Thrift Store Challenge: Bringing new life to Allen Edmonds Shelton Saddle Oxfords

[@holymoly6829]

Beautiful pair o good old shoes 👍👍👍👍

[@mbshoedoc]

Thank you very much and I agree! They cleaned up quite nicely.

[@Pertemba40]

Man I take off my hat to you. You're the Meister.

[@DidNotThinkThisThrough]

Those are pretty damn fine looking shoes.

[@mbshoedoc]

I really appreciate it. They cleaned up quite well I think 👍

[@johnmunoz6056]

Awesome, very nice work. I'm really passionate for shoes. What you do is just mazing. Congratulations. Keep up the good work.

[@davidedmonds6427]

WOW, BEAUTIFUL JOB MICHAEL IMPRESSIVE!!!

[@mbshoedoc]

I really appreciate it 🙏

[@notyourgrandadswatch7705]

Perfect choice with that museum finish as well as the chestnut. Cheers, these turned out amazing

[@mbshoedoc]

Thanks so much man! I think I saved them from the trash bin 👍

[@notyourgrandadswatch7705]

@@mbshoedoc those are the best kind of finds. They give you the most satisfaction when you've finished. Anyone can go out and buy $400 shoes but when you can take $20 shoes and turn them back into $400 shoes, that's epic.

[@mbshoedoc]

@@notyourgrandadswatch7705 I agree completely 😁👍

[@nickyabril2330]

Awesome video

[@mbshoedoc]

So glad you liked it. Thank you!

[@3dsublimevreality962]

Professionnal and very nice work Sir,love this résult thank you for this course 😊😊😊

[@mbshoedoc]

You are very welcome. So glad you like it!!

[@roscoeward1476]

My man you have skills!!!

[@mbshoedoc]

I really appreciate that my friend 👊

[@guidod.1071]

Good job

[@mbshoedoc]

Thanks!! 🙌

[@ThriftedGent]

"A hot mess" 😂! Exceptional job sir. You are extremely talented!

[@mbshoedoc]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ifeanyiemmanuel1100]

If only Shoes could talk. Keep up the good work

[@mbshoedoc]

Well if these shoes could talk they would be cursing me. "First he dried my skin out with acetone, then he sanded it down near to the bone and then rubbed alcohol based dye all over my open wounds 😭".

[@ifeanyiemmanuel1100]

@@mbshoedoc 😂😂 I'm sure if they could talk, shoes from all over the world would be coming to pay homage to you, bringing their sick and dead relatives for them to receive your touch

[@callenkoester9078]

Nice videos

[@mbshoedoc]

thanks mate 🙏

[@kbrett2004]

You did a really nice job on these shoes. Brought em back from the grave and gave em a new lease on life.

[@mbshoedoc]

Thanks so much man, that was the plan 👍

[@ateliery9437]

great job!

[@anangelshero0410]

Just reaffirming my faith in your abilities‼️ Great job‼️🔥🔥🔥

[@mbshoedoc]

Hey man, I appreciate it. Sending some pics your way tonight to discuss color options 👍

[@bradle4162]

I don't think I'll ever like the look of a saddle oxford personally. But I think you did an extraordinary job if making the after look better than before!

[@mbshoedoc]

I really appreciate it. It was partly because I wanted to see what could be done and partly because I wanted to try out a saddle shoe to see if I like the style. It's more of a smart casual shoe than a true dress shoe.

[@bradle4162]

@@mbshoedoc I'm just not an oxford guy. Folk'll call the derby the oxford's ugly cousin but I strongly disagree as they're my favorite. You should try a split toe derby. Been wanting to try those for the first time.

[@mbshoedoc]

@@bradle4162 have some on order right now with a patina from a new brand. I'll have an unboxing video when they come 👍

[@smhne8]

This Is why we call you the Shoe Doc!

[@mbshoedoc]

Hehe, thanks man 👊😁

[@stevenjm12]

Good work as always

[@mbshoedoc]

I really appreciate it my friend.

[@stevenjm12]

@@mbshoedoc do you have an idea what type of brush or item to get small "dots" on a shoe for a patina? I used a shoelace end and it had an interesting effect, but wasn't exactly what I was going for

[@mbshoedoc]

@@stevenjm12 I use a smaller round tip brush for that. Could use a q-tip too

[@Kudusole]

How is this possible 😳 Need to watch more of your videos and learn haha

[@mbshoedoc]

Please do and I sure hope they will prove helpful 🙏

[@koneill1771]

Totally amazing.

