THE ESSENTIAL SHOE SHINE KIT: WHAT I USE TO SHINE SHOES

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[@ronaldt3422]

This guy is legit. He wears a Seiko. I salute you

[@ronaldt3422]

@Rammoshe hell yeah!!

[@Tony-zt3yn]

Literraly came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed... lol

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

Legit, or rich.

[@DutchClawz]

Seiko -> grand seiko #1 show of people that really appreciate quality and craftsmanship over anything else. Perfect match for someone spending hours cleaning and restoring high quality shoes!

[@tjsogmc]

I bought a vintage Seiko from my local thrift store for $5. Looks like new and works perfectly. The deals are out there if you look for them. Now I can look like a million bucks on a 7-11 budget

[@johnfair62]

SOOOOOO YOUR SECRET IS OUT!!!!!! A MAGIC SHOE BRUSH AND CREAMS LEFT BEHIND BY A TRAVELING VAGABOND! Your Grandfather was good to him, so he left him the magic brush and creams. They were left to a good man of good deeds. Now passed down to you. Congratulations on inheriting such a treasure.

[@slim2429]

John Fair It’s vagabond

[@johnfair62]

@@slim2429 Thank you. I fixed it.

[@petermichael2990]

Preston, really appreciate your calm voice and the recognition that you don't have to keep up a constant patter. The silence between your instructions is perfect...the actions in the video speak for themselves. Well done!

[@keekeefries6298]

So I cannot find anyone on KZbin that can get the quality shine that the Elegant Oxford does. It’s more than the products!

[@Lorax_Tribe]

It's just a little technique. See how few products are needed overall, a cloth and brush to apply. Saphir brand renovateur and cream polish are not that expensive. A few layers rubbed in will get that shine.

[@steppenwolf5956]

It is the passion for shoes not just the products

[@Lorax_Tribe]

@@steppenwolf5956 Yes, as I said, just a little technique. A bit of attention paid to the shoes, and they look wonderful.

[@migjordanpayawal7856]

What a blessing this channel is. Thanks for sharing your shoe shining projects, Mr. Soto.

[@aidenlowe8256]

HI, PRESTON!!! This video came just in time, as I'm about to try to get back into shining shoes! Had my surgery, got no legs now, but just because I don't wear shoes doesn't mean I can't learn all I can from you, Steve @ Bedo's, and Kirby! You 3 are my faves, you know? I'll take what I already knew, and what I've learned, and really try to get out there and shine some shoes! 😍

[@duck966]

hi, sorry for the late response. i admire your tenacity and i think continuing after such a life-altering event is extremely admirable. hopefully you're well

[@adpickers1612]

I have a shoe box and brush that belong to my grandpa from 1960’s that is exactly like this one. My mom and dad gave it to him for Christmas one year. I remembered I had it in storage. Going this week to get it and start using it. Ordering Saphir from Amazon this week. Me and a friend sell used shoes on eBay that we get at thrift stores and clean up. Got a pair of shoe tress for $6 and a pair of Allen Edmond’s for $3.99 at American Thrift store today. Going to be a fun project to restore them. These videos have opened doors for us. Thanks for what you do.

[@ACoustaDC]

That's some high-quality video instruction right there

[@mariuszsobieraj1769]

Yeah buddy! I was hoping you would make an essentials kit video.

[@TN-cr2nv]

Like the idea of cutting up cotton shirts. One other method I might suggest is old bed sheets. I had a set of 100% cotton flannel bed sheets that had gotten enough use as bed sheets. So I then just cut it into strips and found a new purpose for them. Has worked out well so far.

[@RobertoCdeAnda]

You videos inspired me to take better care of my shoes and thanks to them found a great hobby in restoring old shoes thank you

[@markvincent5241]

Great instructional video, can't wait to recieving my saphir products and getting started. Thanks Preston for the motivation.

[@themauriziomantovan]

It’s because of the elegant oxford that I have all my shoe shining Saphir products and stunning looking dress shoes! Thanks brotha!

