Leather Shoe Care FULL GUIDE - From Beginner to Luxury

Whether you are just about to buy your first pair of shoes, or currently settling a bankruptcy induced by the purchase of your 100th pair of shoes, I am here to show you the many different options available to keep your shoes looking brand new until the very Sun itself expands to consume us all.
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Level 4: Luxury -
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00:30 - Level 1: Beginner
01:13 - Lvl 1: Shoe Trees
02:04 - Lvl 1: Shoe Horn
02:35 - Lvl 1: Horsehair Brush
03:06 - Lvl 1: Shoe Conditioner
03:54 - Lvl 1: Routine
05:20 - Level 2: Professional
06:01 - Lvl 2: Upgraded Shoe Trees
06:38 - Lvl 2: Cream Polish
07:23 - Lvl 2: Mild Cleanser
07:56 - Lvl 2: Routine
09:13 - Level 3: Shoe Snob
10:30 - Lvl 3: Lasted Shoe Trees
11:10 - Lvl 3: Wax
12:07 - Lvl 3: Shining Cloth
12:33 - Lvl 3: Strong Cleanser
13:14 - Lvl 3: Leather Dye
13:49 - Lvl 3: Sole Edge Iron
14:26 - Lvl 3: Routine
15:28 - Level 4: Luxury
16:44 - Lvl 4: Luxury Shoe Trees
17:58 - Lvl 4: Hand-Tufted Brushes
20:29 - Lvl 4: Valet Box
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\\\ 🌍 All Products Shown \\\ Level 1 Beginner - Basic Shoe Trees: amzn.to/48e5fD0 Basic Shoe Horn: amzn.to/3RDnpqM Horsehair Brush (Budget): amzn.to/3RCxQuF Horsehair Brush (Mid-Grade): amzn.to/3RvdWSq Shoe Conditioner: amzn.to/3Rzz0qU Level 2: Professional - Upgraded Shoe Trees (1): amzn.to/4ezwSdy Upgraded Shoe Trees (2): amzn.to/45CwUNz Boot Trees: amzn.to/48zsNCk Cream Polish: amzn.to/3Rt08rC Mild Cleanser: arterton.co.uk/products/reviving-cream Level 3: Shoe Snob - Lasted Shoe Trees: yearnshoemaker.com/products/shoe-tree (As per manufacturer. Physically shown are by TLB Mallorca.) Wax: amzn.to/3RDWJ9y Mirror Wax: amzn.to/3RATVKb Shining Cloth: (Any local fabrics store like JoAnn's Fabrics) Strong Cleanser: amzn.to/3RAU1Bx Leather Dye: amzn.to/3GUArLB Sole Edge Iron: arterton.co.uk/products/the-sole-edge-iron Level 4: Luxury - Luxury Shoe Trees: arterton.co.uk/products/luxury-beechwood-shoe-trees?variant=41894049906861 Luxury Horsehair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush Luxury Goat Hair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/goat-hair-shoe-brush Luxury Yak Hair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/yak-hair-shoe-brush Luxury Applicator Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/applicator-brush Luxury Valet Box: arterton.co.uk/products/walnut-social-briefcase

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I loved the disclaimer/disclosure. I got a very good laugh out of that. Your videos have great illustrations and are always informative and entertaining. Your media skills and presentations are excellent. I am sure that your subscription numbers will increase. I know you put lots of time into these videos. Very much appreciated!

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Thank you for saying this, sincerely.

[@mutensword602]

i didn't realize i was beginner and now want to level up!

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This video popped up in my feed while watching another men's style video. I'm glad it did! Your dry, almost British humor that suddenly and unexpectedly goes all bombastic and over-the-top is very entertaining, and the quality of the information you put out is top-notch. Well done! Liked and subscribed!

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I don't know how I lived without Saphir Renovateur, but sadly I did for well over a decade. That stuff is near magic.

[@markwang1300]

Excellent video, came for the advice stayed for the level-headed take on enthusiast shoe care

[@DressWell.Madaras]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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this video and channel are incredibly underrated, insane quality my guy

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Thank you so much!

[@maximbadaev5738]

Perfect video - exactly what I look for with any sort of clothing videos. Great to be taken through what different levels of care would look like and cost! I wish it didn't take me so long to find a video exactly like this! Really great to see such a well made video

[@DressWell.Madaras]

I'm glad it was helpful!

