50 years ago who would have thought that someday thousands of people would be watching a man shine shoes right before all of them were about to take a nap?
Great job sir! Back in 1968 I was a 6th grader. After school, I worked in a barber shop shining shoes.Saturday all day.I'll never forget the smell of saddle soap and Shinola. I was the kid who always had some change in my pocket. This video brought back some great memories.
@@mitchgray8413 Haha back in ‘68 I was a 5th grader and I remember my dad’s wooden shoe shining kit and he let me shine his shoes all the time even though he also had them done by the “pros” as well.
@@KyleCox404 And this is how you respond to said wholesome commentary. No way that's a real comment of yours? Tell me. At which point did the gentleman above compare his own shoe shining capabilities in an "I know better" type fashion? His input was nothing but uplifting to the content of the video, and notice how the owner agrees. Are you simply that allergic to people sharing their own relevant life experiences. Professional or not, what does it matter. Do us all a favor, will you. Get down from your high horse and take off the fedora hat. It doesn't suit you. For how over the top inapproriate your comment is, I honestly can't tell if you're just baiting for interaction. If so I guess you succeeded.
@KyleCox404 Your replies are not helping your case at all, they're actually exactly what I'd expect from a redditor. "Bravo! Clap clap" and "predictable and uninspired" are too good lmao 😂
In this throw away world, so see a pair of boots receive such attention to detail and be restored in such a hands-on manner,is almost an emotional experience.
Wow this is not an ordinary shoe shine, it's a complete restauration. They look like brand new. Congratulation to Sir you are an outstanding professionnel.
@@devanhughes8060 Another keyboard warrior Before commenting, try to grasp the meanings of the words you’re using. It’s painfully clear that you don’t understand what restoration or restore actually mean. OP was obviously using restoration to refer to the boots being returned to their original state-something even a kindergartner would understand as “restoring.”
@@cabooseplays1466my guess is its used as a marker for where the frame ends but rather than use a floor sticker he picked something thats nice to look at
Back in the mid 70's to early 80's, I had the same pair of Frye Boots. I'd visit my neighborhood Cobbler & Shoe Shine Shop 3 times a year for a shine and also had the soles replaced every 24 months average. Best money spent. Frye Boots were the best at that time and mine always look brand new. As I look up to the sky, thank you Mr. Mooshagian. You were the best.
There was a black stain you could use if needed. Came in a blue can with yellow letters. Then black kiwi on top. Some would use neutral after the black for an extra pop.
I remember the shoe shiners at Victoria station, when I was a young girl. My grandfather let me have mine polished one day, they were gleaming and I was so proud of them.
Kudos again. I absolutely LOVE to see history in action ... cleaning with a railroad spike. My great grandpa did this. An old technique that's still used today because of folks like you. Thank you for keeping tradition alive!!
It looks like a railroad spike to me 🤔 It’s got the flat top where it would be hammered in, and it looks exactly like the spikes we got when they pulled up the old railway line near our house.
I feel if it were a chisel that it would have an actual handle, not the flat top. But for all I know, there are ones out there that look like this. To me, it looks like a giant nail, and I would have gone to repurposed rail spike before going to chisel.
Im glad you put new laces. This level of work deserves only the best! Excellent work, you show pride in your efforts, please teach the new generation how to take care of their equipment.
From the video title, my first thought was “For $100 shine, I’d sooner just buy new shoes.” After watching, my reaction is “Wow! Those ARE new shoes!” Impressive transformation. Cheers.
Leather boots like that are often $400+ for a good quality brand that will last many years (or basically until your feet outgrow them because they can be cleaned like this, re-soled when the sole gets too thin, have small holes in the leather patched up, have new shoelace hooks put in if they get torn out, etc) It’s one of those things of “should I spent $50 twice every year buying cheap shoes, or should I spend $400 once for shoes that will last 10+ years and just maintain them”
@@elenalizabethThat context really helps explain how shiners and cobblers were once a more common trade, people used to spend money to get shoes or boots that really last, while these days our shoes are produced and replaced cheaply, usually in China. Makes me wonder if the profession would become more popular again if we moved more of that manufacturing back to the U.S. and other western countries, with the idea being that quality would go up, but so would price, meaning maintenance would become worthwhile over replacement again.
