Seiko -> grand seiko #1 show of people that really appreciate quality and craftsmanship over anything else. Perfect match for someone spending hours cleaning and restoring high quality shoes!
I bought a vintage Seiko from my local thrift store for $5. Looks like new and works perfectly. The deals are out there if you look for them. Now I can look like a million bucks on a 7-11 budget
SOOOOOO YOUR SECRET IS OUT!!!!!! A MAGIC SHOE BRUSH AND CREAMS LEFT BEHIND BY A TRAVELING VAGABOND! Your Grandfather was good to him, so he left him the magic brush and creams. They were left to a good man of good deeds. Now passed down to you. Congratulations on inheriting such a treasure.
It's just a little technique. See how few products are needed overall, a cloth and brush to apply. Saphir brand renovateur and cream polish are not that expensive. A few layers rubbed in will get that shine.
Preston, really appreciate your calm voice and the recognition that you don't have to keep up a constant patter. The silence between your instructions is perfect...the actions in the video speak for themselves. Well done!
HI, PRESTON!!! This video came just in time, as I'm about to try to get back into shining shoes! Had my surgery, got no legs now, but just because I don't wear shoes doesn't mean I can't learn all I can from you, Steve @ Bedo's, and Kirby! You 3 are my faves, you know? I'll take what I already knew, and what I've learned, and really try to get out there and shine some shoes! 😍
hi, sorry for the late response. i admire your tenacity and i think continuing after such a life-altering event is extremely admirable. hopefully you're well
I have a shoe box and brush that belong to my grandpa from 1960’s that is exactly like this one. My mom and dad gave it to him for Christmas one year. I remembered I had it in storage. Going this week to get it and start using it. Ordering Saphir from Amazon this week. Me and a friend sell used shoes on eBay that we get at thrift stores and clean up. Got a pair of shoe tress for $6 and a pair of Allen Edmond’s for $3.99 at American Thrift store today. Going to be a fun project to restore them. These videos have opened doors for us. Thanks for what you do.
Like the idea of cutting up cotton shirts. One other method I might suggest is old bed sheets. I had a set of 100% cotton flannel bed sheets that had gotten enough use as bed sheets. So I then just cut it into strips and found a new purpose for them. Has worked out well so far.
Preston, your quick tutorial on how to wrap that rag around your fingers and where you got the rag is a mystery that has now been solved. I know simple things like this may seem inconsequential to other people, but for people like myself who want to learn how to do these things, it is just another piece of the big puzzle. Thank you.
I am so glad you mention your brush...I love to shine my shoes, my brush is a family heirloom and best guess, it's about 120 years old...I got it from my Father, who got it from his...Tradition and connection...Love your video
Finally someone who is not afraid to use some good saddle soap on his precious shoes. In Mexico we call this one jabón de calabaza. "Pumpkin soap" great stuff, overly underrated.
It's great that you also showed how you wrap the cotton around your fingers, I just couldn't figure it out before. Just recently I've begun shining my shoes and really taking the time to take care of them inspired by your videos, so thank you!
Items mentioned in this video 1-Cedar Shoe trees (Preston Soto AE Enthusiasts) 2- 100% Horse Hair Brush (Del Mar #999) 3- Saddle Soap (Brand : Avel) Savon Cuir Lisse Leather Soap 4-Saphir Renovator (Leather conditioner) 5-Saphir medaille D’or Cream Polish 6-Saphir Pate De Luxe Mirror Gloss 7- Edge Dressing Fiebings (Black Sole Edge and Heel Polish) Shoe used in this video: Allen Edmonds Bond Street in Burgundy
👍Yay!! I finally found the video where you demonstrate how to tie the cloth around your two fingers!!! Thank you!!! I’m so excited to do my classic everyday Christian Louboutin pumps and ankle boots this weekend!! 🤗
Thanks for demonstrating how to wrap fingers with the polishing cloth (and the fact I don't need some special towel!), I've seen other videos with people with similarly wrapped fingers but never knew how to do it (trick is that 'twist'). Got a new sub.
Your videography and presentation are perfect! Thank you for the tutorial. One thing I'd be curious about is how often do you go through these steps for a pair of shoes, let's say, for a pair of oxfords that you wear 5 days a week to the office. I didn't know about the importance of the conditioning step until just recently. I'd like to treat my shoes right going forward.
