I cannot agree with this 1 by you saying that this is an improvement??? No my friend this is a complete make over, from where those shoes were , this is superb craftmanship and patience. cheers!!!!
Awesome restoration. Those shoes are definitely from a person who owned a manual car with a very hard clutch......probably a sports car, old porshes etc are known for them. Left shoe has a worn out patch in the middle from the clutch pedal and the right has a accelerate/brake pedal marking.
I used to run the shoe department at the Brooks Brothers flagship. We saw this all the time and the cause was getting in/out of the car and pivoting on the ball of the foot on the pavement to open/close and lock the door.
A craftsman is his own worst critic. That strive for perfection is the fuel that brings a man to his upper level of performance. Those really turned out great. Those shoes can wear their battle scars with pride. I'd wear those with pride. Infact, if they are a 15D, I'd buy 'em and wear 'em with pride.
I find Japanese ppl. are really into their craft and perfecting. I’m glad to see that attitude as yours, happening more in the US. Meaning I’ve always looked to the Japanese for fashion and how serious they are. When I’m that way and part Japanese , ppl. think I’m fussy and annoying. I watch jakaneswbtv and everything they do, they try to do with a very high standard. Like Ramen master will keep perfecting after 20-30 years and it’s still not right.
You are an artist. Never seen anyone restore worn-out leather shoe in even more pristine condition than the shoe might have originally come in. Awesome job 👌
Liked how you changed it up, my wife and I enjoy watching your videos. Absolutely stunning and elegant. This is better than watching anything that's on Television now-a-days. Thank you sir.
Complete respect and awe!!! I am a business man who spends a lot of money on my shoes and I would love to wear those. What a true talent! Keep crushing it!!
I had a pair of Bass casuals with a pretty bad cut and missing piece (flap). Watched your technigue and attempted to repair them. They came out awesome. I started wearing them again. Thank you man. Great channel
Humbleness and humility brother, something that most men lack nowadays. Even though they came out good you look to improve, that’s something that today’s generation of “everyone gets a trophy” will never understand.
They look so good! Great job. Restoring shoes is such a cool and, dare I say, almost therapeutic to watch, as the form and colour comes back to the shoe.
These shoes look almost as good as new, if not better. Keeping in view what you had to begin with, this job wasnt too bad at all. Id give it a 11 out of 10. Outstanding work❤
Once again you delivered a classy inspirational video...to restore what most would throw away to something most could only hope to own speaks about your skill and dedication to a craft that is so underrated...keep the videos coming Preston...they are definitely worth watching...love to you and your family from Pinetown, South Africa
Whilst restoring these shoes, you have displayed grit, determination and patience, and it is for this reason that all of the UK adores you. Fantastic work my friend
Awesome video and restoration! When it comes to airbrushing I recommend you do away with the compressor and start using a flat-bottomed, aluminum scuba tank filled with CO2, which is dry, so no water trap is required. You just install a pressure regulator and gauge, that can be purchased from companies that sell beer making equipment and your all set. There are several sites on the internet that can walk you through the setup. When you need to fill the tank, just take it to a local fire extinguisher refill business and they’ll hook you right up. I also love the fact that it’s quiet and never wears out. You just have to periodically get the fire extinguisher firm to retest the tank. Cheers!
I think you under credit yourself for your talents. These look better than any high Street shoe I've seen. They've got real depth and character. Never been in a position to have a pair of shoes like these myself. You've given them a new life and many happy years of wearing. Once again a great video. Keep up the good work. From the UK 🇬🇧
WOW!! That was AMAZING!! I had a pair of John Lobbs that got damaged during a hurricane where they had sat in water! I just can’t believe how AMAZING those look! You do phenomenal work!
I think they are absolutely amazing. I was brought up to look after my shoes and although I only have six pairs, two of them are are 40yrs old. The rest are around 30yrs.
Beautiful!!! In this is a sign for all of us if he can restore a pair of run down shoes 👞 as adults we need to put our egos aside and restore our relationships with our parents and family and it can be just like new on this journey of life!!! Doing certain trades like this helps your mental well-being better than most therapist 🙂 amazing work 👏
When I have a visually dry pair, I'm always afraid of getting a crack like that. So I bought a cheap leather lotion and add it after a quick wash with saddle soap. I let it dry about half way then apply the lotion. I let that sink in overnight, buff it, then let it sit for another day or so. Then strip it and begin the regular dye process that I learned from watch you. My theory is that it gets some moisture under the surface. Enough so the it doesn't crack when you work on it. Hope that helps.
