Hi Everyone. If you would like to order any of the items shown in this video, please consider using my Affiliate links. It is not much, though I receive a small commission from them at no cost to you. This helps support the channel, the business and my ability to create such high-production quality content. Thank you, sincerely. I hope you have a wonderful day. Cleanser - arterton.co.uk/products/reviving-cream?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=Clean-Plsh-cmt& Conditioner - amzn.to/3yb913l Cream Polish - amzn.to/3UfDIwW Wax - amzn.to/48L2Joh Horsehair Brush (Luxury) - arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=Clean-Plsh-cmt& Horsehair Brush (Standard) - amzn.to/3vLTkhv Horsehair Brush (Minimal) - amzn.to/42e49oB Balmoral Oxfords - arterton.co.uk/products/balmoral-oxford?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=Clean-Plsh-cmt& Thank you all for your continued comments, likes, and overall support. I love you.
I've seen a few shoe polishing videos and I have to say yours is the easiest to follow yet also entertaining to watch. I'd definitely recommend this video to my son as well ❤
You really do cherish your shoes. It is so wonderful to see someone who loves leather dress shoes, in this age of athletic shoes everywhere. I feel more comfortable wearing leather shoes. Thank you for sharing your secrets to taking good care of your footwear.
I'm glad you talked about the money savings by DIY shining... Super-important. When people travel an hour to go to Walmart to save $20.... They may not really be saving because of time spent and especially, gas. Or... Making your lunch so you don't spend $15/day in NYC for it. And I think when doing it yourself, you really appreciate your shoes so much more. I once ruined a BEAUTIFUL pair of expensive chukkas back in the 90's just because I didn't care for them adequately. I would wait too long to take them somewhere to get maintenance. If I DIY, I'd still have those 20+ year old chukkas in pristine condition. Agreed with your methods. Especially with the quick buffing at the end of the day of use. I've never used cleansers. Because I'm now good with wiping down my shoes at the end of the day if there I think it needs it and I think it's enough. For the case of your shoes, I think it was necessary. Because of this video, I may start applying to wax to my shoes before Winter... I live in NYC and winter is just hell on shoes. It's not the snow or rain.. But the rock salt used to melt the ice. The art and nuance of shoe shining is an incredible one. As always, thanks for the super video and topics that other RUclipsrs regularly miss or omit.
You are the best or one of the best channels for men dress. We can see you are always putting huge efforts in your videos. Best of Luck! Abdullah Qaisi From Dubai
Another nicely done video presentation. And an excellent job caring for those beautiful works of art. After every wear I will at least brush my shoes off while inspecting for unsightly scuffs and scapes. If scuffs are visible from five feet away I will pull out the polish. When brushing no longer brings back a shine, I will basically perform the same process you just demonstrated. Thanks again.
Wonderful video! Reminds me that I need to get some Renovateur for my shoes! Currently it’s just kiwi wax & conditioner along with saphir cream polish for my bimonthly care routine.
This video was actually quite entertaining. I'm definitely not a well dressed person, but I love the mountains, so thumbs up from me for getting out there in a suit. Loved the shots. However, I'm not sure if I agree with your math in terms of factoring paid hours into the calculation. Unless you bring you shoes to the cobbler during work time and lose hours, or the other way around - worked extra hours whenever you had extra time because you didn't have to go to the cobbler. Most people would do that in their free time I guess. Either way, great video!
Thank you for the comment! It is more meant to be a stand-in for the idea that time is valuable and should be factored into the total 'cost'. To be honest, I would value my - or anyone's - free time that I get to spend with my loved ones, or otherwise enjoying my life away from work, far greater than $38.46 per hour.
@@DressWell.Madaras That's an interesting thought to value free time even more than work time and I haven't really thought about it this way, but I have to agree. There's always going to be more work, but time with family and friends or activities that we enjoy can't really be measured monetarily and a far more precious. I needed to hear that today. Thank you for that.
Thanks! I basically treat broguing the same, just be more careful about not clotting the holes with product. If that happens, just use an awl or toothpick to clear them. For the Welt, I don't do much aside from using a cloth to clear it of dust and debris - just clean it up. You can see this in action in this video at timestamp 3:12. ruclips.net/video/Wed5TDBt65Y/видео.html
This video has been sooooooo helpful 🙏 thank you, do you reckon you can help me figure out how to use water proofing spray? I am so confused with all the info online
Glad it was helpful! Waterproofing spray is not for Full Grain Calf at all. Wax will have you covered with that regard. Spray is only for Suede and Suede-like split/reverse grain leathers. There are some resources online, though I myself and not super well-versed in suede treatment.
