Yes a lighter shade of polish brings the original color of the shoe. But mixing up both shades or different colours on specific spots could bring even a better result. But one need experience.
I’m honored, humbled and flattered that you gave me so much of your time and efforts. If it wasn’t for you and your content, I would have never known about Cheaney, Barker and the whole Northampton shoe scene. You have my deepest gratitude 👊.
Yeah I’m taking a trip to cheaney factory shop I’m interested in the hurricane military boot for walking/hiking. Plan to get a bargain too, haggle them down
@@jimmydigital I would have thought the shoes at the factory store would be a bargain as it is! I only wish I had that opportunity. Will they even entertain the idea of haggling? Doesn’t seem like something that they would do. Hopefully I’m wrong. Good luck 🍀
@@9er.. well they’re priced to sell in the factory shop. I’ve never been before but assume they want them sold and free the space. No harm in making an offer. If you don’t ask you don’t get.
Well done as always!!!! After serving 24 years in the military my right hand and arm, as if they had a mind of their own….dragged me to the KIWI section and forced me to buy kiwi. Bill
Great video, as always!! Looks like a beautiful day in the UK. Agree w/the chorus here - Saphir Neutral. I’ll only add this observation: the cream polish provides the most coloring pigmentation. So, if/when he decides to experiment with a bit of color/patina personalization (but without going nuts), he can use the neutral cream, followed by a colored pate de luxe, and finish with the neutral mirror gloss.
I wear a pair of brown Brashers for general work as I sometimes cover a lot of miles (nearly 6 miles in a day last week) and I find them durable whilst smart enough for in the office. As a Chartered Surveyor I can be from the boardroom to in the plant room in the same visit! When I bought them I waxed them as I broke them in (in the house). I have darkened them ever so slightly applying tan polish with a parade gloss from time to time....just because! My second pair for 100% office is a pair of brown brogues that I use the same regime, minus the max. For best I wear a pair of black Oxfords, maximum Parade Gloss (I bought a few tins when it vanished from the shelves, not at silly prices I may add). I'm pleased to say it's readily available again online at RRP and I'd like to think that your awareness of its demise made Johnson think again. All I can say is use separate brushes and cloths for brown and black.
Although I have used reno-mat, I find a heat gun with no solvent to be the best way to get down to the factory finish. Also to help get to mirror finish. I wasn't sure how much I would use a heat gun, but have been surprised how many things it does well.
I would add one bit of advise for patina shoes and using renovator. Apply it with your fingers and use light pressure. It can remove patina if a clear th is used briskly. A little goes a long way.
Saphir make a neutral shoe cream. I use this on some of my and my wifes shoes. It is made for situations like this, where you are unable to match the same color. I recommend it.
Great content Ash. Very informative as always. It's nice to know about the polish.That is especially true with most items that they are usually made by somebody else. Cheers Ron
If the patina is painted onto crust leather, there may be good reasons to use Saphir Nappa instead of Renovateur, since Nappa is even milder than Renovateur. Proper museum calf gets it's patina during the tanning process and should be relatively impervious to Renovateur. As always your mileage may vary.
I concur with many here: Saphir Mirror Gloss neutral over any neutral shoe creme (I'd suggest Collonil, but that's a German product so go with anything available) - it's such a useful item that I'm at tin number three by now - of course I also used it on some customer's shoes. No need to go with a ton of layers initially - three to four provide a nice sheen already and it gets more dapper everytime you put on another layer. Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
@@9er.. Much obliged! Thought I've never researched the reach, if any, of Collonil If you *can* geht them they offer a really good tinned shoe creme called "Collonil 1909 Crème de Luxe" which is considerably superior to their regular sponge-topped-tubes (which are... decent, nothing bad but more for those care less about shoe care). Saphir on the other hand has thankfully substantial reach. Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
Great video Ash. I have a shoe video idea for you though that would be very helpful for men like myself. I'm very small and slender. My feet are also small and narrow. My video idea would be shoe brands that are good for men with small narrow feet. You could range it from hyper casual to hyper dressy.
Nothing truly helpful in regards to brands but go with Italian shoes in general, they normally come in more slender sizes and if it's still annoying you could consult a orthopaedic or bespoke shoemaker to make you a pair of custom inlays (might cost anywhere from 15 to 80£ [roughly equivalent to the € currently so here's something that dates my post..] depending on several choices) that will compensate the sizing. Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
@@ColinLack I'd try to go with European 39 ("French Stich size") which is almost *exactley* 6.5 Uk though you mighty also try Italian shoes in Euro 40 because they generally tend to be tight in the foot "waist" - that's why I like them and I wear Euro 46... sometimes 45, depends. Best regards Raoul G. Kunz
Great shoe care advice, Ash. Patina on the shoes, regardless of colour or style, is the hallmark of the well-dressed gent. It says, in a very subtle way, that not only is this an individual who knows to buy good quality footwear, but also how to keep them looking their best. I'll concur with the advice on the neutral shaded shoe creams and polishes if the buyer wants to maintain the original colour of the shoe. An area of shoe care that sometimes gets overlooked is the edges of the soles. In normal use, the sole edge will almost inevitably develop slight scuffing and discolouration, especially at the toe. This can be remedied by using fine sandpaper to smooth, and then carefull application of appropriately coloured leather dye to the edges. Allow to dry, and then burnish to a factory shine with beeswax. Really adds the final bit of crispness to well-cared for footwear. And only needed every few months or so. (arterton.co.uk/products/the-sole-edge-iron#)
Yes a lighter shade of polish brings the original color of the shoe. But mixing up both shades or different colours on specific spots could bring even a better result. But one need experience.
I’m honored, humbled and flattered that you gave me so much of your time and efforts. If it wasn’t for you and your content, I would have never known about Cheaney, Barker and the whole Northampton shoe scene. You have my deepest gratitude 👊.