Thanks for detailed video and I now want to transition to saphir. I use my dads old shoe box and brushes that he used to use when he was in Mexico shining shoes and I am glad he had passed down his knowledge to me. I also enjoy watching your videos because it has improved my skills dramatically! Once again thanks for this awesome video
You do fantastic work. I would definitely pay you to shine my shoes. I also have a shinebox with horsehair brush. I don't buy leather soled shoes anymore because I spend a lot of time on my feet. I do still buy quality shoes and shine them. I have always used kiwi products, but you are for sure getting better results with what you use. Keep up the good work!
I've used Kiwi for ages until I learned they use synthetic turpentine which ins't the best for leather, switched to Red Moose (it's fine) and beginning to transition to Saphir (it's more expensive but justified given the cost of quality footwear).
I am seeing a resurgence in dress shoes. I am restoring my Johnston & Murphy as a gift to my son. The older shoes are made in USA and top quality compared to what you buy today.
I'm so happy I found your video. I bought the exact same products yesterday and even though the seller gave me a lot of info I still needed some clarifications.
Alright, I have to gush for a second, and that takes a lot from me... Preston, whether here or on AE Enthusiasts your guidance is awesome and your patience and skill are unsurpassed. I can't wait to say I knew him when. Thanks for the great content and look forward to all your videos
Thank you for your videos. I started shoe shining with your videos and your recommended products. I have never had such success in shoe shing before. Saphire renovator is something unbelievable
I found one at the Humane Society thrift store. It was old then (25 years ago), but still does an excellent job. Love it. No one around me shines shoes anymore. I just like owning it.
Great video, I were looking how to restore the colour of my 70$ shoes, the products that you showed in the video are great but if I buy them it will cost more then my shoes probably I will just buy another shoes. But I have to admit you are very talented.
Maybe you can help with a few things that still baffle me: 1) How do you wrap the cloth around your fingers tightly, 2) Does it not matter that the horsehair brush you use gathers all different color polishes and creams when switching between shoes? I've always thought I needed a new brush for each color
You can use a new brush per color but black and brown is sufficient. I show in this video how to wrap the cloth around your fingers. Don’t use too much pressure or your fingers will turn purple.
Thanks so much for making this video. I have been debating purchasing a pair of Bond Street from AE in this exact colour, so this was really useful to see exactly how they would look with a nice shine. Got a few questions if you have time to respond: 1. How long did it take you to bring out that mirror shine from scratch on a fresh pair of shoes? 2. How often would you recommend completely pulling off old polish and starting a shine from scratch? 3. As a follow-up to 2, how often does calf need to be conditioned and rehydrated with something like renovateur? Thanks again!
Sapphire products are great, but they are expensive and not available except online. I use old fashioned Kiwi polish- it's more work, but I can get excellent results from it. I think the important thing here is to polish your dam shoes 👞!
Preston, can you talk about the color choices for cream and wax? I know black for black but do I need all different shades of brown or can I cheat a bit with the natural or med brown?
@@TheElegantOxford Saphir seems to have a wide variety and a neutral. You could approach it by talking about each option too.... That might take a while. Maybe touch on brown black neutral and how to cheat a bit in a particular direction as brown has so many shades
Hello! Really love your videos! Anyway, im starting to build my shoe shine kit (starting with renovateur and creme 1925, u actually inspired me to buy), now my question is, what does a weekly maintenance shine routine entail? Does it always include the saddle soap then renovateur then creme then wax? Or should it just be brush, then renovateur then creme?
It largely depends on how much use/abuse you're subjecting your footwear; work boots are going to have a lot more dirt/grime than dress shoes worn in an office. Sounds like your shoes are mainly in an office environment, so daily brushing should be part of your daily dressing routine. Polish on a weekend day and condition monthly. If you want that high gloss shine, have at it but as long as your shoes are brushed daily and not subjected to dirt/grime, brushing daily really keeps them in shape.
This guy is legit. He wears a Seiko. I salute you
@Rammoshe hell yeah!!
Literraly came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed... lol
Legit, or rich.
Seiko -> grand seiko #1 show of people that really appreciate quality and craftsmanship over anything else. Perfect match for someone spending hours cleaning and restoring high quality shoes!
I bought a vintage Seiko from my local thrift store for $5. Looks like new and works perfectly. The deals are out there if you look for them.
Now I can look like a million bucks on a 7-11 budget
SOOOOOO YOUR SECRET IS OUT!!!!!! A MAGIC SHOE BRUSH AND CREAMS LEFT BEHIND BY A TRAVELING VAGABOND! Your Grandfather was good to him, so he left him the magic brush and creams. They were left to a good man of good deeds. Now passed down to you. Congratulations on inheriting such a treasure.
John Fair It’s vagabond
@@slim2429 Thank you. I fixed it.
So I cannot find anyone on RUclips that can get the quality shine that the Elegant Oxford does. It’s more than the products!
