The Spectator Shoe: A Classic with a Modern Twist: Ft. the Best Toe Plates Around

Contact Ivan Ramos for your own Custom Toe Plates: [e-mail]
Visit theelegantoxford.com for all of your shoe care needs.
Use code JANFRIENDS22 for 5% off your order
Products I recommend/used in this video:
Saphir Leather Dye: theelegantoxfo...
Saphir Leather Lotion: theelegantoxfo...
Saphir Medaille d’Or Cream Polish: theelegantoxfo...
Saphir Pate De Lux Wax Polish in Mahogany: theelegantoxfo...
Saphir Horse Hair Brush: theelegantoxfo...
Saphir Pig Bristle Brush: theelegantoxfo...
Saphir Welt Brush: theelegantoxfo...
Need help with a mirror shine? Here’s my in depth tutorial: A COMPLETE, DETAILED, & UNCUT GUIDE TO A MIRROR SHINE: A GUARANTEED SHINE
• A COMPLETE, DETAILED, ...
A guide to sole savers:
• MY LOCAL COBBLER INSTA...
My Experience at the Allen Edmonds Trunk Show:
• I GOT MY DREAM SHOE AT...
The Elegant Oxford is a Clothing & Apparel Project Offering Premium Shoe Restorations, Patinas, & Artisan Shines for Quality Men’s Shoes.
If you have any questions or would like your pair shined, email me at [e-mail]
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram at The Elegant Oxford.
Follow The Elegant Oxford:
INSTAGRAM:www.instagram....
FACEBOOK: / theelegantoxford
KZbin: / @theelegantoxford

[@Shoehandler1142]

Spectators are my number 1 favorite dress shoes! I bought my first pair last year, a vintage 1940s spectators by Florsheim except mine is made from a nylon mesh in the place of the cream leather.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Very cool Daniel! Cloth or mesh was another popular style!

[@knutrittnerofficial8061]

Spectators are one of my favourite shoes. I am singing in a rather casual jazzband and spectators are part of our outfit (we usually play in young and casual settings). I also wear them in everyday life but only during the warm months because they work so well with my cream and White clothing ideas for these months

[@TheElegantOxford]

That’s very cool! Glad to hear you’re rocking the spectator

[@mikewaite3746]

I have three pairs of spectators my first pair I bought when I was 17 years old from churches of England. I still have those shoes and still wear them!

[@gavindadds4414]

2 hours taping before you even start the job. You have way more patience than me man. Love the Spectators.

[@TheElegantOxford]

It was a doozy for sure. The worst part was getting the pinking in order

[@bobpickens1]

I love Black and White Spectators! A claccick with Tango dancers.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Another very popular combo! Thanks for sharing!

[@edwardscissorhands4007]

Beautiful Shoe! I could see Joe DiMaggio wearing them back in the day.....Timeless Class!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks!

[@KATHYMEADful]

A true spectator fan here, Great job and thank you for posting.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Glad you like them Frank, thanks for watching the video.

[@Juanasoto33]

One of my favorite pairs you’ve done thus far! Excellent work as always! 👏🏻😉🤩😘

[@bluegrassman3040]

My grandfather wore a pair of two tone Oxford shoes back in the early 1950s.

[@piolinochenta9028]

Pero que paciencia muestras y gracias por compartir Saludos nuevamente desde Altamira México 🇲🇽👍

[@anthonydoan1991]

I got a kick on how you handle the dropping of bottle. "Oops, hur hur, drop a little bit." You have a very admirable expression for accident. Calm and chill.

[@samuelclaessens7699]

I love your work. Greetings from the Netherlands🇳🇱!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks Samuel. I appreciate the support

[@josephheinecke1992]

You are by far my favorite shoe personality. Of all the "shoe guys" out there you are a step above. From commentary to performance you are killing it!!

[@docdee770]

Awesome! I could see myself wearing these, but not with a suit; maybe with white cream slacks, a nice dress shirt, and a matching long-sleeved button-downed sweater and a bow tie.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

I have a tan herringbone Gieve & Hawkes suit with a cream stripe pinpoint oxford shirt that would go well with these spectators!