I swear I've tried "Mirror Shine" Countless Times, However, Without the Success Shown in this Restoration, As Well As in So Many Others. Congratulations on Your Dedication ! Many Thanks For Sharing !
Holy crap! Impressive difference..... unbelievable job. #1: Mike's in Temecula always do a great job. #2: Thank you for bringing your craftsmanship to light once again. From tutorials and retail, you and others like you contribute to the rest of us out here who wish to continue to be "gentlemen". Thanks.
Great job on the two-tone. Back in the Marines I learned to use a lighter and spit with a T-shirt to shine shoes and boots, always had the best shoes during inspection. First thing we learned was to break down the polish and dye the shoe before building up the polish again. Lighter worked on hat bills too, trick is to get close enough to melt the polish but not too close and build up.
It’s Sunday Morning and I’m just laying on my couch watching this with great interest. I own quite a few leather shoes myself and I’ve never seen so many things in this video to repair and restore the shoe.
So much passion and craftsmanship in this content, a total work of art, its always joyful and beautiful when you see people doing what they do in such a great passion and professionalism. Got a little question for you, if you can please explain about the different types of saphir leather conditioners( renovateur, mink oil, balm) when to use what ? Thank you and keep up the beautiful work.
Love the video and the work you do. Not sure what you thought you could have done better. Amazing transformation and a good demonstration of what you can do to a pair of shoes.
The whole process seems similar to my wife doing her makeup. Taking hours of filling the cracks. But wow what a job! Can't imagine how someone can abuse a pair of shoes that bad ..
Great job as always Sir! Miracle worker, you are. Wondering if it would be cheaper to buy a brand new pair though. However I am glad to see one less pair for the land fill.
It all depends on the cost of the shoe vs replacement. If the original is some glued together fast fashion garbage construction, then keep buying in at the $30 to $100 price range. If the shoe is several hundred or thousand $ to begin with, the cost of about $100 for a resole is clearly the better option. Yes the uppers are a bit knocked about on these but nothing that can't be saved.
I don’t own shoes like these but this transformation was amazing, very inspiring and great to watch even though I’m female and non-military! Almost thinking of buying an old pair!
Nice video, I would love to see more of these where you try to fix really messed up shoes there best you can. One question though, how did you fix the creasing and straighten out the leather on the upper? Cheers
@@TheElegantOxford Preston i agree with this guy. do more extreme restoration videos. the end might not have looked as nice as you wanted but you also started with shoes in much worse condition then you normally do. you can restore them and give them away.
So basically if there isn't a hole on the uppers, a leather shoe can be brought back to life, or actually near perfection. Because seeing the state of them prior to this job, it looks like they were beyond repair. Amazing job.
I think your part of the job went swimmingly! I did notice that the cobbler did not hit the original holes on the welt. Was there a reason for that? I know they typically try to hit those holes when they can, so I assume there is probably a reason. I've seen so many of these types of videos, my eyes scan for the details!! lol. Thanks for sharing another great transformation, Preston!!
I’m with everyone disagreeing with any negativity against the upper part of these shoes, you did a phenomenal job and I can’t see why anyone would go to anyone else for their shoe miracles.
Don't blame yourself too much. Sincerely saying; you've done a great job compared to the state of damage it was before. Bravo. I love genuine leather shoes.
Preston you are the man those shoes are a work of art so what if there's a nick here and there they are totally transformed from garbage to brand new shoes...Preston did you like the job Steve did on my brown shoes with the spade sole they are kick ass don't you agree
@@TheElegantOxford sorry buddy can't have them. I saw the ones Steve did for that put the bug in my ear..I'm going there in person to pick them up. And probably leave another pair for a different creation . I love your channel you do beautiful work..I posted some some of my mirror shine on enthusiasts..ck them out. Keep up the excellent work
Ezk. 37:3-5 "And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest. 4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. 5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:"
They turned out nice.. good job as usual.. I found your channel a few months ago and now I can't stop shining my shoes and buying Allen Edmonds..lol.. I've also started putting the car heat to only blow from the top vents so the heat doesn't melt my mirror shine..lol
Hey Marion, I’m glad you like my channel and Allen Edmonds. You can actually fix a cracked mirror shine with direct heat from the heater onto your toes. See you next time
I like your videos. But you keep saying you're not satisfied with them. And that kind of turns me off you do a great job. You need to have more confidence in yourself.
