THE ESSENTIAL SHOE SHINE KIT: WHAT I USE TO SHINE SHOES
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- The Elegant Oxford is a clothing and apparel project specializing in premium shoe shines and restorations for top men’s brands.
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This guy is legit. He wears a Seiko. I salute you
@Rammoshe hell yeah!!
Literraly came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed... lol
Legit, or rich.
Seiko -> grand seiko #1 show of people that really appreciate quality and craftsmanship over anything else. Perfect match for someone spending hours cleaning and restoring high quality shoes!
I bought a vintage Seiko from my local thrift store for $5. Looks like new and works perfectly. The deals are out there if you look for them.
Now I can look like a million bucks on a 7-11 budget
SOOOOOO YOUR SECRET IS OUT!!!!!! A MAGIC SHOE BRUSH AND CREAMS LEFT BEHIND BY A TRAVELING VAGABOND! Your Grandfather was good to him, so he left him the magic brush and creams. They were left to a good man of good deeds. Now passed down to you. Congratulations on inheriting such a treasure.
John Fair It’s vagabond
@@slim2429 Thank you. I fixed it.
So I cannot find anyone on UA-cam that can get the quality shine that the Elegant Oxford does. It’s more than the products!
It's just a little technique. See how few products are needed overall, a cloth and brush to apply. Saphir brand renovateur and cream polish are not that expensive. A few layers rubbed in will get that shine.
It is the passion for shoes not just the products
@@steppenwolf5956 Yes, as I said, just a little technique. A bit of attention paid to the shoes, and they look wonderful.
Preston, really appreciate your calm voice and the recognition that you don't have to keep up a constant patter. The silence between your instructions is perfect...the actions in the video speak for themselves. Well done!
What a blessing this channel is.
Thanks for sharing your shoe shining projects, Mr. Soto.
I have a shoe box and brush that belong to my grandpa from 1960’s that is exactly like this one. My mom and dad gave it to him for Christmas one year. I remembered I had it in storage. Going this week to get it and start using it. Ordering Saphir from Amazon this week.
Me and a friend sell used shoes on eBay that we get at thrift stores and clean up.
Got a pair of shoe tress for $6 and a pair of Allen Edmond’s for $3.99 at American Thrift store today. Going to be a fun project to restore them. These videos have opened doors for us. Thanks for what you do.
Like the idea of cutting up cotton shirts. One other method I might suggest is old bed sheets. I had a set of 100% cotton flannel bed sheets that had gotten enough use as bed sheets. So I then just cut it into strips and found a new purpose for them. Has worked out well so far.
That's some high-quality video instruction right there
Yeah buddy! I was hoping you would make an essentials kit video.
You videos inspired me to take better care of my shoes and thanks to them found a great hobby in restoring old shoes thank you
It’s because of the elegant oxford that I have all my shoe shining Saphir products and stunning looking dress shoes! Thanks brotha!
👍Yay!! I finally found the video where you demonstrate how to tie the cloth around your two fingers!!! Thank you!!! I’m so excited to do my classic everyday Christian Louboutin pumps and ankle boots this weekend!! 🤗
I am so glad you mention your brush...I love to shine my shoes, my brush is a family heirloom and best guess, it's about 120 years old...I got it from my Father, who got it from his...Tradition and connection...Love your video
Alright, I have to gush for a second, and that takes a lot from me...
Preston, whether here or on AE Enthusiasts your guidance is awesome and your patience and skill are unsurpassed. I can't wait to say I knew him when. Thanks for the great content and look forward to all your videos
HI, PRESTON!!! This video came just in time, as I'm about to try to get back into shining shoes! Had my surgery, got no legs now, but just because I don't wear shoes doesn't mean I can't learn all I can from you, Steve @ Bedo's, and Kirby! You 3 are my faves, you know? I'll take what I already knew, and what I've learned, and really try to get out there and shine some shoes! 😍
hi, sorry for the late response. i admire your tenacity and i think continuing after such a life-altering event is extremely admirable. hopefully you're well
Great instructional video, can't wait to recieving my saphir products and getting started. Thanks Preston for the motivation.