[@homerogarza9861]

Great pair with an excellent shine. Bought a pair last summer from Allen Edmonds along with a pair of brown ones the Cobbler Union. Wish I lived close to you so you can help me shine them, brother.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Great choices! If you’re ever in San Diego let me know!

[@hewie2u]

I reckon they are great . The trick is to understate them with quality elegant clothing. I am now 69 years old and had a pair when I was about 19 .

[@mr.kakerudanielvl6496]

Yes, they look amazing... On some people with the right character and build

[@SQ_og]

The brown is cool

[@jeffhreid]

Beautiful corespondents

[@CobblerBob]

Gorgeous! The toe plates with your logo are killer!!

[@CasaGarza-vs6gj]

These are my favorite shoe ever ! Have always wanted a pair. Thank you

[@ironmic9244]

I love my spectator pair of shoes. Mine are a light oak with a cotton or linen cross hatch stitched cloth. It's very simple, but the detailing of the cross hatch makes it a very elegant summer shoe.

[@rowlandmogaecho2272]

I just adore them.

[@shelbypayne3620]

Indeed, I'm not much fun. So I'm not a fan of spectators. But that looks great young man. Good job.

[@thatxonexguy5438]

Im almost positive you'll win that shoe shine competition. I genuinely havent sheen shoe shines as good as yours. Ive seen a few videos about japanese shoe shiners, but they look medicore compared to you imo

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thank you so much for your vote of confidence

[@Scrooks1]

Those would make an awesome pair of golf shoes, put some old school spike type cleats on the soles and be stylin’ on the links.

[@peterwoods35]

Those shoes are sooooo beautiful!

[@highpoints1983]

I have those shoes the spectators in that same color same year . Classy shoes man! 👍👍

[@Super50calbmg]

Absolutely amazing episode. I love spectators.

[@vicentegregorio6476]

Beautiful shoes and you did an outstanding job, Preston!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks Vicente

[@carmengregorio2335]

@@TheElegantOxford I tried to contact Ivan for info onthe toe plates but I get a bounce on the address indicating the domain does not exists???

[@markmilan01]

Amazing Job Preston!

[@PBHpbh021954]

Great video. I love Spectators. I have white with brown and black leather, as well as brown and blue suede. Polishing is a challenge for me with these shoes. I use Safire products but the idea of masking to tape off the white is genius. Gentlemen, these cannot be worn all year. Born from watching English cricket matches during the summer months they also became very popular by the Jazz crowd at a certain time. They are not outdated! Takes a little gusto to wear them out but what compliments! Gray or blue flannel dress pants with blazer or summer light jacket. You will look like a million dollars.

[@TheElegantOxford]

That’s awesome Peter. I need to have the courage to wear them!

[@johnbr59]

I've been putting masking tape on shoes with contrast welt stitching for a while now, works a treat

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

I would think these shoes would go well with a cotton/linen suit of creme, yellow, blue or brown.

[@RatdogDRB]

I'd like to see a Spectator Weave offered up by AE. Those turned out very nice Preston.

[@TheElegantOxford]

That would be very cool!

[@184876ela]

COOL 100%

[@mishasumi6827]

Like them as golf shoes

[@TheElegantOxford]

Yeah they do look like golf shoes huh?

[@Lorenzodial]

Nice! Job

[@kakrot3]

Beautiful!

[@dylanhill6736]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheElegantOxford]

My pleasure

[@justalittlebitmo]

You just helped me know what those awesome shoes are called! Thanks for your fantastic content 👏

[@bheinatz1]

That looks really awesome! Great work!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks Ben!

[@xclusivekid123]

That would hurt me to wear those.. #Beautiful

[@RileyTech]

I wouldn't be caught dead in a pair of those.

[@Agerskiold]

Wow 🤩👌🏼

[@mrr7678]

Great job as always. They are beautiful 👍

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks!

[@olatusijazz8155]

Allen Edmonds has discontinued the production of Broadstreet a few years ago. Have they brought it back?

[@TheElegantOxford]

They brought them back for a limited run a few months ago but right now, they are discontinued

[@eddie1173]

Like Facebook, drop the ‘The’ 😀 love your videos.

[@fozyk1099]

Mr MA Jinnah used to wear shoes like this.

[@thepenultimateninja5797]

I love those toe plates. He really ought to use slotted head screws rather than Philips head though.

