[@Alexandrion01]

I wanted to say this too lol

[@HodgyWOW]

Lmao I was so annoyed by this lol

[@theirishman088]

Some of the other conversation went like... They use to call him spit shine Tommy, make your shoes shine like mirrors. Now go get your shine box! Nice video and top notch work in all honesty.

[@subodhsharma6706]

Excellent session. The passion is clearly visible for a task a lot of men don’t consider important but from personal experience I can tell you that thus is the most important thing in life. People notice your eyes and then the shoes. In those 2 seconds they make up their mind about you. Well done and many thanks for sharing a great video.

[@petebutler5139]

He's mastered his craft! Excellent Job!!

[@smakfu1375]

Normally I’d talk about the shoes, but his suit is next-level excellent.

[@sushimamba4281]

That was pleasurable to watch like ASMR. It gives me a nice feeling. A real performance of a kind of art, yet beautifully functional too.

[@Mike_Oxlong_]

“Here’s a pair of expensive shoes” “These shoes are ordinary…” That’s where I’d hang my head in shame and leave

[@maxrockatansky1271]

mmmmmm hai hai hai hai

[@shadowbanned69]

Honestly...japanese culture is just amazing. How you can speak so eloquently and say minimal and produce so much understanding.

[@mymusicpaws]

"Why do you reveal your top secret?" "No one can imitate our skill. That's our top secret." Love it.

[@vyseskies]

That's an amazing inspiration for whatever you do on your life

[@bradcogan8588]

Wow. I'm in the military and to get my toe caps to a mirror shine like that, it took about 2 weeks, an hour a day. Very impressive.

[@2660016A]

When I first joined I spent weeks layering small amounts of polish. I’ve since learned that if you just bang loads of polish on and bull it, it mirrors up with only about 5 layers.

[@bradcogan8588]

@@2660016A I've learned the type of polish makes a huge difference too. Saphir is so much better than Kiwi.

[@2660016A]

@@bradcogan8588 Cool 😎

[@rchirinosmd]

Master at his craft! Well done!

[@ThePaulz80]

From shining black shoes to clean toilet bowl....nothing could beat Japanese determination and passion for their culture works.

[@kataru19]

I love those shoes, and his talent/profession is amazing.

[@frankcrawford416]

They look purty. It's funny this guy is so dressed up and yet do manual labor. I have moved furniture for 25 years now and never thought of dressing up for it. I amagine a suit would not last long with ripped seams and all. I can't even wear a watch without destroying it. This guy did a great job on the shoes

[@cliffontheroad]

He has to blend in when making office visits, and show respect to client.

[@dabulls1g]

Wouldn’t exactly compare shoe shining/cobblers to movers and foundry workers

[@diane9247]

Well, that was adorable! I loved that guy's sounds and seeing the cute apprentice.😊

[@georgevanhoose6333]

There really is nothing better than watching a professional do his thing and be passionate about it.

[@arunraj_r]

In India, this job is considered as despicable. But in Japan, this job has specialists and people respect them equally. Wow 👍🏼

[@jaehoony88]

With those finger training, I imagine his wife is a very happy lady.

[@ljplatano14]

I said the same thing lmaoooo!

[@MrSimantsatapathy]

No wonder, you so happy! 😜

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

😃🤮 What an icky comment

[@nel3425]

You damm right 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@cougarhunter33]

hihihi

[@lalkhan3039]

What a professional way ...I indeed love his profession ....

[@catjack90]

When Billy Batts said that Tommy could leave his shoes like a mirror, I thought he was kidding. Now I know it's possible.

[@carsfabio]

Just amazing. Absolutely perfect job. I wish I could do half that good. Much respect.

[@bakchormeeman7864]

This is just one of the reasons why I love Japanese culture.. it’s simply amazing.. and for everyone visiting japan, please read up on their social etiquette and carry yourself appropriately

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

I'm never going there. I'd rather go to a beach in florida.

[@bakchormeeman7864]

@@abdullahal-shimri3091 very good. You keep doing you 👍🏻

[@apoorvsurana]

Brilliant! it was indeed a pleasure to watch.

[@giusepperesponte8077]

“How can you reveal that top-secret?” “No worries, nobody can recreate our skills” If I ever go to Japan I will try to get a shoe shine here just because of that line

[@alexandrasmith7682]

I absolutely LOVE the rose old custom buckles! My first husband was military - no-one got a shine on my shoes as he did! And yes, it was polishing with a cloth.

[@Skyrem25]

The dude's like "hai hai hai hai, ahmmm, mmm, oohoo, ahaoooaa, hai hai hai hai hai, mhhmmm ah, deeee, mmmmmm" could go all day long

[@gerardvinet8448]

Elegant style & great shine to boot . Worthy of military high grade buffing , lol ! They do it nice in Japan , women are impressed , when they can see their image , in our shoes !!!!

[@SanDzFit]

When an Asian says they’ve studied something for a long time, I always believe them ha

[@petrosfiflis]

I dont know...You try to relax and tilt at the same time ...Amazing !

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Until you witness what it takes to achieve this goal; one would never truly appreciate the results and treat their footwear with more respect

[@josh33172]

Crazy, I use to use a very similar technique polishing my combat boots. The biggest difference is the quality of the leather, the quality of the product and the environment the boots got subjected to especially in Western Europe. It would take me at least 40min per boot. I still polish my shoes. I have 4 pairs of boots and every week they would be a mirror finish at the start of every week. 1 pair only required a touch up since they were my "dress" boots.

