TEACHING AN OLD SHOE NEW TRICKS-BURNISH & PATINA TUTORIAL FOR ALLEN EDMONDS

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[@alonzocalvillo6702]

When I was a young man , like 50 years ago, I saw these shoes as “old man’s shoes. Now that I am more “experienced” I have learned to appreciate fine shoes.

[@josephupholstery1416]

Man I'm 28 we call those og shoes Mafia shoes were im from we see a man in a suit we move out the way

[@hydroaegis6658]

Well you're also an "old man" now, so...

[@jacknjill3000]

Me too and now appreciate them. But the ones I’m looking at are like $300. to $400.

[@louiemarkbadol261]

I'm 27. I don't see it an old man's. Gladly I've been influenced by the right influencers.

[@nandoshinesasmr5214]

Nice burnish and patina! Great work as always! Love the shine too! 👍❤️

[@manuelborchardt3401]

Beautiful work, thank you for sharing and I am glad that KZbin recommended you. You are amazing!

[@fry_book7303]

I've fallen in love with your content over the past couple of weeks ❤️ keep it up

[@philippegovaerts2411]

I have exactly the same experience here... 😄

[@markmilan01]

You do an amazing job. You are the Michael Angelo of shining shoes!!

[@Jmarty_81]

Amazing! You have skills! Never disappoints! Great video.

[@wal33dmas81]

These are literally my dream shoe's

[@lancehatch4475]

Beautiful Preston. Great job!

[@jonathanguzman7880]

I just came across your channel and I love what you do bro. Subscribed!!!

[@seanhuynh5184]

Preston your work is always on point!

[@rubenguerena1717]

You have inspired me to burnish my own Allen Edmonds, Strands. Thank you for such a great quality video.

[@VWbobby94]

Love the burnish look. Great work

[@fafilingdo]

I just discovered your channel, and you're a true craftsman

[@perfumeparadise1994]

Love to see you vedios everytime

[@awesomesty]

KZbin recommend, I'm now obsessed with your channel.

[@jeffestes960]

Great work, thank you for sharing.

[@gman5410]

Awesome work!

[@cassia_cries]

it's such an odd aesthetic! each to their own. fascinating channel

[@ReconMan8654]

AMAZING WORK!!!

[@joe_8699]

Having some board walk empire flash backs watching these. Dam those are beautiful!

[@owene]

Nicely done ! !

[@kcire1983]

Those came out lovely

[@deegee3195]

Brilliant - proper talent

[@starkyvill]

You're the man great work

[@anthonyonyedika5110]

I love the background music

[@alejandroponce6762]

Amazing !!!! Shoes

[@SWAYLAB]

These look beautiful. 👍

[@MrBanegasgaleas]

Amazing job👏🏻

[@j.a.4360]

The details on these shoes resemble that of the crispness on my Fluevogs. Except you took them to a whole new level of cool.

[@HouseofChains81]

I have a pair of these shoes and they are about 8 or 9 years old and are starting to look rough but they are hanging in the there. I've just been using the Edmunds polish the whole time but have just discovered Saphir and have finally hydrated them. I'm going to try this when able. Thanks.

[@joejoe0102]

Just beautiful

[@ALRM1]

You are a true master 👍❤️

[@angelalane2136]

Good Evening, Preston!! I'm afraid we're going to need some longer videos from you, Sir! I love the look of the burnishing, but I think I'd like it a little bit lighter, and higher up on the toe.

[@xXTHELEECHXx]

Congratulations on reaching 30K subs!!!

[@viggokalman7256]

Remember to not get stressed out, KZbin is supposed to be fun and if replying to all messages you get is too much - don't do it 😊

[@number1beastielover]

Beautiful 👍👍

[@rohanziad]

Greetings from Bangladesh on hitting 30k subscribers. Love the videos!!! Thanks

[@beveragesolutions1039]

Damn your killin it! Thats my style! Super hard!

[@bryanosorio9331]

The look amazing

[@rudrabarathan2737]

You are a MASTER.

[@TraumaER]

*30,000 subs! I always find the channels right before they blow up! 10,000 to 30,000 in no time. 100,000 by 2020!*

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thank you. Let’s make it happen! Thanks for your support.

[@JohnwFOC]

It’s incredible how fast you blew up. I remember when you hit 500 a couple months ago, before you got your current camera! Keep up the great content!

[@justinberwick2827]

If you could add the products you use to the product notes it would be very helpful.

