Why Gentlemen Should Polish Their Own Shoes
Shoe polishing is both luxurious and frugal.
HongKongTatler.com heads to The Armoury in Central, Hong Kong, to learn the art of shoe polishing from Ethan Newton, co-founder of the artisanal clothiers.
Shoe polishing is both luxurious and frugal.
HongKongTatler.com heads to The Armoury in Central, Hong Kong, to learn the art of shoe polishing from Ethan Newton, co-founder of the artisanal clothiers.
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Great film but not sure about the 80's electric blue sound track.
@silentsir2446
7 жыл бұрын
Carl Fry that was my first thought....wtf is that wierd background music
"After six months the shoe falls apart". I read and hear this type of comment by clothes horses all the time and it is utter bollocks. Unless you wear the shoes or clothes in a way that they are not designed for even inexpensive items will last a many times longer than that.
Shoe trees are definitely very important..
the music is louder than his own voice making it difficult to understand.
@sujannna
7 жыл бұрын
yes, the music is overload...cant hear the guy...aagghh
Superior advice for bespoke gentlemen. Please delete soundtrack. It's not needed and distracting.
I bought my first pair of Allen Edmonds because I appreciate quality, craftsmanship, and the longivety of the shoe. But what bothers me is when a lot of videos, such as this, says cheap shoes fall apart after 6 months or even a year. I bought a pair of Rockports at Macy's for $100. 7 years later, I'm still wearing them. They lasted me 6 years before the sole cracked in half. I can still wear them, but only in dry conditions.
@victoria69813
4 жыл бұрын
Timothy Chan Berluti is the best
@rayleeaustralia
4 жыл бұрын
Timothy Chan my Rockport is 25 years and I'm still wearing them
@abdullahal-shimri3091
3 жыл бұрын
@@victoria69813 Berluti is a $3000 shoe
@Myrslokstok
Жыл бұрын
3 years and noone can repair them, and after 3 years is when they look the best.
Like the video but what's with the crap music? Too loud too!
What’s with the 90’s porn music?! 😂
Love this informative video.. also... I actually liked the background music. Great Vid.. please keep it up! Give us more of these informative videos.
Thanks for some great tips.
Funky music, sounds like a Miami Vice acid trip all in one, and yet you find yourself polishing shoes... must be the chemicals...
Re-work the video by taking out the horrible background track and repost. Great video save the music.
that antique brown .. yum
went past the armoury while in hongkong. Brilliant store.
Love the video. He knows what he's talking about. Take good care of your shoes and they'll make you look sharp.
Agree about shoeedges, but in generall, shoetrees, renovature, creame, hard vax and good laces. Daily maintance 30 seconds goes a long way, and a few versetile quality shoes, 20/80 rule for the win 🥇and you must be in the upper quartile.
Turn down the music.
He's a kingsman!
Meltonian Shoe Cream is great as well.
With what kind of cloth is he rubbing the shoes?
Wow, that toe cap is shiny. Saphir polish, G&G's and Lobb shoes... theres no store like this in Houston =(
I cannot remember seeing a shoe tree outside a shop window and that would have been decades ago. I certainly don't own any and I have perfectly good shoes that are 30 plus years old.
@timothymartin8450
2 жыл бұрын
me too and why would he say an expensive pair of shoes will fall apart after 6months huh
At least they used some music from a 1991 Sim City game x.x
The music in this video is good. But it doesn't work here.
How do you polish the shoe edges?
Do you wax the bottoms? I've always asked myself how to maintain the bottoms clean. Thought at first people used sandpaper. How would you recommend to prep the leather before applying the shoecream then wax? any help would be greatly appreciated
Best Store in Hong Kong!
Why he kept polishing the soles? A display pair?
Music is annoying, I had to mute the video
I am lost on the "if you want to burnish or add color" part. Are you suggesting using Saphir Surfine with color, Saphir Cream, or something else completely?? Thanks.
@marbacc
9 жыл бұрын
You can use different types of wax colours (Saphir Pate De Luxe Wax) in the polishing process in order to change it and add the patina.
Well the shoes you own I could buy
Are you supposed to polish the bottom of the shoes as well or did I misinterpret what he was doing in the video? This is news to me!
this has inspired me to increase the love I give to my 10 year old crockett and jones brogues
@abdulrazzaq5056
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job.
lol the music
What is the liquor used for in the background? Lol.
Can I just warn you not to bother reading the comments. 90% are all about how great the music is.
i think it'll be better to let ehtan newton talk about he has to, without any music behind..... but good video!
how much do you charge for bulling shoes
What other option is there besides polishing your own shoes? Here Finland it's certainly the only option.