Preston, your quick tutorial on how to wrap that rag around your fingers and where you got the rag is a mystery that has now been solved. I know simple things like this may seem inconsequential to other people, but for people like myself who want to learn how to do these things, it is just another piece of the big puzzle. Thank you.
Finally, the shoe shining essentials
Glad you showed us your shining kit in detail, especially the edging product. I've just bought a Saphir Renovateur...I'm looking forward to using!
*A+ Video! Just ordered a brush and the renovator today! Time to become Elegant Oxford Jr!*
I'm so happy I found your video. I bought the exact same products yesterday and even though the seller gave me a lot of info I still needed some clarifications.
This is the best video on a step by step process on how to shine ur shoes.
Thanks for the tips! Those are awesome shoes you got. I also like that you have the family heirloom brush and the story that goes with it is nice. 😊
Thanks Preston, this is the video I been looking for to shine my shoes. 👍🏽👍🏽😃
Love your brush, a true heirloom. :)
excellent video - toolkit tutorial and yet showing the step how to treat shoes. Excellent idea!
Love the story about the shoe brush.
I followed your advice on Sapphir and thank you . This brand is amazing.
Thank you so much for answering my query about type of cloth and how you wrap it around your hand. ❤️ 🇨🇦 ❤️
This is a work of art!
Thanks! I have been asking for this one!!!!
Thank you for making it enjoyable to polish shoes. I use the products you recommended and they are the best
My boyfriend is on the military and I wanna shine his shoes and boots lol. You channel is very elegant, keep it up.
@@naegleriafowleri2230 yeah ! Nothing like a bit of spit and polish.
Isidora M your guy is blessed to have you. I’d like to thank him for his service to our country
Aizen Sousuke man... 💀
Um we don’t shine boots or does anymore
Aizen Sousuke 😂
Watching these videos are therapeutic i swear
That's what I used for shine my shoes too.
Loved saphir products alot.
Hey Preston, I just received some goodies from your store. Your videos are great - thank you for what you do!
Finally someone who is not afraid to use some good saddle soap on his precious shoes. In Mexico we call this one jabón de calabaza. "Pumpkin soap" great stuff, overly underrated.
Thanks for demonstrating how to wrap fingers with the polishing cloth (and the fact I don't need some special towel!), I've seen other videos with people with similarly wrapped fingers but never knew how to do it (trick is that 'twist').
Got a new sub.
Thanks for sharing the video. Love that you put the name of the products that you use.
Thanks for detailed video and I now want to transition to saphir. I use my dads old shoe box and brushes that he used to use when he was in Mexico shining shoes and I am glad he had passed down his knowledge to me. I also enjoy watching your videos because it has improved my skills dramatically! Once again thanks for this awesome video
Wonderful!
It's great that you also showed how you wrap the cotton around your fingers, I just couldn't figure it out before. Just recently I've begun shining my shoes and really taking the time to take care of them inspired by your videos, so thank you!
Thrift stores often have tons of tee shirts for a great price. You could make tons of shoe shining rags.
Fronnie Bealer That's a great idea :)
ok i asked this question on your previous video. i'm gonna take all of the credit for this. and thank you
Great shoe shine lesson.
You need your own website or at least affiliate links so we know how/where to get these items easily! And you deserve credit for us purchasing them!
UA-cam’s algorithm knows me too well, my local shoemaker hasn’t helped me a bit i terms of advice.
But this is 👌
Great information my brother, really great
This was awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, just what I needed to know.
I just shared this video on Facebook and told my family and friends what they can buy me for Christmas.
Awesome videos as always!!
Thanks again mate 👍
Your videography and presentation are perfect! Thank you for the tutorial. One thing I'd be curious about is how often do you go through these steps for a pair of shoes, let's say, for a pair of oxfords that you wear 5 days a week to the office. I didn't know about the importance of the conditioning step until just recently. I'd like to treat my shoes right going forward.
I always wondered how to tie around my fingers like that, thanks!
Shared on FB, essential viewing
👍Absolutely loved watching this video. Thank you.💞
Love it
yesss great! thank you so much!
