PROTECT YOUR SHOES: A GUIDE TO FRENCH TIPS & OTHER SHOE CARE IDEAS Feat. TIM’S SHOE REPAIR
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This guy's head is shiny as the shoe he shines. Epic!
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Thanks for the video. A few comments:
1) My shoemaker dips the screws into resin before screwing them into. That way you don't have water going in, he says. Did your guys also do it or is that not a necessity?
2) premature wear at the tip can also be fixed by a cobbler by only replacing the tip w/ a new leather part. You'd keep the bulk of your original sole (since it still has wear) and only add a small piece of new leather to the tip.
3) sole protectors don't need to add to your sole. My shoemaker sanded down the original sole ever so slightly (w/o going into the stitching) and then glued the rubber on. It sits flush with the waist of the sole. This combined w/ a toeplate is the ultimate protection.
Great thorough compilation! I’ve never seen the rubber “toe tap” - novel idea.
Hey, Robert!
First time I’ve seen it as well! I run into so many interesting things when I see other’s shoes! Take care!
As always a very interesting video. Here in the UK I remember back in the 1950's/60's workmen often had metal plates on their boots. They were called SEGS and you could buy a selection of sizes and shapes on a card from Woolworths for very little money and hammer them on yourself, especially if you had an old Cobbler's Last. You could also buy HOB NAILS to hammer into the soles (Hob Nailed Boots) very popular with coal miners. Showing my age!
That’s awesome! Thanks for for sharing. Personal Stories like that are invaluable and great to hear. I’ll see you on the next video.
The first time I went to UK was in 1974, I was 17; at the time the most common shoes among boys were cowboy boots with tapered heels that wore too fast. So I did as many British guys did, and had a local cobbler add metal plates to my boots' heels. It was very common to hear the loud clicking when walking in the streets, and slipping was very common too.
Oops, didn't realize I was replying to a comment. I also love hearing about how folks cared for their garments in the past, including shoes and boots!
Just when I thought you had already shown us how to make our shoes look perfect with your mirror shines, you raise the bar even further! Now I have to start looking for a cobbler in my neighborhood. Well done sir!!
Thanks! I appreciate it! Gotta make those shoes shine!
I started down this rabbit hole an hour ago. I didnt know how poor I was until I learned of shoe accesories. Smh..... I can never say a thing to my old lady about shoes again. Lol
His head is as polished as the shoes. I will listen to this man.
Enjoyed your video! I have the “toe wear” problem on many of my shoes and talked with my local cobbler who installed very thin, but very durable sole savers on a new pair of Fifth Avenue AEs for me. I’m impressed with the shoe’s stability (especially on wet floors). More importantly, it’s now heaven driving my manual 6-speed transmission car in dress shoes-life is good!
I love this channel it's so relaxing and I never realised how much work goes into shoe making etc. I have DM boots that really need worked on....I will use your videos for guidance
I didn’t know how much went into toe plates! Thanks for the info! Now I need to do the same for my small collection. Another great video, Preston!
You know what Preston I've got to say shining shoes is very therapeutic it helps with my mental wellbeing. Thanks for the tips👌👍
That boot is INCREDIBLE and a toe plate really adds to the sharpness of the shoe. Love this video
OUTSTANDING !!! Thank You Perston
I realy love the toe plates, not only functional but they complement the shoe in the visual department also. another great video.
Didn’t know anything about shoes until I started watching your videos! Excellent content I’ve transformed every pair of shoes I own thanks to you! Keep doing what you’re doing
Fan from Ireland 🇮🇪
I can't believe how well you do a mirror shine. Just boss.
HI, PRESTON! I Love Love Love those Chili cordovan boots, DAMN, those are pretty!!! 🎩
Hey, Angela! I agree haha. Thanks for watching! Glad to added me on Facebook!
Your set pf shoes are awsome, can't imagine not having time enough to thoroghly enjoy all the high quality shoes we come across and aquire in all our lives. Godbless you and your family, and thankyou for sharing and teaching us all of how to care for our beloved shoes! 👍✝️🛐❤️🙏☺️
I go for Sole Guards because they are the most practical for me. I live in a tropical country. Despite the dress shoes meant for office and events whereby I'm indoors most of the time, can't escape the wet pavements. I've started to favour dress shoes that come with Dainite soles too, for this reason of being more practical.