[@UsernamesForDummies]

Corpus Mentis He really wasn’t nasty about it, so I don’t get your aggressive answer. And anyway, it’s hard to understand the actual product names, since they’re in French and his pronunciation is a bit off.

[@SawdustAndCalluses]

@Corpus Mentis hes got a good idea man, no need to be hostile

[@justinberwick2827]

I do like these videos. I even say so at times. Telling that the way you did comes off as a little big headed.

[@deepthinker8737]

another great video, i love all your video, your #1 fan from the Philippines ... God bless (-,~)

[@BlackKettleRanch]

Wow!

[@VJKBorahae]

Bravo👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@evoguru]

Love the shoes . One day I’ll have a pair

[@TheElegantOxford]

You will!

[@GetToughOrDie]

WoW...I never thought I'd be so interested in shoes. But when you see just how well made it is. And then watch you bring them to life it's really quite ...AWESOME!

[@marinechapssemperfiout9939]

Super!

[@nonyahbiznezz9094]

While an inmate at California prisons years ago I learned to high polish beat up work shoes. Gotta do something with years on your hands!

[@JS-yt1zy]

Such beautiful shoes, wish I wasn’t broke lol

[@shanejones5885]

You are deff the best on KZbin. I saw a prettywell known guy on KZbin, try the patina you do, he didn't strip factory finish and it clearly was not as well done and outcome was no where near yours. I made sure I commented such, in a professional manner. He was using a heat gun on the leather to get out wrinkles...smh.

[@jeffbrogan6147]

Can’t believe that you’re approaching 30k subscribers

[@TheElegantOxford]

That’s insane huh?

[@atechnews3221]

Jidenna classic man

[@visualMile]

Great contents. Can you also polish a deerskin shoes/boots. They seem to be tricky as I found out.

[@caesars889789]

Beautiful work as always! What edge dressing did you apply in this video?

[@salehfayez99]

Subscribed ...

[@alexanderstark9142]

These shoes look amazing! I was wondering how much would it cost to have this done on a new or old pair of Allen Edmonds?

[@SuperChudley]

Subscribed and enjoying your videos, gonna have to save up and buy some saphir just to try it out, it isn't that cheap though, hope you are being sponsored by them :) if not you should be!

[@reevesization]

What do you use to edge dressing?

[@transforminggravity15626]

Cool

[@michaelbennett4343]

Wow wonderful work does it matter what brand of shoe as long as it's real leather

[@benjibucks4811]

Not sure if you got a day job, but at the rate your going. You might be able to quit it soon! Hope you can man, your truly passionate about shoes and I love it

[@AlbertoPerez-io6dj]

Could you please make a video with a resume of the tools, creams, conditioners, etc... Which you use in your videos?

[@cadetflamen12]

Those look like the Stacy Adams that I was going to get but 10 times better

[@leftyk1968]

Mynwife and i have justnstarted watching you videos. We truly enjoy watching them. I will be buy some of the polishes but before i do do you happen to have a link where YOU get some proceeds like an amazon link ?

[@paulhughes5446]

Great Video ! How often do you strip down your shoes and build the shine back up as normal maintenance for a mirror shine?

[@TheElegantOxford]

Maybe once a year

[@67spankadelik]

I would love for you to do my shoes. I have a brand new pair of Ace Marks wingtip oxfords that mysteriously picked up a blemish. I'd like to give this a try but I think this is over my head. Will be shooting you an email and photo tomorrow to get a quote. Love you work and think you have an amazing talent.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Great!

[@supercheekykiwi]

Would love to know what is in your shoe shining kit. Do you just have one horse hair brush for everything or about 10 of them one for each color

[@jonathanvilla118]

Will the Saphir pate delux wax shine up as well as the amiral gloss; regarding a mirror shine? And if not, what will the use and differences be between the two.

[@zeiwow0]

What shoes are those at 4:45 ive never seen anything like that color those are beautiful!

[@stephenfalker7513]

Any advice on an Allen Edmond’s black & white spectator wingtips, especially the white part? Thanks, I appreciate these videos.

[@TheElegantOxford]

I just end up using Angelus leather acrylic paint to brighten those areas up. White is hard to clean.

[@dutchwilson8642]

First!