EXACTLY!!!! WHO TF TAKES TWO MONTHS TO FIX, NOT MAKE THE SHOES, FIX THEM. that's lazy asf this dude needs 2 lay off the burgers and stop being lazy....
Preston, stop apologizing for a job well done! You had a disaster on your hands, and you came up smelling like roses!! The shoes look wonderful! I've found that I watch your mirror gloss video, everytime I redo the shine on my Tecovas. I can never remember how to wrap the cotton on my hand!🤣 I let it run while I work on my boots, going back to the beginning, just to keep me company while I do the job. It definitely makes the time go by much faster! Thanks for all you do - Blessings . . . 🌊✨👁️🌸👁️✨🐬
Amazing work. It's difficult to believe that you were actually able to achieve that. You know when you glue the soles on, do you recommend a particular contact adhesive? Also, why is it necessary to hit the sole of the shoe with a hammer? What does that do?
What an amazing transformation! Well done. Can I ask what it costs to do something like this? I have a couple pair of Allen Edmonds in need of some TLC.
The first time I watched this video, I interpreted the sigh you gave when you first saw the shoe as "Oh no, this is horrible...". The second time I watched this video, I figured it was a sigh of "Oh no, these shoes *are* in bad shape, I just can't wait to show people how I restore these but I have to act like I'm not totally excited about this project first!" ;-)
Have you done a video addressing what to do after multiple shines? Do I get to a point where I should strip the shoes down and start fresh? If so, how do I do that. Thank you for your content. I enjoy learning from you. JP
Hey John. Yes I have. When you’re ready to start over, use a heat gun and liquify the wax and wipe it off clean. You can use chemicals like Saphir Renomat or Acetone but it’s simply much harder.
Am i the only one who also loves them in their wizened state? Those shoes have a lifetime of journeys in them, a most excellent adventurous long life it seems. ❤ 👞
Bad Ass Preston, you brought them back from the dead.
Thanks Steve. I appreciate it
Bedo! Fancy meeting you here!
It's so good to see something restored, especially in today's day and age where everything is discarded.
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@@TheElegantOxford what grit sandpaper did you end up going with?
Dude... You took a pair of shoes that were ready for the junk pile and turned them into an almost new pair! Great work.
Thank you Michael I appreciate that. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel
I cannot agree with this 1 by you saying that this is an improvement??? No my friend this is a complete make over, from where those shoes were , this is superb craftmanship and patience. cheers!!!!
ARE U KIDDING ME!?! HE DID NOTHING!!! HIS FRIEND DID MOST OF THE WORK!!!! he took 2 months to fix a pair of shoes???? LAZY!!!
@@BRAVOBLUEZ hahaha.
@@BRAVOBLUEZgo find a life and another channel to troll.
😆👍🏿 I was thinking the same thing from just looking at the thumbnail,haven't even watched the full video yet.
Awesome restoration. Those shoes are definitely from a person who owned a manual car with a very hard clutch......probably a sports car, old porshes etc are known for them. Left shoe has a worn out patch in the middle from the clutch pedal and the right has a accelerate/brake pedal marking.
What a cool insight. Thank you for sharing that it makes a lot of sense
You sure? I'm thinking skateboard.
I used to run the shoe department at the Brooks Brothers flagship. We saw this all the time and the cause was getting in/out of the car and pivoting on the ball of the foot on the pavement to open/close and lock the door.
Excellent observation
high quality comment
A craftsman is his own worst critic. That strive for perfection is the fuel that brings a man to his upper level of performance. Those really turned out great. Those shoes can wear their battle scars with pride. I'd wear those with pride. Infact, if they are a 15D, I'd buy 'em and wear 'em with pride.
Wow a 15 D? At least Allen Edmonds makes shoes that big. Thanks for watching and commenting
Also, have a size 14UK/size 15US, and it's always a challenge.
