The Shoe Snob - How To Restore Your Creased Leather Shoes
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2017
- A short video that shows firsthand how to help restore deeply set creasing in your leather shoes.
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nicely done! quality shoes willlast forever if taken care of properly. in a world of sneakers and flip flops i think many folks have forgotten about quality shoes that last.
indeed!
Hydrate first. Wet inside and out and place in sealed plastic bag. Leave that way for a day. Then insert shoe trees and proceed with heating and smoothing (if by then even necessary). Apply a leather conditioner before a surface wax: Neatsfoot oil or Lexol. They will soften the hide and enable the leather to relax more easily, reducing future wrinkles.
Ordered the heat gun after seeing this video and just rehabbed about half a dozen shoes that I was ready to write off. Now I regret tossing a few pairs that I believed to be beyond the point of no return as it’s clear to see after a proper polish and perhaps a re-heeling here and there, that my shoes definitely look almost new again. Even saved a couple of very expensive trainers...Thrilled! Thanks! Saved thousands really when adding up the cost it would have been to replace them.
I am so glad to hear it! Thanks for sharing. Will prove to many of the naysayers that this wasnt just for show
Hi my name is Barb. My 26 year old just graduated from Law School and got his first job In Idaho. He is legally blind and just doesn’t see how bad his shoes are looking. He really can’t afford quality shoes but I am here visiting him and am going to attempt to work on all his dress shoes.
Thanks for the video. I’ve watched them all.
Wish me luck🙏
Thank you Barbara, I appreciate your support. Enjoy your time with your son
Wow, that was amazing. Far more effective than I would have thought.
I can't believe the difference. Thanks for the tip. I buy and sell shoes always find nice ones with creasing.
my pleasure!
Wow!! I'm shocked! I know you are really good with shoes but I didn't expect results like this! That's amazing!
Thanks Jose!
Thanks man you went straight to the point
This was so calming. I enjoyed watching you work on the shoes. Nice pair!
Thanks!
Just the information I was looking for, Thank you...
Cool. This definitely adds additional life to worn shoes
i dont believe it, the shoes look like brand new again, amazing
Amazing, great to know this can be done,thank you so much.
My pleasure and thank you Dermott!
so glad I've found your channel! 👍
Justin's work is always professional. Love it!
Appreciate those words!
Jaw dropping. So logical, easy, and frugal.
🙏
I guess this is how Dandy Shoe Care gets rid of leather creases. Their work is absolutely incredible though they refuse to share secrets (understandable). Might give this method a try soon. Great video!
thank you , glad that you enjoyed!
How did it go?
I tried these on my boots and it does the trick. Every few weeks the wrinkles come back so this helps to maintain them and keep them looking presentable.
leo8780 do you have nubuck boots?
@@tommywembridge2224 Sorry I never got a notification of your question. I use this method on full grain leather boots. For nubuck and suede there's another method of using steam and a vacuum. There's a video on it...search effective nubuck wrinkle removal and look for a nike sneaker.
just bought all the necessary tools for this procedure. Going to try it on my Allen Edmonds and see if I get the same results.
Are you using shoe trees when they aren’t being worn??
Very well done! I like the trick where the before photo has no shoe trees and the shoes look sad and tired...while the after photo has shoe trees, so of course the leather is stretched smooth!
Thankfully magicians all full of tricks 🤙
Amazing !!!! Two thumbs up
How long will that last
Because i have shoes thal are like this and i need them for like just 1 day to pass a formal event
Will they stay for 1 day?
And how lonk did those lasted without bending back
Great, solution that I'm looking for, thank you so much! 🙏
My pleasure!
"shoe snob" is a wasted opportunity of the pun that could have been "shoe buff"
Alliteration trumps pun
Unbelievable! I've never heard of this.
Superb demo.