[@abdullahbinabbas8965]

Hey man hope you are doing well. I have some Timberland boots that came with a patina finish that i dont like. Can you please tell me how to get rid of or reduce one if someone wants to? I hope you reply :)

[@ivanisaacmondragonlevy3421]

wow

[@maringodea3918]

👍👍👍👍

[@anthony-h9l]

Man I wish I trusted myself to do this to my shoes

[@TheElegantOxford]

I feel you. It’s nerve racking at first but practice makes perfect.

[@drzaius844]

Professor Shoe I’m with you. But I’m gonna do it, and start with some thrift store shoes for practice. Preston makes it look easy for sure, and I’m sure it’s not.

[@JasonPascucci]

+The Elegant Oxford - Video idea: is there anything one should do to prepare shoes for storage? I have several pair that I don't use that often, but would like them to be ready to go in a snap when I do. I think my usual problems are drying out, and dust (I suppose I could get shoe bags for the latter). I definitely don't have enough shoe trees, is there a less expensive alternative?

[@TheElegantOxford]

Excellent idea

[@neilcoelho]

I need your HELP! I've got a pair of beautiful Louis Phillips Suede Leather that got wet and dirty in the rain and now are faded and lost its colour and has stains , looked through the internet but got no real help . Please help me I love them and want to restore them . Your videos have been a great inspiration to clean my shoes so thanks🌻

[@chieftd9340]

Great video. What camera do you use? Are you shooting in 1080P? Just curious, your videos are very well made. Cheers

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks! It’s shot in 4K but nowadays even an iPhone can do that so I guess it’s the standard.

[@michelediloreto3064]

After you applied the Walnut dye what did you use for the patina step

[@Joliaux76]

Interesting, sir. What is the very first liquid you use ? Aceton ?

[@amickinflorida9008]

Nice. But hydration is the bonding or absorption of water. You are adding a wax or petroleum. A better term would be lubricating the leather. Keep up the good work.

[@noisybarinavalon]

Having a difficult time visualizing what color of slacks and button down shirt this would go well in a business casual executive office environment. Any suggestions?

[@FkinRage]

I'm a big fan, love your content. What dye and edge dressing do you use?

[@TheElegantOxford]

I use mod Podge acrylic gloss finisher. Not the glue though, the blue bottle.

[@wardad5628]

@@TheElegantOxford I'm confused, all of the Mod Podge blue bottles are glue, sealer, finish. There is the regular gloss and there is the super thick gloss.Which did you use? Thank You

[@muhammadaliirfan472]

Can thinner be us d instead of acetone to remove old polish, as acetone is not available in my area...???

[@wilson87j]

Are you using saphir medaille pommadier light brown for the "tan" colour? Can't seem to find tan on your website 😬

[@albertcardiel691]

Do you ever do two tones? Leather and suede?

[@VladimirMuc]

Hello. Please tell me which treatment tool (liquid or cream) do you use for the finish rand sole? Thanks.

[@narendrahodade7806]

i would like to know your thoughts on New leather conditioner from Leather Love. its a 28.99$ product.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Get Saphir Renovator instead. It’s less expensive and better.

[@muhammadaliirfan472]

Hello sir, can thinner be used instead of acetone???

[@PlaneGeek007]

Wow...so impressive! On a side note, I wear a size 15EEEE shoe...i find myself purchasing garbage shoes that tend to fall apart very quickly. Do you have any recommendations for Wingtips, penny loafers, basically anything that is in my size that will last a long time. TIA...love your channel

[@TheElegantOxford]

I’d go for Allen Edmonds. They offer the most widths and sizes of any company I know.

[@zang9147]

If you’re patient, put a saved search for Allen Edmunds shoes on EBay with the brand and size. I have picked up 2 pairs of size 13 oxfords in great shape for less than $40 each. Sanitize and polish them, change the laces and you’re in business.

[@PlaneGeek007]

Zan G done! Thanks for the tip

[@TheArtofWill082]

Are you using mirror gloss in tan or dark brown?

[@jacknjill3000]

How do you polish the one that come burnish and patina already?

[@95SLE]

Can I use a light brown cream polish on the toes of a tan Chelsea boot to see if I like the look?

[@TheElegantOxford]

Yes that would be ok

[@willtotorica9788]

Is the mirror gloss in dark brown or tan?

[@pamelaschomer4120]

Where are you products available? I live in Oklahoma.

[@theyounggentleman5470]

How long do we wait after using acetone?

[@musicfashionstyle9269]

Can you do my Allen Edmonds shoe like this video.

[@brianbarnett100]

How do you get creases out of the shoe?

[@tomverderber1565]

What's the name of that dye you're using again?