Thank you so much!
I am going to search if you made videos for belts as well...
You are great, man!
God bless you and your familly!
I love the metal guards. I look forward to putting them on every pair of my allen edmonds shoe collection.
Hey, Leland!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad the video was helpful.
The metal toe plates are SUPER classy! Love them.
Thanks!
In France we use to had both metal plate and sole guard to leather soles (we call this “fer et patin”). It really protect the sole and it is confortable !
Much needed info. Thanks Preston.
Another awesome video and thanks for providing the insight! I hadn’t thought of this but will see if I can find a cobbler that can do this for my shoes. Cheers!
I like those metal toe plates as well. Gives some sense of hard rock beside their main duty.
Honestly, I think cobblers are my favorite craftsmen. They take a well loved shoe and extends the life of a comfortable friend. And they are usually such humble folks. Thanks for sharing about toe tips. They are also good on ladies' boots.
Thanks! I do agree! Tim and John are salt of the earth. So kind and humble and definitely skilled. Thank you for watching
Great stuff. I really like your shoes.!
My Man Preston! Gorgeous shoes and Thank for the Channel! Bravo!
Hey, Martin! Thanks for watching man! Take care and I’ll see you video.
Love your content and those brown boots are beautiful!! 🙂
Hey, Krista! Thanks for watching! Love those boots too!
Eh man. I love watching These videos, the right shoes care and the Appreciation for shoe wear. Keep on doing man🇨🇦👍
Hey, Jon! I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!
Hi Preston I can attest to slipping when your shoes are healed I recently unintentionally did the splits tearing a hamstring in the process my wife and grandson were present had I been alone I think I would have cried the pain was so bad, loving the videos keep em coming and stay safe in the current climate. Regards Bob
Hey, Bob!
Oh no! I’m glad you’re ok. A nasty fall can really ruin a person week! Glad you’re ok. Thanks for watching and I hope to hear from you again next video.
Love the shoes.
Salute and much success
I like thin Vibram sole guards on my shoes. I mainly wear Santoni and Ferragamo but after watching your videos I purchased a new pair of AE to experiment with. Your videos are concise and inspired me to experiment for fun! Thank You, your work is amazing.
Hey, Chris! Thanks for watching! Glad you watched and liked it!
Really interesting video. I've had steel tips on my heels for years but never on the toes.Might think again now though, thank you for the info....
Tim's looks like they do a very good job! I recently had a sole guard installed and I was very disappointed with the work!!!! at a place by the name of John's in SD, NOT recommended! he ground the edges of my new shoes and sloped the sides with a different color die! I cried when I left the shop!
Love the toe plates, Gorgeous shoes and boots, Thank you for the vid :)
Hey, Frank! My pleasure. Thank you for watching
I really like that looks of metal toe plate. It adds elegant look for the entire shoe.
They do look cool huh? It’s one of my favorite things about them.
Hey Preston I really enjoy the material you produce brother. I recently purchase used Allen edmond Stowe and strands
Gold shoe plates look amazing x
Hey, Darren!
I agree! Thanks for watching and I’ll see you next video!
Toe plates are a small investment on taking care of your shoes. Good to see you go out visit your local cobblery. Thanks Preston.
Loving the rubber toe taps..had to catch up Preston with your vlogs..
I live in a country where rain or snow is a usual thing, so I prefer Dainite rubber sole.
I’ve noticed that the toes of my Dainite soles don’t wear away at all.
Dainite soles are the best!
@@marksshoereviews6028 Yeah the difference between the two is like dainite.
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Thanks for this lesson
Great video Preston, have you a on polishing golf shoes
Love your videos. Thank you.
Hey, Al! Thanks for watching
Never seen metal toeplates before, but they look classy as hell!
I really enjoy your video’s , they are very very informative and interesting , being in the Chicago area I’ve not found a cobbler who will add toe plates , haven’t given up so who knows
Thanx
Mick O’Sullivan
regarding the sole guards you showed, i have vibram sole guards on several pairs of shoes i own. they're different from the ones you showed because they're vibram soles, and barely add any height to the shoes. also, the cobbler did a good job of sanding down enough of the entire sole area where the sole guard fits into to just to ensure that there's no extra height formation
Hi Preston,
wondering what your opinion is on plastic or rubber, nail on heel guards? Also, do you prefer toe plates or sole savers more?