Yeah I’m taking a trip to cheaney factory shop I’m interested in the hurricane military boot for walking/hiking. Plan to get a bargain too, haggle them down
@@jimmydigital I would have thought the shoes at the factory store would be a bargain as it is! I only wish I had that opportunity. Will they even entertain the idea of haggling? Doesn’t seem like something that they would do. Hopefully I’m wrong. Good luck 🍀
@@9er.. well they’re priced to sell in the factory shop. I’ve never been before but assume they want them sold and free the space. No harm in making an offer. If you don’t ask you don’t get.
My absolute pleasure Pete.
Well done as always!!!! After serving 24 years in the military my right hand and arm, as if they had a mind of their own….dragged me to the KIWI section and forced me to buy kiwi. Bill
Those products coupled with the methods described work perfectly. Ash is spot on!
Neutral cream shoe polish. Mirror gloss. Both by saphir.
Great video, as always!! Looks like a beautiful day in the UK. Agree w/the chorus here - Saphir Neutral.
I’ll only add this observation: the cream polish provides the most coloring pigmentation. So, if/when he decides to experiment with a bit of color/patina personalization (but without going nuts), he can use the neutral cream, followed by a colored pate de luxe, and finish with the neutral mirror gloss.
I wear a pair of brown Brashers for general work as I sometimes cover a lot of miles (nearly 6 miles in a day last week) and I find them durable whilst smart enough for in the office. As a Chartered Surveyor I can be from the boardroom to in the plant room in the same visit!
When I bought them I waxed them as I broke them in (in the house). I have darkened them ever so slightly applying tan polish with a parade gloss from time to time....just because!
My second pair for 100% office is a pair of brown brogues that I use the same regime, minus the max. For best I wear a pair of black Oxfords, maximum Parade Gloss (I bought a few tins when it vanished from the shelves, not at silly prices I may add). I'm pleased to say it's readily available again online at RRP and I'd like to think that your awareness of its demise made Johnson think again.
All I can say is use separate brushes and cloths for brown and black.
Although I have used reno-mat, I find a heat gun with no solvent to be the best way to get down to the factory finish. Also to help get to mirror finish. I wasn't sure how much I would use a heat gun, but have been surprised how many things it does well.
I would add one bit of advise for patina shoes and using renovator. Apply it with your fingers and use light pressure. It can remove patina if a clear th is used briskly. A little goes a long way.
Saphir make a neutral shoe cream. I use this on some of my and my wifes shoes. It is made for situations like this, where you are unable to match the same color. I recommend it.
Great content Ash. Very informative as always. It's nice to know about the polish.That is especially true with most items that they are usually made by somebody else. Cheers Ron
Great post!
Please review Floris Edwardian Bouquet!
If the patina is painted onto crust leather, there may be good reasons to use Saphir Nappa instead of Renovateur, since Nappa is even milder than Renovateur. Proper museum calf gets it's patina during the tanning process and should be relatively impervious to Renovateur.
As always your mileage may vary.
I concur with many here: Saphir Mirror Gloss neutral over any neutral shoe creme (I'd suggest Collonil, but that's a German product so go with anything available) - it's such a useful item that I'm at tin number three by now - of course I also used it on some customer's shoes.
No need to go with a ton of layers initially - three to four provide a nice sheen already and it gets more dapper everytime you put on another layer.
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Thanks for the product recommendation Raoul!
@@9er.. Much obliged!
Thought I've never researched the reach, if any, of Collonil If you *can* geht them they offer a really good tinned shoe creme called "Collonil 1909 Crème de Luxe" which is considerably superior to their regular sponge-topped-tubes (which are... decent, nothing bad but more for those care less about shoe care).
Saphir on the other hand has thankfully substantial reach.
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Thanks Ash!
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ASH another great video with fantastic knowledge, by the way you should definitely be sponsored by Saffir
Great video Ash. I have a shoe video idea for you though that would be very helpful for men like myself. I'm very small and slender. My feet are also small and narrow. My video idea would be shoe brands that are good for men with small narrow feet. You could range it from hyper casual to hyper dressy.
Nothing truly helpful in regards to brands but go with Italian shoes in general, they normally come in more slender sizes and if it's still annoying you could consult a orthopaedic or bespoke shoemaker to make you a pair of custom inlays (might cost anywhere from 15 to 80£ [roughly equivalent to the € currently so here's something that dates my post..] depending on several choices) that will compensate the sizing.
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
@@RaoulKunz1 thanks for the tip :) if it helps, I typically wear a size 7 men’s but I think a 6.5 would be my true fit
@@ColinLack I'd try to go with European 39 ("French Stich size") which is almost *exactley* 6.5 Uk though you mighty also try Italian shoes in Euro 40 because they generally tend to be tight in the foot "waist" - that's why I like them and I wear Euro 46... sometimes 45, depends.
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Great shoe care advice, Ash.
Patina on the shoes, regardless of colour or style, is the hallmark of the well-dressed gent. It says, in a very subtle way, that not only is this an individual who knows to buy good quality footwear, but also how to keep them looking their best. I'll concur with the advice on the neutral shaded shoe creams and polishes if the buyer wants to maintain the original colour of the shoe.
An area of shoe care that sometimes gets overlooked is the edges of the soles. In normal use, the sole edge will almost inevitably develop slight scuffing and discolouration, especially at the toe. This can be remedied by using fine sandpaper to smooth, and then carefull application of appropriately coloured leather dye to the edges. Allow to dry, and then burnish to a factory shine with beeswax. Really adds the final bit of crispness to well-cared for footwear. And only needed every few months or so. (arterton.co.uk/products/the-sole-edge-iron#)
Great advice and detail which makes the difference