How To Shine A New Pair of Allen Edmonds? | Shoeshine Tutorial

[@kirbyallison]

Let us know if this helped you polish your new pair of Allen Edmonds! Make sure to Like, Subscribe and Turn on Notifications so you never miss our in-depth shoeshine tutorials! Thanks for watching.

[@sennsir]

It definitely will! My 2 pairs should be arriving soon. Thanks for teaching!

[@cjrae72]

Hi Kirby. Really enjoy these videos and have been following The Hangar Project for a few months now. Having bought some cheaper shoes recently I have taken the plunge now and ordered a pair of Allen Edmonds. A pair of Carlyles in dark chilli are winging their way to Glasgow Scotland as we speak. I plan to use this method for their first shine. However, would you recommend a coat of dubbin prior to beginning this shine? Also what pigmented saphire creams would you recommend for polishing the dark chilli finish? many thanks, craig.

[@ronblack2700]

The Hanger Project ....I love you work sir. This reminds me of the time I used to spend polishing my shoes. I have a pair of AE coming soon, I will use this technique.

[@jeffbrogan6147]

Kirby Allison tremendously helpful!

[@sandplus5048]

Kirby Allison I noticed that you are not applying the mirror wax/water carefully. Is it because you are concerned about time, or it is just you ? The unevenness is so noticeable on the left shoe, left side of the toe cap.

[@939Aed]

The most impressive thing of this video is Kirby does all of this without getting any pigment on his ungloved fingers, jacket, tie, or white shirt.

[@Vultain]

Same, I always have to use gloves. I just can't manage it.

[@emmanuel9546]

Sure thing. It's impossible to me achieve this kind of professionalism

[@mattbergman]

Didn't you notice the edits? He cleaned and changed his clothes about 16 times.

[@onepoundofcheese8356]

I find this extraordinarily arousing how this man is so profoundly caring about the finish of these shoes

[@Okidata29]

LMAO Applause Applause!! Ok well done!! You got me sit through a 30 min Saphir infomercial.

[@robertsmith8535]

For a guy who mostly buys his (I now realize) crappy casual shoes at Costco, I am addicted to these shoe videos, especially Kirby Allison’s!

[@PickingProfits]

I love this channel. If only all men could appreciate the greatness of dressing well.

[@kirbyallison]

I couldn't agree more... most men are intimidated by dressing well because they think it is difficult. Other menswear channels geek out about this and that. But the reality is that if you invest in high-quality, classic clothing, there are few combinations you pick that wouldn't look great.

[@bjornnordstrom]

Just love that dark brown leather. And as you say, shining your shoes is great therapy. Ad some Chet Baker or Miles Davis (and maybe a little something to drink) and life is not so bad after all.

[@lionfromjam7282]

Can I add a scotch and fine cigar to that.

[@d2966-m8t]

I just love how you dress properly for this job.

[@Risingnshouting]

Just ordered the Hanger Project shoe shine kit for father's day, just in time to receive my Allen Edmonds shoes - also for Father's Day :-) Best Father's Day Ever! Can't Wait! I haven't felt this excited for Father's Day in a long, . . . wait, make that NEVER! Thanks Kirby :-)

[@brendandaly9693]

A shoe shinning master class, with no mess. Your knowledge and techniques are comprehensive, bravo sir

[@seanclowry7689]

This is THE BEST guide to correctly take care of your shoes! Thank you.

[@amandare4065]

I’m a straight woman and I love shinning shoes, I remember as a girl going to school my sister and I would spend Sunday’s shinning our shoes for school the coming week, we had our kit with all our polishes and brushes and cloths and yes it is therapeutic .....

[@rockwithyou2006]

cool, how is that related to being a straight woman, I wonder.

[@downingbethune8758]

Kirby, I love how you became mesmerized as you were polishing up the caps. I've been there myself. Shining my shoes is always a zen moment for me. I think back to how my Dad taught me how to shine my shoes, to shave, to be a good husband, father and gentleman. Thanks, Kirby. Wonderful work.

[@myronjohnson2940]

I find shining my shoes relaxing and Kirby says watching them Lite up.

[@davidraak1055]

I work at a bootbarn and mostly wear boots, but I am considered our stores boot and boot cleaning expert. So thanks very much for new knowledge on shoe shining and helping me take my work to the next step

[@Chris_Davis_music]

Kirby, that tie knot is fantastic.

[@qed4050]

I must be crazy watching your video at 3:30 in the morning! It was a treat, thank you. Excellent job.