I find Japanese ppl. are really into their craft and perfecting. I’m glad to see that attitude as yours, happening more in the US. Meaning I’ve always looked to the Japanese for fashion and how serious they are. When I’m that way and part Japanese , ppl. think I’m fussy and annoying.
I watch jakaneswbtv and everything they do, they try to do with a very high standard. Like Ramen master will keep perfecting after 20-30 years and it’s still not right.
You are an artist. Never seen anyone restore worn-out leather shoe in even more pristine condition than the shoe might have originally come in. Awesome job 👌
I think you went a little hard on yourself. They are as perfect as the can be coming from that condition. Amazing job👍🏽
Exactly. Literally everyone else, inuding me, would have consider those a lost cause. Very surprising they cleaned up that well tbh.
I really appreciate that it makes me feel great to know others appreciated the video. Thanks for watching
Preston. Don't thrash yourself chap. Perfection is overrated and does not exist in the real world.
It's called inverse psychology... but it's ok cause humility is the right base attitude anyways and he didn't overdo it :)
@@TheElegantOxford fake video
Liked how you changed it up, my wife and I enjoy watching your videos. Absolutely stunning and elegant. This is better than watching anything that's on Television now-a-days. Thank you sir.
Thank you Homero. I’m glad you and your wife enjoy watching the videos. Thank you for the support and I’ll see you next time
Considering that those shoes were on the fast track to a landfill, you did an excellent job!
Complete respect and awe!!! I am a business man who spends a lot of money on my shoes and I would love to wear those. What a true talent! Keep crushing it!!
I had a pair of Bass casuals with a pretty bad cut and missing piece (flap). Watched your technigue and attempted to repair them. They came out awesome. I started wearing them again.
Thank you man. Great channel
Humbleness and humility brother, something that most men lack nowadays. Even though they came out good you look to improve, that’s something that today’s generation of “everyone gets a trophy” will never understand.
They look so good! Great job. Restoring shoes is such a cool and, dare I say, almost therapeutic to watch, as the form and colour comes back to the shoe.
These shoes look almost as good as new, if not better. Keeping in view what you had to begin with, this job wasnt too bad at all. Id give it a 11 out of 10. Outstanding work❤
Once again you delivered a classy inspirational video...to restore what most would throw away to something most could only hope to own speaks about your skill and dedication to a craft that is so underrated...keep the videos coming Preston...they are definitely worth watching...love to you and your family from Pinetown, South Africa
From am old time saddlemaker Down Under, this restoration is very impressive. I salute you and your abilities.
Whilst restoring these shoes, you have displayed grit, determination and patience, and it is for this reason that all of the UK adores you.
Fantastic work my friend
Awesome video and restoration! When it comes to airbrushing I recommend you do away with the compressor and start using a flat-bottomed, aluminum scuba tank filled with CO2, which is dry, so no water trap is required. You just install a pressure regulator and gauge, that can be purchased from companies that sell beer making equipment and your all set. There are several sites on the internet that can walk you through the setup. When you need to fill the tank, just take it to a local fire extinguisher refill business and they’ll hook you right up. I also love the fact that it’s quiet and never wears out. You just have to periodically get the fire extinguisher firm to retest the tank. Cheers!
I think you under credit yourself for your talents. These look better than any high Street shoe I've seen. They've got real depth and character. Never been in a position to have a pair of shoes like these myself. You've given them a new life and many happy years of wearing. Once again a great video. Keep up the good work. From the UK 🇬🇧
WOW!! That was AMAZING!! I had a pair of John Lobbs that got damaged during a hurricane where they had sat in water! I just can’t believe how AMAZING those look! You do phenomenal work!
I think they are absolutely amazing. I was brought up to look after my shoes and although I only have six pairs, two of them are are 40yrs old. The rest are around 30yrs.
Cuidadoso de verdad. Un saludo desde el norte de España.
Beautiful!!! In this is a sign for all of us if he can restore a pair of run down shoes 👞 as adults we need to put our egos aside and restore our relationships with our parents and family and it can be just like new on this journey of life!!! Doing certain trades like this helps your mental well-being better than most therapist 🙂 amazing work 👏
I wasn't prepared for how truly amazing those shoes turned out... You have a phenomenonal talent that you should be very proud of. 👏
I respect how hard you strived for perfection. It’s only going to make the final product next round that much better.