@@kristoferprovencal3608 they are still in demand, but mostly now they’re used only by well off people who want to get their Prada or Louboutin etc designer shoes shined and repainted for a fancy function. However there are still local shoe shops (at least where I live in Australia) that do minor things like buff/shine shoes, replace damaged shoelace hooks, re-glue soles that are coming apart, etc. But that only really works if the shoes are made from real leather (none of that “vegan leather” stuff that’s just some form of plastic or plant fibre), or are a high quality boot designed to be repaired (like hiking boots). Yes unfortunately nowadays most people would rather just spend less money more often in buying low quality products that will last a lot less time, instead of saving to buy more expensive products that will last far longer. And then there’s also the environmental cost of that in that all those cheap ones are going to landfill too as they cannot be repaired so they just get thrown out. I believe the term is “planned obsolescence” 🤔
I was also thinking about my father. He was a tough guy and worked a very hard job where he left before I even woke up to go to school. But a couple times a week, he would find some time in the morning to shine my shoes. He was trying to make me understand that it is a very important thing for a man.
I remember the care I used to put in shinning my parade boots when I was in the army cadets. This is a whole other level! This is more of a shoe restoration than shine. Bravo
Wow thank you! This is such a good ASMR video. The sounds are lovely. I didnt realize this video was going to bring up old memories of watching my dad clean and polish his cowboy boots in the living room when i was a kid.
The attention given to the shoe laces in the first 2 minutes..........take my money sir! You're attention to detail is above what most would over look. Perfecto!
@@mattswannie6651 A light flame over applied polish melts the wax and allows both wax and dye to soak into the hide. It also burns off any petroleum elements (like turpentine) that are more of a caustic. It's important to not overdo the flame (don't damage the welt, stitching or leather) but it leaves a very nice smooth waxy surface that's easier to shine to a high polish afterward. Using small amounts of water on the cloth also helps to enhance the shine you end up with as well. As a Navy vet I spent HOURS on each boot in basic training with a shine cloth wrapped around two fingers hand polishing every inch of my boots till the toes looked like patent leather and the rest glowed. We used fairly basic products to get this effect but Parade gloss was the go to polish product.
Angelo, your videos are amazing. You have been putting me to sleep for a year and I am grateful! A request from a long time watcher, could you put those those ankle sock protector things on so when you lather the top of the boots it doesn’t get on the socks? I just love the extra care when they slide those on.
Oh happy day! You are back Angelo. I was praying you would have a new video today. Definitely need a good night’s sleep. The end product of these boots is the best! Beautiful work from a true artist of sound. As always you are in my prayers dear Angelo. Stay healthy!🙏🏼💕
It's extremely satisfying to see something built to last, being repaired to last a long time. Unlike nowadays, people tend to buy things made to last a couple of months and discard them after that time.
Просто обалдеть! Никогда не думала,что буду с таким удовольствием смотреть....как чистят ботинки! Это так здорово, вот что значит , мастер своего дела! Будьте здоровы, удачи вам и всего самого наилучшего!
I didn't know you can use a chisel to peel off old wax buildup and some burrs, heck, I didn't know you can dye them again like that paintbrush. Thanks for the video.
@@samanthathompson9812 I was curious about that too. I'm talking about the first brush he used. The one that looked like a shaving brush. Also wondering what the chisel is for? And the lighter flame? Just curious.
@@michellekleingers8238 Most shoe polishes are wax based, so using a lighter helps it melt into the pores of the leather. This is especially useful in areas where the leather has been scuffed badly as the toes of these were. He did all kinds of things to smooth that back out and restore the color, but that final heat application of the polish gives a nice smooth surface.. Frankly, you can do the same with a hair dryer, but I imagine that wouldn't be great on an ASMR video. 😂
I wore crappy footwear for 5 decades. I finally clued in to the fact a quality leather pair of boots make my feet healthier, happier and are a better deal cost wise overall. Great job man, you’re a pro!!!
