I bet your shoe game is off the charts. How about a display of your collection?
@binary Жыл бұрын
this is one of the most relaxing videos i've seen on youtube.
@leodoro88772 жыл бұрын
Thanks for rekindling my desire to buy, shine and maintain quality shoes.
@russ9921 Жыл бұрын
Very nice background music adds to your relaxing voice tone. A pleasure to watch your videos.
@RatdogDRB2 жыл бұрын
Classic oxfords there. They got just the right amount of love.
@brianrussell76912 жыл бұрын
Happy Father’s Day Preston! You’re work and teaching style are excellent. Thank you my friend.
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian! Good to see you here!
@rohanpandey4364Ай бұрын
This was so relaxing to watch
@LB-px9td2 жыл бұрын
I have waged two of your videos, and I’m amazed at the fact that you are a shoe artist. Beautiful job!
@gianlucafalco737 Жыл бұрын
Yes as you say they use great leathers but the construction as well is super solid and refined, just give a look to the stitches how close and precise they are. Then the top thing is how confortable EG are, by new you were them twice and they are ready for beeing carried around all day without any issues. I own one pair since 13 years, resoled 3 times and they still look 1 year old. Great great product!
@robertdouglas93452 жыл бұрын
A pure passion is such a beautiful thing! God Bless my friend!
@puuha2 жыл бұрын
Once again You did it. That shine...is perfect. I´ve tried and tried, not even close. But still some satisfaction walking with shiny shoes.
@sean59712 жыл бұрын
Happy belated Father’s Day! Could you do a video on how to patina and shine loafers? I have a thorough understanding of most lace-ups, but loafers seem to be harder to imagine the darker spots. Also, could you make a video on putting a patina on a pair of shoes with shoe creams and wax polish only? I would like to see how far cream polishes can go.
@noname4751 Жыл бұрын
I have a small challenge. I will never say you don't do an excellent job polishing shoes. Definitely one of the best I've seen. With that said, I'd like to do you do the same kind of mirror shine on a pair of police duty boots. The leather grain is much more porus and a bit of a challenge. I'd like to see what you can do. I work with and shine Bates Enforcers. They don't have a cap. Really open pores. It would be entertaining to see what you could do.
@sonofromel2 жыл бұрын
Perfect! Now I'll try this with my Converse Chuck 70s.
@georgeoshea9961 Жыл бұрын
Mate, I have almost the exact same pair (without the quarter brogue) and I was really stressing about which shoe cream to use - so much so I was planning to go to Edward Green this weekend - but after watching this I just ordered MDO in medium brown. And yes, the patina on the back is stylistic - my EGs have the same. Great video as always.
@arslongavitabrevis513611 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for all your tips and wonderful videos! Regards from Argentina
@tedhart77082 жыл бұрын
Pretty spectacular shine!🌟
@the1Donmafioso2 жыл бұрын
Your work is absolutely amazing!
@nilkadeleon2 жыл бұрын
Great show and great channel. Saying Hello from Puerto Rico. Thank you for sharing with us mortals your wisdom. I myself have learned a lot and my first two mirror shine have been succesful. I watch your channel every day. Keep it up.
@thomastallis7245 Жыл бұрын
Working over Covid, I managed to spill an unbelievable amount of alcohol hand gel on my brown leather shoes. It was like acid, eating right through the surface of the leather, leaving dark brown stains just like your clients example. Prosecco has the same effect it seems.
@markmilan012 жыл бұрын
Amazing job making them fresh again!
@Melendon442 жыл бұрын
Excellent work you are second to none.
@tommymai3062 Жыл бұрын
Dude your incredible
@jaye9092 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you using the Creme Universelle. Great product
@terminator9099 Жыл бұрын
Haha it's my most recent model. I havent used saphir on my owns in years... only EG products
@chrisscudderfla4071 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so informative and instructional . . . thank you! I just used your technique to get a mirror shine on a pair of Allen Edmonds that I have in dark chili and it came out beautifully . . . what a difference! Thank you again and continued good luck on your channel. I just subscribed as I'm just now getting into higher end shoes.
@sjuvanet2 жыл бұрын
excited for the next video
@jagerking7020 Жыл бұрын
I know you do mostly shoes but I think you could get some unbelievable view numbers if you did some iPhone leather case videos of the different brands such as bullstrap andar and apple, trying to do patina, wax and or mirror shines to find the best quality leather between brands and finally get to the bottom of what manufacturer uses the best leather on these cases.
@Iberian2472 жыл бұрын
Allen Edmonds made the Sullivan boot (discontinued) styled after the Galway. You can sometimes find a pair on eBay.
