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I tray it with out alcohol, and its really work, thanks❤
@andrewt836Күн бұрын
I like the way he says mirror shines
@AnthonySchattenbergКүн бұрын
You are a magician !!!! Great job
@soadvanson5145Күн бұрын
Once the mirror shine is done, how do you nourrish the leather ? I'm hesitating for my shoes and it's hard to find info on that.
@user-yg7ic7ju9jКүн бұрын
Oh god please stop talking
@michaelraemisch16052 күн бұрын
can you fix my Santoni Single Buckles?
@user-gr3tg2yk6o2 күн бұрын
Disgusting 😂😂😂
@Ampongalan2 күн бұрын
Now that kiwi products distribution is discontinued here in my country, it's sad, saphir is not a well known brand here
@UserUser-zc6fx2 күн бұрын
I love this. The slightly darker areas at the edges really work as nice accents.
@samykingson54272 күн бұрын
beautiful pairs and after the shining they looks wonderful .
@lefroy13 күн бұрын
Don't be hard on yourself man, you did an incredible job. I didn't even know shoes could be resurrected to that degree!
@Nick-zp3ub3 күн бұрын
I get this on an old pair of boots I stripped of old polish and brushed with oil. It had to be done because the leather was very dry, cracked and brittle after 15 years of everyday use, but now it won't shine
@amandarose6033 күн бұрын
Hi! I was wondering if you might be able to give a little advice. I have a pair of red leather shoes from Trippen and I’m a hair stylist and I dripped a little Demi permanent dye on the toes. Any suggestions for getting it out without ruining the leather color?
@jesseburnette60283 күн бұрын
Question: if you get used boots or shoes, do you need to strip the old polish off before doing the beeswax? Or, apply beeswax over the old and follow the rest of the technique as described in the video?
@PaulPryor-xl1wc4 күн бұрын
I love what you've done here, but they look to me like they need a second coat of dye. I have done exactly the same with a couple of pairs of brown suede, and I found that two light coats are better than one heavier coat.
@ThePipeiper4 күн бұрын
You confused me early on in the video when you said that the U.S. only make Goodyear welted shoes and not bespoke. While I understand that there are few if none, U.S. bespoke shoe makers, are you implying that bespoke shoes are not Goodyear welted because most of them are as opposed to Blake welted. Please clarify. Thank you.
@roccotarulli24644 күн бұрын
do you have any videos showing how you can repair your upper when it can't keep it shape. I think the might have been compressed when I put them in my travel bag.
@Lordcerberusx4 күн бұрын
My shine was always decent but after years in the department of corrections your tips gave my boots a whole new level of pride and dedication to the career. I will be teaching my staff this method. Thank you sir for your time and great presentation!!
Cool video. But if you're paying 30 bucks for an airbrush, it's gonna be a POS; full stop. Go pick up something from Iwata or Paasche in the 100-150 range. Any model will do for your purposes in that price range. Then get a compressor with a tank. Anything from Horror Fright will do so long as you have a regulator and moisture trap. Air is air, love is love, lube is lube.
@kynantodd5 күн бұрын
I remember I used to get my boots this shiny in the army
@js46735 күн бұрын
How long between wax layers?
@carpballet5 күн бұрын
Don’t these shoes crush the toes together?
@dalemiller58936 күн бұрын
It might need a resole doh😂
@TheBackpackingSailor6 күн бұрын
when would you advise stripping and redoing them? im active duty navy and wanting to do this with my boots and shoes just wondering at what point do you just reset and do it all over again also how would this go if ive already polished them with kiwi and/or lincoln polish
@dave0z966 күн бұрын
I have a pair of trickers bookbinder shoes for over 10 years a they are in great shape . Instead of using traditional shoe care products I use 303 aerospace protectant and armor all to shine them and I go over the shoe every couple months . Instead of using shoe polishes and creams use plastic conditioners I get the 303 from Amazon the white bottle, and armor all from anywhere like autozone or Walmart .
@nemo2276 күн бұрын
We all learn a lot from subscribing to The Elegant Oxford.
@vivianball8707 күн бұрын
I love your videos.
@jorgegonzalez4267 күн бұрын
Wow amazing
@bulletholesbobby7 күн бұрын
Parade gloss is crap. Use regular kiwi.
@TheElegantOxford7 күн бұрын
It’s been years since I made this video. Unfortunately kiwi has gone out of business. SC Johnston has stopped production. After current stores are used up, they will not be replaced. End of an era.
