I bought a pair of Johnston and Murphy penny loafers that I really couldn't afford when I was in grad school, back when they were still made in the US. I kept them well-shined and had them resoled and refurbished by J&M twice, and they lasted me more than 20 years, which is saying something, since I wore them virtually every day for much of that time Finally something happened that couldn't be fixed and I had to let them go. It was a formative experience to me to buy a good entry-level pair of shoes and take care of them. I recently took my 20-something son down to my alterations tailor and passed on two if my jackets and a wool overcoat that had belonged to my father. The tailor marvelled at how good their condition was in spite of regular wear for decades. Special moments.
Really nice listening to a couple of guys bonding and telling good stories about life and the meaningful purpose of showing pride in ownership.. Men need the time to accomplish things and feel the enjoyment of getting to that final result.. Great video and I'll be purchasing these shoe care products soon.. Thank you guys!
Wow! two of my favorite shoeshine men in one video! My mother once told me that you could always tell what kind of man one was by his shoes. They didn't have to be expensive, but they had to be clean and shined. I come from the era when men took pride in what they wore and what their shoes looked like. I was a shoe shine boy in down town San Jose, CA age 10. I got so good I had my own clientele. I had appointments for shining bus drivers shoes on their break and was paid well for a kid. I spent many hours, days, months watching a very friendly, animated, good spirited African American shine shoes in front of a Barber shop. I watched and asked many questions. I even developed his shoe shine rag and brush "rhythm". (unique) I started my own little shoe shine business and spent the weekends walking the streets of San Jose, CA with my head down looking at men's shoes. That was the 70's and men still dressed well and wore leather bottom shoes with "taps" (heel savers) on them. I made lots of money for a 10 year old. Had lunch wherever I wanted, went to the movie theater, bought me the leather boots I had eyed for years in the store window and bought my mother gifts (mostly appliances and more). To this day I still wear leather bottom shoes with taps (heel savers) and spit shine them until I can see my face. I owe it all to that friendly, animated shoeshine man with the stand in front of the Barber shop. I admire and take my hat off to any and all men who take the time to shine their shoes and make an effort to dress well, because any budget can with some creativity. Thank you for making this video Kirby. I admire and respect both of you, Jason and your individual techniques. Stay Classy. Angel from The Bay (Area) Caliboy
Thanks Kirby, Great video with you two gent's. I like Jason used several different brands of shoe products until a couple of years ago when I decided to start using the Saphir line of products thanks to you. I have never been happier.
This is great. Question for Kirby: I notice you’re using the neutral pate de luxe. Is there any advantage to using a color-specific pate de luxe over the neutral mirror gloss? Or is the color irrelevant to the “melting” process? In the latter case, I’ll save my colored pate de luxes and just use the neutral for glacaging. Thanks!
Hello Kirby, I absolutely love your content. I´ve noticed that there´s an issue that you haven´t mention at all yet. Do you have any tips of how to break in new shoes?
Hello Kirby. So I live in Montreal, Canada where the winter lasts for 5-6 months. Obviously, I cant wear the dress shoes in the winter so my question is is it enough just to store the shoes in the closet/box or should I apply cream to it (once a month). Thank you
Hi Kirby I'm really interested about the shoe shine shammy that you are using. Can you tell me what material is it made of and do you cut them to smaller pieces. And what is the major difference in terms of shine from using a shammy, ordinary cloth and by hand. Thanks.
Hey Kirby, Has the quality of Allen Edmonds’s gone down? I recently purchased a pair of Fifth Avenues and the leather just doesn’t seem to be on par with my older AE shoes. I for sure noticed the difference in the quality of shoe laces. These new ones are just poor quality, much thicker than my others. Small things like that just bother me when it comes to my shoes. Thanks
Agree. I bought the same shoes and the quality was very poor. Unfortunately, they can't be returned after they've been worn. I won't be buying any more.
Jason, could you please speak louder... Overall I enjoyed this collaboration the most, compared with others. Both of you pointed out two important things. First to invest in quality shoes and then make an effort to take care of yourself. That includes how you dress and shoe care. To me, the way I look at a person is by their shoes. That tiny small detail truly makes a huge difference.