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
That’s is true! Completely forgot about them
@mtkoslowski2 жыл бұрын
You should recommend cobblers sell sell a derringer with each pair of shoes in case someone steps on your toes deliberately or otherwise. They must pay! 😀
@davidclark360311 ай бұрын
Priceless information!
@mryark83 Жыл бұрын
Hey Preston hope you post a new video soon
@renji321002 жыл бұрын
You should give pure polish a try you'll love it and you should get a pair of Grant Stone Oxfords the quality is above that of Allen Edmonds for $100 less the price
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
I think Grant Stone makes great shoes. Definitely Alden level for less money. I know the owner of Pure Polish. I think Andy makes a good product but I just didn’t think it’s as good for mirror shines after I tried it.
@GamerPC7422 жыл бұрын
How do you get rid of a foggy mirror shine
@dannythorne9761 Жыл бұрын
Use your breath on the last cupple of layers works for me
@D_Jilla Жыл бұрын
Perhaps the coating is uneven or is oversaturated with water.
@charliewhelan9488 Жыл бұрын
Hair dryer
@stevenroche98742 жыл бұрын
"Renovateur Junior" is Saphir's Médaille d'Or Lotion, a superior product to Creme Universelle. You should definitely be using it on expensive shoes.
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
I’d say MDO Leather Lotion is Renovator’s younger brother while CU is the son 😂
@stevenroche98742 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford Do you use MDO lotion on customer's shoes ?
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
@@stevenroche9874 I use various products depending on what shoes I’m working on. Sometimes it’s Nappa leather balm, renovator or leather lotion. It’s always Saphir though
@stevenroche98742 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford I use all of those MDO products as well. I noticed with Creme Universelle, even after drying overnight, the cream will wash off the shoe with water. I have not had this problem with MDO products. You may want to try this for yourself. I gave my Creme Universelle away, I have no use for it.
@anthonycastille1682 жыл бұрын
Nice job 👏 👍 👌
@nicolacatteeuw77722 жыл бұрын
Hello, I really like to watch your videos and have learned a lot from you. I do have a question: how do you clean the brushes that you use to clean shoes? I imagine that after shining so many shoes there must be some polish left in those brushes
@sean59712 жыл бұрын
I use saddle soap and just rub against my palm, and I think it works pretty well.
@AlvinBalsomi2 жыл бұрын
Wooow impressionnant 😳
@Sanchopensa12 жыл бұрын
I am watching your videos for a while now and I do love how amazing job is done. I finally bought the products you advised (saphir but not all are Medaille d'or). However, I am still afraid to use my bare hands/fingers with chemical products. Any hand care routine to suggest? Thx again and keep doing well!
@rene35262 жыл бұрын
Es realmente asombroso 🤩
@jdmichels12 жыл бұрын
Can anyone here tell me how to reach Mr. Soto to see if he can fix/replace the botched factory finish on a personally meaningful pair of Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenues? I've had no luck finding contact info.
@jdmichels12 жыл бұрын
@@dgraddy1359 Yep, I did that. I can't find his email address or other usable contact information on the site. I've filled out the contact form twice, but have received no response.
@Michel.Alvarado2 жыл бұрын
Preston, do you not use edge dressing anymore, such as Fiebings? I’m wondering why you went the dye route for these. Incredible work as always.
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael. I never use edge dressing for brown. It’s always opaque and covers the edge with an artificial brown. For black that’s not a problem but for brown I tend to go with brown dye, since it’s transparent and then I just use wax or neutral edge dressing from Allen Edmonds.
@Leoholmes8 ай бұрын
Please excuse my ignorance, but why isn't the rest of the shoe mirror shined?
@maxjohnson81982 жыл бұрын
Hi Preston, love your videos, very informative. I'd like to understand what the alcohol and water mix does for the shine? What is a good ratio? Looking forward to hearing from you.
@sean59712 жыл бұрын
50:50! It evens out the small clumping of wax and leaves a smoother surface.
@keovoh2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I am just wondering how you started the client gives you shoes and you fix them. I am only 15 but after joining the raf air cadets I had to learn how to shine shoes and you were my go to youtuber!! I had watched almost all of your videos and learnt so much that my shoes have become shinier than my flight seargents! I’m only wondering how you started because I have achieved a fantastic mirror shine almost as good as yours and I’m looking to start a little shoe polishing and shoe fixing business myself when I’m older but first I need some practice with it. How would I start what you started? Please answer and thank you for your amazing videos!