You introduced me to French tips as well as Allen Edmonds, I’ve worn Stacy Adams my whole life with a Kenneth Cole here and there but that’s about it. When I was a teen over forty years ago, I used to use metal taps on heel and toe but they where definitely slippery but we enjoyed the sound of them clacking and scraping when we walked. I have been for the last thirty years using sole savers but they are unattractive and I add the cheap nail on taps to the toe as well to help them last but they are ugly underneath. I do like the French tips and wonder if the brass nails in the heels are for looks or add a little life to the heels
Preston, I love those strands !!!
Hey, Amit!
Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the shoes! See you next time!
Great video! Question, what's the b
est option for a heal guard! For Alden Indies, and long wing blouchers?
Thanks!
Love it !!!! What products do you use ?
As always Preston, superb video with informative explanation. I have the dalton cordovan boot from AE, from experience the heel is a bit slippery that I took a fall going down the stairs into my basement. Luckily I was able to break my fall by holding on to my railing, but landed a bit awkward. Right then and there I thought about what you stated in the past “suicide heel”. Thank you again brother, I get my taps from Trenton & Heath. Hope all is well and thank you for your videos.
Hey, Seeking Truth!
Be careful our there! I hate taking falls! Trenton & Heath do great work!
Shoe with dainite sole looks great
Surely I would break a sweat if I was to make those plates, woo 😓
A nice job indeed, thanks for the video buddy 👌🏼
Cheers from Denmark 😊🇩🇰👍🏼
I have two pair of AEs with Dainite soles and they give a great grip in dry weather but if the pavement, cement or floor is the slightest bit wet they are as slick as mucosa on a doorknob. Do you know anyway, other than replacing them, to make them not so slippery on wet surfaces? Love your videos.
Thanks the video cleared up a lot of questions I had about the toe plates and it they can scratch floors and how much they effect walking. Do the leather bottoms not scratch as much with the toe plates or is just less wear on the tips of the sole? Also, is there something to put on the heals is it just a matter of keeping an eye on the rubber and have it replaced when needed?
Hello, I learned from you how to polish shoes. This time I'm back for the brass shoe plates. I've read somewhere that the triumph shoe plates were made of brass back in the days while now they're just brass coated so after a few days the brass will just go away. Can you confirm? If so I'm going to have em made from a blacksmith. Thank you and keep up with the great videos!
So excited to get into Allen Edmonds. I’m going to resole the dalton in dark chili in some red or black dainite soles. Got the saphir products in the mail for the uppers. Where are the meet ups? I’m in Orange County. I’ve collected boots for 1 whole year now, but about 80% work boots. Now I’m getting into dress boots and shoes.
Excellent excellent Preston👌🏼 I’ve got to to say I personally think the best option would be getting JR soles (Double) then put a nice Magna Sole Protector and heel guard or get the Dainite Soles and just add a heel guard too. Best way to preserve any shoe, I did this on my prior Ferragamos and made them last 16 years with me wearing them everyday. The click clack of a leather sole is nice, but a quality shoe is an investment. 🤝
That's what I'm thinking of doing. With your sole protector and heel guards, how long did it last before you resoled them or put in new heel guards?
They look cool and serve a good purpose. However, it seems more of a luxury item to have on your shoes. Very well done video sir. Cheers.
Awesome options.....
Thanks, Christopher.
I prefer the metal toe plates the most. When it's time to resole some of my AEs, it'll be on my list.
Soo nice shell boots you have! How would you compare nails vs metal toe plates in terms of protecting toe from premature wear?
Got a pair of Guidomaggi monk strap shoes. Definitely gonna take them to get metal toe plates installed. Refine the look of them!
With the way I walk my heels ware out quick (outer side) what do you recommend for this?
I use sole guards to prevent resoling my shoes in the long run. I think it's cheaper to just replace the sole guards instead of resoling the shoe. However, my AE Cornwallis is experiencing premature wear on the toe even with the sole guards. I'm thinking of getting toe plates then cover them along with the rest of the soles with sole guards for my McAllisters. I don't know if it'll look good but I don't mind the extra lift from the sole guards.