[@167curly]

That's the first shoe-shine I have seen in a three-piece suit!

[@shadow-Sun]

KZbin ..the world and all it's wonders at your beck and call . Amazing job master of polish .

[@alfa_centaurii]

this is Amazing in so many levels. heeeeeeeei....

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

To watch a craftsman at work is okay, to watch a master craftsman at work is an honour and something to cherish.

[@SirJonMan]

DID THIS GUY JUST BRING UP LIMP BISCUIT AFTER ALL THIS?? WHAT A LEGEND

[@mitcheys4423]

You’d be surprised Japan seems to really like rock and roll and rock music, I’ve seen some wild shows in the 90s and 2000s in Japan, the biggest bands used to love going there. Wild crowds.

[@SirJonMan]

@@mitcheys4423 it completely threw me off. Watching this relaxing visual of a man skilled with his craft and taking pride in his work in a suit. And then suddenly going " i like limp biscuit "

[@mitcheys4423]

@@SirJonMan hahahah yeah I feel you haha

[@walshy2116]

I love old school things. Shave and a haircut and shoe shining etc. man I wish I was back in the 50’s I want born yet, but it looked so cool on tv.

[@RjhnlyNm]

I know more about the art of shoe shining than my exam today.

[@kerbyfab]

Ok, the Limp Bizkit & Koran reference really through me off! That was awesome 😎

[@jeremiah9035]

Buddy said Limp Bizkit and I nearly choked

[@BaoNguyen-ew8pj]

This is going to be a nice hobby for the weekends.

[@nandoshinesasmr5214]

Great video 👍🏼🌟👞❤️

[@joejuarez8808]

Excellent shoeshine. Ellegant shoeshine shop.

[@ivanlouisjbarrantes1254]

The expert shoeshiner is so good that it must be worth visiting. Excellent video as always!

[@canterburyjhiguma8387]

@ 16 minutes: "No editing, no deleting, and it's already been 50 minutes!" Having said that, I loved it all.

[@G_Gued]

Funny how when he says “my boss wears the same color” the shiner gets excited.

[@shadowscall7758]

Japanese work culture highly values the boss and you are expected to devote lots of personal time to your job and boss if you want a good job. So wearing something your boss likes is a good move (most countries have that dynamic a bit, but in Japan it is a lot bigger)

[@lemonscent]

When he begins polishing the shoes, it's like ASMR for me. ☺

[@romanenko123]

Es una gran oportunidad ver como cuidan con tanto esmero los zapatos, ustedes son grandiosos

[@abrahamcruz8876]

Bro por que el que lleva los zapatos no para de decir jai jai jai y ummmm?

[@kishan10000]

Pens, shoes, bonsai, fabric, cars, cameras, technology and everything is ultimate in 🇯🇵. Wow.

[@chrisbrickey]

I love this guy's aizuchi (hai hai hai, eeeeeeh, mmmm)! Took me awhile to get used to it but now that I'm back in the US it feels weird not to make those kinds of sounds when talking to friends, lol.

[@kattis3606]

I hate he’s strange noices

[@Cartho8236]

Increible y Facinante, el metodo y attencion de este señor. 👍

[@solidzaku2]

Shame the GoPro footage came out badly due to the fluorescent lighting. It would have been neat getting some of the footage that close. I wish I'd known this had been going on while I was stationed in Yokosuka. I'd been to Shibuya more than a few times while I was there, and I find chasing 'black glass' to be really therapeutic. I wonder if I'd have had a shot at that polishing contest....

[@ismu34]

It would be cool filmed with good lighting and stuff, like that bartender series

[@eliezerrivera8764]

Wow I used to use my finger to polish my shoes when I was 11 years old 😂😂😂 amazing with the results and I watching a Japanese doing it 👍👍👍

[@SteelVic]

Bro in Mexico there’s a shoe shine king in every corner

[@LambeauLeeeper]

Noone cares about Mexico.

[@franzridder1595]

@@LambeauLeeeper I do

[@ricardo950535]

Pues claro. No doubt. But when the Japanese do something, I shut up and watch. Perfectionism is part of their culture, history. Read up on it. And as usual the America/Europe came in and started shiit. Lol. But take the mirror finish. Like cars, you layer the wax on to achieve a deep shine and protective coat. Takes time tho, those show cars you see go thru hours of detailing. And if there's one thing Mexicans know it's car detailing. I'm from NYC but I been to LA a few times.

[@boomdos4265]

@@ricardo950535 Each culture has their own merit right? Mexicans tend to be hard working. Japanese perfectionist. The different Europeans tend to be innovators. Just the way it is. And if there's one thing about the Japanese, while perfectionist, they tend to have a fixation and love of outside cultures.

[@sdla690]

I don’t really care about shinning shoes, but the way this guy turns a simple thing into a master skill amazed me. There are competitions as well... I don’t know what to think, but I guess why not!!

[@ThezILAI]

I dont know how I came across this video but now I wanna own a pair of dress shoes just to polish them

[@bahtalorom]

....this guy, WoW. Hats off to you!

[@shaneskelton9625]

It’s fine how many times the shoe owner says “mmmm,” and “yes yes yes” to the shoe shiner. A culture thing for sure

[@royce45678]

One of the things I admire about the Japanese is, they tend to master something. They spend their whole lives trying for perfection.

[@joseluismalavemedina7336]

This is interesting 💞😍 But the mmmmmmm, Hai hai hai hai, eeeeeehhhh makes me laugh a LOT 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sascha-o7q]

You can tell that man is articulate, the Japanese have pride in everything they do