Christopher - help! I’d like you to go for a Reviving Cream other than Paul Brunngard, especially cuz you & others have said that Reno Mat is too strong & is dangerous to work with. Help! Paul Brunngard’s reviving cream with shipping & tax costs nearly triple the price of 1 bottle. Would you recommend any other substitutions - that may perhaps be available locally for me in Malaysia, or perhaps regionally available! Your video by the way is the sole guide that i use for upkeeping my dress shoes, thank you so much for the top content, that also doubles as entertainment value. Love it! Appreciate it much Christopher - i hope you can help me out here! Xoxo
Here you go my friend - Saphir's Smooth Leather Lotion amzn.to/4cbL8YE This is the U.S. Amazon link, though there may be a Malaysian page that is better suited.
Hi, do you or anyone else know where I can buy the cleanser in the US or have an alternative in the US?? The shipping from the UK costs me 22 pounds... just as much as the cleanser. Please help.
Me encantan los videos de este sujeto y las caras que hace durante sus explicaciones. 😆 Igual ahora tenía las mejillas rojas con el frío y seguía explicando 😅
What's the proper way to do maintenance in between wax stripping? I assume wax stripping with Renomat should be done every 6 months. So in between do I just use shoe shine + wax to maintain? Or do I only layer on more wax? I also went full stupid by buying Beaute de Cuir, Medaille Dor, and Medaille Dor Mirror Gloss. So I have 3 waxes that I just randomize usage without any understanding what they are for.
It depends on a variety of factors related to the overall condition of the shoe. Assuming it never sees inclement weather, just a regular brush to re-buff the existing wax should be fine. If you notice that not quite working, I would apply another light layer of wax all over, though not more than once a month - if even that - to prevent overapplication. If you ever scuff it, just apply Cream Polish to restore color. Use discretion, of course. If you walk through some rough weather and the finish wears a bit, you can do anything from a full restore to just a light conditioning + Cream Polish + Wax, to just Cream Polish + Wax - depending on what it seems to need. From my understanding, MDO is suppose to be a higher quality version of BdC, though I have not noticed any particularly pronounced difference. I don't use Mirror Gloss. I have tried it and just never personally felt the need, though I know some people swear by it. I may revisit it in the future to test it more thoroughly. You're not stupid. There is a bunch of mythology, pseudoscientific pontification, and loose taxonomy around these products. Not to mention a lack of empirical research or testing on how they truly function and differ. Part of the purpose of these videos was to distill down what they actually do and what is necessary to have among the utter sea of products.
@@DressWell.Madaras Got it, I'll stop waxing my shoes every two weeks from now on. I really appreciate your well thought out responses. Thanks for educating me.
Think of it in terms of the concentration of solvents vs hardness of the wax. Pate de Luxe has more solvent (penetrates the leather as opposed to sit on top of it) and makes a nice mid-layer between the cream polish and the mirror gloss. The MG dries much harder than the PdL. This means it has higher shine potential but more importantly it protects against abrasion better, like a 6th step after 'wax' called 'guard'.
I'll put it on the list! I will do more research on it for the full video, though my current top Ready-to-Wear brand is Kamakura out of Japan. They are fantastic!
Saphir Renomat: amzn.to/4csfB3A It can strip the base finish if used excessively, so use with caution and apply with a cloth around your finger. If the base finish gets a little stripped, which is likely, I have found it really easy to remedy with a colored Cream Polish. But Renomat is the best I have found for removing heavy wax like an old mirror shine. This video might be helpful: ruclips.net/video/t8qi6v4wVWA/видео.html
burgundy is the undisputed colour of shoe for navy suits. THE END. not MUSTARD TAN or Mid To Dark BROWN. Just Burgundy with either RED or PURPLE saturation
When I saw the title I thought exactly the same. But after watching the video I'm thinking I might need to get a proper pair of shoes for once in my life 😂.
No, as Saddle Soap is a cleanser. Honestly though, I would not use Saddle Soap for anything other than a real rough-and-tumble work boot. For the more delicate, aesthetic-oriented leathers you find on dress shoes, I'd use Reviving Cream or Saphir's Gentle Cleanser if you are looking for something a little cheaper.
@@DressWell.Madaras thanks for your reply and arrr ok! How about applying wax polish for shining purposes? Do you not apply it with a hard bristle brush? I see you apply with your fingers but does it matter? Then brush off with the horsehair? When would you use the Yak brush? Is that only to brush if your shoes are already mirror shined?
