New Leather Shoes? 7 MUST DO'S Before Wearing

[@RealMenRealStyle]

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[@soorajsaikumar]

Hey Antonio bro, can you make must have shoes for men 2020??

[@sofyworld3517]

👍

[@newcountryguy]

@ Real men Real style one thing you can do is, take to a shoe repair store. They can glue a rubber cover which creates traction and saves the sole. Done it with mine and it works well.

[@tedcapellos3676]

@@newcountryguy I agree 100% , you said it before i did .. i should have looked more closely to the other comments especially yours. Every pair of my expensive dress shoes that had leather soles have gone to the cobbler for thin rubber soles before wearing them outdoors. . Shoe fetish here .

[@newcountryguy]

@@tedcapellos3676 I hear ya, I actually stumbled on to that many years ago at a shoe repair shop in my old neighborhood. It's worked very well so I stuck with it ever since. Saves a lot of headache to.

[@jordanbrown6253]

Let me just say, the blowdrying method is a lifesaver. My feet were killing me, so today I tried it for 5-10 minutes and then wore the shoes. What a world of difference it made! It was much easier to put on(I have wider feet) and I was able to walk around without crying. Day 3 of breaking them in.

[@camerong5513]

apparently heat damages the leather, ultimately

[@amosaiccosmos6302]

Leap Year Action!!! Thanks for all the work you and your team has put in over all these years RMRS.

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@incogkn]

Antonio, I love your videos however I have a few issues with this one. First of all, most of your advice is generally correct for non-oiled, non-suede leather shoes. However for shoes that are made out of shell cordovan, oiled leathers, and suedes: you would not perform some of these steps as you may permanently ruin the shoes. As an example for Shell Cordovan shoes: you should never use heat or use a wax (you only use creams specifically for shell or none at all). Otherwise you will ruin the shell. On an oiled leather such as a reverse chamois shoe/boot, you would never use a waterproof spray. There is no such thing as one care regimen that fits all shoe leathers. As a suggestion for a future video: How to properly identify the different types of leather that shoes/boots can be made out of and how to care for them. Thank you and Semper Fi.

[@camerong5513]

good words! thankyou

[@kayBTR]

What is ‘shell cordovan’ leather. Thank you. I, too would love to see a video about different leathers for shoes.

[@Richard-jq6mq]

As a owner of numerous shoes, this is an excellent, educational video to prolong and protect your shoe collection.

[@idrdhan270]

What a coincidence, I'm about to buy a new leather shoes and Antonio uploads a video about leather shoes

[@thomasdenmark8031]

Every gentlemen should know this! I own several nice leather shoes and boots. I always keep them clean and conditioned and use a horsehair brush after every use. They will last a very long time, and I think it is worth the efford. Quality shoes are not cheap. Great video by the way 👍

[@RealMenRealStyle]

I absolutely agree! A must for every gentleman out there.

[@davidviner4932]

Yes definately worth the efford Thomas

[@harrilahti-luopa5953]

I love goodlooking leather shoes.

[@richardgraham65]

A 12 inch horn feels amazing! I love how it just "slips in there" make sure to lube up well on the first attempt until you get used to it.

[@redsaint2022]

Oh dear lol

[@evhsguitar]

I'm a very immature person.

[@leonbridges1802]

Thank you, you are a real man with real style, keep up the good work!!!

[@X666priestX]

Antonio, I don't know if you agree or disagree, but once I have decided that I'm going to keep the shoes, I send them to my cobbler for a half outer sole. I do this before I even wear them for the first time outside. I know that I don't have to think about traction or wear and tear. To me, this is worth the cost.

[@tom3784]

Knob cobbler

[@sahilc6656]

A few things you said cause more damage to leather than helping solve the issue. Hairdryer directly on to the leather and silicone based waterproofing sprays are one of the worst things to do your leather products. The best thing to do with a new pair is to actually clean it with saddle soap, apply conditioner, polish and seal it off with wax layers. After this, caring for it regularly by brushing off dirt following every wear and storing with cedar shoe tree will ensure the best protection for the best investment. Saphir products are excellent, however are tad too expensive but there are affordable options out there like bickmore leather conditioners, fiebing's saddle soap etc. I personally use them and can certainly vouch for it.