[@davidandrade9356]

Finally, the shoe shining essentials

[@anthonycoates60]

I am so glad you mention your brush...I love to shine my shoes, my brush is a family heirloom and best guess, it's about 120 years old...I got it from my Father, who got it from his...Tradition and connection...Love your video

[@brianbarnett100]

Alright, I have to gush for a second, and that takes a lot from me... Preston, whether here or on AE Enthusiasts your guidance is awesome and your patience and skill are unsurpassed. I can't wait to say I knew him when. Thanks for the great content and look forward to all your videos

[@isidoraveronica]

My boyfriend is on the military and I wanna shine his shoes and boots lol. You channel is very elegant, keep it up.

[@andregreen8040]

@@naegleriafowleri2230 yeah ! Nothing like a bit of spit and polish.

[@dmhibb]

Isidora M your guy is blessed to have you. I’d like to thank him for his service to our country

[@isidoraveronica]

Aizen Sousuke man... 💀

[@Oldmankingspiffy]

Um we don’t shine boots or does anymore

[@michaelmoreno9522]

Aizen Sousuke 😂

[@lovingatlanta]

👍Yay!! I finally found the video where you demonstrate how to tie the cloth around your two fingers!!! Thank you!!! I’m so excited to do my classic everyday Christian Louboutin pumps and ankle boots this weekend!! 🤗

[@adobemastr]

Preston, your quick tutorial on how to wrap that rag around your fingers and where you got the rag is a mystery that has now been solved. I know simple things like this may seem inconsequential to other people, but for people like myself who want to learn how to do these things, it is just another piece of the big puzzle. Thank you.

[@kalamoj]

Love your brush, a true heirloom. :)

[@tonydeltablues]

Glad you showed us your shining kit in detail, especially the edging product. I've just bought a Saphir Renovateur...I'm looking forward to using!

[@seanbarry324]

This is the best video on a step by step process on how to shine ur shoes.

[@TraumaER]

*A+ Video! Just ordered a brush and the renovator today! Time to become Elegant Oxford Jr!*

[@dmhibb]

Love the story about the shoe brush.

[@Calgary27]

Thank you so much for answering my query about type of cloth and how you wrap it around your hand. ❤️ 🇨🇦 ❤️

[@fireice5082]

Could you set up a link with all the product you use? It makes it easier.

[@MsBubu26]

Thanks for the tips! Those are awesome shoes you got. I also like that you have the family heirloom brush and the story that goes with it is nice. 😊

[@Chrystair]

Me: want to take five minutes to shine my shoes before a party to look neat. Also me: end up with a 3 days project and a $ 200 investment.

[@connormonnery6998]

Thanks Preston, this is the video I been looking for to shine my shoes. 👍🏽👍🏽😃

[@petervansa2477]

excellent video - toolkit tutorial and yet showing the step how to treat shoes. Excellent idea!

[@Bakerygo]

I'm so happy I found your video. I bought the exact same products yesterday and even though the seller gave me a lot of info I still needed some clarifications.

[@steve-pp4ef]

Watching these videos are therapeutic i swear

[@jupatj24]

Finally someone who is not afraid to use some good saddle soap on his precious shoes. In Mexico we call this one jabón de calabaza. "Pumpkin soap" great stuff, overly underrated.

[@1986card]

Thanks for detailed video and I now want to transition to saphir. I use my dads old shoe box and brushes that he used to use when he was in Mexico shining shoes and I am glad he had passed down his knowledge to me. I also enjoy watching your videos because it has improved my skills dramatically! Once again thanks for this awesome video

[@TheElegantOxford]

Wonderful!

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Thanks for sharing the video. Love that you put the name of the products that you use.

[@colin2623]

It's great that you also showed how you wrap the cotton around your fingers, I just couldn't figure it out before. Just recently I've begun shining my shoes and really taking the time to take care of them inspired by your videos, so thank you!

[@fronniebealer7808]

Thrift stores often have tons of tee shirts for a great price. You could make tons of shoe shining rags.

[@colin2623]

Fronnie Bealer That's a great idea :)

[@darlenecuker9711]

I followed your advice on Sapphir and thank you . This brand is amazing.

[@edstrazz2758]

This is a work of art!

[@aarronher6369]

That's what I used for shine my shoes too. Loved saphir products alot.

[@cjanquart]

Thanks for demonstrating how to wrap fingers with the polishing cloth (and the fact I don't need some special towel!), I've seen other videos with people with similarly wrapped fingers but never knew how to do it (trick is that 'twist'). Got a new sub.