[@mbshoedoc]

So glad you liked it 👍

[@TheShoeEnthusiast]

Love this video!

[@mbshoedoc]

Thanks so much man. Probably one of the most beat up pairs I have worked on.

[@jandevery]

Amazing as usual… quite simply night and day! Wonder how they’d look with flat laces done in a bar style…

[@mbshoedoc]

So glad you liked it! I was thrilled to bring them back to life. I do bar lacing on most pairs. Sometimes if I don't have the right length laces around I have to mix things up but my default is bar laced.

[@imnotametalhead3211]

First time seeing your vid and I gotta say that this was very interesting. I'm subbing

[@mbshoedoc]

I really appreciate it. It's quite enjoyable restoring shoes and making custom creations with leather dye. I used to be into woodworking and furniture restoration but shoes take up much less space and no saw dust 😁👌👍

[@lonestarsy99]

Would like to see my pair look that awesome.

[@mbshoedoc]

It could surely be done 👍

[@1k1ngst0n]

great job! Can you list the products you use? Idea for new video: remove spots from a natural chromexcel leather boot/shoe?

[@samuelcruzzavala8805]

God Blees your hands amigo from the big México city

[@mbshoedoc]

Very kind my friend, thank you 🙏

[@cvc1]

Bruh, you just blew me away!.. I need to go lie down..

[@mbshoedoc]

Hahaha, so glad you liked it 👍

[@byN91]

Nice job sir! subscribed to your channel. Many don't like polish binder leather, I have one from Church's, what do you recommend to strip those polished binder? Thanks

[@mbshoedoc]

You would strip it the same way with acetone but I expect it to be a big mess. I don't think I've actually dealt with it myself but expect it to be difficult. You may need to use the finest steel wool with the acetone if cotton balls won't work.

[@byN91]

@@mbshoedoc Thank you for shedding some light on this

[@mbshoedoc]

@@byN91 if you give it a try definitely let me know how it goes.

[@DouganMilne]

Lookin' Sharp!

[@mbshoedoc]

I appreciate it my friend 🙏

[@lohengrinknight]

Are those johnston & Murphy? I think I have the same pair of shoes.

[@mbshoedoc]

JM makes a similar pair but these are Allen Edmonds Shelton

[@overheadpotato]

Great job! I am using this video as a guide, but I cannot find Acetone anywhere. Can I use rubbing alcohol instead, which is not running out anytime soon? May I also ask for advice on dyeing my first ever pair? They are tan, but I would like deep burgundy.

[@mbshoedoc]

I find acetone easily at Lowes, Home Depot. You can also use nail polish remover with acetone. Alcohol can work but it doesn't strip as well. There is also fiebing deglazer and Saphir Decapant which are designed for stripping as well. Pure acetone is just cheaper. (And by the way rubbing alcohol has run out around here at least... Covid). I have a number of videos dying in burgundy tones. Check those out too 👍

[@jws2899]

Great job! I do have a question...how long do you let the dye dry before you start conditioning the upper?

[@mbshoedoc]

I usually let them sit overnight and rehydrate or condition next day.

[@jws2899]

@@mbshoedoc Thank you so much! I truly appreciate your advice... particularly the rapid response! Have a great week, and keep sharing/teaching!

[@mbshoedoc]

@@jws2899 I always appreciate the comments and questions...keep em coming.

[@muffemod]

Easily watchable on 2x speed.

[@КонстантинДмитриев-т6ь]

Отлично

[@mbshoedoc]

🙏👍

[@sidewinder4718]

🗣🏆✅

[@mbshoedoc]

🙏👍

[@phillato]

good job.. but... I would have rather see them without the trees for a real comparison

[@mbshoedoc]

Makes sense but I can tell you it will look the same when the tree comes out. Now the true comparison would be take the tree out, wear them a day and then see how it looks.

[@ЛеонидМетелица-у8д]

Может в косметологии использовать это уникальное средство для разглаживания морщин! Посмотрите как работает. Меня зовут Елена. Пишу с канала мужа.

[@mbshoedoc]

Sorry I can't read this.