I've often wondered how to shine combination leather shoes, where the upper is stitched equal parts suede and full grain calf. I've been reticent to buy a pair of shoes like that for fear of ruining the suede by getting cream polish or wax on the suede. Any chance of a video on that?
Great seeing you both together. Your videos are both relaxing and informative
ayyyyy
I bought a pair of Johnston and Murphy penny loafers that I really couldn't afford when I was in grad school, back when they were still made in the US. I kept them well-shined and had them resoled and refurbished by J&M twice, and they lasted me more than 20 years, which is saying something, since I wore them virtually every day for much of that time Finally something happened that couldn't be fixed and I had to let them go. It was a formative experience to me to buy a good entry-level pair of shoes and take care of them. I recently took my 20-something son down to my alterations tailor and passed on two if my jackets and a wool overcoat that had belonged to my father. The tailor marvelled at how good their condition was in spite of regular wear for decades. Special moments.
Special moments you say...shoes....
@@nickoltcho Clearly you didn't read the part about me passing on a piece of clothing to my son that had belonged to his grandfather.
I've really been enjoying these collaborative vids you've been doing. The combination of styles and personality is definitely interesting.
Really nice listening to a couple of guys bonding and telling good stories about life and the meaningful purpose of showing pride in ownership.. Men need the time to accomplish things and feel the enjoyment of getting to that final result.. Great video and I'll be purchasing these shoe care products soon.. Thank you guys!
I really like Jason looking at the eyes when talking. That is what a decent gentleman should do.
Bromance happening. lol. Kirby please invite more fellow shoe shiners as it's interesting seeing their technique/style
The concept “Shoe Shine Sunday” is incredible. Thanks for the great content!
It's Sunday. The meal is over. The kids have gone home. Time to shine my shoes. Thanks guys. Good video.
The kids have gone home? That’s quite depressing.
Why is that depressing? He’s probably a grandfather and his children were visiting for a meal then went home to their respective homes.
I love accidental ASMR. Like Bob Ross. I noticed this ever since I was a kid. Love the Dornstar videos!
Wow! two of my favorite shoeshine men in one video! My mother once told me that you could always tell what kind of man one was by his shoes. They didn't have to be expensive, but they had to be clean and shined. I come from the era when men took pride in what they wore and what their shoes looked like.
I was a shoe shine boy in down town San Jose, CA age 10. I got so good I had my own clientele. I had appointments for shining bus drivers shoes on their break and was paid well for a kid.
I spent many hours, days, months watching a very friendly, animated, good spirited African American shine shoes in front of a Barber shop. I watched and asked many questions. I even developed his shoe shine rag and brush "rhythm". (unique)
I started my own little shoe shine business and spent the weekends walking the streets of San Jose, CA with my head down looking at men's shoes. That was the 70's and men still dressed well and wore leather bottom shoes with "taps" (heel savers) on them.
I made lots of money for a 10 year old. Had lunch wherever I wanted, went to the movie theater, bought me the leather boots I had eyed for years in the store window and bought my mother gifts (mostly appliances and more).
To this day I still wear leather bottom shoes with taps (heel savers) and spit shine them until I can see my face. I owe it all to that friendly, animated shoeshine man with the stand in front of the Barber shop.
I admire and take my hat off to any and all men who take the time to shine their shoes and make an effort to dress well, because any budget can with some creativity.
Thank you for making this video Kirby. I admire and respect both of you, Jason and your individual techniques. Stay Classy.
Angel from The Bay (Area) Caliboy
I can't believe I watched this whole thing. I experienced a bit of the ASMR effect watching and listening. Loved all the videos you made with Jason.
Thanks Kirby, Great video with you two gent's. I like Jason used several different brands of shoe products until a couple of years ago when I decided to start using the Saphir line of products thanks to you. I have never been happier.
lol 29:00 - that ought to be a first: the swearing on cam, not the nicking. Good on you, Kirby :)
every body gonna say the same when they in that situation =))))))))
Peter Maag I noticed the beep for sure haha
I think it’s better to beep it
I must have missed what happened around minute 26 tho. Was it off camera?
😂😂😂😂🤣 nicking the shoe had me cracking up
Loved the intro
jason dornstar is legend
Awesome video, love the passion you two have for this!