[@scottyb.8710]

Happy New Year to you and your family, Preston! And… I started rocking my new Cigar Strands with Triumph toe plates this season ;)

[@TheElegantOxford]

That’s great Scotty! Happy New Year!

[@Huffman_Tree]

Looking ready to take control of the Atlantic City boardwalk

[@TheElegantOxford]

☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻

[@hendrikhattingh8419]

I was wondering can you get a mirror finish with normal shoe polish

[@brunobelsasso4142]

Hello Preston, great Videos. I got some shoes from Velasca, I really love the built finish, I hope one day you make a review video of them to see if there are as great as i think.

[@giacomo8875]

Stavo pensando di prenderle, c'è un modello che mi puoi consigliare?

[@davidchang2862]

Hi, love your videos. May I sent a pair of my shoes to you. I like your Elegant Oxfords toe plates, would you install them also heel pads. Also your wonderful mirror shine. So how much will all these cost? Thank you!

[@melijegasini2014]

The colors you used almost give the shoe a glow. They are fabulous! Does this company do lady's shoes? I am a girly-girl but I adore oxfords. I remember seeing my Great Aunt wearing saddle oxfords in the 1950s (?). What colors did you use on these shoes? They are just beautiful!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey Meli. If you’re interested in ladies dress shoes, Allen Edmonds are a good option if you can wear a size 9 in women’s so you can fit in a 7 mens. Carmina and The Office of Angela Scott make dedicated women’s dress shoes that are among the best in the world. They are a but pricey but absolutely worth the investment.

[@medhatabbouda3912]

I'd like to buy Saphir products but unfortunately they're not available in Egypt. What would you recommend 🤔

[@maurogarcia6512]

I absolutely love the AE Spectator Shoe. I missed the offer in 2021, but are they still available?

[@Phidalgo1984]

Hello, I'm new to your channel and I notice you mentioned that you are in the San Diego area. Do you have any cobblers that you can recommend in the area? I recently moved from the East Coast and it has been difficult finding a reputable cobbler.

[@supersonique001]

Great video. However I was a bit shocked to see you want to transform them with dye as opposed to 'flavor' them with some slightly darker Saphir creams? safer and less troublesome by far I think? They were stunning to begin with and one of my favorites to restore along with AE's Ridgefields and Strawfut which I have found and restored at bargain prices on eBay. Nonetheless great work as usual.

[@TheElegantOxford]

I unfortunately never use creams to add patinas because it isn’t permanent but that’s just how I do it for my clients.

[@Doty6String]

Can you use a Dremel to get the mirror shine?

[@TheElegantOxford]

Great question! I’m actually filming that very video to answer that question.

[@Roberob1189]

Just curious…do you have any trouble with putting the painters tape on the leather? When I taped up my red wings, pulling the tape off pulled out/off the oils out of the leather. It made it look really bad. I fixed it but it keeps happening.

[@johndudding9600]

Where can you buy shoe trees like that or custom toe plates? Fantastic

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey John, Ivan’s info for the plates is in the description of the video

[@johndudding9600]

@@TheElegantOxford thanks I missed that one. Any tips for top end shoe trees? Keep up the good work, great channel.

[@TheElegantOxford]

For top end shoe trees, www.skoaktiebolaget.com makes the best ones but are pricey

[@harlemquijano]

Tremendous job as usual! How do you tell when a shoe is made? Is there Serial number or date stamp on the shoe?

[@scottyb.8710]

AE has runs of certain styles in certain years.

[@TobaccoPipesJapan]

Trying to contact Ivan Ramos, but he's not replying to my messages. 😞

[@komaboi19]

Have you ever noticed toe plates making it harder to walk (slip more often) in any situations?

[@TheElegantOxford]

I haven’t but as long as you don’t tippy toe, you won’t notice them

[@mmitchell1727]

You have nerves of steel lol

[@TheElegantOxford]

I still get nervous at every job

[@TyinAlaska]

Pretty sure spectators were created for Wimbledon spectators.

[@Corvette0430]

I don't think I have seen Doug's channel. . .what is it

[@TheElegantOxford]

It’s called Creative Restorations!

[@bardstorm]

where do you get your flat laces from?