When I have a visually dry pair, I'm always afraid of getting a crack like that. So I bought a cheap leather lotion and add it after a quick wash with saddle soap. I let it dry about half way then apply the lotion. I let that sink in overnight, buff it, then let it sit for another day or so. Then strip it and begin the regular dye process that I learned from watch you. My theory is that it gets some moisture under the surface. Enough so the it doesn't crack when you work on it. Hope that helps.
That’s actually a good idea Richard thanks for sharing
I swear I've tried "Mirror Shine" Countless Times, However, Without the Success Shown in this Restoration, As Well As in So Many Others.
Congratulations on Your Dedication !
Many Thanks For Sharing !
I don’t know how you turned these Beat up
soccer cleats to an amazing piece of art great job !💪👍💪👍💪
Holy crap! Impressive difference..... unbelievable job.
#1: Mike's in Temecula always do a great job.
#2: Thank you for bringing your craftsmanship to light once again.
From tutorials and retail, you and others like you contribute to the rest of us out here who wish to continue to be "gentlemen". Thanks.
And gentlewomen!🍾
So heart warming to see the shoes being given second chance to life. Incredible.
Those came out beautiful! You can’t beat the burnished dark burgundy IMHO. Great job!
Gorgeous work. A total transformation. I would happily wear these with pride.
Improvement? This looks like a completely different shoe, you did a PERFECT job. I was speechless when you said it wasn't perfect. It's beautiful
You are the Master of the Shoes, hopefully one day I will know you and show you my work, still not so impressive but getting better. Regards
Great job on the two-tone. Back in the Marines I learned to use a lighter and spit with a T-shirt to shine shoes and boots, always had the best shoes during inspection. First thing we learned was to break down the polish and dye the shoe before building up the polish again. Lighter worked on hat bills too, trick is to get close enough to melt the polish but not too close and build up.
You should hold a PHD in shoe shining. Your skills are unmatched. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
It’s Sunday Morning and I’m just laying on my couch watching this with great interest. I own quite a few leather shoes myself and I’ve never seen so many things in this video to repair and restore the shoe.
I have no idea how I got here but that was an amazing restoration! Holy talent
So much passion and craftsmanship in this content, a total work of art, its always joyful and beautiful when you see people doing what they do in such a great passion and professionalism.
Got a little question for you, if you can please explain about the different types of saphir leather conditioners( renovateur, mink oil, balm) when to use what ?
Thank you and keep up the beautiful work.
Love the video and the work you do. Not sure what you thought you could have done better. Amazing transformation and a good demonstration of what you can do to a pair of shoes.
Hey Joseph, there was a small Knicks and gashes I couldn’t cover completely
I've been thinking about doing dress shoe restorations for prom season. These videos are a big help
The whole process seems similar to my wife doing her makeup. Taking hours of filling the cracks. But wow what a job! Can't imagine how someone can abuse a pair of shoes that bad ..
I totally understand what you mean
I hope she never sees this. 😂😂😂
@@rpc717 I'm gonna tell her
So you are comparing your wifes face to worn out leather... I hope you have a couch you can sleep on. LOL.
I just want to know what he did to his wife
Always very impressed with your work Preston, and in fact with your personal warmth while explaining your process. Great job.
Wow those things turned out amazing! Nice work Preston. Your videos are so inspiring for newer shoe hobbyists on a budget, such as myself.
This is still one of my favorite videos on YT to watch. idk why but it really sit well with me!
Great job as always Sir! Miracle worker, you are. Wondering if it would be cheaper to buy a brand new pair though. However I am glad to see one less pair for the land fill.
Yes, sometimes buying a new pair of shoes is much more cost-effective. This video was just a showcase what can be done for sentimental pairs and such
It all depends on the cost of the shoe vs replacement. If the original is some glued together fast fashion garbage construction, then keep buying in at the $30 to $100 price range. If the shoe is several hundred or thousand $ to begin with, the cost of about $100 for a resole is clearly the better option.
Yes the uppers are a bit knocked about on these but nothing that can't be saved.
