How To Condition & Protect Your New Dress Shoes (Full Uncut Guide)

New Dress Shoes? Treat them with the same care as you would a child of the void. Condition them. Protect them. Shelter them from the cruel molten universe that awaits them outside The Shoebox.
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01:06 - Condition
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[@DressWell.Madaras]

Slower video for you guys today - and something I've been wanting to make for a while but just now got the opportunity to. I've got some great brands lined up for you the next few months. I hope you have a wonderful day. Here's everything from the video, using these links supports the channel at no extra cost to you, if you want! Cohen Loafers (Brown) - www.beckettsimonon.com/products/cohen-loafers?rfsn=7785546.5a1e2d& Shoe Conditioner - amzn.to/3Rzz0qU Shoe Wax - amzn.to/3RDWJ9y Luxury Horsehair Brush - arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush Mid-Grade Horsehair Brush - amzn.to/3RvdWSq Budget-Grade Horsehair Brush - amzn.to/3RCxQuF Luxury Yak Hair Brush - arterton.co.uk/products/yak-hair-shoe-brush

[@rschweri578]

Could you also review boot types, like chelseas and chukkas? I dont know anyone that goes into details as beautifully as you do

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Perfect timing - I've got something coming in the next few videos just for you my friend!

[@ireiaand]

Love these more chill videos! Going to be perfect to watch as I sort out my closet and clean my new shoes! Might have to try some of this out on my new boat shoes!

[@chrisg3560]

Love your channel just came across it thank you for the awesome videos. At least your videos will last forever and not go into the cosmic abyss 😂

[@stephenrandles9248]

Always love your videos and this is no exception. Useful shoe information, high quality of editing and terribly hilarious jokes on point ❤🎉

[@tomdevitt4455]

Great stuff. Keep putting the work in 💪🙏

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Thank you! Will do!

[@mickosullivan2962]

I enjoyed your video , this is a subject that is highly debated , some agree and some disagree , me I follow your thought process . And Saphir products rock ! Keep up the great work !

[@curryvictim1697]

I like the finger closeups. I was using way too much product. Now i know why my waxed toecaps look cracked.

[@_Gartne_zum_verschoenerne_]

Also, an easy budget way to start shoe care is military surplus stores. I got a full set of 2 application brushes, two shoe brushes, one garment brush plus a bunch of product and button fixing set etc. for like 10 bucks.

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Great tip!

[@S197Bryan]

Thank you so much for this video! I just order my first 2 pairs of loaders. Now I know how to protect them. Is there anything I should do if it’s a suede loader?

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Not exactly sure on suede, as I am still working on getting more versed in suede/nubuck care. 100% do not do this process on suede, though. Suede is a whole different genre of products and care and Full-Grain-Leather Conditioners, Waxes, and Brushes like shown here are not effective on suede and can very well damage it. Suede generally should be pretty okay as-is, so I would not stress about it. Plenty of other great resources on KZbin that talk about suede, though!

[@awsblacknight6956]

Hey Chris, do you have any recommendations on companies to check out for buying ties and pocket squares? PS I really liked your recommendation regarding Il Regalo socks! I don't feel like I really noticed the impact of wicking that everyone talks about while wearing them in shoes but I definitely liked the fit, look, material and how its thinness allowed my feet to dry really quickly!

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Glad to hear Il Regalo is working out for you! Sam Hober is probably the best in the world for materials and craftsmanship that I have found. The best grenadine on the market imo. They are a bit short on patterns and designs, though. www.samhober.com/ Otherwise, Shibumi Firenze is great quality and has some of the best pattens I've seen. shibumi-firenze.com/ Rampley and Co. has some of the coolest pocket squares, designed to replicate historic renaissance paintings and such. Really stunning. www.rampleyandco.com/ @outbespoken on Instagram is my favorite inspiration for all-around classic menswear, but especially ties and pocket squares. instagram.com/outbespoken/

[@awsblacknight6956]

@@DressWell.Madaras Wow thanks for the variety of recommendations! Is there one in particular you think is the best bang for your buck?

[@DressWell.Madaras]

@@awsblacknight6956 Sam Hober

[@don_kandon6006]

How often should do this if i wear shoes once every two months, so like 6 times a year? Also after wear, once home, should i brush it, put trees in, and put it in a bag for long preservation? Thanks for amazing content.

[@curryvictim1697]

This is the new shoe guide, because they typically don’t come polished from factory. He has another guide for more regular shoe maintenance.

[@MichaelHattem]

If you wear them that infrequently, definitely store them in bags to protect them from any dust build up.

