Mirror Gloss Shine | Crockett and Jones Oxfords

[@MissKristiLee]

I remember being a little girl and watching my big brother shine his army dress boots. It took forever but was mesmerizing.

[@iaido01]

i have mirrors in my home that reflect less. damm that shine is mesmerizing.

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha... thanks!

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@TrentonHeath i have found a way to clean and restore the shine after wearing them. just apply peckard leather conditioner, light coat, let it sit a little bit and wipe it off with a cloth. back to the same shine as before wearing them and it only takes 2 minutes.

[@wt460]

Trenton, you and your brother have a wonderful attitude and relaxed presentation style. I really do enjoy watching and learning from the experts. Finally, you carry top quality products in your Potter & Sons website and it is very easy to navigate the process. Bottom line is that you have a great site, presentation, and store - keep up the great work. My only problem is that Salt Lake City, UT is a long way from where y’all are from!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you, Warren! We really appreciate that! If you ever want to send anything to us, you can.

[@TheLoxxxton]

Great tips. My daughter is in the navy Sea cadets here in the UK. We always have trouble 'bulling' her boots to a parade shine previously just using Polish for hours and hours. Went and got similar products you suggested and in half the time got twice the shine! Brilliant. Thank you

[@ianmedium]

A wonderful Job Trenton. Once again, I want to compliment you on the music. It’s just the right sort of music that does not distract from your voice and compliments the material and is at the perfect level that if your not into music backgrounds it’s easy to forget its playing. I wish KZbin would use your video as an example to other KZbin channels on how to do it! Lastly, I’m a bit of a watch nerd and love the look of the one you are wearing in this one. Could you share details about it please, it looks like the perfect all round watch suitable for every occasion. All the best from a Brit in Vienna!

[@PaolaBarrientos]

The elegant oxford brought me here. I don't even own shoes like this ones but I enjoy the channel. Great job guys. 😉

[@kina7128]

I have fond memories of my teenage years in the late 1970's, when us girls were in competition with the boys to see who could arrive at school with the shiniest shoes. Girls won! Our secret weapon - old pantyhose, rolled up into a firm ball. You could buff up your shoes to a good shine in no time!

[@qazmko22]

Shh.. 🤫 Don't spill the secrets!!

[@chipblock2854]

I wish I knew this procedure while I was in the army. The tips of my boots would show up the sergeants. Thanks.

[@rpc717]

What an incredible job! Those shoes appear to have been very well-kept already, which I'm sure both helped you tremendously and put more pressure on you to go above and beyond.

[@TrentonHeath]

Yes, they were in great shape. Kudos to the owner for keeping them like that. Always a pleasure to work on great, quality shoes.

[@HardcoreWL]

Your guys' videos are so relaxing to watch. Y'all are truly artists/experts. Thanks.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thank you so much! We really do appreciate you watching and are glad you’re enjoying.

[@steventrosiek2623]

Fantastic job of cleaning and polishing beautiful shoes. I always learn a lot from your videos, even though I've been polishing shoes more years than you have been alive. Best KZbin channel.

[@TrentonHeath]

Haha...thank you, Steven! We appreciate you watching...and glad you enjoy!

[@Stormlaughter]

Ahhh, the memories. When I was little, it was my job to shine my daddy's shoes on Saturday night before church on Sundays. We didn't have conditioner or cream but you bet I could raise a nice shine with the retail store shoe polish. Thanks for memories and yes, I used one of Daddy's old tee shirts too :))

[@crystalforrest6839]

Same memories!

[@sandihj]

Me, too! I was so proud of doing a good job. I’d also do my mom’s pumps, which were usually smooth leather.

[@somchai1025]

Fifty years ago shined by shoes and boots in the Navy. In those days none of the fancy stuff of today Lincoln was shoe wax of choice. I always used my fingers to put on wax it seemed to work better than a rag until you wanted the shine to show. We also used a lot more water during the shine. Never got tagged for a poor shine. Great show guys, very good craftsman ship

[@adibee88]

Watching you create Black Toe Glass Toe Caps was both therapeutic and inspirational!