I don’t own shoes like these but this transformation was amazing, very inspiring and great to watch even though I’m female and non-military! Almost thinking of buying an old pair!
Nice video, I would love to see more of these where you try to fix really messed up shoes there best you can.
One question though, how did you fix the creasing and straighten out the leather on the upper?
Cheers
I recommend a really good shoe tree but in the end creases are normal and our unavoidable. Thanks for watching
@@TheElegantOxford Preston i agree with this guy. do more extreme restoration videos. the end might not have looked as nice as you wanted but you also started with shoes in much worse condition then you normally do.
you can restore them and give them away.
This looks like magic!!!! I would have never believed it unless I saw it with my own eyes!!!! Great Job!!!!
Amazed as always! Been missing your stuff! Glad to see you back in the mix!
Buddy, it's a worn beat to piss shoe. You can't come down hard on yourself for it not being perfect. It looks great. You two did a wonderful job.
Phantastic work ! If it wasn‘t too far I would send my shoes to you.
Goodness the color you achieved is absolutely gorgeous on these shoes . You are a very talented artisan.
So basically if there isn't a hole on the uppers, a leather shoe can be brought back to life, or actually near perfection. Because seeing the state of them prior to this job, it looks like they were beyond repair. Amazing job.
Thanks as always for a wonderful video and the tip for Tim’s Shoe repair. John is only a few miles from me, I’ll be visiting him with my AE Strands.
I think your part of the job went swimmingly! I did notice that the cobbler did not hit the original holes on the welt. Was there a reason for that? I know they typically try to hit those holes when they can, so I assume there is probably a reason. I've seen so many of these types of videos, my eyes scan for the details!! lol. Thanks for sharing another great transformation, Preston!!
It was a new sole so how could there be an originial welt from before? I think you are confusing it with the ornament?
I’m with everyone disagreeing with any negativity against the upper part of these shoes, you did a phenomenal job and I can’t see why anyone would go to anyone else for their shoe miracles.
You’ve done it again!!! ✨🤩👞 so proud of you. I love you ❤️
You did an amazing job given the state of the shoes when you received them. You literally brought them back to life!
Really top-notch work. Looking forward to more restoration videos.
Now that's what a refurbishment and repair looks like! From 'walking dead' to living large--your skills are no joke.
Those look amazing!
Don't blame yourself too much. Sincerely saying; you've done a great job compared to the state of damage it was before. Bravo. I love genuine leather shoes.
Preston you are the man those shoes are a work of art so what if there's a nick here and there they are totally transformed from garbage to brand new shoes...Preston did you like the job Steve did on my brown shoes with the spade sole they are kick ass don't you agree
Hey Oscar, do you know I’m jealous of those shoes! Steve did an amazing job
@@TheElegantOxford sorry buddy can't have them. I saw the ones Steve did for that put the bug in my ear..I'm going there in person to pick them up. And probably leave another pair for a different creation . I love your channel you do beautiful work..I posted some some of my mirror shine on enthusiasts..ck them out. Keep up the excellent work
This is the first video that I have watched and I am completely amazed at the quality of finish on the final product. Very nice job sir
Ezk. 37:3-5 "And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest. 4 Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. 5 Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live:"
Amen! 🙌
They turned out nice.. good job as usual.. I found your channel a few months ago and now I can't stop shining my shoes and buying Allen Edmonds..lol.. I've also started putting the car heat to only blow from the top vents so the heat doesn't melt my mirror shine..lol
Hey Marion, I’m glad you like my channel and Allen Edmonds. You can actually fix a cracked mirror shine with direct heat from the heater onto your toes. See you next time
I wonder if you showed yourself getting a burger just so you can use the clip... This is some gourmet sh't
Ha ha John really recommended Nessi Burger so I really had to try it but since I already was getting one I figured I’d put the scene in
He’s back ladies and gentleman!
Wow, it’s the first time I get to be the first comment ever in anything.
Sorry, no
I like your videos. But you keep saying you're not satisfied with them. And that kind of turns me off you do a great job. You need to have more confidence in yourself.
Holy cow! The transformation is incredible! Bravo!
Looks like the video is about you and not the shoes.
I thought the same, it was better if it was asmr video
EXACTLY!!!! WHO TF TAKES TWO MONTHS TO FIX, NOT MAKE THE SHOES, FIX THEM. that's lazy asf this dude needs 2 lay off the burgers and stop being lazy....
