Pay attention kids this is what pride in your work looks like.

@meteda1070

8 жыл бұрын

+DCM562 There's something so deeply admirable about someone who is at an artisan level in their craft. His actions are so practiced and smooth it makes you almost forget he's shining a shoe.

@hankt2792

8 жыл бұрын

+meteda1070 I couldn't have said it any better.

@SLTravel11

7 жыл бұрын

yea to all the white folks.

@mariomaldo25

7 жыл бұрын

your statement was eloquently put .

@alphacharlie65ms

7 жыл бұрын

Blacks are the racist ones..

People like this guy are rare. This is someone who really loves what he does - he's passionate, upbeat, knowledgable, and he's got a great sense of humour. You, Mike WIlson, are an absolute boss, and my hat is off to you sir.

@mr.minguito5922

2 жыл бұрын

And he was clearly sick, with a cold or something similar. Imagine if he was 100% good.

This man is the "Baba" of shoe shiners. He's sooo enthusiastic about his work and loves it!!!

@muskateer12345

9 жыл бұрын

Funny how " Baba " means old woman in Russia

@Neilram2001

9 жыл бұрын

Anonymous we're not speaking russian now are we!?

@muskateer12345

9 жыл бұрын

I was just pointing out something

@Neilram2001

9 жыл бұрын

Anonymous Aww.. Ok I am sorry :(

@TacticalRealityCheck

9 жыл бұрын

nikemac84 Baba: "..so, I´m putting together a team!"

I felt this wave of relaxation wash over me as I watched the master at his craft.

@themofo1271

8 жыл бұрын

+Doobie Doo you don't understand how much i relate to you rn.

@youtubehandlesareridiculous

8 жыл бұрын

ASMR, look it up!

@oAirehko

8 жыл бұрын

+U238 Unintentional ASMR for stuff like this, at least. All the intentional stuff does nothing for me because it isn't genuine.

@TheGStick

8 жыл бұрын

+oAirehko ayyy I thought that was just me. If it has ASMR in the title, I can't watch it

@TheGStick

8 жыл бұрын

Try, chiropractic adjustments, Indian head massages, and straight razor shaves.

Old school shoe shine - the kind of shine done in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Always enjoyed having my shoes shined by someone like this. Not just a skill, but a talent and profession. Well done!!!

Part shoe shine, part entertainer, all professional! It's so hard these days to find someone that really masters their craft, glad to see there are still some people that take pride in what they do.

@houstonjoker3836

5 жыл бұрын

Nice bike 🏍

I love to see a man who takes pride in his craft and isn't just chasing checks and prestige like so many others today.

This guy, like, seriously needs to get his own TV show.

bless him, hes so happy with his career

@houstonjoker3836

5 жыл бұрын

Nice pool 🏊

@HusseinDoha

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know what he thinks of his career. He's just happy to do his work and earn his living.

Videos like these is what youtube should be about not sitting and talk like a human radio all day.

Whenever I watch this video it makes me wanna go to sleep the soothing Jazz in the background and how he polishes the shoes and how he works the towel it makes me wanna sleep!!!!!!!!!! Kinda like when I used to watch Bob Ross paint it would make me sleepy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10:25 straight up genius.

@OrochiShiki

4 жыл бұрын

Ugh that almost brought me to tears.

The world needs more people like this guy!

This guy is no joke he got into making music while shoe shining much respect

Fanboys calm down. He's not talking about Dornstar. This video was uploaded March 2012. Dornstar's channel wasn't even created until July 2012.

@joshherniman5358

5 жыл бұрын

This guy is way better than Dornstar

@desperadogoingdark2847

4 жыл бұрын

Who the fuck is dornstar? Are there really shoe shine Wars on KZread? 😂

@ColtonIverson420

4 жыл бұрын

@@desperadogoingdark2847 yes lol

@makemarker

4 жыл бұрын

@@desperadogoingdark2847 a long time ago in a galaxy far far away.......Shoe Shine, A New Hope

@OrochiShiki

4 жыл бұрын

I mean considering Jason's bio, it's very possible he met and learned from Mike a few months prior to making his own channel. With that being said, there's always been a "friendly rivalry" between them so if he IS talking about Jason then you gotta imagine it's all in good fun.

This guy... is the Pinacle of Shoe Shine mastery. Some agree or disagree with wearing gloves, but his attitude and conviction, and the force of his opinion shows the passion which he do his work.

