How to Add a Patina To a Worn Out Pair of Allen Edmonds | Kirby Allison

After receiving a damaged pair of Allen Edmonds for our Presidential Patina Service, Kirby demonstrates how a proper application of Teinture Francaise dye can aid in the restoration process. Follow along as Kirby shares great tips on how to approach dying your shoes at home and how he obtains outstanding results.
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[@filimonherrera657]

I absolutely love the finished product...they are much more amazing looking in person...oh yeah, I’m the doofus (owner) that failed at these shoes. The gentlemen at the Hanger Project are amazing to work with and I for one will not go anywhere else! By the way Kirby, I still can’t bring myself to wear them yet! They look way too amazing

[@kirbyallison]

I am so glad you like them! Make sure when you do wear them, that you tag me in a picture on Instagram or something, so we can see them on! It was a lot of fun making this video and getting to help out.

[@filimonherrera657]

Kirby Allison I sure will! Again thank you very much and I hope you all have a safe d blessed day in the Lone Star State.

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

Hi Kirby, I love how you don’t discriminate, one day you are reviewing a 2000 dollar shoe and the next you are paying as much respect and attention to a less expensive pair, because you know that quality craftsmanship is worth appreciation, not just a price tag.

[@kirbyallison]

I appreciate the compliment! That is what we strive towards here. As I have said many times, it is about quality, craftsmanship and tradition. The price tag is irrelevant if there are those elements. I always maintain that Allen Edmonds are a fantastic pair of shoes in terms of an accessible level into Goodyear welted shoes. If that is your price point, then that is money well spent rather than getting a cheaper pair of shoes with worse construction, in an attempt to save money. Quality is worth an investment.

[@mbshoedoc]

I really like the finish achieved on these. Great variations in the coloration. It looks like a naturally aged patina 👌👍.

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you very much! It is also fun to try and add a patina with different brushes and steps, and you can again achieve some wonderful results. However I kept this one simple, but still managed to get a nice result.

[@mbshoedoc]

@@kirbyallison To me these turned out perfect 👏👏

[@max2grant]

What a transformation! So beautiful A chocolate brown shoe like that looks so marvelous with a navy suit. Thanks for the great content

[@wt460]

Kirby, acetone is the exact same thing women use every day to remove nail polish. Perhaps if you were dealing with it in a 55 gallon drum you may need a mask, but to strip a pair of shoes its a bit much. This is simply hilarious, and way beyond the pale of what is really needed. A woman cleaning her nails may (I do mean may) crack a bathroom window, but it is not a hazmat operation. So funny my friend. Love your work and I’ve purchased a number of things from you, but this is crazy funny!

[@corpsiecorpsie_the_original]

Wrong

[@djtaylorutube]

It's 2020, it's not only women stripping their nail polish. Just sayin'

[@existentialcwboy]

@@djtaylorutubeit’s 2023, there’s still too many liberals ruining the left by conflating the fight for real sociopolitical issues with policing politically incorrect language by some Russian idiot saying women use nail polish and not using totally inclusive language (he/him,she/her,they/them,liberal/idiot/you) on KZbin than just you but you’re the one I came across. liberals have been ruining the leftist cause for years now…just sayin’.

[@ichigokurosaki318]

Thank you Kirby for sharing your passion it’s always a spectacle to watch 🤩

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeans6780]

Amazing work on these shoes! Bravo 👏👏

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you like them! It was fun to do

[@Iberian247]

FYI, for those questioning the darker versus lighter areas: This was a patina job, not a regular dye job. It looks like museum calf, I like it!

[@blackwood3243]

Exactly.

[@troyfraser5395]

Actually it was uneven regular dye. He did not attempt to patina (Kirby said in another comment to someone that “you could also do a patina but I just kept it simple”)

[@evilspock4714]

They look really good after!!!

[@kirbyallison]

it is a fun process to do, and great when the results come out as well as this.

[@danbee415]

I can see Kirby is preparing for his new show, Breaking Shoes

[@MH-yo5ui]

That is my favorite suit in your collection you have on

[@robd4526]

you are definitely very good and knowledgeable regarding shoes/ polish / burnish toe cap. and I appreciate your vids. just a little heads is when applying dye it would have been best t use that more precise thinner brush for ENTIRE dye job and NEVER allow excessive dye to pool or sit in any 1 spot like happened on right shoe below the toe cap on the outer part of the shoe. that rounded brush and the application method used was careless in having too much dye sit in a few spots and when the shoes were finished they were not uniform in color and visibly darker in the area i mentioned. much like staining wood it is very important to apply the dye/ stain EVENLY and keep moving without stopping in middle of a section for fear of a color line becoming visible once all is dry. yes dye/ stain when wet will will get better as it dries helping not show every imperfect stroke but it too much dye/ stain is allowed to pool in a spot then that spot will absorb much more color and you will be disappointed how much darker that 1 spot has become.

