John Lobb - Care and repair

[@fellspoint9364]

Top bloke at the pinnacle of his craft. Much appreciated.

[@bmt806]

One of the best shoe care videos I have come across. Well done, John Lobb.

[@kevinhernanscalise6666]

Exelente video

[@shaiksamad5767]

Excellent video about shoe care. This guy is a genuine professional in this field I believe. His style of demonstration is unique. thanks for a nice information.

[@alazar7685]

This guy knows his stuff!

[@iaido01]

this is extreme easy to learn and do yourself. most important is that you buy high quality polish like saphir medal d'or. the rest is very easy.

[@richardwaugh1895]

No he doesn't know his stuff take it from me who worked with him a complete twat who will stab anybody in the back to cover his own thick skin do not be fooled by these videos

[@BeifengDaoren]

How can someone dislike this ?Wonderful video!

[@BrandonCooper1]

That moment when you realize that your two lives - of loving good shoes, and bad movies - have come together when John Lobb and Redlettermedia's Half in the Bag use the same intro music.

[@stedye]

Thanks to this gent and John Lobb for sharing a phenomenal primer on shoe care.

[@MrTongallen]

The most comprehensive shoe care guide I have ever seen,good one John Lobb.

[@davidruzicka9820]

This is the only video on JL channel I've actually enjoyed. More real talk and showcase of products rather than PR stuff and bad promos.

[@michaeldevito5575]

Outstanding Instruction and work. Thanks John Loop.

[@philiplewis7252]

Great video! John Lobb do indeed make footwear of the very highest quality possible. I have stopped and admired the truly beautiful shoes and boots on display in their shop window on Jermyn Street in London on many occasions, but have never dared to go in!!

[@john.aselton]

Fantastic video straight from the expert! Would love to see an additional video updated for different styles of leather!

[@jamiehurricane]

thank you, so therapeutic.

[@squirehaggard4749]

Excellent video, and (to me, at least) reassuring to get the info from someone in the trade as opposed to some random "men's fashion tips" dude parroting something he heard probably from another random "men's fashion tips" dude.

[@cjeam9199]

squire haggard It’s hardly a complex subject

[@cjeam9199]

By which I mean if said men’s fashion dude had been here and watched this video they could have parroted it no problem.

[@johnrepecki8820]

Very informative. Top quality shoes and cleaning instruction. Thanks for posting.

[@XpurechickenX]

In very proud my my dad plus make sure you keep those shoes clean and tidy.

[@kennethmackellar2032]

Great video and very pertinent, well explained elements of each stage. Well done.

[@marycahill546]

Best video on this subject, so clear.

[@xdepredatex]

So glad I found this.

[@macallanvintage]

One of the best shoes I have owned. I use only WOLY shoe care products on my prized John Lobbs, and occasionally, I'll use the Saphir show cream which gives a nice gloss, and follow up with Cordovan which intensifies the black colour.

[@MarcPagan]

Excellent step-by-step guide ...and especially appreciate the "give your shoes a one day rest" Shoe Care 101 step, many guides/videos leave out.

[@steventrosiek2623]

These shoes cost over a thousand dollars. If I had them they'd never look dried out and shabby. After restoration by the expert, they're beautiful. Very lovely chestnut color.

[@alfistibrasiliani]

excellent, superb technique. well done!

[@dimitriskolonas8045]

What a brilliant video!

[@MuzamalGujjar-g1v]

Elegant shoes

[@rickmarques32]

the wax that are applied to the shoe have the same color of the cream and the shoe, or its the translucid wax?