[@DressWell.Madaras]

You are very welcome! If you where your shoes just once every 2 months, you would probably be fine conditioning once every 4-6 months, depending on your climate. I suggest brushing them once you are home, though that is up to you and largely by discretion. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. Shoe trees should be considered mandatory. Putting them in a bag will help keep dust away and I strongly recommend it if your shoes are not otherwise kept in an area sealed from ambient dust. Here is my shoe care guide for more information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnUmmmsadyJjaM

[@ihebalkahat2301]

would you use mild cleanser on new shoes? If no how often would I use it? great video and thanks for sharing

[@DressWell.Madaras]

I would not for new shoes. Maybe once every few months, depending on how often you wear them and how dirty them get. You could put a scheduled routine on it, though ultimately just doing it by discretion would be best. These two videos go much more in depth on ongoing shoe care and products: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4C8eKiwpaubjK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmnUmmmsadyJjaM

[@ruslan8820]

trabk you for your content, I just ordered Saphir in amazon, but they don't ship to me, so I have to ordered smth else, like brick 4 , I hope this one will be sufficient for my thursday boots sneakers, and by the way, U a a very funny and cool guy! Good luck!

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Awesome, thank you!

[@megaman2016]

I love how you highlight which products you don't need

[@jerardgeorge7415]

Recently found your channel, and so far, I am enjoying and learning a lot. Quick question: Recently, bought a pair of new old stock Florsheim Imperial shoes (early 1980s pair) as my first pair of "higher end" shoes. Do you think i should do multiple rounds with the conditioner just because of the age of the shoes?

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Hard to say without seeing them. I'd say maybe just use a tiny bit more conditioner than what I show here, but still do one round. Wear them for a few weeks and if they seem like they need it, give them another round.

[@jerardgeorge7415]

@DressWell.Madaras Thanks. I'll give it a try. Just ordered the conditioner, cream polish, wax, and a pair of shoe trees.

[@DressWell.Madaras]

@@jerardgeorge7415 Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@jerardgeorge7415]

@@DressWell.Madaras do you by chance have a video on "dress sneakers" like Cole Haan or Amberjack shoes? Was interested in something like that for when I'm wearing dockers to church or something like that.

[@DressWell.Madaras]

I may at some point. It just depends on scheduling. I always keep in mind what people ask for in the comments, though. I would like to do a video on that genre of products though.

[@alternateunreleasedshellac505]

Now for suede lol

[@marchesiamatteini]

Great content! Can I ask you for a piece of advice? I used saphir Rennovateur yesterday with a new pair of oxfords from CNES. Unfortunately, they discolored the shoes a little bit as I applied the product. The color stayed on my fingers and spread unevenly afterwards. What did I do wrong? Did I use too much cream? Did I press too much? What do you recommend I do? Would starting over (i.e., conditioning) help?

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Part of why you want to use very little product - and test on an inconspicuous area - is because if you use too much product, it can lift the color for some shoes. How much a concern this is depends on how the shoemaker finished their shoes - and each shoemaker does so in different ways, even for different shoes within their product line. If your shoes have a patina that is relatively fresh, this issue is more likely. Though I have never had it happen when using an amount as small as shown in the video. Hard to tell, though it sounds like you may have used too much product. I can't properly diagnose without having a better understanding the the exact situation, though a reasonable solution may be to get a matching-color shoe cream and apply it carefully in multiple very-light, even layers to the affected areas until the color is restored.

[@marchesiamatteini]

@@DressWell.Madarasthank you!

[@abcxyz7529]

No shoe cream needed before wax?

[@frankv7068]

Or shoe polish right? I think is Renovatour - Cream - Polish - Wax - Mirror Wax

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Shoe Cream (as opposed to Conditioner) typically refers to a product that is effectively a dyed conditioner, like this: amzn.to/3xbfoDu It's main function is to add dye to the shoe in a way that is light, forgiving, and easy to blend. Often it comes with waxes and oils that condition/shine/protect the leather as well, though that is secondary. A typical shoe care workflow might look like Conditioner (to restore structural integrity) ---> Cream Polish (to restore color) ---> Wax (to protect) Because these are new shoes, there is no need for a Cream Polish as the color needs no restoration. You could use it, though, if you wanted to add a strong tinge of another color or darken the existing one.

[@gormiksoc]

Did you buy your table from Amazon?

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Yes, I can't remember the exact one, but it was basically this: amzn.to/3KAxYIg There are a bunch of options outside this listing, some with light shelves or a lower shelf for a computer tower, etc. Really good for what it is - affordable, light, easy to set-up/take-down, perfect for studio use or just normal light-desk use.