[@stevehenkel354]

Your videography and presentation are perfect! Thank you for the tutorial. One thing I'd be curious about is how often do you go through these steps for a pair of shoes, let's say, for a pair of oxfords that you wear 5 days a week to the office. I didn't know about the importance of the conditioning step until just recently. I'd like to treat my shoes right going forward.

[@JoelRodriguez-cz7pg]

Items mentioned in this video 1-Cedar Shoe trees (Preston Soto AE Enthusiasts) 2- 100% Horse Hair Brush (Del Mar #999) 3- Saddle Soap (Brand : Avel) Savon Cuir Lisse Leather Soap 4-Saphir Renovator (Leather conditioner) 5-Saphir medaille D’or Cream Polish 6-Saphir Pate De Luxe Mirror Gloss 7- Edge Dressing Fiebings (Black Sole Edge and Heel Polish) Shoe used in this video: Allen Edmonds Bond Street in Burgundy

[@doconnor1354]

Thank you for cutting this list. I appreciate it.

[@221grob789]

Thank you Joel for the products and the order they were applied.

[@danielpozo8623]

Thanks for the list - was hoping TEO would put links for places to buy but I guess we gotta do the heavy lifting! (LOL jp).

[@JoeDoe1]

Thank you.

[@swarndeepsingh6659]

Please post links so people around globe can buy

[@josephbrea3358]

Thanks! I have been asking for this one!!!!

[@raymmm0]

Hey Preston, I just received some goodies from your store. Your videos are great - thank you for what you do!

[@coachcleats13]

I always wondered how to tie around my fingers like that, thanks!

[@dustyrhodes8672]

Thank you for making it enjoyable to polish shoes. I use the products you recommended and they are the best

[@Speykr]

KZbin’s algorithm knows me too well, my local shoemaker hasn’t helped me a bit i terms of advice. But this is 👌

[@sicksbit]

You need your own website or at least affiliate links so we know how/where to get these items easily! And you deserve credit for us purchasing them!

[@221grob789]

Great shoe shine lesson.

[@EffortlessGentTV]

This was awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@QuesyJ]

Thanks again mate 👍

[@disco324]

Thank you, just what I needed to know.

[@minsyoo]

ok i asked this question on your previous video. i'm gonna take all of the credit for this. and thank you

[@Lafsimons]

yesss great! thank you so much!

[@anangelshero0410]

I just shared this video on Facebook and told my family and friends what they can buy me for Christmas.

[@charlie_u.k.]

Fantastic video... Thanks!

[@darrenwalgate7411]

Thank you Preston x

[@brianbarnett100]

Shared on FB, essential viewing

[@geomondiale1768]

Great information my brother, really great

[@lovingatlanta]

👍Absolutely loved watching this video. Thank you.💞

[@fredyhernandez7789]

Awesome videos as always!!

[@haroldpope4571]

Excellent. I find polish my Allen Edmonds shoes is ver relaxing.

[@aarronher8446]

That’s what I used for all my shoes shine Good products.

[@rustyshackleford7616]

Great video. I’m sure others - like me - will find the info very beneficial. Thanks.

[@stevehoch9528]

You do fantastic work. I would definitely pay you to shine my shoes. I also have a shinebox with horsehair brush. I don't buy leather soled shoes anymore because I spend a lot of time on my feet. I do still buy quality shoes and shine them. I have always used kiwi products, but you are for sure getting better results with what you use. Keep up the good work!

[@cjanquart]

I've used Kiwi for ages until I learned they use synthetic turpentine which ins't the best for leather, switched to Red Moose (it's fine) and beginning to transition to Saphir (it's more expensive but justified given the cost of quality footwear).

[@chrisb3902]

Exactly the video I needed! Thank you! New subscriber!

[@strimmeestrimme]

A master!!

[@justinsleeper3734]

Great videos. How often do you recommend shining the shoes? Can that edge polish be used with any color?

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

I do this to all my shoes. My wildland fire boots and even my bunker boots. Keeps them healthy and looking great

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks awesome!

[@murrayzuckerman123]

Great information

[@geoffjohnston1531]

Good tips. Thanks.