I would be concerned about over-application using a brush, even if you then tried to brush it off. Very thin layers. Plus getting your brush all clotted with wax, and just running out of wax sooner. Yak Brush is not necessary, but can be used after horsehair to give a slightly better shine. It can also be used more liberally than horsehair without threat of ruining your mirror shine.
@@awolf913 I personally recommend, for horsehair: arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush?ktk=d1Zkc05OLWEzMzNlOTZlZTBm For Yak Hair: arterton.co.uk/products/yak-hair-shoe-brush?ktk=d1Zkc05OLWJiODM1MzhmYWMw Those are the absolute best. For more affordable options: Horsehair Brush (Budget): amzn.to/3RCxQuF Horsehair Brush (Mid-Grade): amzn.to/3RvdWSq And to clarify, that is just for brushing. I recommend actually applying wax by hand.
Hi Everyone. If you would like to order any of the items shown in this video, please consider using my Affiliate links. It is not much, though I receive a small commission from them at no cost to you. This helps support the channel, the business and my ability to create such high-production quality content. Thank you, sincerely. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Cleanser - arterton.co.uk/products/reviving-cream?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=Clean-Plsh-cmt&
Conditioner - amzn.to/3yb913l
Cream Polish - amzn.to/3UfDIwW
Wax - amzn.to/48L2Joh
Horsehair Brush (Luxury) - arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=Clean-Plsh-cmt&
Horsehair Brush (Standard) - amzn.to/3vLTkhv
Horsehair Brush (Minimal) - amzn.to/42e49oB
Balmoral Oxfords - arterton.co.uk/products/balmoral-oxford?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=Clean-Plsh-cmt&
Thank you all for your continued comments, likes, and overall support. I love you.
0mg a new Dress Well video. Yasssss!!!
I've seen a few shoe polishing videos and I have to say yours is the easiest to follow yet also entertaining to watch. I'd definitely recommend this video to my son as well ❤
Thank you so much!
I only wear leather shoes and have a dress shoe/dress sock addiction. I love your channel and the detail you dive into
You really do cherish your shoes. It is so wonderful to see someone who loves leather dress shoes, in this age of athletic shoes everywhere. I feel more comfortable wearing leather shoes. Thank you for sharing your secrets to taking good care of your footwear.
This video was quite entertaining. I was not expecting this when I started searching for shoe caring videos.
Great job
I'm glad you talked about the money savings by DIY shining... Super-important. When people travel an hour to go to Walmart to save $20.... They may not really be saving because of time spent and especially, gas. Or... Making your lunch so you don't spend $15/day in NYC for it.
And I think when doing it yourself, you really appreciate your shoes so much more. I once ruined a BEAUTIFUL pair of expensive chukkas back in the 90's just because I didn't care for them adequately. I would wait too long to take them somewhere to get maintenance. If I DIY, I'd still have those 20+ year old chukkas in pristine condition.
Agreed with your methods. Especially with the quick buffing at the end of the day of use. I've never used cleansers. Because I'm now good with wiping down my shoes at the end of the day if there I think it needs it and I think it's enough. For the case of your shoes, I think it was necessary.
Because of this video, I may start applying to wax to my shoes before Winter... I live in NYC and winter is just hell on shoes. It's not the snow or rain.. But the rock salt used to melt the ice.
The art and nuance of shoe shining is an incredible one. As always, thanks for the super video and topics that other RUclipsrs regularly miss or omit.
You are the best or one of the best channels for men dress. We can see you are always putting huge efforts in your videos.
Best of Luck!
Abdullah Qaisi
From Dubai
Thank you so much!
10/10 breh. Keep it up. You can be the best. No joke.
Just discovered you from Antonio's channel. Subscribed.
Another nicely done video presentation. And an excellent job caring for those beautiful works of art. After every wear I will at least brush my shoes off while inspecting for unsightly scuffs and scapes. If scuffs are visible from five feet away I will pull out the polish. When brushing no longer brings back a shine, I will basically perform the same process you just demonstrated. Thanks again.
Wonderful video! Reminds me that I need to get some Renovateur for my shoes! Currently it’s just kiwi wax & conditioner along with saphir cream polish for my bimonthly care routine.
I Still Using The Same Technic Since My Young Age.❤
This video was actually quite entertaining. I'm definitely not a well dressed person, but I love the mountains, so thumbs up from me for getting out there in a suit. Loved the shots.
However, I'm not sure if I agree with your math in terms of factoring paid hours into the calculation. Unless you bring you shoes to the cobbler during work time and lose hours, or the other way around - worked extra hours whenever you had extra time because you didn't have to go to the cobbler. Most people would do that in their free time I guess. Either way, great video!