[@daniellack3559]

It's my understanding that John Lobb is the very top of the food chain for mens shoes...and that there are 2 types of manufacture, the first and absolute top of the line, known as "bespoke", completely custom made in every respect, and secondly "ready to wear", also hand made but not custom, but still fabulous shoes...and is it true, that the bare minimum for any of their shoes, starts at about $1000..US...plus let me add as well, this was a wonderful tutorial on proper shoe care...well done indeed

[@internetcomment4440]

daniel lack that is right,

[@KenChiwo]

daniel lack Well of course there are many more brands in England that are as good as John Lobb (i.e, Eward Green,G Cleverly, etc). Their ready to wear line consist of at least two lines, the standard that start at a minimum of $1000US and the prestige line which starts at $1700US. Bespoke however, starts at $6000US minimum for the first pair, but the consecutive pairs will cost less. Re-soling these shoes are a bit of a pain regarding price.

[@jaglalexis]

OMG so expensive that shoes. Why?

[@KenChiwo]

Julio Guerra They are well-made and are meant to last decades.

[@DoNultima]

+KenChiwo 1. John Lobb 2. Gaziano & Girling 3. Edward Green My opinion.

[@WhiteNowa1]

Now this is awesome/gold/marvellous and glamorous.

[@i.o.3563]

Thanks for a good video tutorial. But haven't you forgotten something? Should we take some care of suede shoes? Would be nice to see the same about suede.

[@daniellack3559]

Igor BS-M I'm guessing Lobb doesnot make suede shoes...

[@i.o.3563]

daniel lack They do, and do it well.

[@terminator9099]

use sandpaper or soap with hot water, depending of what you need to clean

[@o01moreatheist0o]

Very nice and informative video. Well explained and to the point. Thanks

[@Lutherman_edc]

Shoe cream is the conditioner right?

[@theshoeshineapprentice3495]

No. Shoe cream is not the conditioner

[@theshoeshineapprentice3495]

There are several conditioners out on the market the following is what I use. SAPHIR RENOVATEAUR. The type of leather will dictate the type of conditioner to use on your shoe. I recommend SAPHIR and or HONEY LEATHER conditioner.

[@shaq6772]

is it better to use shoes poish with wax in it or just wax?? and what type of wax, neutral or color? it seems like getting that shine isnt very easy. thanks

[@theshoeshineapprentice3495]

+Shaq it depended what type of shine you are trying to achieve . A high mirror shine or a just a "regular" shine.

[@theshoeshineapprentice3495]

+Shaq if you are trying to achieve a high mirror shine you can start with a shoe cream as a base then use the wax

[@steventrosiek2623]

A real expert and a gentleman!

[@TLCHobbies]

how many times can you re-craft a shoe? Allen Edmonds says two to three times max. I don't know if that is true

[@ducanhtran9325]

Timothy Chan it depends on your shoes' value. If it less than $200 i dont recommend resole. Otherwise you can resole any times you like if the upper still hold up well

[@marksshoereviews6028]

I would recommend sending the shoes back to the original manufacturer for resoles. I read a story about someone who sent their shoes back to Loake for a fourth resole - they replied with a letter advising that unfortunately the shoes could not be repaired...plus a brand new pair of shoes in the same style for no extra cost!

[@iaido01]

depends on the brand and build quality. for example my edward green is resolled 3 times and i asked the guy how many do you think is left. he said. easely an other 3 times

[@koflondon1064]

Such an excellent video. I do use, however, both creams and pastes.

[@JimFloyd86]

Can I use neutral wax on chestnut colour shoes?

[@crisyorke1328]

JimFloyd86 Yes you may

[@watches2329]

Does anyone know which version of loafer he is handling in this video ? I need to buy a pair

[@jimmypetelol]

Can anyone please help to explain the differences between mink oil, saddle soap, shoe creme, and normal kiwi shoe polish?

[@i.o.3563]

+jimmypetelol saddle soap - cleaning product. Very much like ordinary soap for hands. You use it to cleanse the shoe. Mink oil is an animal fat that is not very much recommended on expensive shoes as after using it you will feel problems with shining the shoes. The difference between Kiwi and Lobb shoe polish is like.. well Lobb's is just a premium quality one, just like their shoes: formula contain higher quality components. Cream is more liquid form of wax polish and is better for nourishment, gives more colour. Wax polish provides more shine and protection. Both are nourishing and you may use just one or both. First you apply cream in that case.