In case anyone wants to know, he’s cleaning the Wolverine 1000 Miles Evan Boot in Distressed Roughout. Angelo is wearing Red Wing 8085, Iron Rangers in Copper Rough and Tough. Yes, I know all things footwear 😎 Oh, and can’t forget Ultra Instinct Goku.. though me? I like the old stuff.
hell even if you work in state law enforcement you have to shine to mirror. but best bit of kit to get is a solid butane torch. way better than burning your fingers on a crappy bic.
That’s true. We had a guy that was good at our barbershop on Lejeune. He’d make them look great for way less than 100. But that was 35 years ago for me 😂
I have an old pair of shoes I've been meaning to repair best as I can. I hope you don't mind me writing step by step instructions below. And feel free to let me know if something is wrong. untie laces >> unlace the boots put laces in a bag of water + saddle soap to soak. saddle soap + water on a horse brush >> wipe down with micro fiber rag. 2x saddle soap + water on a horse brush >> scrape with metal tool. 2x wipe down with brush scrape with metal tool brush on polish (appropriate color) hand rub in shoe shine wipe with horse hair brush hand rub in polish (appropriate color) hand rub in sole polish (appropriate color) wipe with horse hair brush hand rub in charcoal? (caps only) >> lighter the caps. 2x take laces out of baggy >> dry them off >> tie up boots. brush with horse hair brush.
I have two pairs of boots. One I’d bring to you, those are the company supplied ones. And the ones that have been on my feet for 8 years.. it’s the miles that make a man. Brilliant work
My dad was military. My mom was an RN. All six of us know full well how to maintain and shine our shoes and boots. I still take mine to the shoemaker to be fixed when needed. We all still iron, too.
I go back to 1964 to the B&P Palace where the shoe shine man Jackson had a stand He worked 6 days a week. The B&P was a conbination of a tavern and pool hall . Jackson was the best ahoe man in the county.
The summer of ‘69, fresh out of grade school, I shined shoes at our back-door neighbor who had a “Men’s Hairstylist” barber shop. Scraping the boot after the wash is new to me. Ha! Fifty cents was my rate. Bought a 10-speed Schwin from the earnings. Used my fingers to put the polish on.
@@devourerofsnacks …shined about $10/day, plus another $10 on Saturday evenings to cleanup the 6 barbershop areas and mop the floor, vacuum the carpet. Pretty good $ for an almost 14 yr. old kid. Kept focus on the future 10 speed Schwinn bike! Transition into grown up ideals. The blues came years later. Not playing with family and friends. No swimming. Nasty picture magazines. A $ slave of the “system”. Many lessons in the pursuit of happiness recoiled into moments of present day blues.
My dad wore dress shoes for work everyday and paid me 25 cents a pair to shine the five pair every other Saturday. Good thing he left me money when he died because I’m feeling woefully underpaid compared to your 50 cents.( same age,same year)😂😅🤣
This is relaxing to watch. I miss seeing shoe shine guys -- on the street corner in front of Nordstrom's in downtown Seattle, in Seattle's office bldgs., at the airport in Raleigh, North Carolina ("Shoe Shine!" in that special uplifting tone of voice he had.)
50 years ago who would have thought that someday thousands of people would be watching a man shine shoes right before all of them were about to take a nap?
You Think in 50 year Incriminates Often??
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Great job sir! Back in 1968 I was a 6th grader. After school, I worked in a barber shop shining shoes.Saturday all day.I'll never forget the smell of saddle soap and Shinola. I was the kid who always had some change in my pocket. This video brought back some great memories.
That is awesome! Than you for watching.
@@mitchgray8413 Haha back in ‘68 I was a 5th grader and I remember my dad’s wooden shoe shining kit and he let me shine his shoes all the time even though he also had them done by the “pros” as well.
@@KyleCox404 And this is how you respond to said wholesome commentary. No way that's a real comment of yours? Tell me. At which point did the gentleman above compare his own shoe shining capabilities in an "I know better" type fashion? His input was nothing but uplifting to the content of the video, and notice how the owner agrees. Are you simply that allergic to people sharing their own relevant life experiences. Professional or not, what does it matter. Do us all a favor, will you. Get down from your high horse and take off the fedora hat. It doesn't suit you.