[@Jenglotto]

My favourite shoe videos are from you guys and Preston. Keep up the awesome work gents!

[@j.a.4360]

I would also include Kirby Allison.

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks! We really appreciate it!

[@bjornnordstrom]

Brian the Bootmaker is also great! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIKke56Lhst5iNE

[@flipvanwaeyenberghe6155]

Just on a side note, it's Paaht duh lux, not paahtay di lux. And also 'Medi dor', not muhdal dior. I can't stop watching these video's, you guys are awesome. I learned so much. Hats off and thanks for sharing your craft and trade!

[@denniscook1422]

Wish I had seen this when I was in basic training. We had to spit shine our boots every day. And it sure does take hours. All we had was quewie wax. We would light it on fire for one minute. Then put it out and go at our boots. Shiney enough to see up skirts. Man those were great days.

[@icondonnied]

I can remember sitting at the end of my bunk after lights out in basic training shining my boot toes to a mirror finish. Sitting there with my flashlight propped up on my shoulder, my can of Kiwi with a little water in the lid, polishing them with a cotton ball. Then I hit my first duty station- I worked on airplanes, and at that point my toes looked like I shined them with a Hershey Bar and a brick. I had my first pair of Corofram jungle jump boots custom made in the Philippines for $30, and never polished my old leather Basic Training boots again.

[@gkelly941]

This and polishing silver flatware are great activities for when you are watching a football game on television. I like your relaxed and thorough approach to the whole exercise of shoe care. Keep up the good work.

[@HarryFlashman.]

And that's how it's done ladies and gentlemen. How nice are those Crockett and Jones. The best of British🇬🇧

[@DanandDonna1]

Used to watch my dad shine up his shoes that he wore to church. Showed me how to do a "Spit Shine". LOL Thank you. I had forgotten about that. Quality time with him.

[@Flintlock85]

Nice job Trent!! Please keep these videos coming!!

[@davidlindsey436]

Yep...navy wax, thin coat, makes black blacker. Also, very cold (ice cube) water for the mirror coats works very well. Love the mirror finish on cap toe oxfords.

[@johnflynn4923]

Great attitude - cooperation not competition, share the knowledge to help others 👞👍

[@johnparkerzabala]

Yup it’s been through the Japanese shoe shiners I believe started the blue navy wax to super wet look the heels and captoes

[@intox69]

Now I just need to cough up the money for a pair of shoes I can shine. You guys are the full package.

[@joejankoski8471]

When I served in the Army as an MP (black boot era), we were required to have a "spit" shine on the toes of our boots. We would actually melt black kiwi polish on the boot with a lighter. Probably horrible for the leather but man what a shine. We'd then use a little water on a rag (not spit) with kiwi to bring out that mirror shine. We'd often work on our boots while watching TV - or while in basic just sitting in a circle and talking about life. Thanks for the memory.

[@thomasbailey4139]

So excited to get my shoes back from y’all!

[@TrentonHeath]

Thanks for sending them in! 👍🏻

[@frankrizzo7185]

Cannot imagine what 1.5-2hrs for that shoe-shine cost! Wow though.

[@thomasbailey4139]

PN Captainpn I’m getting a resole

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

@@thomasbailey4139 how much? I've asked them before but no reply.

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

@@TrentonHeath what kind of watch you wearing in this video looks like rolex explorer 1.

[@chalcodelvolga8800]

He mentions Kirby and Elegant Oxford. I also follow their channels. T&H good job there, always learning something new

[@randaldavis5690]

When you shine those shoes again after 2 months, do you remove the old wax or just shine on top of the existing wax. How many shines before you strip all the wax and polish and start a new shine layer. Would be interesting if you talked about that in a video Thanks.