[@brunonbierzeniuk]

Hypnotised? I know this feeling so well, Mr. Allison. To me it is a form of meditation. A particular state of mind.

[@kirbyallison]

Brunon Bierżeniuk Meditation... certainly a better word!

[@cjdontthink2]

Kirby, I just bought some AE Leiden wingtips in walnut and followed your advice that a new pair of AE need some polish. So I ordered saphir renovateur, saphir light brown creme polish, a horse hair brush, and cotton chamois from you...oh my word, the result is amazing! Thank you so much for all your videos. I followed this video step by step, excluding the wax polish and I'll be doing this routine for all my AEs!

[@kennethcarroll5420]

I am a new Allen Edmonds shoe owner, and I can say after discovering this high quality shoe and wearing them, it definitely makes one feel regal. Thank you for your video on how to make a great shoe even greater. I have subscribed to your channel

[@itspapaj4732]

Allen Edmonds are great for the money, but wait until you get a shoe like Edward green!

[@talavb9301]

AE's are great for the money only on sale - the quality/price ratio is seriously beneath other brands in the $300 range, such as Meermin's Linea Maestro

[@Agerskiold]

The idea of 'building' up your own shoe is both meaningful and beautiful. Great tutorial 👌🏼

[@madhatter7862]

From reconciling financials to v-lookups, pivot tables, and creating data visualizations; taking little breaks during the workday to study Kirby's leather care methods really helps me prepare for using my new Saphir products on my AE collection! Thanks, Kirby :)

[@lousimms4766]

you sound like a deuschebag

[@logografia]

Great job. Love how you're wearing a suit while shining shoes.

[@poozizzle]

I love the detail and attention you put into everything. I've discovered I've been polishing my shoes only halfway my whole life. Thanks for your inspiring passion!

[@sfctonysancillo9678]

Same here. I just thought i knew high shine.

[@christineuniversexy]

Wow, Blinding shine!!! Way to go Kirby...You tell EM....

[@gerrygebhart]

Watching this video again, as my new pair of Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenues just arrived in the mail. Great to follow along as I nourish, polish and wax them. Cannot thank you enough for your videos and for packaging all the products I need along with a great cedar shoe shine box!

[@frank64409]

In the navy, shining my shoes were therapy. I wish I had some wax you are using.

[@clkwa2025]

I love how much care and condition you have for this stuff. Your joy really shows in the video, and it’s so wholesome to watch. Also JSYK, your Hangar Project brush was listed by Wirecutter as their top recommendation :)

[@joeburke5007]

I recently bought a pair of AE park avenues and stumbled across this channel looking for tips to keep them pristine. BY the end of the video I had purchased the starter kit from your website. Bravo, you show such an attention to detail I was blown away. I look forward to watching the rest of your content!

[@kirbyallison]

Great! Post some pictures of your shoes on Instagram and tag us!

[@corystreat5420]

Thank you very much Mr. Allison,So very happy to be a new subscriber!! You are helping to make a gentleman. Sincerely, Cory

[@kirbyallison]

Welcome aboard!

[@markwoods4574]

Greetings from nr Liverpool England, I’ve been binge watching your KZbin videos over the last 48hrs Kirby there excellent 👌, I’ve even bought all the shoeshine products except hangerprojects brushes etc and I’ve been polishing my Grenson Chelsea Boots ( Burgundy Leather ) whilst watching this KZbin video. 10/10 for the video my friend.

[@cartoon-network814]

amazing - youtube is a source of almost all the knowledge about each every mundane job with a lot of depth and detail...

[@alanimals]

Excellent technique Sir, what a great finish on the shoe. Thank you.

[@paulhodge855]

Great video. Super informative. I will stop in the next time I am coming through Dallas. Hope to see you then.

[@MatthewH2000]

That Saphir Renovateur is great! One of the best shoe care products out there!

[@dchristi09]

Just picked up my first pair of AE's. Bartlett's. Looking forward to conditioning and polishing them. Kirby's got a nice way of talking.

[@ringaleavo]

I can't believe I watched this, I'm going to start therapy in the morning.

[@danieldurand5721]

This is nuts polishing shoes at 3:00 in the morning watching a shoe polishing video and actually using Saphir products that I purchased from Kirby Allison

[@rickrosemeyer6557]

Just bought my first pair of Allen Edmonds. Great video by Kirby explaining the need to prep my new shoes prior to wearing them for the first time and the step-by-step instructions. I never knew that new shoes straight out of the box didn't have any polish on them. I will be buying some of the Saphir products Kirby recommends from the Hanger Project. From what I've read and researched Saphir products are the gold standard.