For how over the top inapproriate your comment is, I honestly can't tell if you're just baiting for interaction. If so I guess you succeeded.
Calm down Kyle. Weirdo.
@KyleCox404 Your replies are not helping your case at all, they're actually exactly what I'd expect from a redditor. "Bravo! Clap clap" and "predictable and uninspired" are too good lmao 😂
There’s a man that takes pride in what he does, awesome!
In this throw away world, so see a pair of boots receive such attention to detail and be restored in such a hands-on manner,is almost an emotional experience.
Wow this is not an ordinary shoe shine, it's a complete restauration. They look like brand new. Congratulation to Sir you are an outstanding professionnel.
Thank You!
Even used a stone chisel to scrape off the dirt.😱
No, this is just a shoe shine.
Just a cleaning and a shoe shine. There was nothing that needed to be restored with the actual integrity of the shoe.
@@devanhughes8060
Another keyboard warrior
Before commenting, try to grasp the meanings of the words you’re using. It’s painfully clear that you don’t understand what restoration or restore actually mean. OP was obviously using restoration to refer to the boots being returned to their original state-something even a kindergartner would understand as “restoring.”
The military taught me how to shine boots, enjoyed watching this man work his craft.
Goku in the corner gets me everytime
American Cartoons Are Better
@@scoobameru2458bro is about to start a war😂
@@woogboogmanhe’s alone in this
Whats the L O R E to said goku in the corner? i just looked at the channel and there in like every video 😂
@@cabooseplays1466my guess is its used as a marker for where the frame ends but rather than use a floor sticker he picked something thats nice to look at
Back in the mid 70's to early 80's, I had the same pair of Frye Boots. I'd visit my neighborhood Cobbler & Shoe Shine Shop 3 times a year for a shine and also had the soles replaced every 24 months average. Best money spent. Frye Boots were the best at that time and mine always look brand new. As I look up to the sky, thank you Mr. Mooshagian. You were the best.
Thanks for sharing!
This is such a lovely memory. Thank you for sharing it.
Why scrape the leather though?
@@susana8650 Scraping off wax/polish build up. Could have used a hard bristle brush but went with the spike.
What a transformation. After serving and shining boots for 24 years in the military it was cool to see how someone else shined boots.
Similar at all? Same materials?
Ahhhh.... someone else who remembers lighter fluid and Kiwi black!
There was a black stain you could use if needed. Came in a blue can with yellow letters. Then black kiwi on top. Some would use neutral after the black for an extra pop.
Lincoln stain was was the brand name.
@@401SNelson I had completely forgotten about that. I know it later came in a plastic bottle with a rectangular sponge-top applicator.
BETTER THAN NEW because broken in and beautifully restored.
An artist at his trade.
He's the Bob Ross of the shoe shine world, so relaxing and such attention to detail !!!
Just watched Bob before this video. 😂😂
I remember watching my dad shine his shoes for work once a week. Mid 1980s. Thanks for these wonderful memories.
I remember the shoe shiners at Victoria station, when I was a young girl. My grandfather let me have mine polished one day, they were gleaming and I was so proud of them.
This is a truly beautiful comment, I'm sure you have so many stories that you have to tell and I'm dying to know them.
Such a neat memory .
Core memory :)
What's amazing is that the artist's hands and the customer's socks stay pristine.
Zero chance that was an actual person sitting there… 40+ minutes without the slightest movement in your feet or legs lol come on man.
Everyone respects any guy who respects his job
Smart and truthful.
He’s shining shoes on a mannequin lmfao. You call that a job? 😂
@@joeb1den114 its not a mannequin tho
@@joeb1den114 bruh the legs literally move on their own at 1:18 you are tripping
For $100, that's respectful salary.
Kudos again. I absolutely LOVE to see history in action ... cleaning with a railroad spike. My great grandpa did this. An old technique that's still used today because of folks like you. Thank you for keeping tradition alive!!