[@camerong5513]

good to know! thanks

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[@Philter-Coffee]

From a leather-worker - heat can be a very useful tool when used properly, but it needs to be used carefully. In short, use sparingly and only to the degree that your own skin would be comfortable. Far and away better to take 5 mins at a distance from the shoe than 30 seconds 2" away. longer version with explanation: the leather used for most 'decent quality' dress shoes is called veg tan, and is a very traditional and natural process for treating hides. This has many benefits which make veg tan uniquely suited to certain tasks, but also some big downsides you need to watch out for. The most common issue by far is that its more susceptible to the elements (unless specifically treated for them). Because it's a gentle and natural tanning process, hides still have lots of fats and oils found in skins present. There are two problems that can come with heating - 1) burning the leather. rule of thumb is warm not hot, the surface can burn like your skin does before even warming the underside. Don't do anything that would hurt your own skin. Basically distance and lots of movement are essential. And 2) drying out - this tends to be an issue only after lots of heat or wet cycles but it pays to bare it in mind. As you heat the leather the fats it contains dispurse a little, and moisture gets pulled out. This is why old and not fully cared for leather goods begin to crack at bend points, as even sun or normal daily heat can and eventually will cause it. This can be easily prevented if you use some leather balm or conditioner. Do your research here, as there is alot of variation. Some may darken the leather significantly but protect from elements, while others will be hard to notice but do very little in protection from the elements. It definitely pays to get a well regarded product here rather than some random DIY recipie. it's a small investment and a tiny jar really will last you years.

[@camerong5513]

thankyou

[@alexisidro]

Just got myself a new pair of Allen Edmonds (based on your recommendation from a video at some point in the past) and definitely trying some of these tips! The shoes themselves fit so well, and almost feel like they're already broken in. I can definitely feel the quality.

[@ORIGINALDaveB]

I bought a pair of Brogue Stands in walnut. I LOVE THEM! I immediately applied Saphir conditioner, then Saphir polish, and sprayed them to waterproof. I also found a cobbler and had him put on rubber vibram coverings and brass toe plates. I'm good to go.

[@chevanecooke]

Wow, I almost didn't recognise Antonio, I like the relatively new format seems more modern and informal. 👍🏽

[@patrickjohnson1808]

I almost forgot about shoe horn. You just prevented me from damaging the back of my brand new black Oxford. I fought to get my heel in it yesterday. Tomorrow morning, I'll surely get me a horn.thanks.

[@L_D111]

I love everything you said, but I have to disagree on the silicon-based spray or any silicon-based product. Much love though & thank you for the great tips. 😊

[@CaptainMarvel007]

Antonio, liked all the steps that you covered. The only area that I am skeptical, is that I noticed you used the Kiwi brand to protect the shoes. Have watched shoe cobblers, and they suggest to stay away from Kiwi and instead use Saphir products. In other words, perhaps Kiwi for budget shoes, and Saphir for more quality build shoes, what say you?

[@AJB_313]

Add heel plates after the first wear. The first wear allows you to see how you walk in those shoes and where to place the plates.

[@lullemans72]

antonio, i love your content, but i have several issues with this video. first of all, that leather sole protector you showed that was glued on to the shoe...it clearly isn't very thick because it created an extra, unnecessary layer on the sole which destabilizes your walk. it's much better to go to a shoe cobbler who can put those on professionally use thinner protectors to minimize height difference. secondly, you talked about wax polish in the video, and then you switched between wax polish and cream polish, but you didn't mention anything about cream polish. after applying conditioner, one should only apply wax polish after cream polish. and lastly, i personally wouldn't use any silicone spray on quality leather shoes. while you might water proof the shoe, you also risk hampering the leather's breatheability. i haven't seen any high end shoe care professionals who use water proofing sprays on their shoes, so i wouldn't do it either.

[@SirMopy]

lullemans72 THIS! NEEDS! TO! BE! STICKY!

[@whitemakesright2177]

For waterproofing, if anything, you should use Saphir Super Invulner or something similar. Certainly nothing with silicone in it.

[@wankersonwhisky]

You nailed it...this is pretty crap advice...maybe for a ~20 year old who's just figuring out shoes and doesn't know the difference between glued and GYW/Blake construction...not for anyone who has actually nice shoes...

[@growingmelancholy8374]

Yes, this video is terrible.

[@frankburau2517]

Correct with the No Silicone on leather shoes. Thx.

[@Youtuber-o]

Shoe obsession, I like it... Man, Antonio Centeno is the master of shoes. I feel like i'm going to shoe school. Thank you Antonio, I learned a lot watching your videos.

[@robcrossley6075]

Very helpful tips; conditioning, waxing, shoe trees and a shoe horns are essential to shoe care.

