Advanced Edge & Heel Care: Clean, Recolor, and Polish

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7 жыл бұрын

The purpose of this video is to show you how to take your unfinished edges and heels and refinish them to produce a highly polished dress edge and heel.
Products used in this video:
Sandpaper (from a local hardware store)
Saphir Teinture Francaise Dye
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Saphir Pate De Luxe Wax (Neutral) Polish
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Medium Saphir Dauber
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Small Saphir Welt Brush
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Step 1 (01:44): Smooth Edges Using Fine Sandpaper (Optional step)
Anywhere you see an uneven surface, sand it down. We recommend using an 800 grit sandpaper for sanding down the edges of your shoe.
Step 2 (03:14): Recolor edges with edge dressing
Next, you will recolor the edges of your shoes using the Saphir Teinture Française Leather Dye. The dye is permanent, so make sure you avoid contact with the suede and pay special attention to the edges. Remove as much excess dye from the applicator, then take the applicator and brush it across the heel of your shoe. Allow the dye to dry for 3-5 minutes.
Step 3 (06:42): Apply Neutral Wax polish
Apply Saphir Pommadier neutral wax polish using a welt brush. The wax helps nourish and protect the welt stitching, in addition to shining the shoe. Apply on the edges of your shoe, try to get into the welt without getting any of the wax polish on the suede.
Step 4 (09:09): Buff off waxes with a clean dauber
Using brisk, side-to-side motions, buff the edge and the heel of the shoe until you bring up the shine of the heels.
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@pablog7358 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, but just a quick tip: use an old credit card between the sole and the upper to make sure you don’t dye the wrong part.

@catherinedilworth1363 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip; why didn't I think of that this past week when I needed it. Thank you for sharing that info.

@mitchdev1933 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I spent $200 on Thursday Cavalier boots and wore them in the winter without realizing how much it would damage the sole. I only got to wear them for two weeks before I realized there was significant damage to the sole edges. I’m gonna try this, pretty confident this will help. There is not much information on this topic so I really appreciate your very informative and well made video.

@sally-3830 5 жыл бұрын

I’m a woman who loves leather boots. I started using your concepts and my boots have never looked better. Thank you :)

@billenloe9692 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this advanced guide to heel polishing. It contains all the steps that I knew I was missing but didn't know what they were. In my experience, most guys miss heel care 101, which is to take your shoes to the cobbler and get them reheeled already! I see lots of people walking around with worn down heels. Guys, that is bad for your back, plus it doesn't look good. Others notice! Also, don't forget Shoelaces 101 = if they look worn, replace them, and Shoelaces 102 = learn how to lace and tie your shoes. Thanks again Kirby for showing us "The Way of Shoes"!

@kirbyallison 5 жыл бұрын

Bill - Great advice! You could't be more right!

@mts987987 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you especially for the guidance to help preserve the 'stacked heel' look. I've been following both you and Preston Soto for tips on caring for my shoes. They are looking very fine. Thanks!

@meltonboroughcouncilaresht4292 2 жыл бұрын

I do the thinner sole edges with a cotton bud Kirby...you have much more control. I also go into the welt/vamp junction very carefully with a small stiff bristled artist's brush. I do actually use the mirror gloss and again use a small stiff bristled artist's brush to get into the welt if dealing with suede; if calf skin I use an old toothbrush. Nice job Kirby...always enjoy your vids!!!

@daniellack3559 7 жыл бұрын

Amazingly Professional information on shoe care, as is the whole series/project...well done indeed....

@kirbyallison 7 жыл бұрын

daniel lack Thank you, Daniel! We love helping the well-dressed take care of their shoes and their wardrobes!! Let us know if you have any suggestions for future videos!

@rubenozz 7 жыл бұрын

Here's a tip for you, get yourself some 3/4" blue painters tape and mask the uppers around the soles and heels, it will make life easier especially when working on a suede shoe!

@kirbyallison 7 жыл бұрын

Sir Benxo Great suggestion!

@catherinedilworth1363 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you for sharing that.

@ClevelandMorris 2 жыл бұрын

As always, great education and much appreciated Kirby!

@craigmurley5115 7 жыл бұрын

Yes! Living here in Massachusetts that "Drivers Heel" is a big problem in the wintertime because of all the sand and salt grit that accumulates on the drivers side floor mat! Especially on the accelerator shoe heel. Thank you! A very informative and usefull video!

@kirbyallison 7 жыл бұрын

Craig Murley Yes, ESPECIALLY the right foot! I had a Rolls Royce lamb shearling floormat retrofitted for my BMW specifically to combat this problem. It helped a little bit, but my left right heel and shoe back still wears faster than my left.

@elijahbey3366 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Great tutorial.

@Myrslokstok 6 жыл бұрын

True masterclass thanks sir.