@MohamadZN94 dude is lazy I can't support lazy people you wouldn't think a Mexican is this lazy!!! Smfh
Probably why the title of the video begins with the word “I”.
I think he did an incredible job fixing it though. How many of you would even consider fixing a shoe that was this fucked up?
"Abused?" The first words out of my mouth were, "Oh my God, they're RUINED!"
Awesome restoration!
Who actually wears out a pair of dress shoes 🤔
People that work
The caring and craftsmanship is amazing!!!!
Lol wow you do talk a lot lol
yes the sort of video that should be without music or talking
@@grantghinn104Or talking? To a comment about TO MUCH talking?
Ignore these idiots. The commentary is greatly appreciated.
Preston, stop apologizing for a job well done! You had a disaster on your hands, and you came up smelling like roses!! The shoes look wonderful!
I've found that I watch your mirror gloss video, everytime I redo the shine on my Tecovas. I can never remember how to wrap the cotton on my hand!🤣 I let it run while I work on my boots, going back to the beginning, just to keep me company while I do the job. It definitely makes the time go by much faster! Thanks for all you do -
Blessings . . . 🌊✨👁️🌸👁️✨🐬
Thank you Brook, I appreciate you supporting the channel by watching the videos. I’ll see you next time
Bravo Maestro, that's an amaaaazing transformation. I wonder how many hours of work it took please?
Wow as a a big fan of fine shoes you did a miraculous job. Great patience and craftsmanship.
Thanks Michael. I appreciate it
No dought this is very good video. And you have a skill and good knowledge.
Don't be hard on yourself man, you did an incredible job. I didn't even know shoes could be resurrected to that degree!
you did a fantastic job Preston. Like always, i enjoy your work and your mirror shine skills are out of this world man. Perfect.
Beautiful work. The shoes look elegant and great.
So glad to see you post a video!!! You are my biggest shoe shine inspiration!!!
I appreciate that Michael. Keep up the good work and I’ll see you next time
Amazing work. It's difficult to believe that you were actually able to achieve that. You know when you glue the soles on, do you recommend a particular contact adhesive? Also, why is it necessary to hit the sole of the shoe with a hammer? What does that do?
That's amazing!! Those shoes look brand new. Great job.
OH MY LORT...THAT COLOR IS BREATHTAKING. BEEEEEAUTIFUL OXFORD.
Didn't even think the shoes had any hope of reviving yet you did it perfectly! Damn✨
SUPER COOL LOOKING, watching you from Guatemala
Thank you Andres. I’m glad to have a fan from Guatemala. See you next time
Absolutely stunning to look at
Amazing job Preston! They don't even look like the same shoes you started out with.
I'd take your refurbished shoes over any retail any day they're already broke in and look like new. Great video as always keep them coming.
What an amazing transformation! Well done. Can I ask what it costs to do something like this? I have a couple pair of Allen Edmonds in need of some TLC.
I was about to ask the same question. I have a few pair I would love restored also.
That’s a stunning result, very well done, beautiful shoes.
The first time I watched this video, I interpreted the sigh you gave when you first saw the shoe as "Oh no, this is horrible...".
The second time I watched this video, I figured it was a sigh of "Oh no, these shoes *are* in bad shape, I just can't wait to show people how I restore these but I have to act like I'm not totally excited about this project first!" ;-)
Those look amazing. You really brought them back from the dead!
Have you done a video addressing what to do after multiple shines? Do I get to a point where I should strip the shoes down and start fresh? If so, how do I do that. Thank you for your content. I enjoy learning from you.
JP
Hey John. Yes I have. When you’re ready to start over, use a heat gun and liquify the wax and wipe it off clean.
You can use chemicals like Saphir Renomat or Acetone but it’s simply much harder.
@@TheElegantOxford, thank you. What is the title of that video? I would like to watch it and keep learning.
Amazing work! Loved the Pulp Fiction reference!
Am i the only one who also loves them in their wizened state? Those shoes have a lifetime of journeys in them, a most excellent adventurous long life it seems. ❤ 👞
The shoes look like new. Excellent job. I wasn’t sure you could pull it off, but you did!