[@edvincentiiialbano8890]

Love the shoe tree comment. Definitely didn't know that.

[@benfoust7424]

Never, never use silicone waterproofing on high quality leather shoes!!!! Clean, condition and cream polish!!!

[@connormonnery6998]

Super great video Antonio!!! Shoes are to expensive not to take good care of them plus women love them. ❤️👍🏽👍🏽😀

[@dissentwi6585]

Good advice. Lately I'm not a fan of the waterproofing sprays. They have a strong chemical smell.

[@mohdarslan8870]

One of my most awaited video Thanks Antonio

[@johnekare8376]

If you want to create traction, have a cobbler put on a thin outer rubber sole. It won't show at all or change the look of the shoe. The problem with roughing up the leather is that it will make it easier for the sole to soak up water if you step in it... Over time that can make the sole split, costing you a resoling. The thin outer rubber sole will both give you traction AND protect the shoe better from water. It is also a great way to prolong the life of your shoe since you wear down the rubber sole, and once you see it getting thin (the pattern starting to fade) you can go back to the cobbler to have it replaced. I don't like the glue-on-yourself rubber pads because they change the ergonomics of the shoe, tipping the angle upward. Done by a cobbler they will remove a thin layer of the sole and replace it with rubber, retaining the angle and ergonomics. At least that's how I was taught... granted, my stint as a cobbler was brief, so I am by no means an expert.

[@Someone345y]

I'm half Indian so only footwear I know are sandals

[@Kishore_kanna]

Just noww bought these beauties cant wait to wear them !!

[@timothytikker1147]

I just got a pair of new shoes in the mail today that came with a spare set of laces in the box -- pretty fancy!

[@67L48]

7:02. For about the fifth time on these videos: silicon and silicone are radically different things. You are talking about silicone sprays, silicone sealants, and other silicone products. Silicon is a metallic semiconductor.

[@missingremote4388]

Good leather

[@vineetasware4649]

Wow! Very informative

[@johnwongtw1]

Antonio, when you condition your leather shoes the following season, do you remove the polish/wax first?

[@GoldenChild27]

Any preuse or clothing maintenance videos are always welcomed

[@TheCensere]

Sand paper. Concrete and Rubber shoe grips for traction... I have just discovered fire.

[@Zeus_drafts]

Awesome as always bro Keep goin

[@billmmckelvie5188]

If you want traction on a pair of quality leather shoes do not purchase a stick on thin rubber sole. What you require is a full 'Dainite' rubber sole which is far superior. The unique stud/cup acts on the one hand similarly to a studded football (soccer) boot that is gripping grass, the second is the cup performs identically to a plunger when making a suction seal on a watery surface. When fitting a Dainite sole a cobbler can apply the correct balance between the heel height and sole height. If not it could make walking feel uncomfortable even by the added extra 1mm/2mm thickness. If you want to stretch any part of the shoe use a two way shoe expander (eg Dasco brand) , try to not to use heat as it could dry out the leather of its natural oils and cause it to crack.

[@tugssanaa3996]

love the shoes👌

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Thanks man!

[@felon187]

Mink oil is for outside wet conditions construction golfing etc

[@MartyPape78]

Can you heat up suede? I just purchased a pair of Thursday Chukka boots. They are a little snug, but I know they will break in just fine. I’d just like to speed it up.

[@gergemall]

Thank you Antonio. Another fantastic video ❤.

[@kohweipeng5175]

Thanks for the hairdryer tip, i used and it works to expand the width i need .

[@gastondeveaux3783]

Brilliant as always Antonio!

[@cjjr85]

Men just the right information I need to become a gentleman

[@humanfirst1994]

Ur videoes are always informative.... U r a library... Thank u so much for sharing ur knowledge with us.

[@demetriharlan5887]

I have always liked monk straps myself.

[@rosco1pug]

'caring for your footwear', now that's a radical idea in this throw away world

[@willisix2554]

For some of us it's a way of life

[@willianabreu8151]

El modelo tiene los pantalones demasiados largos, y ya usted a tenido videos haciendo esa corrección? Saludos desde la República Dominicana

[@rumanahmedkhadem4396]

Perfectly said sir. On point.👌

[@ttop64]

Before wearing your new shoes check the heel wear of an older pair of shoes and put on some heel savers to keep the heels from wearing down.

[@ellatohidi5290]

Great informations! Thanks! But Why gents? Women are using this too on their brogue shoes.