@ldr71252 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Do you offer to shine your comrades shoes? I’m not a business expert by any means but I would say shine theirs (for a sensible price of course) and take photos. Make yourself a media presence. I don’t know where you live or what’s allowed but I have heard in London people shine shoes in the street. Maybe that’s a thing you could start? It’s certainly unusual outside of London and you would definitely catch peoples attention
@keovoh2 жыл бұрын
@@ldr7125 Hi, I have now acquired 2 shoes and one of them is a very expensive pair of shoes and I got them sent to me through facebook and I polished them perfectly! I’m just waiting to send them back so I have got my first little purchase of my skills. They paid a good price for them as well so I think I will do this more often :)
@jonathonshanecrawford18402 жыл бұрын
I have heard that Kiwi Shoes polish is 85-95% as good as Saphire, However, Kiwi does have parade Gloss, do you know how to apply Kiwi Parade Gloss to a pair of black capped Oxford's? That looks 99% the same as Saphir's Mirrror Gloss?
@tommysmith70312 жыл бұрын
Your videos are riveting and your handiwork is sublime! What do you think makes the leather better? Is it the tanning process? Is it the condition of the skin when it arrives at the tannery? Is it the lifestyle of the animal?
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tommy. There are various factors including the grade of tte skin, which usually costs the most from the tannery. Many companies opt to purchase lesser grades with blemishes and such for less. With the higher end brands, you’re getting the absolute best money can buy
@hockeyrd99 Жыл бұрын
Great job as always, although I must say I'm not a fan of the glassy toe look. I'd prefer the finish the rest of the shoe had on the toe.. but they do look great! Question.. when I grew up in the 1960s laces had wax so they never came undone. Is there a way to add/treat wax onto shoe laces? I mean, if there were, I'd do it to every shoe/sneaker/hiking boot/ice skate I have!
@MullyShaves8 ай бұрын
Ok, I have to ask WHY you chose the Crème Universelle over the Renovateur. Just to use it or was there some reason behind it?
@mryark833 ай бұрын
"let out a baby yell"
@shayt662 Жыл бұрын
When I use a conditionere and shoe cream for example, after drying, Can I buff with a cotton fabric only? buff with an horse brush? cotton fabric and then horse brush? Thanks!
@jonathonshanecrawford18402 жыл бұрын
Greetings, I have a question. I have a pair of black capped Oxford (pointed toe) and just past the cap, there are what looks like burn/blistering, can they be repaired with polish? They are full Goodyear welted and the heals are nailed!
@jonathonshanecrawford18402 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of Goodyear Welted leder-cuero shoes, the heals are nailed. Are they good quality and what would the retail price?
@thewannabepainter12 жыл бұрын
Hi Preston. Have watched a tonne of your videos over the last few weeks and finally took the plunge and got some Saphir products. I am in the military and have been using kiwi for years. Should I wash my horsehair brush of the residue before letting it near any Saphir products?
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
Hey David. Don’t worry you should be fine unless your brush is caked on. If so, use vinegar and baking soda
@chrisfiore4892 жыл бұрын
Hi Preston. What is the best way to contact you for dye/patina services?
@muffemod2 жыл бұрын
CRUNCHBAR ON THE MICROPHONE
@commentsonthetube14 Жыл бұрын
What grit did you use to sand down the toe?
@ccghioca2 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have the time to do this type of shoe shine every day so i can have them like this at work every day. But i guess she shine does not last very much.
@juanmachado98652 жыл бұрын
I’m having a bit of trouble achieving the mirror shine with cloth rags. I notice I only get my results with cotton balls. Could it be the material of the cloth that I am using? Love your content!!
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
Not sure but if cotton balls work for you, use them for sure.
@TheRacerRich2 жыл бұрын
What is the benefit of using the yellow wax?
@luismora9092 жыл бұрын
Dear Preston Firstly, great channel. I have a doubt. I just bought a pair of Oxfords "brown chocolate". What cream do I need use for them? A neutral or a dark brown cream? Best Luis
@richardburgie2 жыл бұрын
👞Get both! You'll use and need them down the road if your oxfords are quality👞
@st3r30s2 жыл бұрын
Preston- have you ever encountered a shoe finish that is very susceptible to water marks. I have a pair of cognac brogued captoes and every small drop of water blanches the finish. I have to reapply shoe cream after every wearing. I’ve polished waxed many times. Any thoughts?
@andybest21242 жыл бұрын
When I shine my shoes each time, do I have to clean the shoes with acetone or saddle soap each time? Because if not, wouldn't the wax from the last shine interfere the penetration of conditioner?
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
It’s not necessary. Use a heat gun and melt the wax down once every 3-4 months to a year and recondition. The area will be completely fine.