[@kirbyallison]

Don't forget about your Sovereign Grade shoe laces! ;) Thanks for the comment.

[@nikhilkulkarni646]

You completely changed it. That shine you start getting after 22:00 is incredible. It's also contagious how much you're enjoying yourself. Cheers.

[@CarlosPerez-yu3dj]

Wow you help me a lot to understand the polish process, mirror gloss. Plus thanks for having the process listed

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

Your awesome Kirby, I've just found your channel and love the great shoe tips and peak couture wardrobe tips as well. Kind regards Ben from NZ

[@volkovilya5]

It is not enough to buy shoes, they still need to be put in a fighting position. Many people forget about it. In this video, Kirby, the feeling that after a night in the pub :D

[@davidholmes2723]

I enjoy all of Kirby’s videos. Can he record a video of himself changing his own motor oil in a nice bespoke suit and his newly polished shoes 😊

[@167curly]

When I was in the army we would always have to look very smart, especially for parades, and we would take great trouble spit-shining our boots for glassy toe-caps.

[@tonyprice7544]

Same here ...british R.A.F 1948

[@LeonAnilom]

Which are the laces used in this video? Difference between waxed and non-waxed?

[@stevenrose86]

Thanks for this video. I’m getting my first quality pair of shoes from Crockett and Jones in a couple of weeks. The way you explain what the different polishes and stages of the process achieve, makes it very easy to learn from

[@diggleboy]

This was the best shoe romance I've ever seen! Truly a labour of love! Subbed. Liked. Will follow these instructions for my new black leather shoes. I was never able to get my military boots to that superior mirror shine when I was a cadet, but I'll try this method and see how it turns out. The Saphir products look to be superior to others. I'l look for it. Great video and attention to detail.

[@thomashelm6931]

I have, also, seen your wonderful bespoke suits. I'm still in wonder on how you polish shoes wearing the wonderful garments! 😮

[@rockwithyou2006]

22:35 was the most interesting part. A great pair of shoes can totally change how you get treated. I have many leather boots from Taft. I use leather wipes to keep it clean. I tried polishing one of them and the color of the shoe changed quite a bit later on, I hated that. Some of my shoes also have a color gradient so I am unable to use a polish on them. I never used polish on the other boots, just cleaned them with leather wipes. I will surely get the Saphir Renovateur

[@MauricXe]

This video was awesome. My Allen Edmunds came in the mail today and this was a great guide in how to properly shine them. Thanks!

[@MBisFrenchy]

My previous question ended up being a video. Good thorough video.

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you for your question!

[@alsiren1180]

Kirby, you are a nut and I think you're GREAT! Thanks!

[@kandarcahyono5884]

Thank you so much. I just have mirror shined my shoes for the first time of my life. I absolutely loved it and the result is amazing. Thanks again. Can't stop watching your video's!

[@Abhikpr.]

Thank you for this tutorial. I just bought a pair of Allen Edmonds for my first high end shoes. And the way I got them to shine was amazing. I got multiple compliments on them. Your channel is making me dress much classier and because of that the compliments I get is insane.

[@bemnet2000]

Kirby, you've got better and better with your videos, and I love it. Keep up te great work.

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you! We are working hard to continue to elevate the quality of our videos!

[@Patrick_B687-3]

It's working. 👍🏻

[@brianagee2790]

Haha. You cracked me up with that obsessive shinning you had gotten yourself into.

[@Trotsky1981]

I use a slightly different polishing method, but I love your videos on the subject. Polishing one's shoes is undeniably a meditative, enjoyable activity. My wife thinks I'm crazy, but the results speak for themselves. On an unrelated note: Consider shirt collars with a less extreme spread when you wear jackets like that. It's a detail most will miss, but I think it looks better when the angle of the collar runs parallel to the angle of the seam of the lapel.

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks! I about to start experimenting with some different spreads. I have a close friend that is really pushing me for a more narrow collar.

[@Trotsky1981]

The Hanger Project Your friend is a wise man. It always looks more harmonious and elegant when the collar spread aligns with the angle of the lapel notch.

[@bobhoward2023]

You are amazing and I am a big fan please keep the videos coming as this is one of the best videos I have seen.

[@edwinleung1062]

Kirby, this is definitely the best tutorial I have ever seen. Perhaps you should introduce how to take care of museum calf leather shoe in the next video?!

[@-Gandalf]

Wait... what’s the name of the shoe polish again ?