[@ricee6384]

Manuel strip with renomat

[@kevintanumihardja3881]

for me, if it does not crack, I don't really see the point of stripping the old shine. I usually just put a thin layer of polish.

[@legion1630]

Randal - I always strip the wax after 6months ...curious to read what the guys at Potter and Sons comments would be

[@randaldavis5690]

Legion 16 thanks. That was my thought also.

[@tartineboy41]

Keep the wax The more you shine thé easier it is

[@veezo8352]

Wow,what a shine .I need to find my pair of Crokette's from 12th grade and try to get them to glitter like that.Real top job mate 👌

[@f93nmx82]

Incredible shine!

[@witchwicked123]

I wish I had known some of this when I had to spit polish my Airforce parade shoes

[@allenwandrews1925]

With my time in the Irish Guards we mostly used a Selvyt cloth (Diamond duster cloth) and Kiwi black shoe polish to bull our Ammo boots and No2 Dress shoes. For the Queens guards and Inspections . Before you use a brand new Selvyt cloth give it a couple of washes in the washing machine .

[@elfowl6873]

BEAUTIFUL SHINE!!!

[@slowstang88]

I miss Patton leather boots in the military, it was an escape to put a mirror gloss on the toe and heel caps.. Kiwi black, water, and cotton balls for hours on my inspection boots, it had a zen like feel

[@koratcortes]

Outstanding tutorial on mirror shine 👍🏼👞

[@TrojanMars1]

Great video and technique. Absolutely loved how you gave Preston his props in sharing his tip on blue wax on black leather shoes. I’ too learned that from Mr Soto himself and have absolutely loved said results! Class acts all-around, Gents.

[@TrentonHeath]

TrojanMars1 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed. Yeah, it worked very well. A great tip that we will definitely use again.

[@stevenschwagel8029]

I have never seen such fine work

[@American_Jeeper]

You would have done well in the Army. My old brigade commander, who was a major stickler on shined boots and shoes, would have been impressed. Those shoes look beautiful.

[@normanpotter2205]

Frederic Lynes Trenton learned by years of shinning his old man’s boots.

[@American_Jeeper]

@@normanpotter2205 That's the best way. I retired from the Army seven years ago, but I still have my Jump Boots and keep them shined regularly.

[@theaansel8738]

I never knew shoes could shine like that, you live and learn

[@KMaybach1]

Crockett and Jones shoes shine beautifully

[@TrentonHeath]

anton bach Yep, they sure do. 👍🏻

[@jamespn]

I like the cedar shoe trees to maintain the shape of the shoes and make them easier to polish. The saddle soap helps clean all grime and polish buildup on the shoe. I’d like to see a Goodwill or thrift store shoe refurbish. The conditioner is a good idea, haven’t used it before.

[@robertekis2450]

Huh, in the Army we just called this a "spit shine". Amazingly enough, the Army didn't teach us how to do that insane lacing job though, lol. In any event, I love watching your videos (mainly the repair videos).

[@sueshiall6517]

My Saturday job when growing up was to shine my dad's shoes for church on Sunday.

[@Ayns.L14A]

Takes me back to the hours spent on my "Best boots" in the military, one coat of Kiwi, one coat of beeswax, blast with the heat gun, one coat of parade gloss repeat ad infinitum........we called it Bulling

[@ellysalford7740]

Amazing shine.. I use to spit and polish my boots, i had the most shiniest boots in the ACF :))

[@louiegarcia7527]

thanks for the illustration. great presentation and explanation.

[@7316bobe]

Wow this guy has great hair. I unfortunately am as bald as a Badgers bottom. Love your video's and I have subscribed.

[@aureolaborealis]

Tabs at the end of the laces = aglets.

[@blammers]

and their true purpose is sinister

[@BrutalFates]

someone watched phineas and ferb

[@holycannoli64]

@@BrutalFates learned it from watching phineas and ferb with my baby daughter this morning! 😂

[@MaulinAgrawal1217]

One request, could you do a cowboy boot condition, clean, and polish tutorial for ostrich boots? And why is my brush shedding?