It's just a little technique. See how few products are needed overall, a cloth and brush to apply. Saphir brand renovateur and cream polish are not that expensive. A few layers rubbed in will get that shine.
It is the passion for shoes not just the products
@@steppenwolf5956 Yes, as I said, just a little technique. A bit of attention paid to the shoes, and they look wonderful.
Preston, really appreciate your calm voice and the recognition that you don't have to keep up a constant patter. The silence between your instructions is perfect...the actions in the video speak for themselves. Well done!
HI, PRESTON!!! This video came just in time, as I'm about to try to get back into shining shoes! Had my surgery, got no legs now, but just because I don't wear shoes doesn't mean I can't learn all I can from you, Steve @ Bedo's, and Kirby! You 3 are my faves, you know? I'll take what I already knew, and what I've learned, and really try to get out there and shine some shoes! 😍
hi, sorry for the late response. i admire your tenacity and i think continuing after such a life-altering event is extremely admirable. hopefully you're well
I have a shoe box and brush that belong to my grandpa from 1960’s that is exactly like this one. My mom and dad gave it to him for Christmas one year. I remembered I had it in storage. Going this week to get it and start using it. Ordering Saphir from Amazon this week.
Me and a friend sell used shoes on eBay that we get at thrift stores and clean up.
Got a pair of shoe tress for $6 and a pair of Allen Edmond’s for $3.99 at American Thrift store today. Going to be a fun project to restore them. These videos have opened doors for us. Thanks for what you do.
Like the idea of cutting up cotton shirts. One other method I might suggest is old bed sheets. I had a set of 100% cotton flannel bed sheets that had gotten enough use as bed sheets. So I then just cut it into strips and found a new purpose for them. Has worked out well so far.
Yeah buddy! I was hoping you would make an essentials kit video.
My boyfriend is on the military and I wanna shine his shoes and boots lol. You channel is very elegant, keep it up.
@@naegleriafowleri2230 yeah ! Nothing like a bit of spit and polish.
Isidora M your guy is blessed to have you. I’d like to thank him for his service to our country
Aizen Sousuke man... 💀
Um we don’t shine boots or does anymore
Aizen Sousuke 😂
That's some high-quality video instruction right there
Preston, your quick tutorial on how to wrap that rag around your fingers and where you got the rag is a mystery that has now been solved. I know simple things like this may seem inconsequential to other people, but for people like myself who want to learn how to do these things, it is just another piece of the big puzzle. Thank you.
I am so glad you mention your brush...I love to shine my shoes, my brush is a family heirloom and best guess, it's about 120 years old...I got it from my Father, who got it from his...Tradition and connection...Love your video
Finally someone who is not afraid to use some good saddle soap on his precious shoes. In Mexico we call this one jabón de calabaza. "Pumpkin soap" great stuff, overly underrated.
What a blessing this channel is.
Thanks for sharing your shoe shining projects, Mr. Soto.
It’s because of the elegant oxford that I have all my shoe shining Saphir products and stunning looking dress shoes! Thanks brotha!
It's great that you also showed how you wrap the cotton around your fingers, I just couldn't figure it out before. Just recently I've begun shining my shoes and really taking the time to take care of them inspired by your videos, so thank you!
Thrift stores often have tons of tee shirts for a great price. You could make tons of shoe shining rags.
Fronnie Bealer That's a great idea :)
This is the best video on a step by step process on how to shine ur shoes.
RUclips’s algorithm knows me too well, my local shoemaker hasn’t helped me a bit i terms of advice.
But this is 👌
Items mentioned in this video
1-Cedar Shoe trees
(Preston Soto AE Enthusiasts)
2- 100% Horse Hair Brush
(Del Mar #999)
3- Saddle Soap
(Brand : Avel)
Savon Cuir Lisse Leather Soap
4-Saphir Renovator
(Leather conditioner)
5-Saphir medaille D’or Cream Polish
6-Saphir Pate De Luxe Mirror Gloss
7- Edge Dressing Fiebings
(Black Sole Edge and Heel Polish)
Shoe used in this video: Allen Edmonds
Bond Street in Burgundy
Thank you for cutting this list. I appreciate it.
Thank you Joel for the products and the order they were applied.
Thanks for the list - was hoping TEO would put links for places to buy but I guess we gotta do the heavy lifting! (LOL jp).
Thank you.