@franklinerickemur2 жыл бұрын
Hi Preston, have you ever use Saphir MDO Mirror Gloss Wax? Or just using the basic MDO soft wax until now?
@paeh28742 жыл бұрын
How do you polish white leather shoes shine. And tips maintain clean it.
@Wizbrokun2 жыл бұрын
Try Tarrago, they're a sub-brand owned by Saphir.
@DaddySantaClaus2 жыл бұрын
hello i love your videos. i have a pair of crockett and jones handgrades that i got a month ago and they have the captoe exactly like that however, i am experiencing flexing on the captoe, is that normal?? i got the shoes from the original shop brand new and it was my 2nd pair as i was in love with the 1st pair however, i can only mirror shine the point of the captoe because the rest is flexing what do i do?? quite disappointed as i paid nearly 700 pounds for the shoe and i can't mirror shine the captoe because it flexes
@AllSortsOfVideos1232 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend mirror shines for everyday wear? Or would I likely see the wax crack throughout the week?
@Wizbrokun2 жыл бұрын
The wax does not visibly crack.
@sean59712 жыл бұрын
The wax could visibly crack actually, like when you bump the toe against something. Mirror shining the whole shoe would cause cracks across the vamp where the shoe flexes, but if you shine just the toes, it will be fine for wear.
@asadullahkhan91669 ай бұрын
Kindly Tel me the complete name of shoe wax
@wt4606 ай бұрын
It could be red wine???
@Gragon2 жыл бұрын
Hi. What do you think about Herring shoe cream? Is it on par with Saphir?
@Chuck-Norris12 жыл бұрын
How many days does that shine lasts
@smody1212 жыл бұрын
When I get a couple layers on the toe, I tend to go back and forth between ice and just tapping the mirror shine from Saphir, but it always eventually devolves from what looks like heading towards a mirror shine to it sort of just getting cloudy again. I pause and wait 24 hours to try again and can usually get it going again but always hit that wall eventually. Is that normal?
@ianseow122 жыл бұрын
I've had this problem before, could never get it shiny enough. I think it could be due to the leather quality, too loose / porous, as was my case, or it could be incorrect technique. Either way, keep trying different techniques and see what works.
@ghennrik2 жыл бұрын
Preston, do you ever have issues with toes wiggling cracking your mirror shines? Are my shoes too small, the toe box not stiff enough or is this normal? It's a pair of Cobbler Union adelaides
@richardburgie2 жыл бұрын
👞Doesn't sound good my friend. Mirrorshines aren't supposed to Crack with a toe wiggle. Change the shoe size👞
@likearc2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a good way of getting that solvent/wax smell off your hands other than water and soap?
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
Baking soda abs vinegar works great as well. The baking soda acts like a rub that really cleans it off.
@petergriffinson1907 Жыл бұрын
I have EE in US. Are the carmina EEE comfortable?
@TheElegantOxford Жыл бұрын
It would definitely work but the last does have a high instep so the last still might not fit. Try to find a carmina retailer near you to try some lasts on.
@petergriffinson1907 Жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford thank you. Sadly the closest carmina shoe store is in San Diego and that’s quite a drive for a fitting.
@antonioferrara1915 Жыл бұрын
Subtitles in many languages, please. I AM italian. Thanks
@demetriustrahan2 жыл бұрын
Good evening. I have emailed you, but no response. Would love to purchase items from you for spit shining. and would love for you to dye a pair of Brand New Stacy Adams Indigo blue shoes for me.. they look black to me. I have 3 other pair of Stacy Adams Indigo shoes and they all look blue, but this pair looks black to me
@demetriustrahan2 жыл бұрын
Pappy fathers day Preston'.. would like you to dye and mirror shine my shoes, and purchase products from you. how can I get in contact with you? I have sent a email, and message you on you tube.
@daminakuzalio34592 жыл бұрын
I sent you an email and have not yet gotten a reply. I would like you to restore my shoes. Thanks
@corisco932 жыл бұрын
what the fuck are those spam comments?
@TheElegantOxford2 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s KZfaq for you. The last video I did, I had spam bots talking to each other in a fake conversation about a scam. It was funny
@TL....2 жыл бұрын
i thought fathers day passed
@lezmajz46772 жыл бұрын
a democrat candidate for congress has this finances collected Name Party Receipts Disbursements Cash on hand Date Val Demings Democratic Party $30,773,246 $18,317, xx $13,227,501 As of March 31, 2022 13 millions cash on hand. I wonder how a retired police officer get this amount of money or isa billionaire helping, to much promises and once in office, if I see you I don't remember you