[@CarlosRojasBaritono]

WOOWW REALLY GREAT SHINE Looks like a Patent leather in the cap toe!!! How would you protect that mirror shine after used or how often it has to be done to keep it???? Please make a video about this!!! Would be Interesting!!

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

I think back in the eighties during Basic we were hounded to have a boot that shined. There were a few characters that could achieve it. Personally I couldn't the best was a Hershey bar shine.

[@peterbuckingham1804]

Awesome job. I need to try this on my shoes...!

[@Nolimitmp25v]

Back when I had to shine boots in the army I always used the regular black kiwi. But once I got that done and looking good I would use a coat or two of neutral color to finish it off.

[@vincentdinapoli9399]

Glad you used the shoe trees....makes for better shining...This from an old army M P

[@ReaganPatriot]

Amazing products.. thanks

[@omnione12]

Can you recommend some type of heel and sole dressing, preferably universal one. Your work work is amazing

[@normanpotter2205]

William Handy thank you very much for watching our videos. We prefer to us Saphire creams on our heel blocks and around soles. It’s great for the leather. Unless you have fading or scratches, the neutral will be fine on all of your shoes.

[@Heitstuff]

Wow, they looked like patent leather after you were done with them!

[@keepgoin1]

Can you do a video on how to wrap the cloth around your fingers and hand? Thx

[@craiggeorge1226]

Dark navy blue is one of those old military tricks....although not many shine any more. We would add a coat of clear on top of the that to make it look deep.

[@kevinbeverlyjr1864]

Great shine

[@MarkK01]

I do not have nor can I afford high end shoes but I do find this channel very very interesting. My question to you is, can you put to much conditioner on your shoes? Great channel and great work.

[@rhymeandreasoning]

Those are gorgeous shoes

[@TrentonHeath]

rhymeandreasoning Thanks! I love working with nice quality leather shoes.

[@rhymeandreasoning]

@@TrentonHeath I shine shoes. I love it. Love when the guys shoes are of great quality. Your channel is really spectacular and enjoyable.

[@TrentonHeath]

rhymeandreasoning Thank you! We really appreciate you watching.

[@markchambers7839]

great video, watching from the UK

[@legion1630]

Reminds me of my days in the US Army when we had to shine our boots..I hear its no longer the case....I believe in doing 2 x things everyday before i start my day..thats dress my bed and shine my shoes

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Taking Preston’s advice, I mirror shined my black Park Aves last night using Saphir navy blue cream and Saphir navy blue wax. They came out great! The one thing is that gives me OCD is the transition from the mirror shined cap toe to the not so shiny vamp. I know you shouldn’t put too much wax on the vamp, though. Maybe add more cream?

[@donnalevesque1926]

Brings back memories of my spit shining days.

[@innerworth]

I think I’m addicted to shining shoes!

[@rachaelb9331]

My god, I could do my lipstick in that reflection 🤤

[@TrentonHeath]

Rachael B Haha! 💋

[@Sarahhannahtx]

Nice and shiny!

[@elizabethrobbins8580]

I wish I had known this 40 years ago in basic training.

[@mrjohnson8274]

Reminds me of the days of spit-shining my Corcoran jump boots with Kiwi, an old diaper and water. Man, that's been a while.

[@ramondobrown1162]

Deja Vu!

[@zacharyhicks2136]

What kind of watch is that? Looks nice.

[@douglassahr3718]

Have you ever tried a nylon stocking for a shoe shine?

[@noname4751]

I've never been in the military, but, I can give my duty boots the "wet look" using a can of kiwi or Lincoln. I don't use parade gloss either. Much easier to get a shine on those kinds of shoes than what I deal with.

[@GustavoHerediaActor]

I guess I would need a diferente pattè deluxe wax for every shoe color ?can I just use neutral pattè deluxe wax for all shoes ? Gracias

[@sawomirgorniak3202]

Thanks for the video. I'd really like to see more resole jobs.