@mikeoxley63037 күн бұрын
You can sand them down that works well to preston if you burn the wax into the leather till it bubbles then it wont crack the shoe will be rock hard and wont flex
@fantastikfanatic19007 күн бұрын
Go India!!!
@davidedmonds64277 күн бұрын
I just love Alden's Color #8 Shell Cordovan with that BEAUTIFUL EGGPLANT HUE!!!
@fcharlesd84687 күн бұрын
No gloves for acetone? 😲
@JillKnapp8 күн бұрын
I would love to see a video on how you care for (and polish) shoes with such contrasting colors like this. I'm stumped.
@r.mercado97378 күн бұрын
A masterpiece!
@martinhetland8198 күн бұрын
Magic !.
@JJ-rf7dg8 күн бұрын
I was in the military and didn't have the patience to get it to shine.. My chiefs didn't care about the shine but it was presentable.
@r.m41028 күн бұрын
**I NEED A PAIR**
@garychristopher54809 күн бұрын
Can i use this on timberlands?
@RagnarTheRipper9 күн бұрын
This is the first time I've seen your video and I'm subscribing straight away.
@gregoireaby-eva11899 күн бұрын
Yup, people don't realize but you always get better results when you let the wax hardened. I'm new to shoe mirror shine but it's the same principle as car wax. The longer you wait the harder it gets, and the better is the gloss. On a car you apply the wax and wait for a good 45min to an hour at least before buffing. On shoes, it's not typically done because most people don't have the time. Usually you put down the wax. Wait a minute. start to buff. Essentially 85-95% of the wax is back on the buffing tool, leaving only a thinner coat of wax on the shoe. A little heat helps dry which is why when Buffy the friction helps the wax dry. But not as well as time :p To get mirror finish texture surface must disappear. No way around it. Thinner the wax. Lesser the shine.
@CreateSniping4k10 күн бұрын
What’s the best for the mid sole? I have seen s’aphir sole guard but not sure if that’s for the midsole too?
@briteppr6210 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I have been experiencing the worst customer service experience ever from Meermin Shoes. I ordered a pair of loafers online from their website. The shoes arrived and were a half size too small. So I exchanged them for a half size up. I had to pay $15 dollars for shipping on the exchange. When my ‘new’ exchanged shoes arrived there were defects. I was requested to return this pair for another exchange. Ten days later I received an email from their shipping/billing department that in order for me to receive my exchange I would have to pay another $15 dollars for shipping fees. That would mean that in order to receive the correct size and undamaged I would have to pay $30 above the retail price as listed on their website! On top of this, it’s been extremely difficult communicating with their shipping dept. At first they seemed to have a hard time understanding that I’d requested an exchange for my loafers, not a refund! To receive an acknowledgment of this took weeks!I have contacted their only retail location in the USA (Soho NYC) for assistance. All of the salesmen that I interacted with were understanding, courteous and professional. They too seemed bewildered as to what had transpired. Simply put, dealing with this company via online has been an ordeal!
@jasonsuggs11110 күн бұрын
I bought a $6 pair of thought store shoes to practice on
@ShimelesTeacher10 күн бұрын
Very nice job but if the shoes were mine I would rather prefer the vintage colour rather than red with black for this perfect transformation.
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Masterful.
Wow!!! 🤩
I tray it with out alcohol, and its really work, thanks❤
I like the way he says mirror shines
You are a magician !!!! Great job
Once the mirror shine is done, how do you nourrish the leather ? I'm hesitating for my shoes and it's hard to find info on that.
Oh god please stop talking
can you fix my Santoni Single Buckles?
Disgusting 😂😂😂
Now that kiwi products distribution is discontinued here in my country, it's sad, saphir is not a well known brand here
I love this. The slightly darker areas at the edges really work as nice accents.
beautiful pairs and after the shining they looks wonderful .
Don't be hard on yourself man, you did an incredible job. I didn't even know shoes could be resurrected to that degree!
I get this on an old pair of boots I stripped of old polish and brushed with oil. It had to be done because the leather was very dry, cracked and brittle after 15 years of everyday use, but now it won't shine
Hi! I was wondering if you might be able to give a little advice. I have a pair of red leather shoes from Trippen and I’m a hair stylist and I dripped a little Demi permanent dye on the toes. Any suggestions for getting it out without ruining the leather color?
Question: if you get used boots or shoes, do you need to strip the old polish off before doing the beeswax? Or, apply beeswax over the old and follow the rest of the technique as described in the video?
I love what you've done here, but they look to me like they need a second coat of dye. I have done exactly the same with a couple of pairs of brown suede, and I found that two light coats are better than one heavier coat.