Very nice idea
Thanks for watching
I love the look of the brass tips. It adds a really subtle pop and kinda looks gangster (hidden knife? 😁)
great video, I always send my shoes to B. Nelson in NYC and have toe plates and sole guards put on. I notice no wear on my shoes, even after over a year of use, really worth the $
That’s awesome! Sounds like quality work right there!
Awesome
I live in Minnesota I would prefer the dainite soles
Love the explanations and love your shoe collection!!!
Hey is it possible to use body lotion for shoes?
It would b nice if do a video of your shoe collection! All three pairs are super nice👍🏽
First of all, thanks for introducing me to good shoe care and Saphir products! I’m still confused by Renovateur versus Remat. Is one gentler than the other? I’m trying to figure out what to do for those in between cleanings.
Hey, John!
Renovator is a cleaner and conditioner while Renomat is a polish and wax remover and stripper. Use renomat only when you want to start over.
I’m here to help if I can.
Can u do a video on what dress shoes is good for people in high school still that's not so costly but just right
I need a good cobbler to install high end soles and heels. I love the v cleats to my Florsheim imperial’s. Front taps. Love that sound. In military school that was the greatest sound to hear
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Preston, are the metal toe clips challenging to walk in when its wet? Does it harm your traction or not an appreciative amount?
What about the frontal grip (while walking when we pull our back foot off the ground) that helps to push forward ?
Thanks for the informative video, Preston. I just got a new pair of A.E. Bartletts and I'd like to have a set of Triumph Toe plates on them. I live in Orange County. How do I go about finding a local cobbler who knows how to put them on?
Got a pair of pierre cardin with a matte finish. Any advice on how to take care of them
Those boots are tha shiznit, cant decide which one is better!
I have a new pair of rubber soled To Boot NY Oxfords, can I put any kind of sole guards on these?
I have been religiously putting on TOPYS on all my shoes for about 11 years and could not be more happier. I would highly highly recommend anyone to put those on. Also, I have two pairs of boots with Dainite soles and Man they are super awesome and hard wearing. I think TOPYS are essential to any one who wishes to take care of their expensive shoes and wishes for them to last a long time
I'm just wondering what make of shoe the tan brogue xhoe is ? Beautiful shoe
Do they make noise when you walk? Some high end dress shoes has a few nails at the front tip of the shoe. Is this for a similar purpose and what are those called?
Sole guards always worked for me,i like stepping quietly 😁
Hi Preston, I live in the San Fernando Valley area , could you recommend a good cobbler in the area ? Thanks
Those are amazing, they look wonderful. I'm new to the channel, so glad I found it. Have you ever reviewed Beckett Simonon, I heard about their shoes, and were wondering if they were worth the money.
Hey, bwknighy76,
I’m working on a video now! Thanks for watching!
Just watching this video after three years you have posted it. What is the best shoe for daily longtime driving? Anything I can use to improve the wear and tear situation of my Dockers Oxford shoes? I know somebody who always uses thick soft microfiber mat/towels in the car floor to keep shoes from wearing out.
Preston, do you have any recommendations for cobblers in the northwest suburbs of Chicago?
How often do you apply Saphir Renovatuer? Every time you polish or once every few polishes?
Preston sir,i noticed the goldnob things on the shoe trees...are the drawer gold knobs???
I prefer how the Vibram toe guards look in comparison to the metal ones. Im guessing they wear much faster but atleast provide more grip and therefore more confidence with each step.
I'm going to be getting a pair of Woman's size 6 Cherry Oxford's, with a Louis XVI stacked leather heal from American Duchess soon. I plan do to have rubber half soles put on them (possibly (most likely) at a cobblers 40 minutes away). What do you think of heel taps? The closest I have come to having Oxford's is my Carolina logger boots, and my Dad's advise. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, please help. 🙏
Custom soles and especially toe plates really add some class to nice shoes.
Hey, John! I agree for sure! Looks so cool and elegant
Classy Touch!! And the cobbler sold the Sapphire shoe care product line!👞 What was the investment for a pair of shoes to to be plated?
Are J R Rendenbach soles the best replacement soles? Are there any competitors?