I’ts a chisel
Definitely a chisel
It looks like a railroad spike to me 🤔 It’s got the flat top where it would be hammered in, and it looks exactly like the spikes we got when they pulled up the old railway line near our house.
@@elenalizabeth it's not spiked at the end, it's got a chisel's flat edge...
I feel if it were a chisel that it would have an actual handle, not the flat top. But for all I know, there are ones out there that look like this. To me, it looks like a giant nail, and I would have gone to repurposed rail spike before going to chisel.
Im glad you put new laces. This level of work deserves only the best! Excellent work, you show pride in your efforts, please teach the new generation how to take care of their equipment.
I appreciate the kind words and I agree, new laces were a must!
From the video title, my first thought was “For $100 shine, I’d sooner just buy new shoes.” After watching, my reaction is “Wow! Those ARE new shoes!” Impressive transformation. Cheers.
Leather boots like that are often $400+ for a good quality brand that will last many years (or basically until your feet outgrow them because they can be cleaned like this, re-soled when the sole gets too thin, have small holes in the leather patched up, have new shoelace hooks put in if they get torn out, etc)
It’s one of those things of “should I spent $50 twice every year buying cheap shoes, or should I spend $400 once for shoes that will last 10+ years and just maintain them”
My red wings cost 300.00.
I've had a solid pair for years and that's just with balistol. @@elenalizabeth
@@elenalizabethThat context really helps explain how shiners and cobblers were once a more common trade, people used to spend money to get shoes or boots that really last, while these days our shoes are produced and replaced cheaply, usually in China. Makes me wonder if the profession would become more popular again if we moved more of that manufacturing back to the U.S. and other western countries, with the idea being that quality would go up, but so would price, meaning maintenance would become worthwhile over replacement again.
@@kristoferprovencal3608 they are still in demand, but mostly now they’re used only by well off people who want to get their Prada or Louboutin etc designer shoes shined and repainted for a fancy function.
However there are still local shoe shops (at least where I live in Australia) that do minor things like buff/shine shoes, replace damaged shoelace hooks, re-glue soles that are coming apart, etc. But that only really works if the shoes are made from real leather (none of that “vegan leather” stuff that’s just some form of plastic or plant fibre), or are a high quality boot designed to be repaired (like hiking boots).
Yes unfortunately nowadays most people would rather just spend less money more often in buying low quality products that will last a lot less time, instead of saving to buy more expensive products that will last far longer. And then there’s also the environmental cost of that in that all those cheap ones are going to landfill too as they cannot be repaired so they just get thrown out.
I believe the term is “planned obsolescence” 🤔
It's so good to see everyone here appreciating hard work.
Brings back memories of watching my dad shine his Army boots when I was a kid. Amazing transformation!
I was also thinking about my father. He was a tough guy and worked a very hard job where he left before I even woke up to go to school. But a couple times a week, he would find some time in the morning to shine my shoes. He was trying to make me understand that it is a very important thing for a man.
You're a master. My old man was a cop and wore combat boots, which he shined regularly. The smell of shoe polish is very nostalgic to me.
It’s always great to see a pro at work.
I can’t believe I fell into this rabbit hole but.. wow, what an artist! Glad I did
wow remember when you had around 20-30k subs 4-5 years ago, time flies by! congrats to almost 400k
It’s always nice to watch a professional at his craft. I never would have thought a chisel would be a tool used in shoe shining. Excellent job.
I thought it was a railroad spike lol
@@ismesis Me too, I though of that also.
damn goku next in line 😭
😂😂😂
From rumors his shoe shining has even reached the ears of Beerus. 😂
I remember the care I used to put in shinning my parade boots when I was in the army cadets. This is a whole other level! This is more of a shoe restoration than shine. Bravo
Wow thank you! This is such a good ASMR video. The sounds are lovely. I didnt realize this video was going to bring up old memories of watching my dad clean and polish his cowboy boots in the living room when i was a kid.