[@TheElegantOxford]

I bought them from Kirby Allison! He makes the best ones imho

[@komaboi19]

Did your mic shut off around the 3:30 mark? All of a sudden your voice got super quiet and I had to replay it to hear

[@TheElegantOxford]

Oh I was just physically away from the mic. Sometimes it doesn’t pick up my voice when I move my face away from it

[@estiveneikim8115]

🖤🖤 Mmmmm ♦️♦️ 👄🚬

[@Miyamotospoop13]

i cant be the only one that thinks those are just clown shoes

[@rudyraymoore8441]

You just need to elevate yourself to finer shoes, stop wearing those Maddens 😅.

[@sweet_cheeks224]

Great job

[@brianotoole8666]

Is toetapsbyivan still around? I tried emailing and received a return to sender.

[@denverragavan5537]

Enter the competition....if your videos are anything to go by then you're a sure thing brother, besides I've watched KZbin for a long time and with what you do there s no one that can compete. You're a winner Preston, you just gotta enter to get the title. Best wishes brother

[@Melendon44]

Hi Mr. Soto greetings from New York City. Excellent work. Another piece of art. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks for watching! I want to visit NY one day

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Love the spectator style of shoes. What a great job you did Preston. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks for watching Joaquin

[@elickes]

Way to make my day, Preston.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thank you!

[@viclucyzia]

Taping 1 shoe takes 2 hrs so both 4 hrs and that is the beginning of the pain. Some cobblers offer a professional service for spectators. I would definitely go for it no matter the price if I owned a pair. BTW for me personally the mirror shine doesn't fit spectator shoes. Makes one look like trying hard to make casual shoes become formal and didn't work out. I would stick with simple polish. Imo. As always you are on top as shoe polish Master.

[@jeremydb8954]

You’ve probably answered this another video, but what kind of air brush is that? Shoes look phenomenal BTW.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey Jeremy. It’s a battery powered cheapy from Amazon. I don’t know if they sell it anymore but I need to invest in one with an air pump.

[@davidedmonds6427]

Love Spectators, I own 3 pairs 2 from Allen Edmonds and 1 from Alden.

[@pukovnikklefeld]

Having seen a bunch of different spectators, I found the idea very cool, but the way they make them they just end up looking like some gangster's shoes. These, however, look perfect.

[@jossdr]

I love them. But finding them is becoming more difficult. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

[@RadDadisRad]

I love wingtips. I have a pair of those Broadways in burgundy.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Awesome!

[@josejoaquintrujillorios5199]

Hola Oxford saludos desde Bogotá bendiciones

[@lorenzolopez8297]

Most of your videos have are very good. But the lighting in this video is horrible!

[@richie4561]

please can you put the shop on ebay where you get your second hand alan edmonds plz

[@rogercrier9115]

I was told that Acetone has the ability to go straight through your skin, into the blood, and then to your liver☹️☹️ so gloves may be a plan✅

[@TheElegantOxford]

You’d need to go seriously overboard for anything to happen to you. Wear gloves but make sure they aren’t latex. Acetone will eat through pretty much anything that’s latex.

[@KniFe16]

Preston, glad to be here.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks Felix

[@albertoblanco4540]

Espectáculo

[@shelbypayne3620]

The EO toes are perfect

[@s.b.9059]

What is this for Airbrush

[@chrishalle1982]

nice co-respondent shoe

[@calvinpeterson4142]

You are an Amazing artist!!! What air brush are you using? I bet you could do it with Q tips!!!

[@josebarahona3359]

Great video

[@sterlingmcwhite6378]

Yes, yes, a spectators and wing tip is a shoe that I am drawn too often for me

[@highpoints1983]

How much would you charge to make mine look the same?

[@nicolobragagnolo558]

Love it 🤩🤩🤩🤩 all the best from Italy 🇮🇹

[@enjoyingthecrisis5931]

Preston, You could 100% pull those off in a white linin double breasted suit and a pastel shirt. Just don't walk around Miami carrying a metal briefcase and a cigar.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Haha that would be a killer combo. I need to buy myself some spectators. I’m so jealous of my client

[@condedetrevino]

Mr. Soto, you are a master artisan ...

[@SilverOilman]

Superlative work!