You confused me early on in the video when you said that the U.S. only make Goodyear welted shoes and not bespoke. While I understand that there are few if none, U.S. bespoke shoe makers, are you implying that bespoke shoes are not Goodyear welted because most of them are as opposed to Blake welted. Please clarify. Thank you.
do you have any videos showing how you can repair your upper when it can't keep it shape. I think the might have been compressed when I put them in my travel bag.
My shine was always decent but after years in the department of corrections your tips gave my boots a whole new level of pride and dedication to the career. I will be teaching my staff this method. Thank you sir for your time and great presentation!!
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What do you think of this restoration 
Cool video. But if you're paying 30 bucks for an airbrush, it's gonna be a POS; full stop. Go pick up something from Iwata or Paasche in the 100-150 range. Any model will do for your purposes in that price range. Then get a compressor with a tank. Anything from Horror Fright will do so long as you have a regulator and moisture trap. Air is air, love is love, lube is lube.
I remember I used to get my boots this shiny in the army
How long between wax layers?
Don’t these shoes crush the toes together?
It might need a resole doh😂
when would you advise stripping and redoing them? im active duty navy and wanting to do this with my boots and shoes just wondering at what point do you just reset and do it all over again also how would this go if ive already polished them with kiwi and/or lincoln polish
I have a pair of trickers bookbinder shoes for over 10 years a they are in great shape . Instead of using traditional shoe care products I use 303 aerospace protectant and armor all to shine them and I go over the shoe every couple months . Instead of using shoe polishes and creams use plastic conditioners I get the 303 from Amazon the white bottle, and armor all from anywhere like autozone or Walmart .
We all learn a lot from subscribing to The Elegant Oxford.
I love your videos.
Wow amazing
Parade gloss is crap. Use regular kiwi.
It’s been years since I made this video. Unfortunately kiwi has gone out of business. SC Johnston has stopped production. After current stores are used up, they will not be replaced. End of an era.
You can sand them down that works well to preston if you burn the wax into the leather till it bubbles then it wont crack the shoe will be rock hard and wont flex
Go India!!!
I just love Alden's Color #8 Shell Cordovan with that BEAUTIFUL EGGPLANT HUE!!!
No gloves for acetone? 😲
I would love to see a video on how you care for (and polish) shoes with such contrasting colors like this. I'm stumped.
A masterpiece!
Magic !.
I was in the military and didn't have the patience to get it to shine.. My chiefs didn't care about the shine but it was presentable.
**I NEED A PAIR**
Can i use this on timberlands?
This is the first time I've seen your video and I'm subscribing straight away.
Yup, people don't realize but you always get better results when you let the wax hardened. I'm new to shoe mirror shine but it's the same principle as car wax. The longer you wait the harder it gets, and the better is the gloss. On a car you apply the wax and wait for a good 45min to an hour at least before buffing. On shoes, it's not typically done because most people don't have the time. Usually you put down the wax. Wait a minute. start to buff. Essentially 85-95% of the wax is back on the buffing tool, leaving only a thinner coat of wax on the shoe. A little heat helps dry which is why when Buffy the friction helps the wax dry. But not as well as time :p To get mirror finish texture surface must disappear. No way around it. Thinner the wax. Lesser the shine.
What’s the best for the mid sole? I have seen s’aphir sole guard but not sure if that’s for the midsole too?
Unfortunately I have been experiencing the worst customer service experience ever from Meermin Shoes. I ordered a pair of loafers online from their website. The shoes arrived and were a half size too small. So I exchanged them for a half size up. I had to pay $15 dollars for shipping on the exchange. When my ‘new’ exchanged shoes arrived there were defects. I was requested to return this pair for another exchange. Ten days later I received an email from their shipping/billing department that in order for me to receive my exchange I would have to pay another $15 dollars for shipping fees. That would mean that in order to receive the correct size and undamaged I would have to pay $30 above the retail price as listed on their website! On top of this, it’s been extremely difficult communicating with their shipping dept. At first they seemed to have a hard time understanding that I’d requested an exchange for my loafers, not a refund! To receive an acknowledgment of this took weeks!I have contacted their only retail location in the USA (Soho NYC) for assistance. All of the salesmen that I interacted with were understanding, courteous and professional. They too seemed bewildered as to what had transpired. Simply put, dealing with this company via online has been an ordeal!
I bought a $6 pair of thought store shoes to practice on
Very nice job but if the shoes were mine I would rather prefer the vintage colour rather than red with black for this perfect transformation.
Will the dye transfer if they get wet?