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[@majabjorklund2353]

It feels like heresy to watch this video on caring for your gorgeous stitched leather shoes as I'm sat cleaning and conditioning my collection of mostly second-hand, worn and beat up shoes. Some are leather, some are suede, and some are pleather... if they were all leather my day would be much easier

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exactly the info I was looking for! praising the algorithm gods for surfacing this video to me - amazing work!

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[@beijingbikinikill8608]

I’d add that boot care is far less frequent and detailed. While they are similarly constructed, dress shoes in principle require a pristine appearance, whereas some scuffs and fading can add charm to casual/service style boots.

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I dunno why this vid popped up in my feed but i'm happy it did, love the vibe. Great work, looking forward to watching more of your videos.

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okay at level 3 onwards are indeed rabbit hole of shoe caring

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Thank you sir! Exactly the info I am looking for. 👍

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That subscriber count should have a couple of extra zero's. Quality content that isn't boringly formal like some other channels.

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Great video!

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This is great content! Keep it up!

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Thank you! Will do!

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Very nice finish, you always cover the things Im just thinking about!

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Great to see you here again, sir. I'm glad they are helpful! Thank you always🙏

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I don't like to subscribed to channels but I just did to yours. Good video and funny too. I will probably watch it again since it has too much information my little brain can't keep with one pass.

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Thank you!

[@eingames9931]

Very strong Inspector Closeau vibes. Also, what do you think of using edge dressing(Fiebings makes some) for the souls? I have seen some cobblers use it but have no idea how long it could last.

[@reallyisitjustme]

I have a pair of Grenson toe cap oxfords that are over 30 years old now, used to be worn daily for work and walked a couple of miles each lunch time but less so now, never seen a shoe tree, for a quick shine I use liquid polish with a sponge applicator and they are still in great condition (although they are ready to go back to Grensons for sole and heel replacement). I have a mirror polished toe on my chukka boots, done correctly they take very little maintenance to keep that perfect shine. I think the secret is I'm either too lazy or in a rush so only put on as little product as possible so that it never builds up.

[@fete82]

Awesome stuff

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Thank you!

[@williamkazak469]

I have made it my philosophy to rotate my leather shoes. The less I wear them, the nicer they look.

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Amazing! Thank you!

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Glad you liked it!

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Boggles the mind that you don't have at least a 100k subs. There is no justice in the world...

[@DressWell.Madaras]

New videos coming shortly! We'll get there!

[@megaman2016]

That escalated quickly

[@robo2606]

Tip: don't mirror shine shoes you want to wear daily. Keeping these without a scratch is nearly impossible 😎

[@ChristianValdezMusica]

Great video. I would like to become a Shoe Snob. Do you have step by step video on how to use this products and on which order? Or should I just use and apply the products on the same order you showed the products. Thanks

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Thank you! I do, and will publish more from time to time covering various facets of shoe care. Here are a few videos you may find helpful. Overall Shoe Care - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4C8eKiwpaubjK8 Sole Edge Care - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKnEfn-bltyMjZo New Shoes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5nUeYKnqrSAfM0

[@GatorAidMedical]

Hey! Great video. I had a quick question: I bought the "carnauba wax polish" from Allen Edmonds and did the following: Clean with saddle soap --> dry --> Carnauba wax polish --> Horsehair brush Question: Where would a cream polish fit into this workflow, and are they interchangeable? Bonus question: Also, if I were to buy Saphir Renovateur, where would it go in this workflow?

[@DressWell.Madaras]

Hello! Thank you. I am glad you appreciated it. Saddle Soap seems intense for dress shoes. I never use Saddle Soap, though if you end up walking through something particularly messy, it may be warranted. Even Reno-Mat, a more intense cleanser, I rarely use. The AE wax polish I am assuming is simply a wax and, therefore, does little in the way of conditioning. I've never used that product. If you were to be limited as possible with changing the workflow: Saddle Soap (cleanser) --> Dry --> Renovateur --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush --> Cream Polish --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush --> Dry (2 hours minimum) --> Wax --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush. That's if you were to have a session of using every product. You wouldn't necessarily do all of that every couple weeks.

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[@Doodloper]

Excellent vid by the legendary Christopher "Chrissy" Madaras

[@marchesiamatteini]

7:26 I am overwhelmed by Saphir's range of cleaning products. Could you please recommend a specific Saphir product that works as a mild cleanser? Thank you in advance! And please continue with similar videos

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