[@MTobin1000]

Great video Kirby. Well done my friend. Thanks for always giving us such terrific content. (Mike in Ohio)

[@mesharyhd7646]

Am i the only one saying he did a very bad job ! Anyway i hope he did not uploaded this video....

[@bgray1009]

it was a terrible job, patchy and streaky,

[@theyounggentleman5470]

Mesharyhd I started going down the comments to see if anyone else had commented this. He door a poor job unless he was after distressed and patchy.

[@RaphaClassic]

It is not a very bad job, but I have seen better... and worse.

[@djtaylorutube]

I would say that the video suited the purpose of covering the basic steps required but not as an illustration of highest quality work. There were a lot of places missed along the leather seams that were really bugging me. I prefer to use make up brushes as they're wider, hold plenty of dye and easily allow you to use bristle tips into those seams. Those daubers are pretty useless for shoes in my opinion.

[@mesharyhd7646]

@@djtaylorutube the mistake here he just used acetone to remove the old paint he must follow up washing the shoes with soap to remove all oils then wait for it to dry, then follow all that up with alcohol cleaning after that he have to wait for complete day and work tomorrow. Then you have two options work with the shoes dry or you can wet the shoes with alcohol then paint on it. This way you will avoid what happened in the video many cobblers use just Spong to paint the shoes

[@momez9139]

Great work 👀 I'd love a video on different toe shapes of shoes! Their history, formality, when to wear? Keep up the great content!

[@kirbyallison]

Great idea! We have looked at some toe shapes in a couple of other videos, but not exclusively. It has just been part of a longer conversation. For example, in our trip to Carmina in New York, Richard and I looked through the different last shapes they have. Your suggestion is a great idea though, so I will have a think about how best to try it.

[@joerobertson4962]

Nice video, Kirby. Is that a Sovereign Grade mask? Good to see you.

[@fernandoruiz5794]

Is that a bespoke breathing mask?

[@jungeunji8289]

Mtm

[@frankrizzo7185]

Home Depot curbside pickup bespoke!

[@stevenjm12]

Could you give some tips on how to dye the shoes if you don't want a patchy museum finish?

[@FrankC28]

Kirby, Wow those shoes are completely transformed! Great video. I really like the jacket that you’re wearing. Where’s it from?

[@frankrizzo7185]

I have to try exactly this with me pair of light brown Allen Edmonds MacAllisters (similar to Strands). I like my shoes always darker than my pants. I think light or medium brown is fine with medium blue but at 58 years old for me I feel that is more suited for a younger look. Thank you!

[@up3371]

I would say: dark jeans only over 40. I find AE full brogues look best in walnut as it highlights this beautiful shoe. But it’s not for every day I find, too flashy

[@1guitarlover]

Another great video. I have a question. Wouldn't find you convenient to tape the side of the sole to avoid painting it with the ink? Thank you!

[@omarthair3883]

What a transformation,I love the color, looks like museum calf, Strands are iconic and I really like the medallion on Allen Edmonds, However, the last, man, why does it have to be pointing upwords, I really hate that, what a beautiful shoe it would be if only the forefoot was in complete contact with the ground.

[@Dr.Kyriazidis]

Hi Mr Allison, why you haven't used dubbin cream in this case?

[@MindbodyMedic]

Which cigar pairs well with Renomat, in your considered opinion Mr Kirby Allison Sir?

[@kichigaisensei]

Sweet.

[@1122334455da]

Somehow I don't like the finish of the shoe. There are darker patches and it doesnt give the patina effect too.

[@ShepProudfoot]

First Nice Video Idea.

[@aribgra5087]

I’d love an asmr channel from you lol

[@troyfraser5395]

Ahaha. Is this on. Might need the bottom neck strap on to make the P2 mask seal 😉

[@Andrei-Marian]

Hail Mary and thank the Lord to that shoe cream that helped a bit in making those shoes look better 'cause that dye job was criminal😊 ... patina😅. You botched it by letting the paint pool in some spots, some not covered at all, but if the owner was happy with them, it was a good practice for you.