Thank you for the comment!
It is more meant to be a stand-in for the idea that time is valuable and should be factored into the total 'cost'. To be honest, I would value my - or anyone's - free time that I get to spend with my loved ones, or otherwise enjoying my life away from work, far greater than $38.46 per hour.
@@DressWell.Madaras That's an interesting thought to value free time even more than work time and I haven't really thought about it this way, but I have to agree.
There's always going to be more work, but time with family and friends or activities that we enjoy can't really be measured monetarily and a far more precious. I needed to hear that today. Thank you for that.
Great video! Curious to see your techniques for handling areas with broguing and the area atop the welt stitching.
Thanks! I basically treat broguing the same, just be more careful about not clotting the holes with product. If that happens, just use an awl or toothpick to clear them.
For the Welt, I don't do much aside from using a cloth to clear it of dust and debris - just clean it up. You can see this in action in this video at timestamp 3:12.
ruclips.net/video/Wed5TDBt65Y/видео.html
Please keep up the good work. It's very much appreciated and entertaining.
Thanks, will do!
Can you please do an in depth video on how to clean Nubuck? I see suade videos on RUclips, but a Nubuck guide from you would be stellar!
Great content!
i congratulate you on your procedure for a proper shine. time
I agree with about everything, except that it saves time, I find myself applying wax after every wear haha..
That's alot, my friend. Unless your shoes are going though serious inclement weather everyday, you might be overapplying.
Graham Stephan would be so proud of you!
Ótimo conteúdo!
What a video. Love it
This man is obsessed with shoes
He is and we love him for it!
More decimal places pleeeease!
This video has been sooooooo helpful 🙏 thank you, do you reckon you can help me figure out how to use water proofing spray? I am so confused with all the info online
Glad it was helpful! Waterproofing spray is not for Full Grain Calf at all. Wax will have you covered with that regard. Spray is only for Suede and Suede-like split/reverse grain leathers. There are some resources online, though I myself and not super well-versed in suede treatment.
@@DressWell.Madaras thanks again 🙏
Christopher - help! I’d like you to go for a Reviving Cream other than Paul Brunngard, especially cuz you & others have said that Reno Mat is too strong & is dangerous to work with.
Help!
Paul Brunngard’s reviving cream with shipping & tax costs nearly triple the price of 1 bottle.
Would you recommend any other substitutions - that may perhaps be available locally for me in Malaysia, or perhaps regionally available!
Your video by the way is the sole guide that i use for upkeeping my dress shoes, thank you so much for the top content, that also doubles as entertainment value. Love it!
Appreciate it much Christopher - i hope you can help me out here! Xoxo
Here you go my friend - Saphir's Smooth Leather Lotion
amzn.to/4cbL8YE
This is the U.S. Amazon link, though there may be a Malaysian page that is better suited.
@@DressWell.Madaras alright beauty. THANK YOU. The prompt reply too? Sick. Cheers!!
amazing!
Hi, do you or anyone else know where I can buy the cleanser in the US or have an alternative in the US?? The shipping from the UK costs me 22 pounds... just as much as the cleanser. Please help.
Absolutely. Here is a good alternative on Amazon, by Saphir: amzn.to/3BCxy2O
Me encantan los videos de este sujeto y las caras que hace durante sus explicaciones. 😆
Igual ahora tenía las mejillas rojas con el frío y seguía explicando 😅
What's the proper way to do maintenance in between wax stripping? I assume wax stripping with Renomat should be done every 6 months. So in between do I just use shoe shine + wax to maintain? Or do I only layer on more wax?
I also went full stupid by buying Beaute de Cuir, Medaille Dor, and Medaille Dor Mirror Gloss. So I have 3 waxes that I just randomize usage without any understanding what they are for.
It depends on a variety of factors related to the overall condition of the shoe. Assuming it never sees inclement weather, just a regular brush to re-buff the existing wax should be fine.
If you notice that not quite working, I would apply another light layer of wax all over, though not more than once a month - if even that - to prevent overapplication. If you ever scuff it, just apply Cream Polish to restore color.
Use discretion, of course. If you walk through some rough weather and the finish wears a bit, you can do anything from a full restore to just a light conditioning + Cream Polish + Wax, to just Cream Polish + Wax - depending on what it seems to need.
From my understanding, MDO is suppose to be a higher quality version of BdC, though I have not noticed any particularly pronounced difference. I don't use Mirror Gloss. I have tried it and just never personally felt the need, though I know some people swear by it. I may revisit it in the future to test it more thoroughly.