Just use kiwi brand. I use it on my parade boots
You know you made it when this guy is taking care of your shoes.......
I wonder if he polishes his head too?
That is quite a psychedelic scene, I must say.
To use WHAT?
Was not a fan with the loud music in the back round
Did he polish the soles too? Wouldn’t that make shoes slippery?
Who the hell polishes their shoes without first removing the laces.
@EdilarinProducts
6 жыл бұрын
anyone who's even slightly experienced with shoes. Removing the laces everytime you polish tears the loopholes...
@jaggerhughes2254
5 жыл бұрын
Me
which model are the shoes ?
@ergudmun2
9 жыл бұрын
Leon P Most likely a pair from Saint Crispin's.
Oxfords not brogues.
Next time you make a video with a mixed sooundtrack of music and voice, look up the term 'ducking' and make your settings accordingly.
Unfortunately nowadays it's a lot harder to find a good quality shoe cream than drugs.
i love this video but i hate the music
I can get the same result with kiwi shoe polish
@aurelienduplan9139
9 жыл бұрын
not sure that your shoes will appreciate on long term ;) Especially if you use only wax and you never cream your shoes. Kiwi is just synthetic crap, Saphir is made from natural products and the leather loves it.
@expiai
9 жыл бұрын
Aurélien Duplan thank you ;)
@anaghaunnamed2356
7 жыл бұрын
Saphir is the highest quality polish and it gives a better ultimate shines
How can you restore the colour of the sole edge if it's rubber?
That last phase lost me. What's thy suppose to mean?
Please delete music, great tips btw
That music! 😖
Have you ever use SKUFF PROTECTANT on your leather shoes? Heard it last longer then regular wax and protect better. What are your toughts on this ?!
Polish, or any sticky material, may look your shoe look nice, but it attracts dust and dirt. Dust and dirt remove moisture from leather and can act as an abrasive where your shoe folds. Of course, the abrasive action is minimized (or negated) at the toes and heels. I don't see the point in applying polish or conditioner to the soul. Anything that makes the soul softer will cause it to wear down faster than it needs to., akin to softer compound tires. Saphir is alright but they don't make an actual conditioner. Even thier beloved Reno doesn't really absorb into the leather, it mostly seems to dissolve whatever waxes or creams that have been applied and as the solvent in it evaporates, surface tension causes the wax or cream to form a smooth surface. Plain old Lexol conditioner or even better, Bick 4, seem to be much better at conditioning leather.
@abdullahal-shimri3091
11 ай бұрын
I just cover my shoe soles with rubber protectant
Get rid of the music and repost please
Get rid of the music! Far too loud.
Terrible background music. Just awful.
Saphir polish is fantastic. Kiwi is cheap crap. Will work in a pinch, but it's nowhere near the quality of Saphir.
@antonc108
10 жыл бұрын
Kiwi always feels synthetic, is used for hard wearing military or work boots. Not for quality dress shoes. Saphir is buttery. You almost feel you can eat it.
@jaspertaawesome1932
9 жыл бұрын
Yes but when it comes to bulling shoes kiwi is best
@brianhardaway9716
9 жыл бұрын
I have tried many polishes, Burgol Palmenwachsschuhcreme und Schuhpomade, La Cordonnerie Anglaise Pommadier und Bees Wax, Kiwi Shoe Polish und Pflegecreme, Famaco Emulsionscreme und Hartwachscreme, Saphir Medaille D`OR Pommadier und Pate de Luxe, while living in Europe. Just a sample of my shoe caring box. But of all of them My favorite is Kiwi!! I was also in the Army and I feel that with very little effort my shoes have a great shine. In fact, this guy is spitshing his kicks. I don*t think it matters what kind of polish you use because with the rubbing, water, alcohol, and don*t forget TIME, you will get a Super shine. In the Army that was an important point when you went to the Board for promotion. How you presented yourself. Each thier own, but for less money you can get the same results. It*s just a matter of TIME!! I bet he spends at least 30-60min. on 1 shoe. And in the beginning alot more because the shoe needs many base coats.
@TheWalrus0608
9 жыл бұрын
Chris J I've used both. Saphir is presented in nicer packaging, but the difference in quality isn't night and day. Particularly because a firm, wax polish wont seep into the shoe very much anyway
I disagree. If I can afford to have someone polish my shoes, why not😖
music sucks but great info
Annoying music!
Great meth music 😬
Guys dress well all the time..
Why is there cheesy porn music?
is it me or that annoying music is irritating and disturbing.
.. Bu
you use what you are a con man
Who on Earth chose this awful music? How did someone put effort in creating this abomination, choosing the worst organ effects and pitch warps?