What a lovely memory ❤
Imagine if everyone put so much care and effort into their job. The world would be a better place.💖
Good job. I especially like the vids with the REALLY trashed out footwear brought back to life.
Glad you like them!
@@AngeloShoeShinethe most satisfying part of the job 😂
59 sprays for the laces, incase anyones taking notes
And it didn't matter because he put new laces on.
@@Averna222 Yeah that part is lame... if you're going to fit new laces do so... it's perfectly fine ... but don't pretend you are washing them.
Why even spray at that point. So much wasted time when a dude is sitting in your chair.
amd 59 likes 😅
Every job is important! Especially when you see the pride and professionalism in a job well done. Spot on!
Man, you gave those boots a new life.
The attention given to the shoe laces in the first 2 minutes..........take my money sir! You're attention to detail is above what most would over look. Perfecto!
I appreciate that! Thanks for watching.
i've loved this channel since the first time i've stumbled across it. i believe the content produced is top-tier
Former Army Paratrooper here, brought back great memories of having to spit shine my jump boots! Even used the old lighter trick, lol! Nice work!
What does the lighter technique achieve?
@@mattswannie6651 A light flame over applied polish melts the wax and allows both wax and dye to soak into the hide. It also burns off any petroleum elements (like turpentine) that are more of a caustic. It's important to not overdo the flame (don't damage the welt, stitching or leather) but it leaves a very nice smooth waxy surface that's easier to shine to a high polish afterward. Using small amounts of water on the cloth also helps to enhance the shine you end up with as well. As a Navy vet I spent HOURS on each boot in basic training with a shine cloth wrapped around two fingers hand polishing every inch of my boots till the toes looked like patent leather and the rest glowed. We used fairly basic products to get this effect but Parade gloss was the go to polish product.
@ thank you for explaining that 👌🏼
I seriously can’t get enough of the sound of creating that soap lather. Top tier sounds 🔥
That brush and can go hand and hand sometimes I'm out before the chisel😂😂😂
I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
I totally agree-it sounds delicious.
Angelo, your videos are amazing. You have been putting me to sleep for a year and I am grateful! A request from a long time watcher, could you put those those ankle sock protector things on so when you lather the top of the boots it doesn’t get on the socks? I just love the extra care when they slide those on.
i just love it
As an army vet I can tell you this wasn’t easy, amazing job, well worth the $100 in my opinion
I spit shined too many boots
Im so happy you have brought the chisel back!!
This man is an artist and needs to be really appreciated
1:26..a quick useless fact... He sprayed 59 times
A had asmr reading this 😅
I counted 61 😅
Could have done 10 more
He would've been better off pouring some of the liquid straight from the bottle.
I got 61.....bugger but had to count!
I can hear that leather soaking up all the goodness….
What an amazing transformation. You’re very talented!
Oh happy day! You are back Angelo. I was praying you would have a new video today. Definitely need a good night’s sleep.
The end product of these boots is the best! Beautiful work from a true artist of sound. As always you are in my prayers dear Angelo. Stay healthy!🙏🏼💕
Thank you! You too!
It was a pleasure watching this man display his talent. There are only a chosen few!
There is just something so romantic about a shoe shine. I'm in a happy place right now. I acknowledge that.
No touching yourself
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i think u need to look up bootblack kink 😅
Knew I’d find at least one comment like this here
@@daniellewilliams6779 I mean I know there is a kink for everything, yet somehow this still kinda surprised me when I looked up what it is 🤨
Fine craftsmanship. Really appreciate your work and the pride you take in what you do. Watching this is like therapy for the therapist. Thank you! ❤
The hands of a hardworking and honest man.
It's all set up for the video, so it's not completely honest. The shoes are on a manequin too. All these restoration videos are like that.
@@cable7763false, the right foot moves around the 37:15 mark...Definitely not a mannequin
@@cable7763you literally see a fist bump at the beginning of the video...37:15 mark you see his right foot move too
He really brought those boots back! Of course they were good quality leather but still I’m impressed!
Masterful. Amazing craftsmanship. 10/10
It's extremely satisfying to see something built to last, being repaired to last a long time. Unlike nowadays, people tend to buy things made to last a couple of months and discard them after that time.
