HOME MAKEOVER: SHOE EDITION. A 3 HOUR TRANSFORMATION AND SHINE

[@SirBlackieChan]

i almost want to go shoe thrifting and do makeovers for the hell of it

[@TheElegantOxford]

Try it out. It’s so fun

[@echoalpha456]

Other than a vintage shoe tree, do you have a brand of new shoe trees you would recommend?

[@asatisfactoryperson9278]

@@echoalpha456 he also uses woodlore

[@valeriocesarini5661]

A question to everyone: how do you cope with the fact that someone else’s feet with sweat and everything have lived inside the used shoes you just purchased? It’s one of the biggest no-no’s for me... But I can’t afford new Allen and Edmonds and I love to do these makeovers on my leather

[@asatisfactoryperson9278]

@@valeriocesarini5661 I don't usually think about it but I sanitizer teh shoes with lysol wipes before using them

[@BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy]

I have been shining shoes since I was 9 years old, and going around all the pool halls, mafia clubs, and Board Walk in Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. I gave all my earnings to my Mom, because we were poor. I am so happy for these videos.

[@jeykneeko_606]

I just thrifted a pair of Allen Edmonds MacNeils in shell cordovan that look very similar to those for $60. They didn’t look too great at first but the soles still had a bit of life and there was no major damage on the uppers. I cleaned them up with some Saphir Reno’Mat, Renovateur, Cordovan cream, and finally mirror gloss and they look amazing! One of the best purchases I’ve ever made.

[@TheElegantOxford]

That’s an awesome find! Great work!

[@101jungi]

Whenever I see your work, Its like a skillful artist drawing in a canvas. The usage of the shoe cream colors is impeccable resulting in an awesome finish. Keep up the good work and have the best day.

[@TinasheKavumbura]

Why am I hooked on to your videos? Seriously why. I only have one pair of tan fancy dress shoes which need restoring but so far I have watched close to 10 of you videos in two days. Something about them is addictive.

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

the shoes went from grandpas ol pair to gangster at the end, love that color

[@DrDee-xv8bh]

Lol!

[@khoderabdel-hussein3032]

You are an artist great hop I love

[@sitbone3]

They look like pimp shoes. Crap.

[@haliquewadood7652]

This is amazing! I stumbled upon your channel and now, I cannot seem to fall asleep without watching at least 1 video of yours.

[@scottyb.8710]

Same here. They are SO relaxing!

[@gizmojenkins7891]

Your the Bob Ross of shoe restoration.

[@tootall5559]

nice work. multicolor shines are not my personal thing, but I can see why some people like it. You know, I get why you like bringing things like this back to beauty. When I restore anything, a lighter, a piece of silver, whatever I may be doing, I know the satisfaction you get when something is done and brought back. Unfortunately, I'll wager there are a lot of people these days that don't know that kind of satisfaction. They don't get it. Keep on doing your thing. Watching it is almost as good as doing it in some ways, I find it relaxing.

[@kyleblackburne2870]

They look really great 👌🏻 shining my boots in the military was a daily ordeal but it was almost like meditation. Focused on the task thinking about nothing else.

[@johnsmalldridge6356]

It’s always amazing to see such a transformation from old and worn to looking nearly new.

[@caesars889789]

Please get a bigger SD card! We need full dyeing tutorials. I’ve already done one Patina job but need to see some of your methods from start to finish. Looks great!

[@edvas625]

We should start a collection of funds to send him bigger SD cards

[@catlover1986]

I don't get it. A 128 GB Micro-SD card costs like $20

[@-gheist-]

yES

[@TN-cr2nv]

Fantastic results. It is a pleasure to watch a person combine artistry and skill to create a beautiful work of art. The passion and dedication you apply to your craft "shines" through in every pair of shoes your hands touch.

[@shawnphoenix4650]

You're like the Bob Ross of shoe shines and restorations bro. I watch your videos to learn some new techniques, or when I wanna wind down, and fall asleep. Keep up the great work.

[@samh.264]

These turned out extraordinary! I'd have to be reminded to pull these off before bed.

[@holocene2164]

You are a real craftsman. The care and respect you have for your work really shows. Thank you for those beautiful videos.

[@sergeilebadev7412]

This video really is extra-splendid, and the repairer has a very large skill, I feel. One day I wish to be first-class English gentleman, and this is the shoe I must wear

[@kamalgill3256]

That pair is american through and through. English pairs are much clean looking, not too much going on, on the upper. Sole is different story, english shoes tend to have chunky, grippy soles maybe due to rain they receive in england.

[@thomasmccann9546]

Your videos are brilliant; please keep uploading. I like how you are teaching the viewer (by gentle narration) while showing your processes (adjustments to your technique).

[@angelalane8660]

HI, PRESTON!!! Of course, you can save them, Preston!!! You've just got it like that!!!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks, Angela!

[@alx252]

The Elegant Oxford .. but you didn't show how you washed out the salt did you just leave it in the leather?