You're not stupid. There is a bunch of mythology, pseudoscientific pontification, and loose taxonomy around these products. Not to mention a lack of empirical research or testing on how they truly function and differ. Part of the purpose of these videos was to distill down what they actually do and what is necessary to have among the utter sea of products.
@@DressWell.Madaras Got it, I'll stop waxing my shoes every two weeks from now on. I really appreciate your well thought out responses. Thanks for educating me.
Think of it in terms of the concentration of solvents vs hardness of the wax. Pate de Luxe has more solvent (penetrates the leather as opposed to sit on top of it) and makes a nice mid-layer between the cream polish and the mirror gloss. The MG dries much harder than the PdL. This means it has higher shine potential but more importantly it protects against abrasion better, like a 6th step after 'wax' called 'guard'.
do you use the same brush for every step or an entirely new brush for each product?
Same brush! Generally you can use the same brush as long as all product tones are similar. Separate brushes are worth considering for dark vs lights.
@@DressWell.Madaras ty, sexy.
Make a video about dress shirts please!
I'll put it on the list! I will do more research on it for the full video, though my current top Ready-to-Wear brand is Kamakura out of Japan. They are fantastic!
How does the Brunngard Reviving Cream compare to Saphir’s Cleanser? Also, doesn’t Rennovateur contain a gentle cleaning solvent too?
What about old wax that hasn’t popped off ? How do get that off
Saphir Renomat: amzn.to/4csfB3A
It can strip the base finish if used excessively, so use with caution and apply with a cloth around your finger. If the base finish gets a little stripped, which is likely, I have found it really easy to remedy with a colored Cream Polish. But Renomat is the best I have found for removing heavy wax like an old mirror shine.
This video might be helpful: ruclips.net/video/t8qi6v4wVWA/видео.html
burgundy is the undisputed colour of shoe for navy suits. THE END. not MUSTARD TAN or Mid To Dark BROWN. Just Burgundy with either RED or PURPLE saturation
Definitely an underused color. I don't mind too much that nobody is wearing it because it lets me stand out when I wear my oxblood monk straps.
@@akawale yeah man! I agree classic menswear is a niche in a niche and I love that so little is known so we purist stand out a lot more
If you added all the shoes I've purchased in the past 10 years, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't come to $957 LOL
When I saw the title I thought exactly the same. But after watching the video I'm thinking I might need to get a proper pair of shoes for once in my life 😂.
What stores in USA carry the Arteton products?
None that I am currently aware of. Though reaching out directly to Arterton may be prudent just to check.
Do you need reviving cream if you have saddle soap?
No, as Saddle Soap is a cleanser. Honestly though, I would not use Saddle Soap for anything other than a real rough-and-tumble work boot. For the more delicate, aesthetic-oriented leathers you find on dress shoes, I'd use Reviving Cream or Saphir's Gentle Cleanser if you are looking for something a little cheaper.
@@DressWell.Madaras thanks for your reply and arrr ok! How about applying wax polish for shining purposes? Do you not apply it with a hard bristle brush? I see you apply with your fingers but does it matter? Then brush off with the horsehair? When would you use the Yak brush? Is that only to brush if your shoes are already mirror shined?
I would be concerned about over-application using a brush, even if you then tried to brush it off. Very thin layers. Plus getting your brush all clotted with wax, and just running out of wax sooner. Yak Brush is not necessary, but can be used after horsehair to give a slightly better shine. It can also be used more liberally than horsehair without threat of ruining your mirror shine.
@@DressWell.Madaras thanks for your reply and what brush would you recommend for applying the wax polish? Any good brands or personal recommendations?
@@awolf913 I personally recommend, for horsehair: arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush?ktk=d1Zkc05OLWEzMzNlOTZlZTBm
For Yak Hair: arterton.co.uk/products/yak-hair-shoe-brush?ktk=d1Zkc05OLWJiODM1MzhmYWMw
Those are the absolute best. For more affordable options:
Horsehair Brush (Budget): amzn.to/3RCxQuF
Horsehair Brush (Mid-Grade): amzn.to/3RvdWSq
And to clarify, that is just for brushing. I recommend actually applying wax by hand.
First! But also, thanks!
Doesn't everyone look after their own shoes
any idea when the cat pisses on the shoe
Why are these called 'dress' shoes? Aren't they just normal shoes?
saphir uses kerosene, toxicity warning
i drink gasoline
leaded or unleaded
ever read a msds