Thank you
So I tried this on my WHITE doc martens, I want to share my experience in case anyone else has white leather, so I used an iron on extremely low heat and I put a damp towel between the iron and my shoes so the iron didn’t directly touch it, I was VERY VERY careful, like I used minimal heat and I checked it a lot to make sure I wasn’t burning it, I want to share this to say it is possible, but you have to be soooooo extremely careful, like SUPER careful when doing, it might be best to just leave it because there is a good chance you will mess up your shoes and like I put the iron on low and then turned it off and waited before using it so the heat would be very very low, so it’s possible but I wouldn’t recommend (and I didn’t burn my shoes)
Also I folded the towel so there was two layers of fabric before the heat got to the shoe, I feel like I’m repeating a lot here but it’s for emphasis lol
Thank you for sharing this
Yea but how quickly within that first wear do they go right back to that position?? Also, is this technique advised for leather upp sneakers
Such a fan!! I have a heat gun and I am going to try to do this on some cheaper shoes just to try it out thanks for the tip!! I use right now Saphir neutral cream and Amiral Gloss and it takes care of all my shoes. Whats your thoughts on Saphir products?
Love Saphir products. Use them all of the time
I have a pair of boots and the left has a perfect perpendicular crease which looks nice. The right boot creases diagonally and kinda cuts into the toe area.
I realise shoes will always crease. I don't mind that. But is there a way to guide, "fix", change the direction of the crease?
Please help
I wish he had shown a pic with the shoe trees out of the shoes at the end for obvious reasons
Most of the time when you leave a shoe tree in for a couple days and take it out the shoe will naturally maintain the given shape.
Oh, you noticed then?!! Lol
The real problem is that as soon as he wears it again the creases will come back to the former shape.
Is it possible to make this fix more long lasting, like per se harden or stiffen the leather?
Very satisfying
awesome vid, good tip !
What's the best way to soften up calf leather shoes? (aside from wearing them)
holy fucking shit that was amazing
glad that you enjoyed!
Thanks for the video!
My pleasure thank you!
Great video!! I'm gonna have to try this out later. BTW would it be better to use a shoe cream or lotion to lubricate the area for easier rubbing? I also think maybe it make the leather more supple and smooth, therefore easier to remold it, am I getting this right?
Thank you Ty! Do you mean add the cream before? Usually, if you dry something in an extreme manner after it gets wet/moist etc it can crack. But in order to mold the shoe yes it would be best so you have to more careful to not heat it too closely. More slow and steady than quick and high heat.
@@theshoesnob_official ahhh okay thanks a lot, that's very helpful to know!
Awesome! Would this technique work on deeper creases in stiff leather? I have some common project sneakers with a heavy crease in the toe box and it’s driving me nuts!
Hard to give an answer without seeing them but you should give it try providing they are not supet light in color
@@theshoesnob_official they’re white!
@@danwillygreen i would not recommend it
The authenticity of the creases is interesting
Thanks for the informational video help.
My pleasure
Is this a service a good cobbler could offer?
I just got a pair of leather shoes stretched/widened. Will the heat undo this?
Appreciate your videos Justin. What are your thoughts on Loafers for work shoes?. I currently wear Bass Weejuns in work but as I sometimes sit at my desk with my feet out of my shoes i'm apprehensive about spending £240-£350 on a pair of Brogues or Oxfords if my feet are in and out them 5 or 6 times a day.Any brands you particularly recommend in this price point?
Thanks Terence. I love loafers so dont see a need for lace shoes if your companys dress code doesnt require them
@@theshoesnob_official My Company dress code doesn't require any shoes, lots of folk (office based) in a senior engineering capacity at a major telecom company. However my Dad always told me when I started work in the office environment - "A Soft Collared or Stiff Collared shirt, dress trousers or Chinos and smart shoes that are polished". It's a mantra that I've been using throughout my working life and it's about 27 years I've been working. Some folk in my office think i'm quirky having shoes at £140 or so however these guys are wearing trainers that are more expensive than that. You can's sole and hell a trainer!! so a good pair of leather shoes from one of the established shoemakers will last 10-15 years. This is my 2nd pair of Bass Weejuns in 20 years so these are coming to the end.
Great video. How many heat cycles can an average pair of shoes withstand?
probably not more than two
Thanks!
Would this work with patent leather? Or would it be a bit too....melty?