@bzakie2 6 жыл бұрын

I think you sooo got some on the suede!!

@jamesperry6442 6 жыл бұрын

This vid is awesome!

@jaytouvelle2359 3 жыл бұрын

looks great

@erichschmidt8987 2 жыл бұрын

I like the kiwi edge dye because it dries shiny. ✨

@shanew3293 3 жыл бұрын

thanks..I use painters tape between sole and uppers. good videos

@LoudCitizen 4 жыл бұрын

Kirby, thank you for such great videos. When my cobbler sent me back my shoes perfectly half-soled (I picked out Vibram Ariel in rich brown), he not only did a fine job on the sole edge and heel dressing, he gave them a finishing touch using hot wax. They are glorious to look at. I would love to learn how to do this. Are you familiar with this technique, and is it something a regular person could learn? I’d love to hear any thoughts you have. Thank you!

@elwha6025 4 жыл бұрын

Super helpful!! thx

@jacobftww 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Might want to add an annotation to where you say pommadier instead of pate d' luxe at 06:34 and 07:00. Could be confusing for some of the newer guys.

@ron7202 4 жыл бұрын

I use a cotton swab for the dye and my finger for the wax. Use another cotton swab, with a leather conditioner, on the stitching. Buff with a soft brush and you’re done.

@bradleyburck1349 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@bobcantstandzyobitz9778 2 жыл бұрын

I use black (also comes in white and brown, I believe) Heel and Sole edge by Kiwi. Looks great, adds good color and a little shine. For my brown boots with rubber edge and heel, I use brown polish. I've never tried wax polish but will try it. The shoes you have are quite worn on the edge, so it makes sense that you have used a dye.

@CreamJockey 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a difference between Fiebing’s Edge Dressing and Fiebing’s Edge polish? Keep up the great videos!

@classyshoes8504 7 жыл бұрын

Great vid, good info!

@kirbyallison 7 жыл бұрын

Classy Shoes Thanks!

@JDO358 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Kirby, great video. I want to dye my weathered suede shoes. Is there a video about this subject?

@RobertBabnick 5 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Love the content. How would you recommend caring for Allen Edmonds Strandmok heel and edge that has the stacked two-tone heel and sole?

@ricardoa.7679 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Kirby hope all is well, I have a question regarding leather sole maintenance. Should leather soles be conditioned, waxed and or treated with any products or procedures in order to extend their lifetime? Thanks so much for the time and help, love your content. Best,

@lullemans72 Жыл бұрын

caming back to this video brings back memories from when i first discovered kirby's channel. i do wonder though, if it would be better to also use cream polish on the edges after applying the edge dressing, but before applying the wax? kind of like the same way you would polish a shoe's uppers.

@alandecorte2962 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you. A question - can you I use the Teinture Francaise alcohol-based leather dye on synthetic heals and stitching? I have a pair of black Vionic "dress" shoes and would like to dress them up a bit. Thanks for the tips.

@arreola961 5 жыл бұрын

@4:13 yeah I had a that feeling it would be permanent, But I went ahead and dyed my leather work boots a brown anyway... I don’t know I’m still working on the finish. These are my back up boots now.

@donnymac575 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't have a welt brush, you can use a soft bristle toothbrush instead. Just make sure the toothbrush isn't the same one you use to brush your teeth.

@davidgeorge2666 2 жыл бұрын

nice desk for working on shoes, do u also work on plumbing & auto projects on the same table?

@masterbouche 6 жыл бұрын

Can you please talk about toe taps. I have a pair of Allen Edmonds strand on walnut and for some reason the left does is getting worn out. I have seen metal looking toe taps but I don’t know where to buy them. Also if put toe taps, will Allen Edmonds still do a re-sole when the time comes? Thank you in advance.

@steveng.rodriguez9940 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed in another video that you used (black) Saphir mirror wax for the edge dressing, which do you prefer? The method in this video (dye + neutral wax) vs black or brown mirror wax?

@steezmonster92 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kirby, I have a pair of tan suede longwings and the edges look more like a natural wood rather than a dark brown/black color. I think the dark color might not look appropriate with the tan suede upper. How do I clean and care for them?

@ShinAoki1 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful information on edge and heel care. You mentioned use of Saphir Teinture Française in this video. Also, you recommended Saphir Renovating Cream on other video. When do you decide to use one or the other?

@kirbyallison 7 жыл бұрын

Shin Aoki After spending more time experimenting with both, I honestly prefer the alcohol-based, liquid Saphir Teinture Francis. Does a better job penetrating leather and doesn't change texture of the edge. You just have to be very careful using it.

@ShinAoki1 7 жыл бұрын

I see. Teinture Francis is for coloring only without a smoothing, coating effect. Thank you so much!