[@yourmomhello7695]

Wow man what beautiful work

[@taxconsultant1076]

@@TheElegantOxford I need your email sir

[@GS-st9ns]

I like the graceful way that you handle your hands. It's not just shining shoes etiquettes as well

[@Llamathellegend]

My man just casually flexing that ring 😂👍👊 Killer work on the shoes brother!

[@jamesbarros950]

David LaMattina help me out, I couldn’t make out the ring insignia. I know a group of gentlemen who dress well and often wear rings, but it didn’t look like one of those to me from the glances I was able to get. What was it?

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

@Howdy Justice so you have the same one then i assume?

[@Chief305]

@@mvrdamonxy7942 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TomG1990]

You turned those shoes into works of art. I'm amazed and inspired.

[@DaliwolfBacon]

They look brand new! Excellent work!!!!!

[@carlosc3768]

Preston you are an artist. That was a total transformation.

[@mellie4174]

so talented! I would really love to learn to do this. I shine my husband's shoes and it is so zen. I just love doing it, though it is just a simple shine, nothing artistic and definitely not the mirror shine lol.

[@1144house1]

Artist. Craftsman. Amazing skill.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks, Chris!

[@76DragonSmith]

Wow unbelievable transformation! It would be really cool to see the owners reaction on your work. If somebody was willing! Great job.

[@nickyabril2330]

Thanks for your awesome video and work. Beautiful shoes.

[@KOBER4974]

Wonderfull shoes ,Wonderfull job 🎩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@e.c.jr.3580]

They turned out AWESOME!!!!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks!

[@miguelorobitg2040]

Wow!!! Incredible work on those shoes

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks for watching Miguel!

[@jamessmithjr6081]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@meltonboroughcouncilaresht4292]

True artistry...a real pleasure to watch!!!

[@CobblerBob]

Looks fabulous!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks, Robert!

[@michaelreece458]

Stunning transformation.

[@larajaniszewski]

These look AMAZING

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

Preston what a amazing transformation on this pair of shoes. Your work is getting better and better. It was a pleasure watching this video.

[@samirc4694]

Love the live commentary, gives a much more in-depth procedure 👏🏼

[@caseyjonesbklyn5796]

Really glad I found your site. You do a great job.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidedmonds6427]

Beautiful Job!!!

[@lloydlee5905]

Beautiful bro, I love your work 🎉

[@scubastevesILDjourney23]

Beautiful work.

[@goodwill_hunting]

So classic. Yet again, what an amazing transformation you did on these

[@marquepadley2715]

Sir, you are the Master in the world of shoe Elegance

[@irfanullahmaingal6910]

Fantastic job well done

[@chrishughes9202]

You are an artist sir. Love these kinds of videos.

[@DrDee-xv8bh]

Works of Art.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks

[@mossabdullah550]

okay but i LOVE the way you record your audio now it feels a lot more personal and those look so good !!!!

[@cjsolo2010]

Amazing work! Thanks for the knowledge. Just one quick note, if I may: Médaille d"Or is pronounced kind of like MED eye door, with the accent on med, and door with the r rolled on the back of the palate instead of curling the tongue at the front. If that makes sense...

[@ron7202]

They look great.

[@robertharwood1012]

Stunning transformation!

[@TheNunakun]

That multi-ringed, waterstained wooden table is essential to your channel. Now, whenever I see a round water stain, I think about your channel and shining my shoes. Damn you and Thank you for instilling this weird phenomenon into me, albeit indirectly.

[@scottyb.8710]

You have the most calming voice

[@bluemanzanita]

Spectacular!

[@seanbarry324]

I love the patina!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks!

[@mayanksingh12]

I am glad that I found your channel. I got inspired from your work and i saved my old Red Chief leather shoe which had lost color. It feels damn good to have restored them to old glory 😀

[@JH-ct9fj]

The more I watch the more I want to unpack all my shoes collection and try to shine them all the way this awesome guy does. Incredible

[@theonlybuttons4810]

Bellissimo, you always give the shoes you work on their class and awesomeness back . Keep up the videos 😊

[@CovesPhotographyBrampton]

Because of watching you, Kirby and Trenton & Heath, I've ordered my first pair of Allen Edmonds. Fifth Avenue in Oxblood. I'm really looking forward to receiving them. PS I love watching your channel before bed. It's great to relax and enjoy a nice shoe shine. Maybe I'm just weird that way.

[@81Logansk]

Cove's Photography I watch these every night. My wife thinks it’s hysterical.

[@orgilsaikhanorgil432]

You are not the only one man. Men love their shoes shiny and clean i guess PS its so relaxing to watch cleaning shoe and dye etc

[@rsuplido]

Check out Beckett Simonon (T&H reviewed them). I think they're still having their sale now and the FB20 20% off coupon code might still work. It might take a while to get your order though -- mine's shipping estimate is not until next year :(

[@neenathatsews1085]

Your videos are amazing- I have learned so much! Am hoping to score a pair of 11s at my local thrift to restore for my son, who really needs a classy pair of sharp shoes! Thanks so much!

[@Rjbalver]

Holy cow! I’m speechless. You are seriously talented.

[@claudiofiero8523]

These look very classy now!

[@shirleypedersen7406]

Beautiful as always!