[@angelinoz5159]

I'm a fan Kirby, but I have to say, those shoes look terrible. First video of yours where I'm not lik'n it.

[@theyounggentleman5470]

angelino z I read every single comment just to see if anyone else shared my thoughts. You do.

[@demarayee]

I think he went for a patina effect that looks more natural than a burnish.

[@djtaylorutube]

#metoo. Wait, does that now put me on a witness list?!

[@eksine]

you need 2-3 coats of dye for even color. it came out blotchy

[@fortimeless3299]

It's So Dark Mister Allison! Medium Brown Can Be Better.

[@kirbyallison]

Well its just personal preference for the individual pair of shoes. On this one, we felt the dark brown worked best with the existing staining. Feel free to experiment with medium brown if that is your preference.

[@fortimeless3299]

@@kirbyallison Thanks A Lot For Your Answer Dear Kirby. Dark Brown Or Medium Brown It's The Same Now 🙏 Buy The Way Delicatness Reaction.Keep Going... Always Good Job 🎩

[@Dooguk]

Me: Think I'll dye my shoes. Searches Amazon for hazmat suit.

[@23carloschali]

I am sorry, I am a big fan of your work, however, I could not help but notice that you said "we took a pair of beaten shoes(19:08)" but the sole had barely ANY wear on them (13:55).

[@qarhsi]

kirby, why would you risk wearing your crisp white shirt to do the dye-ing? in one of your recent videos, i think you had some transfer onto your jacket sleeve? anyway, i think the light brown / walnut colour is nicer than the end product. different opinions i guess? cheers!

[@kirbyallison]

Well, much rather any stain on the white shirt than my jacket. Still, its is best just to try and be slow and careful and avoid making a mess on any piece of clothing! As for the color, it really is just down to personal preference. It would be hard to fix the darker stained spots on these shoes without going darker, and the result was what I was going for anyway, so this worked for me. Try your own colors though and send me the results! I would love to see a lighter walnut color.

[@qarhsi]

@@kirbyallison I think it's safest to opt for wearing a tee shirt instead. But you dress up for the videos and respect for that. No Kirby, I won't be able to do anywhere near what you did with those shoes. What I meant was that the walnut colour looks better to me than the darker brown. But I understand and appreciate your reasons for it. Cheers!

[@mikeoxley6303]

Worn out not the soles are brand new kirby

[@MintBerryCrunch07]

Yikes, Preston Soto please save them...

[@DocDigg]

Meem haha I said the same exact thing while watching this, not quite an Elegant Oxford. I can’t complain though, free covid entertainment, thanks Kirby.

[@theyounggentleman5470]

One of the filters was on wrong

[@BayernLean]

Not necessarily. Depends how you line them up when attaching them.

[@theyounggentleman5470]

Shoes look awful! He says they were totally beat up but the soles only evidence about one use.

[@NewWalls98]

The Young Gentleman - probably in door used only

[@autochess2502]

probably easier to just buy a dark brown shoe in the first place

[@up3371]

AE strands should not get dye. Everything should be done to keep the light walnut look. Thanks for the video though

[@Kingfisher1215]

Cool and informative video. However I'd add security to your shop now that people know you have rubber gloves there. 😃. And that breathing mask probably has some significant street value.

[@kirbyallison]

Haha good point. Better hide them in the safe!

[@EquipmentReviewer]

If he sent that shoe back.........it wouldn't be good.

[@BenderRodrigues-lr2vp]

could make these shoes much better! (((

[@killer121l]

That was put on so badly that i doubt it did anything

[@bob5945]

You can't "add" a patina to shoes. All you did was polish the shoes. Not all things that shine are patina.

[@TURE1215]

Air filter, my gosh men are weak nowdays, even a fly can get them in way

[@bgray1009]

i can't believe you did that to a customers shoes, they are a mess, patchy and streaky. you should practice on old thrift store shoes first.

[@blackwood3243]

It's a Museum Patina, it's supposed to look like that. Some like that style, some don't.

[@djtaylorutube]

@@blackwood3243 yes but there are areas such as along the serrated leather overlap all along the seams that have been completely missed. "I missed covering that spot completely with dye" is not a recognised "style".

[@Anandcnz]

Looks all patchy, your customer is not going to be happy with the job.

[@DCYTB]

Anand Chandrasekaran It’s a patina. That’s how they are supposed to look.

[@djtaylorutube]

@@DCYTB with places clearly missed by dye? Different tones in the overall leather is one thing but areas simply missed is another.