@jedwardoo 4 жыл бұрын

Would the Fiebing do well the same or the Saphir is better?

@hap9915 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Kirby. I've watched or listened to maybe 15-20 hrs of your videos to get educated on shoe shining. So grateful for the specific details in each. If I ever work on a very high end leather … or something like eel skin or ostrich, which Saphir polish is a very very safe bet so I can ensure no discoloring or potential damage. It would really be painful to spot or ruin a really expensive pair of shoes seeing as though I'm an amateur. Thank you again for all the guidance which I know is only free because it comes from your passion. I have one passion. Jesus... but He needs no shining up. Thank you again for your help.

@jgbedford 6 жыл бұрын

Do you sell a product that can fill small nicks and parts of a worn heel that light sanding can't resolve?

@JonasMF12 7 жыл бұрын

Kirby, I usually use the renovateur, then the cream polish and then wax polish, just like I do with the leather upper; is there something wrong with this, or would it be superior to use the Saphir Teinture Francaise Dye and the Saphir Pate De Luxe Wax Polish as in this video? Or does it depend on whether or not one has used sandpaper? Thank you for great guides

@kirbyallison 7 жыл бұрын

Jonas - no problem with that. The leather dye is absorbed more permanently into the leather. Could dye first and then use this method.

@susanagimson3952 Жыл бұрын

Can I use the Saphir leather dye on the edges of a purse that has lost some color?

@spdygonzalez79 6 жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a non leather dye edge dressing? Some of my shoes do not have leather soles. Thanks

@steventrosiek2623 6 жыл бұрын

Alejandro Gonzalez use Fiebing's Heel, Edge, and Sole Dressing. It's inexpensive and it does the job.

@Alador. 7 жыл бұрын

As usual, great video! Saphir makes another product for the edges called "Teinture cirante Tanil", is there any difference with the Teinture Française?

@kirbyallison 7 жыл бұрын

Edelstein I asked Avel about this and apparently the formulation is essentially the same as the Tincture Francaise, just adapted for the smaller bottle.

@Alador. 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate you took the time to ask Avel! I bought a pair of secondhand black shoes, the edges and sole are quite worn (part of the leather sole is discolored and a little bit scratched). I bought some Tanil to recolor the edges but I'm now wondering if I can use it on the sole to give it a better aspect before using some Sole Guard?

@edwardfan924 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kirby, I hope that this finds you well. I’ve got a question for you regarding shoes and more specifically shoe repair/care. I own a pair of Crockett & Jones boots with a double sole(1 leather and 1 Dainite). I have a common problem where I wear through the toe of my sole much faster than any part of the sole (even faster than the heel). I’ve only had these boots for about 3 months and have only worn them moderately but the rubber soles have worn quite thin at the toe and the stitching between the rubber and leather outsoles has come apart. This also frequently happens with other shoes of mine which a single leather sole. I’m aware that as a preventative measure, metal toe plates can’t be installed to prevent this excessive wearing at the toe, but do you know any measures that can be taken once it has occurred? The rest of the soles of my shoes are in good shape and are nowhere close to needing replacement, so I’m hesitant to send it into you or any other certified repairer to replace the soles. I’m more so wondering if there are any less drastic and costly remedies that are more specific for the toe. Thanks for your time, Kirby.

@fransenfiets 5 ай бұрын

Often, cobblers can stack layers and skive it thin as they head bavkwards toward the mid-foot. Then, that “build up” can support a cutout for a clean, flush toe tap.

@MattDeckard 5 жыл бұрын

I use a fine paint brush

@polkunus 5 ай бұрын

What do i do if my edge has a complex leather to it? Its not dyed

@AMindInOverdrive 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know Gary Sinise did shoe repairs!! Cool.

@lockdown_therapy6915 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Alison, SInce the edge of my shoes is light brown, is it possible for me to recolor it to make it darker? Maybe dark brown? Will it work just following the step you showed in the video? Thank you!

@kirbyallison 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. It is very easy to take it to a darker color.

@ttrexster 5 жыл бұрын

If the welt is thick (like Allen Edmonds often are, or especially a storm welt), will it look weird to have the edge darker than the rest? I.e. to have it appear darker from the side than it does from the top? Asking because I have a pair with a very light-colored but hefty welt on which I'd consider this treatment but for this concern.

@TheTroyallen23 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you tape around the shoe prior to applying shoe dye?

@drummercpa72 6 жыл бұрын

What do you do differently for edges/heels that are not black or that have more of a transparent look?

@kirbyallison 6 жыл бұрын

John Morse Best thing to do is to use a wax polish, either neutral or a brown, to wax the edges. You can gently sand to smooth them and remove any edge dressing that was placed on top of the leather.