Fantastic video... Thanks!
Exactly the video I needed! Thank you! New subscriber!
Thank you Preston x
Excellent. I find polish my Allen Edmonds shoes is ver relaxing.
Excellent.
Me: want to take five minutes to shine my shoes before a party to look neat.
Also me: end up with a 3 days project and a $ 200 investment.
That’s what I used for all my shoes shine
Good products.
Great content as usual
Thank you for your videos. I started shoe shining with your videos and your recommended products.
I have never had such success in shoe shing before. Saphire renovator is something unbelievable
Great video. I’m sure others - like me - will find the info very beneficial. Thanks.
A master!!
I do this to all my shoes. My wildland fire boots and even my bunker boots. Keeps them healthy and looking great
Thanks awesome!
Items mentioned in this video
1-Cedar Shoe trees
(Preston Soto AE Enthusiasts)
2- 100% Horse Hair Brush
(Del Mar #999)
3- Saddle Soap
(Brand : Avel)
Savon Cuir Lisse Leather Soap
4-Saphir Renovator
(Leather conditioner)
5-Saphir medaille D’or Cream Polish
6-Saphir Pate De Luxe Mirror Gloss
7- Edge Dressing Fiebings
(Black Sole Edge and Heel Polish)
Shoe used in this video: Allen Edmonds
Bond Street in Burgundy
Thank you for cutting this list. I appreciate it.
Thank you Joel for the products and the order they were applied.
Thanks for the list - was hoping TEO would put links for places to buy but I guess we gotta do the heavy lifting! (LOL jp).
Thank you.
Please post links so people around globe can buy
Good tips. Thanks.
@0:48 666…I see you 😈🤣 Thanks for the advice. I like your video about giving yourself time. I feel like a good shine takes more than just 1 time.
Could you set up a link with all the product you use? It makes it easier.
Great video, I were looking how to restore the colour of my 70$ shoes, the products that you showed in the video are great but if I buy them it will cost more then my shoes probably I will just buy another shoes. But I have to admit you are very talented.
Super! ❤
I love how your channel has this mystic vibe to it, and that magic 60-year-old Brush goes to prove my point hhh
In Puerto Rico we use aneline and shoe polish, with a horse hair brush and cotton cloth...and we spit shine.
Great information
Yes my friend your shoes is already new
No se si me entiendas pero he visto todos tus vídeos ya tienes un nuevo suscriptor eres muy profesional
You do fantastic work. I would definitely pay you to shine my shoes. I also have a shinebox with horsehair brush. I don't buy leather soled shoes anymore because I spend a lot of time on my feet. I do still buy quality shoes and shine them. I have always used kiwi products, but you are for sure getting better results with what you use. Keep up the good work!
I've used Kiwi for ages until I learned they use synthetic turpentine which ins't the best for leather, switched to Red Moose (it's fine) and beginning to transition to Saphir (it's more expensive but justified given the cost of quality footwear).
Awesome.
I don't understand why anyone would give this video a thumbs down.
I am seeing a resurgence in dress shoes. I am restoring my Johnston & Murphy as a gift to my son. The older shoes are made in USA and top quality compared to what you buy today.
Aha! That elusive cloth knot.
Tent 405 has a great question.
Nice!!!
Great videos. Very informative but I'm really interested to know what you do with the insole on a pair of shoes you find in a second hand shop. They will presumably have a well established footprint from the previous owner.
Good video
I like your watches
Saludos desde LIMA Perú en Suramérica.
Best regast from Lima Perú on southamerica.
Master Preston welcome back I have a dilemma I already stripped down my leather shoes but still the toe cap doesn’t make any mirror shine thanks
Old white athlete socks work too
Great vid. Question: different horse shoe brush for different pigment shoe polish ?
I have no reason as a 31yr old stay @ home mom to be watching this, yet here I am. 👍
Another amazing video. Do you have any advice on where to shop for Saphir products for a good price in the US?
Love all your videos, I wonder where can I get these items in Mexico...
Thank you.
Thank you,
can you please cover sanitizing shoes and what to use, thanks