[@yusufahmed8980]

Saphir is the brand, it's sold on The Hanger Project's website. Edit: I just r/woooosh-ed myself

[@roundingcorners]

take a shot everytime he say's saphir

[@cjm9860]

@@yusufahmed8980 haha i was about to say /r woooosh

[@maxfactor4209]

Garbage advertising channel.. thumb down n report

[@DemetriosLevi]

@@maxfactor4209 Please tell me you're making a joke. For the love of God, please...

[@paolosilvestri1251]

Thank you , really interesting , a very good guidance to maintain in good condition a Allen Edmond shoes

[@jonelortiz268]

Love your videos Kirby. I thought my new shoes looked good out of the box, but they look amazing now. Thanks!

[@kirbyallison]

Jonel Ortiz Music to my ears! Make sure you subscribe!! 🙏💯

[@zorancosic1237]

Kirby because of you I god brand new Allen Edmonds McCalister, is allready conditioner and polished! No to mention cost me $400 but shoes are beautiful!

[@johnk3318]

I really enjoy your videos! Keep them coming!!! Thanks

[@dennydevito1174]

Italian santoni has a super polish out of the box

[@SuperBullyone]

As other people have said, as the economy continues to crash I find myself polishing my shoes almost as a hobby or an escape. It is like being back in military school or military college. My shoes look great.

[@godzillaninja1644]

Hello Mr Allison, It is a joy to watch you display your knowledge and passion of all things related to the well dressed gentleman. Keep the excellent content coming? I can't wait to get a good pair of shoes to try this out on!

[@kirbyallison]

We've got loads of exciting content in the pipeline! I'm having a lot of fun and really enjoying filming these videos. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@arthav6165]

During my time in the United States, Coast Guard honor guard, I spent a total of six hours on my boots. Do you have a perfect mirror shine. And I must say, I did not go unnoticed.

[@bonyadibrand]

YOUR JOB AND YOUR VIDEOS AND POSTS ARE AMAZING AND VERY USEFUL . THANKS

[@angelsanchez3074]

I totally enjoyed your process presentation on how to shine the shoes as well as how to use the product. Your wording was descriptive and on point. You were very professional and the explanations you kept simple for the everyday guy to understand. Over all Brilliant presentation.

[@christineuniversexy]

Kirby...The Shoe Master! 🥰

[@thomasgilbert9347]

Great video. Thanks for demonstrating the 'shoe shine process.

[@davidandcarolh]

Lots of info there sir, thanks for the vid. I wasn't expecting that big of a shine on that toe cap. I was wondering though, I never seen you hit the tongue with anything? Its still considered the exterior part of the shoe. Anyway many thanks and keep up the great video's.

[@mdmiller2394]

I use the Saphir Renovateur on the tongue; it moisturizes like the cream and I haven't seen degradation in the color (which would suggest to use the cream).

[@nmnmnnmm]

Best video of all time!

[@Fank234]

Wow, so much work and effort. I have mainly trickers shoes but I just use the normal kiwi wax from the supermarket. It seems to do a good job but maybe I need to be looking after my shoes more? For some reason I’m up at 4.30, think I’ll go watch the telly and shine all my shoes!

[@Patrick_B687-3]

If you ever try the Saphir products, you'll toss all that Kiwi straight in the bin.

[@kirbyallison]

Kiwi is really not a quality product, IMHO. Just smell it - it smells toxic. The fundamental problem with Kiwi is that it uses a petroleum-based solvent and very cheap waxes. The petroleum-based solvent will degrade the leather over time and the cheap waxes just don't hold a shine for very long. The proof is in the pudding. Trying the Saphir Medaille d'Or shoe polish is all you need to see the difference, which is immediately evident.

[@JosesGarage101]

Fantastic tutorial!!! Do you have a video on how to polish black dress shoes to a super black result?

[@umairamin1229]

According to the AE website, the park and fifth avenues are made out of shell cordovan. I read somewhere that shell cordovan doesn’t have open pores the same way calfskin does, therefore, it doesn’t accept pigment in the same way. Is this baseless? Of course, I’m impressed by the outcome in the video and inclined to think that shell cordovan equally benefits from care and is capable of achieving a high gloss finish.

[@markoduvall]

Thanks, Kirby. You just went through the same routine that I did when I bought the exact same shoes you used. I also find shining my own shoes therapeutic, which I touch up once a week. I don't have your extensive shoe collection, but I take pride in the shoes that I do own. I'll be grabbing those laces in the next week or so. Cheers!

[@kirbyallison]

All the reason to take great care of your shoes! If cared for properly, a few pair of shoes can last decades!