[@friendlyguy93]

Gorgeous!

[@brianrussell7691]

Another excellent video Preston. Thank you. It’s interesting how much darker leather on the toe caps turned, compared to the vamp and other areas of the shoe, after the Renovateur treatment.

[@MrThekikster]

Brian Russell I think that was due to the nail polish remover he used.

[@MuzamalGujjar-g1v]

Good job

[@koolbean2034]

You are an artist

[@gjunior2471]

Wow!Just beautiful.

[@KiranKumar-ng2gq]

You are such a great magician. Huge respect for you Brother. Fantastic job.

[@jawedalam1442]

Wonderful job.

[@GD-mu8bb]

This guy is super talented

[@JUSLUKING]

They look great...

[@topoisomerace]

I think this is your best video. I'm not a big fan of the red vamp, but the overall effect is incredible and probably better than those shoes have ever looked.

[@TheElegantOxford]

The owner was pleased!

[@adamfolks1]

Well done sir. Another great video.

[@cylisbarre7202]

Love the videos! Can you show us different shoe trees? Good/really good/bad

[@Bronteboghopper]

These shoes look amazing

[@efeiyonu5863]

I always enjoy watching your polishing and shinning videos, but one thing i always look forward to is when you remove or take out the shoe trees. I find it very satisfying so please endeavour to take em out more often.

[@BrassMtn]

You do a superb job! Well done good sir. This makes me want to study shoes and how they are made and quality. I would love some wonderful dress shoes! It seems as tho you can bring any pair back from the bin. Good good work

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

Knock it off with the Photoshop accusations. This isn't Fox news or Facebook. It's a teaching video. Thank you for sharing. Love the shoes.

[@Phoeff99]

It might be worth noting that the burnishing isn’t really the dark areas of toe and near the laces. It would be the comparably “lighter” (in this case redder) areas that would be “burnished” or rubbed through use and thus appear to have lost their comparably darker black toned dye...in the end this beautiful pair really is what a formerly dark dark blackish red would look like if the high wear areas were allowed to “burnish” from use, lose their dark tones, reveal the lighter tones underneath but kept beautifully shined and conditioned throughout. With that visualization it may be easier for others to imagine where and why certain colors go where they do. For example the toe cap/medallion, laces, and counter would never be a lighter shade than the vamp quarters or tongue but you need to know why! Awesome work Preston. 👍🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

[@deonreddy8661]

Fabulous!.. ...you're good at what u do, keep it up homz!

[@rudrabarathan2737]

Hi Pal, please show us more on Repairs on unknown stains and scuffs more for us to learn from you, Rather than shining shoes all the time. don't mean to offend you at all. I learn a lot from your channel. Your channel I am relying on. I was happy, finally you revealed your face. Good luck.

[@earljordan4132]

Hi Preston awesome job on those shoes bro.

[@DominusEstOK]

Just incredible Preston!

[@somedude626]

Great job wow

[@MrAlexissantana]

Dam those shoes came out sharp! I enjoyed watching you tint and restore those shoes just as much as I love watching Bob Ross making his paintings. You kinda sound a bit like him too.😂🏞👩‍🎨

[@JimAlaska49]

Excellent job, as usual!

[@j.a.4360]

Preston, thank you so much, you have enlightened me to so many real applications... I am forever grateful for you sharing your knowledge with all of us.

[@joshuaandrosebartley896]

You sir are an Artist!!!! I could and do sit and watch your videos daily lol... I just wish I had half the skills at this as you do.. I wish I could afford to send you a pair of shoes I think I pretty much ruined trying to strip the wax and polish off of lol..

[@MohammedAhmed-by9np]

How can I get list of products and details of that and I want to start this please help me

[@joshuaandrosebartley896]

Mohammed Ahmed get a list of what sir? The stuff he uses to do the shines? If Im not mistaken he usually shows what he uses in the videos so I recommend checking his videos and you’ll be able to figure it out!!! I’m trying to remember the name of the shine/wax he uses but it’s not coming to me lol

[@markp.9707]

Impressive transformation Preston as always!!!

[@sophieacapella]

Amazing transformation, Preston!👌

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks, Sophie!

[@alejandroponce6762]

Nice, nice very nice job

[@aarondaniel1974]

Man, you are a shoe GOD!

[@joeyswaney8497]

WOW! Amazing job sir.

[@TBaker-dx1vc]

Beautiful job!

[@Rickjapodaca]

Nicely done!!

[@apbiggins8mm]

For years I spit shined my boots used cotton balls and such then a sgt taught me how to use a lighter to help me get that super shine in a short amount of time lol great vid

[@TheElegantOxford]

I’ll try it!

[@quetzalcoatl2rt]

You are a master ✅

[@satishsurana7817]

After watching u I've started to fell in love with shoes. Love ur work and definitely I'm trying to figure out how can I do the same in Indian product with my pairs.😃

[@leojphilip732]

Try products from PRO shoe care or Helios if you find Saphir too expensive. Cheers!

[@krazeekalvin]

Really looking forward to getting back to the States and find me some shoe's at a thrift store.