If you've ever had someone work your shoes like this, while you're sitting there taking it all in, it's an amazing experience.
Absolutely worth every bit of $100. Very professional. Beautiful shine.
You would never think they were the same shoes omg what an awesome job .
The sound recording is exquisite. My god this was top ear satisfaction. Thx a lot
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching,
Просто обалдеть! Никогда не думала,что буду с таким удовольствием смотреть....как чистят ботинки! Это так здорово, вот что значит , мастер своего дела!
Будьте здоровы, удачи вам и всего самого наилучшего!
Incredible transformation.... Great skills on display here.
The most relaxing to watch video ever made!
I'm happy you find it relaxing, thanks for watching!
Views 1.2 million of us amazed at the difference. Well done Sir !!
This is the most soothing podcast I have ever seen , call me crazy 🤪
treat your loved one's with the same care and respect as this man treats these shoes.
Great job sir, you worked hard for that. Well deserved, you're a true artisan of the craft
What a amazing art at work bravo. I need someone like this here in south east Michigan
I didn't know you can use a chisel to peel off old wax buildup and some burrs, heck, I didn't know you can dye them again like that paintbrush. Thanks for the video.
Polishing & shining shoes is my best hobby
That was straight-up magic!
As an old Marine, there’s something very satisfied about this video.
HE FOUND HIS CHISEL!!!! Awesome work as always man! That chisel work is top notch. What a great end to a wonderful weekend.
It looks like a old railroad spike but the tool does do a good job.
What's the point of the chisel?
@@samanthathompson9812 I was curious about that too. I'm talking about the first brush he used. The one that looked like a shaving brush. Also wondering what the chisel is for? And the lighter flame? Just curious.
@@michellekleingers8238 Most shoe polishes are wax based, so using a lighter helps it melt into the pores of the leather. This is especially useful in areas where the leather has been scuffed badly as the toes of these were. He did all kinds of things to smooth that back out and restore the color, but that final heat application of the polish gives a nice smooth surface.. Frankly, you can do the same with a hair dryer, but I imagine that wouldn't be great on an ASMR video. 😂
Now there's a man who knows his craft. Such an amazing transformation of those shoes... Really breathed new life into them.
Yep and using fake dirt.
I knew this was going to be an awesome video soon as I saw Goku in the upper right corner. This entire video was a masterpiece.
Thanks for watching!6
That was some shine Angelo
From Old looking shoes, to New looking shoes
Great work Angelo 👍
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.
I wore crappy footwear for 5 decades. I finally clued in to the fact a quality leather pair of boots make my feet healthier, happier and are a better deal cost wise overall.
Great job man, you’re a pro!!!
amazing transformation
What relaxing content! Beautiful restoration!
Goku just chillin in the corner there 😂
I'm in awe. That was an amazing transformation!
Wow, the man(nequin) was really able to stay still the entire time! 😂
Not exactly,at 1:17, the “mannequin” stretched his right ankle.🤔🙄🤨
Shoot I had no idea they were even black till you finished! Fantastic job!
Most people don't understand that a good shoe shinning is more than the shoes. It is one to the best foot massages you can get.
That is not an element of shoe shining whatsoever
@@TCC4118 I guess you have never had a shoe shinning or don't enjoy a foot massage.
@@TCC4118only if you don't have your feet inside the shoes. 😂 If you have them there, you get the foot massage
I was wondering about that, it seems like it would be calming in the same way that a haircut is.
@@kristoferprovencal3608 Find a guy that still does this and give it a try. You may have a problem staying awake.
In case anyone wants to know, he’s cleaning the Wolverine 1000 Miles Evan Boot in Distressed Roughout. Angelo is wearing Red Wing 8085, Iron Rangers in Copper Rough and Tough. Yes, I know all things footwear 😎
Oh, and can’t forget Ultra Instinct Goku.. though me? I like the old stuff.
Amazing work. Angelo is an artist.
A superb craftsman. And worth every penny.
Those shoes will last for decades.
I kinda liked the way they looked at first with the natural worn patina on them.