[@kayarthur665]

Big ups Antonio :-) Your videos are always informative. We don't hear your intro soundtrack anymore. Pls bring it back... What's the title of that soundtrack?

[@loki2240]

Steve Harvey has an opinion on everything and manages to be wrong almost all of the time.

[@RealMenRealStyle]

😂

[@jackmioff100]

That's because he's a f'n moron.

[@davidsmith2356]

Width fitting is very important.

[@sgt.hollowpoint6968]

Orale vato!! Much appreciated vato loco

[@maeraaf]

Great video Antonio. But what if you don’t have leather conditioner ? Is there any alternatives? Would the oils do the work? Like coconut oil or olive oil?

[@morganlee5863]

God no please don't await a response from Antonio.

[@camerong5513]

coconut oil is going to go rancid and stink

[@andreit3601]

Saw a dude with a nice suit walking in business casual Cole Hans. Almost got out of my car to lecture him, but I decided to carry on with my day instead.

[@kellytweheyo3333]

Good man😂

[@AdamSmith-fe9jf]

You did the right thing. If he’s going to be that willfully oblivious and inane enough not to know better, let him proceed to make a fool of himself

[@gergemall]

@@AdamSmith-fe9jfabsolutely

[@so.many.obstacles]

@@AdamSmith-fe9jfa bit dramatic

[@AdamSmith-fe9jf]

@@so.many.obstacles Don’t talk about your mom like that. She’s still a nice lady.

[@desmondding7405]

Oh man don’t use those silicone based spray!!! It’ll be a pain to remove them when you want to polish the shoe again, and it prevents the leather from taking in the polish.

[@SirMopy]

Desgoaty Duang THIS!!!

[@iaido01]

that was the most retarded tip i have ever heard from a channel that gives advice on clothing. that guy doesn't know much about shoes and it is annoying ass hell.

[@claytonberg721]

Unless it's suede, nubuck or reptile I don't use any sort of spray. A good quality polish like saphire is enough.

[@muzafferelbeyli2756]

@@iaido01 so go take his other advices bro.Most of them are gold worth.Especially not on KZbin but on website articles

[@melloroful]

@@SirMopy lol just pure slaughtered his name there whaaat 😂

[@allmightyjamestown]

Great vid antonio! I am currently waiting on 2 new pairs of shoes to arrive to me. Question, i have only came across a few videos on "new shoe care." I had always wondered if i can use a leather conditioner before i wax my shoes? And since mine are hand painted with patina, should I only use a neutral polish? The shoes are from Undandy. I also bought the leather shoe care kit from them. Wondering how the actual process is going to need to go. Only gotten a few short responses that really didnt help me. Break it down for us Boss.

[@roberthart3989]

Does anyone know where I can get the shoes in the video? They are gorgeous! 😍

[@michaelstratton6701]

I almost always use a shoe horn

[@jamesmeyer2365]

Antonio great video! Keep it up!

[@seb9310]

Thanks for this great video !

[@oskarstrand8193]

Very informative video!

[@fh.7287]

Very good one !

[@muneerdalil5381]

Which is that shoes shown in the video?

[@brianchu4530]

Thanks, I needed this, got some leather shoes and boots a while back.

[@PSBeard]

Bar lacing is only traditionally used on oxfords.

[@PSBeard]

Jeremy Supple but then he laced them bar style in this video.

[@torgbuigazadagli1133]

Please, Solid polish and liquid polish which one is the polish is quality?

[@eduardolimaargimon5499]

Hello, I have a question, sir. In my country we don't have wax polish for leather shoes, we have grease and mousse which are made with water as one of the main ingredients, would they also work? They also say that they can repair any scratches and hydrate the leather

[@АдрианАсенов-т9н]

Thanks, Antonio. Keep up the good work. Adrian

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Thanks Adrian.

[@rc5902]

Great video !

[@moiqbal5667]

this is timely, I just bought a pair of chukkas last month, still stiff at parts... gonna take the advice here

[@jimiparkes5748]

Aha perfect, my new pair of shoes arrived today!

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Super! What shoes did you buy?

[@jimiparkes5748]

@@RealMenRealStyle Peter Jackson blake stitched oxfords.

[@jsk6390]

I have a question. Does the “spring shoe trees” are okay to use??

[@williamkazak469]

Those that spread side to side are very good.

[@kaungsithusett9017]

Antonio, I've always been nervous about using the hair dryer (unless there's a thick layer of wax mirror shine), wouldn't that damage and dry out the leather?