I don't think that it would be good for patent leather
I definitely need shoe trees.
v good done nicly and its easy
This is so cool , it really is the little things = )
Glad that you enjoyed 🙏
Magic!
Do shoe trees grow in the northeastern United States? And would I water and fertilize them while they are in the shoe?
If my shoes creased in a bad spot, can I remove creases like this and carefully recrease them in a better spot or will the creases return to their original spots
Thats a good question. Unfortunately the answer will not be favorable as they should return to the original spots as creases are created by how your foot fits the shoe
I have a polishing question... how can you clean the polish or creme off the applicator brush once you're done? I've tried soaking mine in soapy water but it didn't fully clean it and damaged the paint on the wood. Is it better to just have one dedicated brush for each colour and not try to clean them?
Clean your brushe(s) with 1 part woolite 8 parts water, if you do not have the ability to have a brush for each color.
Hi, I'm curious weather this would work on patent leather shoes, since they have that p.u. finish... Would this work on them?
i don't think so to be honest, sorry
Amazing! Does it also work with suede shoes?
Not as well, no.
Nice video! And what an amazing clock you are wearing! What brand is that?
Do you have any plans on posting a video on how to remove old shoe cream?
I think the watch is Patek or just Chinese:-)
it is a Rotary watch: www.rotarywatches.com/en/
Re: removing old shoe cream/polish build up; Sapphire Renomat!
Kick Ass great vid!!!
I need to use this for my school shoes so I hope this works for long and btw I do use shoe trees whenever I'm not wearing them so will it work for 5-6 days?
I cannot honestly say how long it will stay. There are too many factors that can affect the answer for me to give a solid one. Keeping your shoes creamed (i.e. moisturized) will also help to prevent deep creasing. But please know, leather creases every time you step.
Justin FitzPatrick thanks a lot for your answer. I actually tried this method and the shoes look brand new! However, school starts on the 4th of September so fingers crossed. And brilliant video :))) and even though it's just school I have a decent position and am part of the council of the school and regularly have meetings with teachers including headteachers and need to be looking at my best and yes I use cedar shoe trees and polish and moisturise them quite often. Anyway thanks a lot brilliant video :)))
@@hadeedyousaf2570 my pleasure my friend. Thank you for the kind words and support!
Works well, thanks
My pleasure
Impressive, but how do they look without the trees inserted and a foot in there and worn for a while? I would like to see that.
The point of it is is that it’s not permanent it’s a fix to your previous mistake and how to not make the mistake again
The final result was fantastic, but could you tell me how it got after wearing it again?
Thank you. Wrinkles are inevitable so they will always come back. Its about creating a routine of regular conditioning and using shoe trees to prevent them from setting in so deeply
Hey Justin! I'm a new sub. Found you through sartorial talks. I am in the Houston area. And I am a big guy.
My question, is there a size 17 or 18 dress shoe in black. That may make your foot look teeny bit smaller. Maybe English style? And affordable?
Thanks in advance.
Hey Terry, thanks for the shout. It might help to know what affordable means to you. Maybe Allen Edmonds or Crockett and Jones?
impressive, good vid too, no waffle, just the hardcore useful info.
Thanks Jonathan! 🙏
Good stuff!
Would it help if you moisten the leather before heating?
You could. I have seen it done before. But have never done it as that is more done for shrinking the leather. You have to be more careful though as the leather can more easily crack like that
@@theshoesnob_official Thanks, mate!
Omg I’m so OCD about creases. I will literally walk like a duck to avoid them 😫
Minh Kha I’m the opposite, I like my shoes to look worn.
Hahahajhahaha me too
Order shoe crease protectors from Amazon. They work!
Hahaha😂😂
Is this a permanent solution if a shoe tree is always used? Or will creases return after the first few wears? Thanks
creases will always come back. shoes can never be crease free if they are made of genuine leather
Will this work with "bookbinder" or "polished" leather?
good question. I would hesitate to try it to be honest as bookbinder is an artificial layer on top of the leather and I do not know how it will react.
I tried this and wow!
Glad that it helped you!