[@steppenwolf5956]

Thank you for your videos. I started shoe shining with your videos and your recommended products. I have never had such success in shoe shing before. Saphire renovator is something unbelievable

[@mleanot]

Great content as usual

[@redaz9393]

Great video, I were looking how to restore the colour of my 70$ shoes, the products that you showed in the video are great but if I buy them it will cost more then my shoes probably I will just buy another shoes. But I have to admit you are very talented.

[@justincarrizales1206]

Love it

[@n.e.imokrani1600]

I love how your channel has this mystic vibe to it, and that magic 60-year-old Brush goes to prove my point hhh

[@billybatts8283]

Excellent.

[@adpickers1612]

Awesome.

[@mrb9830]

Great videos. Very informative but I'm really interested to know what you do with the insole on a pair of shoes you find in a second hand shop. They will presumably have a well established footprint from the previous owner.

[@johnparkerzabala]

Master Preston welcome back I have a dilemma I already stripped down my leather shoes but still the toe cap doesn’t make any mirror shine thanks

[@emrahercancakir]

Another amazing video. Do you have any advice on where to shop for Saphir products for a good price in the US?

[@keeloraz9452]

Great vid. Question: different horse shoe brush for different pigment shoe polish ?

[@H0L1DAY1]

I don't understand why anyone would give this video a thumbs down.

[@charlybrown7997]

No se si me entiendas pero he visto todos tus vídeos ya tienes un nuevo suscriptor eres muy profesional

[@dutchwilson8642]

Love your videos! But can you tell me where the best place to buy Safir from ?

[@MrGibberz]

Thanks so much for making this video. I have been debating purchasing a pair of Bond Street from AE in this exact colour, so this was really useful to see exactly how they would look with a nice shine. Got a few questions if you have time to respond: 1. How long did it take you to bring out that mirror shine from scratch on a fresh pair of shoes? 2. How often would you recommend completely pulling off old polish and starting a shine from scratch? 3. As a follow-up to 2, how often does calf need to be conditioned and rehydrated with something like renovateur? Thanks again!

[@TheElegantOxford]

It took me like 1 hour. I recommend pulling off the wax once a year or whenever the wax cracks Recondition at least once a week.

[@rashiksharar]

Excellent video!!! QQ: Can I skip the leather conditioner and go straight to using the cream polish? Because the cream polish conditions the leather as well, right?

[@natanaeledwinsahala2318]

Hi Preston! love your Vids so much! I got 3 colored shoes (black, dark brown, and burgundy) what color of polish do you suggest? I already got neutral saphir shoes creme and polish, should I buy creme and polish for each shoes?

[@gosth81]

Love all your videos, I wonder where can I get these items in Mexico...

[@kunalkunde7744]

Super! ❤

[@JohnDoe-fp1fl]

Great video. I have some questions. First : how often do i need to do the process in a month ? Do i need to use a conditioner every time i shine the shoes ? Do i need to take off the shoe polish before i shine them again and how do i remove it ? Sry for my bad english :)

[@lillybethwindsor7018]

I have no reason as a 31yr old stay @ home mom to be watching this, yet here I am. 👍

[@ArchdukeJames]

Preston, love your videos, question: Is there any product available to shine the sole edge for dainite soles? I hate having a dull sole edge on my shoes. It looks so crappy! This is why I've moved to leather soles almost exclusively, but given these shoes have dainite on them, I want to make them as nice as I can.

[@redazi1]

Yes my friend your shoes is already new

[@zang9147]

Aha! That elusive cloth knot.

[@zayeemahmed791]

Hi, does the wax polish tend to remove some of the colour from the shoe on it's very first application? This happens to me whenever I apply the first coat of Pate de Luxe, mainly on shoes with a bit of a dyed patina on them. Subsequent coats don't do that however.

[@luisangelcolon4479]

In Puerto Rico we use aneline and shoe polish, with a horse hair brush and cotton cloth...and we spit shine.

[@joepeters129]

So, it’s okay to use the same brush to dust off /clean the shoe, and then to buff it after the polish is added? What about having black and brown shoes - would you still use the same brush all the time? Thanks!

[@dboydboy1000]

@0:48 666…I see you 😈🤣 Thanks for the advice. I like your video about giving yourself time. I feel like a good shine takes more than just 1 time.

[@jackbrainard490]

I am seeing a resurgence in dress shoes. I am restoring my Johnston & Murphy as a gift to my son. The older shoes are made in USA and top quality compared to what you buy today.