[@reedrickborn]

Noticed the shoes where 3DM. I have the exact same pair from the video.

[@pichanliwag9132]

I will buy colehann wingtip oxford this month. :)

[@RizwanKler]

Cheers Antonio 👍 I recently watched your vids on shoe care & I gave my whole collection da works finishing off with a horse hair brush 👍

[@doyermo7303]

Antonio, long time watcher, 1st time commenter 😃. The brand that I love and have had found works for me is GH Bass. Their shoes are very affordable, never really had to break them in and in my opinion they are good quality. And they don’t pay me to say this 😄. I’d like to know if you’d recommend that brand. Thanks for all your hard work, great video! Enjoy your extra day this year gents! God Bless!

[@whitemakesright2177]

Almost all of Bass's shoes are cemented, AKA glued, and so are not resoleable. So when the sole wears out, the shoe is irreparable and has to just be thrown away, even if the upper is still in good shape. If you're fine with this, though, and if you like the way they fit, then that's what works for you. But ideally you want shoes that are either Goodyear welted or Blake stitched, as both of those kinds of construction are easily resoleable. A quality shoe can be resoled multiple times for a fraction of what it costs to buy a new pair, saving you money in the long run. Cemented shoes are generally understood to be low quality, since they are disposable.

[@06looky]

Great Review 👌👌👌

[@ccloud-qb9eo]

lmao I just realized I’m intensely listening to this advice as a person who doesn’t own these shoes

[@appelsap]

Is it possible to get rid of some slight creasing by coming to my senses and buying shoe trees (and using them going forward)? Just wondering what to expect as I ordered a couple along with some leather conditioner for my shoes. Thanks for the advice by the way.

[@bizzybizzo1478]

Does any of the applications come standard on the high-end models?

[@joshhibbs_nola]

ANTONIO, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I only have one pair of dress shoes, well actually two, but my Bostonians are a square toe. This is before square toes are a NO GO so I don’t wear them anymore. I have recently bought cedar shoe trees for my dress shoes but I need to get some wax and waterproof spray for them. Also, before I knew about shoe trees, I wore my dress shoes and stored them without shoe trees. On the vamp, they now have some creasing and a little wrinkling. Is there anything I can do to fix this or do I pretty much have to live with it?

[@vanstromi7810]

And sole savers are better than shoe grips

[@feuerfawkes]

3:48 "Which one should you go with? Gentlemen, it doesn't matter because neither of them are being sponsored in this video. So buy whatever the hell you want. And please watch some ads so I can earn some money. Thanks."

[@Haiko8]

Great video, as always Antonio! Going to get a new pair of cognac Derby's soon. Right in time for that! ;)

[@RealMenRealStyle]

Sounds good! 👍

[@Snoop_Dugg]

Is it okay if you have plastic shoetrees instead of cedar?

[@beornkhan2736]

No, it should be wood

[@AleksiPorkka]

So should I apply all of these on top of each other?

[@juri3745]

How long should you keep the shoe tree on inside of your shoe? Can you store shoes for months that you're not going to use with the shoe tree in it?

[@williamkazak469]

Keep the shoe trees in the shoes whenever you are not wearing them.

[@jerryjin3427]

Should you condition the leather AND waterproof it or do you only do one thing only? If you do both, what should you do first? And what's an appropriate frequency?

[@camerong5513]

don't use waterproof at all, unless it's a cheap shoe... read the comments here...

[@Aggnog]

Instead of just a small rubber patch for traction, if you live in a rainy environment it's better to just get a whole rubber sole attached on top of the leather to keep it from getting wet.

[@HeBruise]

Can anyone help me find shoe trees for size 18 dress shoes?

[@Ann-kv3yb]

This can work for women's leather Victorian boots, correct?

[@BABYYSARA3831]

AKU KALO PAKAI KASUT GQ MACAM INIJEANS STREET CUT. KAKI SELUAR KENA DI LIPATKAN.

[@vanstromi7810]

I don’t recommend heat over greasing/oiling the shoes. Boot sav works best and you wear the shoes and they stretch to your feet.

[@JarrahBoard]

Do you recommend certain leather shoe brands for wide feet and more importantly orthotics? I seem to not find nice shoes where the orthotics and my feet fit in well, because the insoles of the shoes are not able to be taken out. And getting a size bigger makes the sides too big.

[@SAIFULLAHJAMIL]

4:35 Crucial.