Is there anyway that I can undo this on a lighter leather as I only put the hairdryer on a ligher colour leather for a few seconds and has turned the leather darker just a little bit?
unfortunately not....that will have to lighten again with time and sunlight
Does the heat make the shoe hard?
I want to give this a go on my chanel lambskin/ caviar ballet flats as the heel is saggy will this work?
hard to say to be honest as i am not familiar with that leather. If they are dark, I would say give it a shot!
What temperature on the heat gun are you using?
There are only two settings so you can choose which one you want depending on how itnis working
I wonder of oxblood shoes or if navy blue shoes can be easy or hard to restore creases. Please answer me.
Color doesnt affect the creases but color shoes can darken with the heat
@@theshoesnob_officialthank you
I'd like to try this with a pair of boots I own, but the issue is that the shoe trees I own for them fit snugly around the middle and back of the shoe, but they're slightly small around the toe. Since there's extra space around the toe, I'm worried trying this will mis-shape the shoe because when I press it down over the shoe tree, it won't sit tight ovet the wood.
hmmm, maybe find a better fitting tree then? Not sure I can assist if the fit of the tree is poor in conjunction with the shape of the shoe/boot
They will never go away this is just a temporary fix, they did looked pretty good at the end.
Not sure if you were commenting to menor for the viewers. Nothing can make creases ever go away as they simply come again after wear. This just helps to tone down the deep ones. Thanks for sharing
Unbelievable. Shoes look new.
The before and after pick... one with shoe trees one without. Can we see both with shoe trees please?
Can this work on white colored shoes? I'm wondering because I have a vans oldskool triple white leather.
Not sure, but I wouldn't try it with the heater
Thanks for posting this video, what the brand of the shoes?
my pleasure, glad that you enjoyed! Shoes are by www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com
@@theshoesnob_official is that a good brand? Heard the owner is a real snob...
@@junzilla13 I am the owner. I will let you decide if it is a good brand considering what you have heard.
Can i use a blow dryer?
What brand (specific) shoes are those?
the Medina by www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com but they are an MTO option
Well need this
Does this work with dress shoes made of kinda of suede material.
SuperJed90 no it wont. Only calfskin
Will this work on Doc Martens? I have an old pair of Doc Martens from my dad but they are all wrinkled
Not if the Doc Martens are coated. But if they are a full grain calf then yes it would
This don’t work at all, I tried the method from your website of soaking in hot water then the horn. Putting it next to the heater. That lasted a good while before creasing again.
Does this work for a Cordovan dress shoes or has anyone tried on a Cordovan dress shoes?
That work wit patent leather on Jordan's?
no it won't sorry
Is there any way to do this without the shoe trees?
unfortunately not
Gtm Nayan Tried this technique, but I didn't have the shoe trees so I heated the shoes whilst I wore them. Dangerous if you ask me, but it wroked lol.
Stuff socks or balled up paper in your shoes. It should accomplish the same thing.
nice...
Ever had an issue with the shoe delaminating from the heat?
No as that should not happen on calfskin, only on bookbinder leather which I dont own or use
could you stuff rags or something else inside instead of the tree? I have a pair of boots I'd like to do this to
unfortunately not, it's needs shoe trees
Proper shoe trees have a spring inside, so that when you insert it into the shoe, it expands lengthwise to pull the leather taut.
Dam now I'm gonna have to go outside and cut a tree
do i need to remove all waxes before heating my shoe?
Ideally yes...not 100% necessary though
so in short apply heat and smooth out. If you have a bathroom heater you can just place them underneath them as tbey can heat up hotter than a hairdryer
I would not suggest doing as you state. The heat should be for short periods of time and to a direct place, hence the heat gun and/or a hair dryer.
useful tip thanks, do you have any tips as to how to get the scratches out of the furniture you're doing it on?
Can I dampen the shoe before heating?
Yes, I have also seen this done before. But just make sure to not hold the heat so close when doing this way
You where highly recommended by yougo
Can I use these on Dr.martens chelsea boots smooth leather?
As long as it is not bookbinder leather
Which shoe brand are those?
www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com
Chikopitata
FairPlay
What brand of shoe is this pair?
These are the Medina by www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com