You guys got me hooked up on your videos! Keep up good work and I wish you to hit 100K soon very soon!
This is brilliant, this type of series could really take off. I wonder if you could get Jeffree Star to shine shoes with you...
Wow didn’t expect to see you both in a video. Love it! 👍🏻
This has got to be the most hilarious episode.
Great collab!
Awesome video!
I love Dornstars vids
This is great. Question for Kirby: I notice you’re using the neutral pate de luxe. Is there any advantage to using a color-specific pate de luxe over the neutral mirror gloss? Or is the color irrelevant to the “melting” process? In the latter case, I’ll save my colored pate de luxes and just use the neutral for glacaging. Thanks!
Bro bond ….I love it
Love these cross overs 😊 time to get my shoe shine kit out 🕺🏻
Shoe shine sunday is my new thing
Okay, so I pulled out my Tricker’s Woodstock and gave them a quick polish. Nothing too thorough.
Dang the shine starter kit has already ended. I love what you said about craftsmanship and quality from a 100 years ago
Hello Kirby, I absolutely love your content. I´ve noticed that there´s an issue that you haven´t mention at all yet. Do you have any tips of how to break in new shoes?
Great intro
Jason Pornstar seems like a pretty cool dude.
Edit: *Dornstar
You can really pick up the southern nuances in Kirby’s speech if you listen closely. Southern gentleman!
Nigel Smith The nuance is there, for sure.
Excellence knows excellence.
Kiwii is a decent product for a beginner. idk why its always talked down on.
What is your take on waterproof spray and how often do you apply it? I may have missed it, but I haven’t seen you talk about it yet.
The shoes look good man! But I think you need sole dressing! It will complete the shine
Jason is nice guy.
Love those shine!!!!
you should make more fun videos like this Kirby.
Looks like Dornstar forgot his rubber gloves!
Cool! You guys are fantastic!
SHINE BOIS 🙏
Hello Kirby. So I live in Montreal, Canada where the winter lasts for 5-6 months. Obviously, I cant wear the dress shoes in the winter so my question is is it enough just to store the shoes in the closet/box or should I apply cream to it (once a month). Thank you
Just to let you know that I am still using the horsehair brushes the were my father's and were made in 1941, so they're ten years older than me!
🤣What a great intro!
Hi Kirby
I'm really interested about the shoe shine shammy that you are using.
Can you tell me what material is it made of and do you cut them to smaller pieces.
And what is the major difference in terms of shine from using a shammy, ordinary cloth and by hand.
Thanks.
29:27
Yes, defensive walking is an art unto itself
Use the stocking is like a polishing rag and you see the difference
Shining shoes wearing an expensive business suit, silk tie and cufflinks. Awesome
Brilliant 👍
26:30 beeep!
Hey Kirby,
Has the quality of Allen Edmonds’s gone down? I recently purchased a pair of Fifth Avenues and the leather just doesn’t seem to be on par with my older AE shoes. I for sure noticed the difference in the quality of shoe laces. These new ones are just poor quality, much thicker than my others. Small things like that just bother me when it comes to my shoes.
Thanks
M3.Milan you should be asking Allen Edmond, no?
@@Mainwong Doubt they would admit that their product has gone down in quality.
Agree. I bought the same shoes and the quality was very poor. Unfortunately, they can't be returned after they've been worn. I won't be buying any more.
Jason, could you please speak louder...
Overall I enjoyed this collaboration the most, compared with others.
Both of you pointed out two important things.
First to invest in quality shoes and then make an effort to take care of yourself. That includes how you dress and shoe care.
To me, the way I look at a person is by their shoes. That tiny small detail truly makes a huge difference.
That's all well and good, but is that a hemp hat?
How take care of shoes from the bottom?
I've often wondered how to shine combination leather shoes, where the upper is stitched equal parts suede and full grain calf. I've been reticent to buy a pair of shoes like that for fear of ruining the suede by getting cream polish or wax on the suede. Any chance of a video on that?
Great suggestion for a video! The only real answer is to just be careful...
you could talk about the correct use of sheers socks
That's a cool Video
Wtf all this and no finished product...Lol
French shoes look ugly to me.
Loved the intro