Please post links so people around globe can buy
You videos inspired me to take better care of my shoes and thanks to them found a great hobby in restoring old shoes thank you
Thank you for making it enjoyable to polish shoes. I use the products you recommended and they are the best
👍Yay!! I finally found the video where you demonstrate how to tie the cloth around your two fingers!!! Thank you!!! I’m so excited to do my classic everyday Christian Louboutin pumps and ankle boots this weekend!! 🤗
You need your own website or at least affiliate links so we know how/where to get these items easily! And you deserve credit for us purchasing them!
*A+ Video! Just ordered a brush and the renovator today! Time to become Elegant Oxford Jr!*
Great instructional video, can't wait to recieving my saphir products and getting started. Thanks Preston for the motivation.
Thanks for demonstrating how to wrap fingers with the polishing cloth (and the fact I don't need some special towel!), I've seen other videos with people with similarly wrapped fingers but never knew how to do it (trick is that 'twist').
Got a new sub.
Could you set up a link with all the product you use? It makes it easier.
Your videography and presentation are perfect! Thank you for the tutorial. One thing I'd be curious about is how often do you go through these steps for a pair of shoes, let's say, for a pair of oxfords that you wear 5 days a week to the office. I didn't know about the importance of the conditioning step until just recently. I'd like to treat my shoes right going forward.
Thanks for detailed video and I now want to transition to saphir. I use my dads old shoe box and brushes that he used to use when he was in Mexico shining shoes and I am glad he had passed down his knowledge to me. I also enjoy watching your videos because it has improved my skills dramatically! Once again thanks for this awesome video
Wonderful!
Love your brush, a true heirloom. :)
Finally, the shoe shining essentials
You do fantastic work. I would definitely pay you to shine my shoes. I also have a shinebox with horsehair brush. I don't buy leather soled shoes anymore because I spend a lot of time on my feet. I do still buy quality shoes and shine them. I have always used kiwi products, but you are for sure getting better results with what you use. Keep up the good work!
I've used Kiwi for ages until I learned they use synthetic turpentine which ins't the best for leather, switched to Red Moose (it's fine) and beginning to transition to Saphir (it's more expensive but justified given the cost of quality footwear).
I am seeing a resurgence in dress shoes. I am restoring my Johnston & Murphy as a gift to my son. The older shoes are made in USA and top quality compared to what you buy today.
I do this to all my shoes. My wildland fire boots and even my bunker boots. Keeps them healthy and looking great
Thanks awesome!
I'm so happy I found your video. I bought the exact same products yesterday and even though the seller gave me a lot of info I still needed some clarifications.
Thank you so much for answering my query about type of cloth and how you wrap it around your hand. ❤️ 🇨🇦 ❤️
Alright, I have to gush for a second, and that takes a lot from me...
Preston, whether here or on AE Enthusiasts your guidance is awesome and your patience and skill are unsurpassed. I can't wait to say I knew him when. Thanks for the great content and look forward to all your videos
Love the story about the shoe brush.
excellent video - toolkit tutorial and yet showing the step how to treat shoes. Excellent idea!
Thanks for the tips! Those are awesome shoes you got. I also like that you have the family heirloom brush and the story that goes with it is nice. 😊
Me: want to take five minutes to shine my shoes before a party to look neat.
Also me: end up with a 3 days project and a $ 200 investment.
ok i asked this question on your previous video. i'm gonna take all of the credit for this. and thank you
I followed your advice on Sapphir and thank you . This brand is amazing.
I have no reason as a 31yr old stay @ home mom to be watching this, yet here I am. 👍
@0:48 666…I see you 😈🤣 Thanks for the advice. I like your video about giving yourself time. I feel like a good shine takes more than just 1 time.
I don't understand why anyone would give this video a thumbs down.
Watching these videos are therapeutic i swear
Glad you showed us your shining kit in detail, especially the edging product. I've just bought a Saphir Renovateur...I'm looking forward to using!
I always wondered how to tie around my fingers like that, thanks!
Thank you for your videos. I started shoe shining with your videos and your recommended products.
I have never had such success in shoe shing before. Saphire renovator is something unbelievable
I love how your channel has this mystic vibe to it, and that magic 60-year-old Brush goes to prove my point hhh
That's what I used for shine my shoes too.
Loved saphir products alot.
In Puerto Rico we use aneline and shoe polish, with a horse hair brush and cotton cloth...and we spit shine.
I just shared this video on Facebook and told my family and friends what they can buy me for Christmas.
Thanks Preston, this is the video I been looking for to shine my shoes. 👍🏽👍🏽😃
Excellent. I find polish my Allen Edmonds shoes is ver relaxing.
Never ever saw a shine brush like that one. Truely an heirloom.
joe luce
I found one at the Humane Society thrift store. It was old then (25 years ago), but still does an excellent job. Love it. No one around me shines shoes anymore. I just like owning it.