Then it would be another 100 to change back
They were brown instead of black too
THIS is art work!!
dang 100 bucks!!! in the military we had to make our boots look like a mirror. my hands hurt watching this
Facts! 👍
and no lighter in basic so had to depend strictly on friction heat
hell even if you work in state law enforcement you have to shine to mirror. but best bit of kit to get is a solid butane torch. way better than burning your fingers on a crappy bic.
That’s true. We had a guy that was good at our barbershop on Lejeune. He’d make them look great for way less than 100. But that was 35 years ago for me 😂
@@Jarhead1968 910 Camp Lejeune Jacksonville, NC 🔥 Salute man!!💪
Get the cool get the cool shoe shine played in my head a million times during this video 😂 awesome work
Havent seen you in a while but happily surprised your audience has grown so much.
Thanks for the visit.
I have an old pair of shoes I've been meaning to repair best as I can. I hope you don't mind me writing step by step instructions below. And feel free to let me know if something is wrong.
untie laces >> unlace the boots
put laces in a bag of water + saddle soap to soak.
saddle soap + water on a horse brush >> wipe down with micro fiber rag. 2x
saddle soap + water on a horse brush >> scrape with metal tool. 2x
wipe down with brush
scrape with metal tool
brush on polish (appropriate color)
hand rub in shoe shine
wipe with horse hair brush
hand rub in polish (appropriate color)
hand rub in sole polish (appropriate color)
wipe with horse hair brush
hand rub in charcoal? (caps only) >> lighter the caps. 2x
take laces out of baggy >> dry them off >> tie up boots.
brush with horse hair brush.
Angelo's quality of work is always top-notch!
Thanks for watching!
Wow! A true artist. They look brand new.
Oh my. What a transformation. You wouldn't know they are same pair of shoes!
Anyone else notice ultra instinct Goku chillin in the corner there?
Kind of obvious
Yes, creepy...
I have two pairs of boots. One I’d bring to you, those are the company supplied ones. And the ones that have been on my feet for 8 years.. it’s the miles that make a man. Brilliant work
My dad was military. My mom was an RN. All six of us know full well how to maintain and shine our shoes and boots. I still take mine to the shoemaker to be fixed when needed. We all still iron, too.
I go back to 1964 to the B&P Palace where the shoe shine man Jackson had a stand
He worked 6 days a week.
The B&P was a conbination of a tavern and pool hall .
Jackson was the best ahoe man in the county.
What an extraordinary difference! Wow! Brilliant shine. They look brand new! Great skill! 👍👍 ❤️
The summer of ‘69, fresh out of grade school, I shined shoes at our back-door neighbor who had a “Men’s Hairstylist” barber shop. Scraping the boot after the wash is new to me. Ha!
Fifty cents was my rate.
Bought a 10-speed Schwin from the earnings.
Used my fingers to put the polish on.
How'd you keep from gettin' the blues?
@@devourerofsnacks …shined about $10/day, plus another $10 on Saturday evenings to cleanup the 6 barbershop areas and mop the floor, vacuum the carpet. Pretty good $ for an almost 14 yr. old kid. Kept focus on the future 10 speed Schwinn bike! Transition into grown up ideals. The blues came years later.
Not playing with family and friends. No swimming. Nasty picture magazines.
A $ slave of the “system”. Many lessons in the pursuit of happiness recoiled into moments of present day blues.
My dad wore dress shoes for work everyday and paid me 25 cents a pair to shine the five pair every other Saturday. Good thing he left me money when he died because I’m feeling woefully underpaid compared to your 50 cents.( same age,same year)😂😅🤣
absolutely beautiful workmanship ❤ shoes look brand new
So relaxing 😍💤
This is relaxing to watch. I miss seeing shoe shine guys -- on the street corner in front of Nordstrom's in downtown Seattle, in Seattle's office bldgs., at the airport in Raleigh, North Carolina ("Shoe Shine!" in that special uplifting tone of voice he had.)
Well, youtube recommends Bob Ross beside your videos. It's funny because you are really the Bob Ross of shoe shine