[@TrentonHeath]

Glad you enjoyed! We have plenty more of those to come.

[@annroberts3635]

Beautiful!

[@DavidLopez-gv8mo]

Nice. How about a video on leather dying, and when it's necessary? I've used Fiebing's on black shoes when there're really worn down, but I get a weird bronze hue instead of a plain black color.

[@MrDenden94]

Hi first of all I'm not in any case a leather shoe expert but i do appreciate quality leather shoes mostly because they last for years if cared for properly. I have a some what dumb question. Whats the difference between leather conditioner and say those KIWI brand shoe polish?

[@gasman5697]

Have you ever used parade gloss shoe polish? I'm not expert but have had good results using it

[@mrh6211]

Do I have to use saddle soap before shining my shoes, if not;how do I remove the previous layers of wax and cream?

[@megnelli]

Could you do a video on hunter rubber boots care?

[@williambandy4496]

Running cold water, buffing with a cotton ball after the final mirror finish will take the last of the little bitty scratches out.

[@VinylToVideo]

I have a pair of Crockett & Jones that have seen better days. Are these a shoe commonly seen? Mine are probably from the 1950s and are a very heavy duty shoe.

[@MindbodyMedic]

do you condition leather to a schedule or does it just depend on usage? how many times a year would you recommend for once a week wear?

[@leq7137]

If you use a good conditioner like saphir you wont need to condition it that often maybe once a month. If you use cream and wax and use your shoes multiple times a week youll probably want to conditon them and will need to care for them more because the wax will crack and not look as good.

[@TrentonHeath]

God Is In The Details Completely depends upon how often you wear them. You definitely can’t hurt the leather by applying a good conditioner often. If you’re wearing them once a week, then applying it once a month would work.

[@rebelamanda]

Wow. Amazing

[@daveb11230]

When I was in the army I'd apply the wax, heat it with a lighter on the boot, and buff it in with a wet cotton ball. Is there any benefit to heating the wax with these shoes and waxes? I'd assume no because its a much better wax then our old black Kiwi parade gloss.

[@hughjasole9336]

Well i can see from your videos that i have never owned a quality pair of shoes...maybe one day i will. I wish i had seen this video 30 years ago...it might have saved me few hundred push-ups. lol

[@brownerbrowner]

I would definitly put on the shoelace to show the end product, in order to create a beautiful picture in the end, and to demonstrate to the viewers a significant transformation. Oh , and guys don't forget to keep the camera focused on for several seconds on your end product, the process is for sure captivating but its all about the end product , that's what stays in the mind of your audience.

[@bikingbat]

My cobblers in france did put leather shoelaces the last time I brought my church's. Since then I just don't have to remove my laces whatever shine i do on my shoes. And the leather laces just love wax ;-)

[@andrewnicholson4689]

I learned how to that with black shoe polish, spit and a duster when I was a cadet. The shine lasted for about 20 feet....

[@sungk2689]

Great video. I currently only use shoe creme for basic polish and leather conditioner from Saphir. Should I be using saddle soap as well? Or is this for those that are using wax?

[@yankeedoodle6293]

What watch are you wearing ? I’m liking it

[@ralphwilliams8083]

Nice video. Can you recommend a quality hand shoeshine shop in Metro Atlanta Georgia? Thanks.

[@reginamoore6897]

will you do a video on taking care of ladies leather hand bags.. I'm a Dooney and Burke girl and I want them to stay nice.. I bought Apple leather care... but either my application is off.. or I need another product. thanks.

[@cymanca]

Do you ever use an electric buffer or do you recommend hand buffing?

[@anthonyrosa5006]

Inspection ready.

[@ecmz96]

What do you guys think about the redwing vs Thursday brands in terms of quality? Edit: I live the channel, you give a lot of useful information and tips, I’ve learned a lot from you guys. Thanks!