Thanks for sharing the video. Love that you put the name of the products that you use.
Hey Preston, I just received some goodies from your store. Your videos are great - thank you for what you do!
This is a work of art!
Thanks! I have been asking for this one!!!!
Great video, I were looking how to restore the colour of my 70$ shoes, the products that you showed in the video are great but if I buy them it will cost more then my shoes probably I will just buy another shoes. But I have to admit you are very talented.
Exactly the video I needed! Thank you! New subscriber!
Great video. I’m sure others - like me - will find the info very beneficial. Thanks.
So, that's where our family brush went! Dude, return it to me!
This is a Golden comment!
I suggest using a different brush for each color group: black, brown, red.
True
Man this guy is a genius. All those products are not expensive at all.
I’m of average intellect I’m afraid 😂
Dang, i respect your effort & dedication, but that's A LOT of expensive shoe essentials. The least I can get is the horsehair brush XD
No se si me entiendas pero he visto todos tus vídeos ya tienes un nuevo suscriptor eres muy profesional
Great shoe shine lesson.
i think Saphir needs to start paying you....will be creating my own shoe shine kit and will be sure to include saphir products
Maybe you can help with a few things that still baffle me: 1) How do you wrap the cloth around your fingers tightly, 2) Does it not matter that the horsehair brush you use gathers all different color polishes and creams when switching between shoes? I've always thought I needed a new brush for each color
You can use a new brush per color but black and brown is sufficient.
I show in this video how to wrap the cloth around your fingers. Don’t use too much pressure or your fingers will turn purple.
👍Absolutely loved watching this video. Thank you.💞
This was awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Great information my brother, really great
Super! ❤
Thanks again mate 👍
Excellent.
Great vid. Question: different horse shoe brush for different pigment shoe polish ?
You should make a video on an budget kiwi kit. I have been trying to get sapphire's with no success in my country. But kiwi is relatively easy
Old white athlete socks work too
This was very good for those that can afford Kirby's products, but what about those who can not.What a second choice?
I like your watches
Love it
I caught on to your hidden message with the rotation of the horse hair brush... wink wink.
Manuel Macias illuminati confirmed
The internet is a weird place
Another amazing video. Do you have any advice on where to shop for Saphir products for a good price in the US?
Thanks so much for making this video. I have been debating purchasing a pair of Bond Street from AE in this exact colour, so this was really useful to see exactly how they would look with a nice shine. Got a few questions if you have time to respond:
1. How long did it take you to bring out that mirror shine from scratch on a fresh pair of shoes?
2. How often would you recommend completely pulling off old polish and starting a shine from scratch?
3. As a follow-up to 2, how often does calf need to be conditioned and rehydrated with something like renovateur?
Thanks again!
It took me like 1 hour.
I recommend pulling off the wax once a year or whenever the wax cracks
Recondition at least once a week.
Sapphire products are great, but they are expensive and not available except online. I use old fashioned Kiwi polish- it's more work, but I can get excellent results from it.
I think the important thing here is to polish your dam shoes 👞!
Preston, can you talk about the color choices for cream and wax? I know black for black but do I need all different shades of brown or can I cheat a bit with the natural or med brown?
Great idea for a video!
@@TheElegantOxford Saphir seems to have a wide variety and a neutral. You could approach it by talking about each option too.... That might take a while. Maybe touch on brown black neutral and how to cheat a bit in a particular direction as brown has so many shades
Yes my friend your shoes is already new
Fantastic video... Thanks!
Very good! You have yourself a new subscriber. Any chance you could post a list in the description? Thanks!
kirby has taught you well i see
I was told that the horse hair brush is only for removing and cleaning the shoe first. Not to polish. Thoughts?
Awesome videos as always!!
Hello! Really love your videos! Anyway, im starting to build my shoe shine kit (starting with renovateur and creme 1925, u actually inspired me to buy), now my question is, what does a weekly maintenance shine routine entail? Does it always include the saddle soap then renovateur then creme then wax? Or should it just be brush, then renovateur then creme?
It largely depends on how much use/abuse you're subjecting your footwear; work boots are going to have a lot more dirt/grime than dress shoes worn in an office.
Sounds like your shoes are mainly in an office environment, so daily brushing should be part of your daily dressing routine. Polish on a weekend day and condition monthly. If you want that high gloss shine, have at it but as long as your shoes are brushed daily and not subjected to dirt/grime, brushing daily really keeps them in shape.
That’s what I used for all my shoes shine
Good products.
Love your videos! But can you tell me where the best place to buy Safir from ?
Good video
Thank you Preston x