@yuandingwang9511 4 жыл бұрын

@@kirbyallison Does Dubbin do the job? BTW, can you do a video on the use of Dubbin? Thx.

@ClaudiaPelagatti7 5 жыл бұрын

I have some white lambskin chanel shoes that are white with a lot of stains can i redye them with teinture francaise 00? How should i prep the leather before doing so?

@kirbyallison 5 жыл бұрын

White is difficult to redye. I would recommend trying to remove the stains using the Saphir Reno'Mat. If that doesn't work, you can recolor using the Saphir Juvacuir.

@ClaudiaPelagatti7 5 жыл бұрын

The Hanger Project thank you very helpful! So the 00 from teinture francaise is not actually a dye? Just trying to understand the difference from teinture francaise and saphir juvacuir :)

@EdilarinProducts 6 жыл бұрын

how about using this to recolor the sole? I really dislike a worn out sole

@kirbyallison 6 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use any of these on the soles of shoes... I'd be worried about them rubbing off. Working on an advanced edge and heel care video. I think the technique can work also on soles. I'll post a video sometime early 2018 about it.

@EdilarinProducts 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! I thought maybe a light coat of polish on the sole could help against the seasons and maybe tidy it up a little? I use the sole guard from saphir but would like to somehow make the sole look a little better without having to resole it completely

@nsatoday 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel J., a half sole can be applied via glue if desired

@BengelaUnWastedResale 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dscrappygolani7981 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching rich people videos. Makes me feel better about myself. 😊

@JC-gd3fv 4 жыл бұрын

Rich people? You can get a pair of AE's for like 150 bucks. Gimme a break.

@dscrappygolani7981 4 жыл бұрын

@@JC-gd3fv your point being?

@JC-gd3fv 4 жыл бұрын

@@dscrappygolani7981 My point is that owning nice shoes doesn't make you rich.

@dscrappygolani7981 4 жыл бұрын

@@JC-gd3fv agreed, but nice shoes cost money. You say $150 isn't a lot. I say , it's relative.

@eatpigs0916 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣 I really enjoy this content but most of my Rich friends including me like are cheapskates diy for the win. On the other hand my kids spend my wealth🤦🏻‍♂️

@larryragin6379 5 жыл бұрын

can it be use on alligator skins

@twangbarfly 4 жыл бұрын

Saphir do special products for exotic skins.... Don't know what they are but check their website. (I saw them in a shop in Paris today but I have no exotic skins so the name didn't register :-) )

@archstanton1628 Жыл бұрын

My mum wears a pair just like those.

@boscoho2072 4 жыл бұрын

Does the dye work on rubber edge?

@safaa9654 4 жыл бұрын

The show he's using has a plastic heel and sole lol its definitelt not leather and the product is just evaporating, not getting absorbed

@JC-gd3fv 4 жыл бұрын

@@safaa9654 You clearly have no idea what you're talking about. It's a combination heel -- part leather and part rubber. Get a clue.

@albertainsley9128 2 жыл бұрын

Kirby, is that a Goyard trunk behind you man?

@LilCrazyMan9389 5 жыл бұрын

forget the welt brush and just use your fingers

@jaylantum825 6 жыл бұрын

Great content and nice video instruction. Kirby, invest a bit more on audio equipment. Your videos will be more professional than they already are!

@kirbyallison 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jay! Hopefully the newer stuff is better. We have invested in higher-quality audio microphones.

@goldee2532 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very helpful thank you. One tip...don't repeat the product you are using every 5 seconds..LOL

@steventrosiek2623 4 жыл бұрын

It gets on your nerves

@donovanyang8119 2 жыл бұрын

great video but im not paying $15 for shipping thats ridiclous.

@kirbyallison 2 жыл бұрын

Cost of staying in business…

@kamehamehaX300 4 жыл бұрын

Get a manual transmission so the erosion can be even

@ThuhoanNguyen 5 жыл бұрын

Dye doesnt really recolor. Still has the natural color. I have sanded it though

@brandyhawking7908 Жыл бұрын

I did it with Woodglut.

@mr.edmiston6725 5 жыл бұрын

Stand not sand apied not applied. Kirby have you been day drinking again?? Lol jk Kirby love your vids!

@JC-gd3fv 4 жыл бұрын

Wut. Who exactly has been drinking?

@user-xf6ql5zd6x Жыл бұрын

If that's what happens when you're driving a car, kick your shoes off and drive without them.

@safaa9654 4 жыл бұрын

Thats not leather tho, the sole is made of plastic...

@JC-gd3fv 4 жыл бұрын

You're a moron.

@alexrad1123 5 жыл бұрын

I hate suede!

@twangbarfly 4 жыл бұрын

That's you - I love it.

@abdullahal-shimri3091 2 жыл бұрын

That sole looks horrible