@rdu239

2 жыл бұрын

I think the only time you wear gloves is if you have sensitive skin or you have cuts or wound in your hands

Thank you for this helpful video. I am a shiner at DFW Airport and since watching your video with your shoe shining tips, my tips from my customers have almost doubled than what I used to receive! There is a big difference applying polish by hand than with gloves or other applicators. The spraying of the brushes with water works wonders for me as well! Thanks again and much success in your business! :-)

@frankgrimes3775

7 жыл бұрын

P Sch Jr how exactly does it make it better? Please explain

@pschjr3946

7 жыл бұрын

Well Frank, it creates friction which heats up the polish kind of like the old military way of setting the polish on fire. The friction heats up the polish which melts into the shoe creating a higher gloss when you brush it out. Another thing, you have a bit more control of where you want the polish to go and where you don't want it to go.then using applicators, brushes, sponges etc.Also on hard to match color shoes, you can put some polish on your hands and see if it matches. You can also show it to the customer as well before you apply it. Remember, if you start out lighter, you can always go darker but if you can never lighten once you started dark. The most important thing though and I think Mike will say this as well, you will use less polish. That way there's less brushing out. The customer can see the results instantly too and there's far less waste of polish. You can use gloves but I like to actually get the feel of the leather when I am applying the polish. I also use my hands to apply conditioner as well. Do not use your hands though if you are using petroleum based polishes such as Kiwi though. Hope this was helpful! :-)

@frankgrimes3775

7 жыл бұрын

P Sch Jr it was thank you... May I ask one more question? How come he doesn't take off the shoe laces? Wouldn't the polish ruin the laces?

@pschjr3946

7 жыл бұрын

Many customers don't have the time for you to remove shoe laces. The only time I ever do is if the customer requests it or I notice that the tongue is getting very discolored. Anyway you polish around the laces. Another reason for using your hands when applying versus sponges, applicators etc.

6 жыл бұрын

P Sch Jr Absolutely excellent and amazing comments!!! I had no clue Kiwi products were petroleum-based. Thanks a lot for educating me on this! May I please ask your recommendation on the best polish products?

This right here is therapeutic.

I don't even treat the skin on my body this well damm

So cool. Master at work. When someone’s good at something. They just are good and it is undeniable

The art of the shine. It is a pleasure to watch a craftsman work at something he or she loves. And I feel this man loves the shine. A true pleasure to watch and learn. Thank you.

this guy is really dedicated to making his clients shoes nice.. the best ive seen so far in youtube

Loved the tap dance, classy as can be. Hope this guy makes good money for his craft.

This guy would have made an AWESOME character on Boardwalk Empire

I completely respect this trade and all the good hard working trades people that go along with it.

Mr. Mike Wilson you're a true master of your craft. Very well done.

This gentleman is a master at his craft, amazing to watch!

It’s soo funny cuz he’s so intent on hating on Jason Dornstar’s ways of shining shoes 🤣🤣🤣

@0nyxvybz0nly89

21 күн бұрын

Jason wasn’t even making videos when this video came out just stfu

a great shine, comes from a great guy like him. he puts his soul into it.

I would pay a decent amount of cash to get this in HD, seriously.

Regardless of craft, I love to see a master at work.

A master of two arts: the art of shoe shining and the art of conversation.

@seth_5394

6 жыл бұрын

Master of conversation? Ok then.

@domowaldo2926

4 жыл бұрын

It adds to the cozy atmosphere, you're right.

Not only does Mike do a great job shining shoes he is even a better man. Getting a shine from Mike is a thing of beauty.

16 people like rubber gloves

@faithingod9554

6 жыл бұрын

SlightlyWetFart 102 now

@billsbullets

6 жыл бұрын

Rubber gloves are for pusses

@billsbullets

6 жыл бұрын

Real men don’t use rubber

Mr. Wilson is an unusual American - he actually takes pride in his craft and is willing to explain how he does it. Well done vid!

Now here is a man with love for his craft. If only more people would show this level of passion for their work, no matter what that work may be. It would improve the quallity of life overall :)

Pure Art. Better than watching a car getting clean period

I hope all is going well with both parties still! It’s cool to see someone with genuine passion for what they do.

This guy is AMAZING!!!!! Thank you very much for creating this video!!!

Thanks for the great shine today. Was great getting to meet you coming all the way from Texas. My coworker also enjoyed getting his first ever shoe shine.

Love the slaping of the rag.Wow what a shine.