[@benarellano5585]

Well done sir! Very helpful video.

[@markg0410]

I was under the impression that a shoe cream is preferable over a polish. The explanation being that a wax doesn't penetrate the skin as well as a cream and actually dries it out. Right? Wrong?

[@frankieboyo1969]

True a cream is preferable over a polish (mainly hard wax)/ Hard waxes only block moisture coming out the exterior of the leather. It won't actively dry the leather out It's just that it doesn't add moisture and won;t stop moisture being lost via the interior of the shoe. If you leave shoes unworn for ages without conditioning them they'll dry out, much like hidebound books in a library.

[@paulm2467]

He uses a cream first then polishes it and says that if you’re happy with that level of shine you can stop there however if you want shinier shoes you need wax. They are different products for different purposes, cream is mainly for nourishment with pigment, wax polish is mainly for shine with less pigment. The cream is much more important as it’s what nourishes and revitalises the leather but they aren’t ‘either or’ products, sometimes you want one or the other and for a full treatment, (once or twice a year if you rotate your shoes), use a cleaner then both, cream first then polish.

[@DoNultima]

John Lobb - finest shoes on the planet!

[@yacovlevi]

+Ultima893 I could not go that far.

[@TheAndreasEkelund]

This is something every man should watch and learn from.

[@oceanle]

Great tips!!!

[@fluxnfiction5559]

what piano song is turned on

[@peterreedman]

How right you are! Yes indeed JL's are the best shoes on the planet!

[@bradschak]

I just had a shoegasm. I want those loafers.

[@nekonotanuu]

Very good!

[@jeffhreid]

There is often no need to remove the welt as part of a resole, that’s literally the purpose of a welt, to allow for a resole reusing the existing welt

[@fbi7897]

My dad's father name was john lobb and he is my great grand father

[@marcosuarez9979]

Podrian traducir la explicacion de los videos al español por favor , soy de argentina y no hablo ingles , gracias.

[@vicwu1660]

anyone know the background music?

[@BANHMIZON]

very good video

[@erniezamora9509]

can i used minwax to wax and shine my shoes

[@Tiss382]

Thank you for the info - much appreciated!

[@FrankEdavidson]

What's in a good shoe cream? Waxes? Oils? Petroleum jelly? How is it distinct from shoe polishes bought at the supermarket?

[@simply2ghetto]

Creams are basically a conditioner with dye. They don't contain alcohol like the polish so the leather doesn't dry out as quickly as it does when using solely a polish.

[@frankieboyo1969]

"conditioner" is a rather non-specific term.

[@bismilyar]

beautiful

[@paulmallison9081]

You know the old adage "" buy cheap and buy twice"

[@humbertodiaz2220]

Great tips!

[@thebomb363]

Great tutorial 👌🏾

[@KirkonGolf]

What's the song at the end?

[@enochnkosi2745]

amazing

[@KatzeMitGlatze]

Chef John Lobb.

[@crisyorke1328]

Cheez HAHAHAHA

[@ThierrySitrakaRazafindrakoto]

Artistic

Brilliant.

[@sergeybroyak8242]

Отличное видео, только не показана очистка от старого крема и грязи седельным мылом или чем-нибудь типа сафировского реномата.

[@gav2759]

What the guy means, of course is, you get your gentleman's gentleman to do this.

[@rickrichardson1141]

Brilliant, i must say

[@007-bourne]

Very informative.

[@makeminealarge1]

What a difference the leather cream made.

[@nsavernon]

Wow I think "Food wishes" use the same background music

[@crisyorke1328]

Nick Vernon HAHAHA, me too!

[@mineeco9677]

Beautiful craft. Unfortunately Europe has lost a big deal of its artisans of excellency. Hope we can hold on to the knowledge we have and pass it over to the next generation, by investing on quality rather than buying a price.

[@trajtemberg]

Damn, simple yet effective.