[@IUsedToBeAPygmy]

After buffing I always use a microfiber cloth for the last pass - it really takes the shine to an extra level. But somehow I never see that in videos about shoe polishing. I can't imagine I'm the only one doing this?

[@Dhobby517]

Great video. Just purchased a shoe shine kit from your website and am excited to enjoy it for decades. One question-do you sell the leather mat you have on the table in this video?

[@rachelxiao433]

Hi, Mr. Allison. (I'm writing this comment on my girl friend's computer) I really enjoyed your video and especially your speak in it. I just bought my first pair of Allen Edmonds. This video is very educational on that. Thank you for making such great content! One more thing... Is there a need and how to take care of the outsole? Thank you again very much!

[@scottbrandon6244]

If you use a cigar lighter to melt the polish you can get a really nice mirror finish in the leather.

[@jpgorman4021]

I love my Allen Edmonds wingtips. Would Kirby have advice on how to polish them?

[@ianmedium]

Amazing, it’s like you added $400 worth of extra quality to the leather, they look more like bespoke leather now! Kirby, do you ever treat the arch section of the leather sole and also where the heal side on that part. I always do once a month as I find it helps with any potential cracking that can occur if one is caught out in a rain show and then the leather dries.

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks, ianmedium! Even I'm impressed at how much of a difference a good polish makes! And, yes, the waxes help protect the leather from the elements.

[@fredlee8074]

A superb video. Thank you Kirby for the great advice!

[@adityadcosta1260]

These shoes look so beautiful I wish I could have one like these

[@j.walker6845]

Thanks for the lifesaving tips!

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

Is their a reason why you don't leave the wooden shoe lasts in while you polish Kirby??? 👏👍👌💪😉🔥 Kind regards Ben from NZ

[@jonathanrogers9961]

I prefer Obenaufs leather oil or heavy duty leather conditioner. I have gotten away from the mink based stuff. Everything I have used the Obenaufs on has just soaked it up like there was no tomorrow.

[@slape54]

My mirror gloss is very flaky and cracked in the container. Anything to do or is this just normal. How do I put it on the shoe when its this way as there are little pieces all over the place. Thank you

[@anthonydaniels5910]

Great video, I don’t go for the mirror shine toe box because of the type of work I do, the first scuff would cause me a major breakdown

[@kirbyallison]

Totally understand. It requires a ton of maintenance.

[@alansnellings633]

Hello I have seen a few of your videos in one you put 3 coats of the mirror gloss first then the soft wax polish. I found that it was best to use nail polish first to take off the makers dye then use some cream polish then the 3 coats of mirror gloss then the soft wax then buff. And I do use cold water as you do

[@TheodoreMooreJr]

Under what circumstances are round laces preferable to flat laces and vice versa? What's the difference? Is it simply a matter of personal preference? Is one more formal than the other?

[@franksanchez1974]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@KristianHava]

Hi, should you do the same with new shell cordovan shoes? Should you do all the steps as in your shell cordovan shoe shine guide?

[@Andrew7244]

Great video. Recently purchased two pairs of AE wingtips. I Am now going to polish them. There is a noticeable upgrade in appearance after polishing.

[@kirbyallison]

You'll love the difference!

[@kitwannen]

Kirby, thanks as always, but I managed to mess up pretty bad. Using all saphir and Hanger Project materials, everything you’re using in the video, I took off some finish of my new AEs during the mirror shine process. My stomach flipped over. I stopped applied some cream polish and buffed it but you can still see the blemish I left. So after the renovateur, cream polish and pate de luxe wax, I started with a little water on the high shine chamois, and a light coat of mirror gloss. Looked good so I went for another coat. More water and more mirror gloss. Then hell broke loose. I don’t know if I had too much water or not enough, didn’t seem like too much wax, but the finish started to come off of the shoe, not just the mirror shine. 1) Has anything like this ever happened to you 2) what did I do wrong and how can I make sure it doesn’t happen again? I have used the mirror technique from you earlier video with great success on a few other pairs. It’s much like this but a little different. I was surprised at how using the same products turned so wrong so fast.

[@robertrotterdam9]

Thank you Kit I sometimes have the same problem. I think it is because I used too much water, but not sure. Looking forward to the response from Kirby!

[@adama4791]

Can confirm, I once spent 2 hours on a lazy evening shining some AE oxfords after they got a bit of a beating from New York weather

[@jorgecubasnyc]

Is it ok to stop at the pommadier step?

[@rayjay1234]

I have about 3 different colors of shoe. Can I use a neutral wax for buffing and shining and the use specific colored creams and renovateur? The cost is already getting up there without using different pate de luxe polish colors for each shoe...