WOW!! This man should have his own company with employee so he can teach the younger generation of his craft BRAVO you’re amazing! 🤩

He did make those shoes look amazing, and his skill set is definitely top notch.

Joy in every stroke. Thank you

Mike Wilson seems like he'd be a great guy to have a beer with.

Lol. There's twitter beef, rap beef, now shoe shine beef lol

@johnbenedictarguelles6101

5 жыл бұрын

Dornstar

@rdu239

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnbenedictarguelles6101 Dornstar wears gloves 😣😣😤

Old school shoe shining at its finest

Thank you Mike. Well done sir!

Adding shoe shine from Mike Wilson to my bucket list.

WOW AMAZING SHINE SR. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK! A TRUE AMERICAN ICON! !

Bless you Mike, very talented and awesome.

*A very relaxing video.* *Mr Wilson seems pleasant, knowledgeable, & an excellent conversationalist. I would certainly patronize his business @____________________@*

Genius! It's so refreshing to see someone so passionate about what they do & PREACHING it! Hehe!

The world needs more characters like Mike, what a wiley dude!

this is a very impressive video to watch from a talented master gentleman showing a step by step instructional teaching lesson presentation on how to shine shoes the correct way.

that was one masterclass by the master!

a true master of his trade, thank you sir.

Thank you Mr. Wilson!

This man ain't nothing but the truth.

Thank you Mr. Wilson quite educational, I liked the double brush action; have a nice day. Thanks for sharing.

I love watching Mike's videos it relaxes me and I learn

@GabrielS94

8 жыл бұрын

+Jeremy Williams It's called ASMR, at least this one is pretty much unintentional.

Best video for shoe shine

This guy is awesome! I would love to visit him, and get that killer shine.

Man this is so awesome I don't even know why.

Shoe shine OG . In the old days when everyone wore shoes they was highly respected

Hard worker.

I always revisit this video from time to time lol

Legendary!! Mr. Wilson should consider a short visit to Seattle so we on the west side of the Cascade's could experience his talented gift! Waiting to hear about the "Wilson Road Show 2013!!"

great looking shoes that man has on...love how shoes tend to mold around the shape of a man's foot, great pointed toe..and What a shine

i so much love this guy he made my day, for real.

Your a great American I miss hard working individuals who actually take pride in theyre jobs. God bless you man nice shoes too

@Wfb_DVM

8 жыл бұрын

Same thing I was thinking. There's a real old school feel to his work. awesome!

Could watch this all day. A real expert at work.

great video . . . you sir are a hard worker and a real example of what someone who takes pride in what they do, doing a 100% job :-) not to many ppl these days take pride in their work . . . Thank you for this awesome video & may GOD bless !!! p.s could u do a video on how to shine up cowboy boots

I'm happy for him, it seems like he really enjoy his job.

What a beautiful job! What a workout.

You can tell hes a very humble and a wise man.

I like this guy, U know he had a good talent n he has a good American dream, doing a good to your shoes. good job man.

This dude is great at his work

Love the finesse

This guy is awesome. I love the beat hi kicks with the rag.

I like this guy, U know he has a good talent n he has a good American dream. good job Man

This is probably what the 1950s look like

This guy is an absolute artist! Very impressive!

The music with the cloth is awesome

i camehere from watching jason dornstar he speaks volumes about the legendary mike wilson

It’s like a foot massage and great personal interaction

hey mike, I was a shoe shine boy when I was 8, had a cedar wood box, worked a bar, for 25 cents, a coke & bag of chips in Pottstown PA, original home of Kiwi shoe polish, & could "snap the rag". good job brother. I am 66 now.

thank you mr Wilson, have a nice day too.

You Sir, are an extraordinary talent...

You sir are the man.

Can u please do a tutorial on how to care for crocodile shoes? i have a pair of black, and brown. They aren't worn much, but I love them, and want to keep the lasting a long time. God bless, my man you take great pride in what u do, as every man in life should!

Absolute classic right here

Mike....You are ready for prime time.

he knows his shit. Very professional and perfectionist. He deserve good tips for his energy. cheers!

I never realized how much went into shining shoes.

@rdu239

5 жыл бұрын

I only use wax on shoes, never knew conditioners and other creams are used on shoes

Beautiful job great 👍 color change not just plain and bland and great showmanship.

You are awesome..

Pure Artistry.

if I was in that chair. I'd be fast asleep, this is relaxing just to watch lol

Nice video Mike your the man