[@azerty8713]

first shoe cream then polish but polish is optional

[@iaido01]

shoe cream is polish. so it doesn't matter

[@drewskilevi2826]

His attention to detail is amazing. ,Half of the shoe cobblers in my area have closed since this is throw away society

[@elitecordonneriedijoncordo4310]

Very good! super

[@Wan-xm2px]

wow learned so much :O Great video!

[@financialadvisor1000]

I'm upgrading to high quality shoes. Less quantity.

[@sixpooI]

great video, although i must say, its the first time i've heard that it doesn't matter how much cream you use, because "the leather will only take in what it needs". other videos advise to take as little as possible.

[@paulm2467]

I suppose that any excess is wasteful so they’re saving you a little money, you only have to look at the results to see that this guy is a real expert and knows what he’s talking about.

[@Iceforfree]

Great production quality. Why am I commenting on a shoe cleaning video...?

[@jr4chargers]

Going to do this for my Viberg boots! Thanks!

[@jd.chausa]

nice

[@ruslan1970100]

Good

[@dilloncoop2500]

Hello and welcome to half in the bag, I'm mike. And I'm jay. C:

[@ForeverAyrtonSenna]

That's a quick clip of a shoe being made; it's probably glue.

[@iaido01]

what?? john lobb uses glue only for extra strength. they are most of the time goodyear welted. JL is one of the best shoe brands in the world

[@omermindivanli2981]

👍👍👍

[@Forensource]

These shoes are about $4000 a pair.

[@iddn]

Forensource yes and you can't even wear them two days in a row!

[@Forensource]

One pair payless, then some Lobbs.

[@gurneymcbuzzin5066]

Forensource £4000 not dollars.

[@satoshisasada4656]

Gurney McBuzzin £1000 for ready to wear. Bespoke is £4000.

[@mscott3918]

They are worth the money. When my father died he had Lobb shoes 40 years old in his wardrobe. I wear their shoes every day and they are comfortable and really last. I am in my early sixties and expect the 10 pairs I have to last the rest of my life.

[@8HumblePie]

Have mercy! Did I hear correctly, never wear the same pair of shoes on consecutive days? Well! it's going to be a long work week in my bare feet!

[@AreUtalkingTome]

If you own John Lobbs probably not an issue. I am broke as hell and have 5 pairs accumulated over 15 years of professional work but taking good care of them

[@AreUtalkingTome]

Not Lobbs but regular shoes

[@thesceptic1018]

You only need two pairs

[@osborl12]

This music makes me think of Jenna Marbles.

[@cjeam9199]

I feel that after a break overnight a pair of shoes should be ready to go the next day. After all neither my feet nor me get a break on alternate days.

[@elitecordonneriedijoncordo4310]

QUALITE SUPER

[@Vitacius]

you what mate? Is that english? Back to the video though, pretty interesting insight on how to maintain these timeless shoes...

[@quintonvaughn5711]

Yessir!!!!

[@geannina5717]

*Falta que haga el otro zapato* 👞

[@PONYBOYonline]

Dude sounds like a British Kip from Napoleon Dynamite

[@johnnysack1947]

I feel like I can't even afford to watch this video.

[@NM-xs1yr]

WOW

[@LuqmanHakim-i5u]

its like mr.porter

[@seanambrose6502]

John Lobb=Mercedes! no need to comment further

[@PeteyS.D.]

I bet you can't do that with a pair of Nike Air Yeezy. Hahaha!!!!

[@tapsarautanen]

Why is every video about some men product so full of comment in the line of "This is the best, that is the best?". If one searches for bespoke or just handmade shoes it can be seen that there are literally hundred of artisans from a variety of countries with incredible products. Even just in this site it is can find many videos of people building shoes and notice that really techniques are not that different. Instead of the "I am rich, I got the best" attitude I think people should learn what processes are available, which brands offer each of them and which one matters to them and buy whatever suit them better. The only important thing to me is to buy, at least sometimes, hand-made products and maintain alive the craft and the art.

[@stedye]

tapsarautanen very well articulated point of view.