BEST SHOE SHINER?! | ANGELO SHOE SHINE ASMR

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  • @AngeloShoeShine
    @AngeloShoeShine  2 года назад +323

    Thanks for watching! Please! Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more!!!

    • @santaclaushawkeyenj3878
      @santaclaushawkeyenj3878 2 года назад +21

      Where is part two???? The finished shine?

    • @K.E.U.
      @K.E.U. 2 года назад +11

      Where do you get your spray bottles. I have never seen a spray bottle as effective and efficient as that one.

    • @sukleswardas6401
      @sukleswardas6401 2 года назад +1

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    • @tazdecto
      @tazdecto 2 года назад +3

      Hey man great video as always. Could you tell me what knife is that you use to scrape? I see you use it the time but I can’t seem to find it

    • @MrFaddio
      @MrFaddio 2 года назад +3

      Hi, like watching all your videos, but could you tell me what watch your are wearing in this video!

  • @gymshoe8862
    @gymshoe8862 Год назад +527

    I am 73 yrs old and have only had one pro shoeshine, at a hotel back in the 70's. I shine my own but there's something special about having a pro do it. You feel like a million bucks.

    • @AngeloShoeShine
      @AngeloShoeShine  Год назад +67

      Thank you for your comment!

    • @pendragonshall
      @pendragonshall 10 месяцев назад +6

      Not trying to trash you. But this man is not a pro. This man ruins leather

    • @GBA_Raspberry
      @GBA_Raspberry 10 месяцев назад +14

      how so ​@@pendragonshall

    • @Haunting_Heights-1.0
      @Haunting_Heights-1.0 9 месяцев назад +24

      @@GBA_Raspberrylol, let me tell you something, this kind of people are just here to be angry with everyone, RUclips should ban it because they don’t worth it… have a good day sir :)

    • @carlosjuarez2938
      @carlosjuarez2938 9 месяцев назад +14

      ​@@pendragonshalldon't leave us hanging. Explain yourself

  • @bubblesandbrushes6824
    @bubblesandbrushes6824 2 года назад +414

    I never thought watching a shoe shine restoration would almost put me to sleep in the best way possible. The sounds are so satisfying. 💚

    • @sitifis_19
      @sitifis_19 Год назад +1

      Bahahaha😂

    • @Johnboy1690....
      @Johnboy1690.... Год назад

      Wtf

    • @garyvandeputte9590
      @garyvandeputte9590 7 месяцев назад

      It does not matter what you decide to do for a living. Just make sure you are the best at your work. You will get by just fine.

    • @marshawnk2567
      @marshawnk2567 Час назад

      I feeel this Comment so hard bro ❤

  • @DJxJoon
    @DJxJoon 2 года назад +721

    I am SOOOOO HAPPY that you finally added the before and after at the end! Adds that perfect satisfying ending! Been watching your videos for years. Still a nightly ritual. Thank you for being you! Also, MORE FIRE please! I miss the fire portions.

    • @AngeloShoeShine
      @AngeloShoeShine  2 года назад +77

      Thank you very much for your support and your feedback, I will work on new things for the future videos,

    • @thecardbaron6871
      @thecardbaron6871 2 года назад +6

      Sup legend

  • @BangMaster96
    @BangMaster96 2 года назад +157

    I don't have words to describe it, but watching someone who is good at their work and does it with integrity is oddly satisfying, and just relaxing to watch.

  • @Peaceandquiet88
    @Peaceandquiet88 2 года назад +948

    The best way to clam down and fall asleep

  • @randall1632002
    @randall1632002 2 года назад +39

    the entire process was interesting and relaxing to watch, the sounds of the brushes and blades against the leather was soothing

    • @AngeloShoeShine
      @AngeloShoeShine  2 года назад +4

      Thank you for your comment.

    • @94oddy
      @94oddy Год назад

      I think though sounds are called “white noise”, they’re perfect for ASMR videos to fall asleep too

  • @mitchchandler3604
    @mitchchandler3604 8 месяцев назад +9

    The brush circling in the tin is the best asmr sound ever for me.

  • @theheightsrocks
    @theheightsrocks Год назад +22

    I just shined my shoes yesterday, and I was looking for a video on how to do it better... and found this instead. You're good, man.

  • @oaklange3924
    @oaklange3924 2 года назад +26

    Watching the shoeshine is relaxing. If you can't fall asleep at night, watch Angelo and it'll make you relax enough to fall asleep with no problem.

  • @selfmadeoutlaw721
    @selfmadeoutlaw721 Год назад +19

    The Goku of shoe shiners so relaxing

  • @joshsmith7521
    @joshsmith7521 2 года назад +189

    It's Sunday evening in the UK, I've just finished work for the week. Got a nice cold beer and an Angelo video on RUclips. Perfect way to wind down. P.s I love how cleaning the boots reveals the patterns on the boots

    • @sankalppatankar682
      @sankalppatankar682 2 года назад +4

      for a sec i was thinking when did i comment, then i noticed it was not me.....

    • @sankalppatankar682
      @sankalppatankar682 2 года назад +2

      AMG W12 it is hehe

    • @joshsmith7521
      @joshsmith7521 2 года назад +1

      @@sankalppatankar682 only acceptable profile pic to have

    • @PirateofNavy
      @PirateofNavy 2 года назад

      @@sankalppatankar682 lol🤣

  • @TheSkyrocketYT
    @TheSkyrocketYT 9 месяцев назад +23

    I love the Goku models scattered throughout the videos!

  • @nox6497
    @nox6497 Год назад +6

    This is probably one of the best ASMR channels. A lot of variance in sounds, but isn't overstimulating. Love the content.

  • @zannusx
    @zannusx 11 месяцев назад +4

    This is one of my favorites to come back to since it has a lot of nice scraping. Also I always enjoy seeing the design on the shoes become clear after

  • @yatharth7703
    @yatharth7703 Год назад +10

    Playing this at 2x speed makes it even more soothing.

  • @king_koby9591
    @king_koby9591 2 года назад +1809

    I'm not gonna ignore the fact that Goku's standing in the corner 🤧

  • @Dij654
    @Dij654 2 года назад +8

    The perfect sound to help me focus while studying, so glad youtube recomended this!

  • @aramos888
    @aramos888 4 месяца назад +3

    Idk what homie paid for this service but he brought these back to life fr. Money well spent.

  • @GiladSteinberger
    @GiladSteinberger 2 года назад +11

    Great work Angelo, happy to see this time no color was applied and the natural patina was preserved 👏

  • @1joshjosh1
    @1joshjosh1 Месяц назад +1

    As soon as those laces came out I knew it was going to be a good job.

  • @josephwimerYoYoYo
    @josephwimerYoYoYo 2 года назад +9

    The railroad stake is a simple yet effective addition to the toolset. Also it's great to see tanning techniques applied to leather maintenance.

    • @MercyOfDarkness
      @MercyOfDarkness 2 года назад +4

      isnt that just a chisel though?

    • @ethansmith9065
      @ethansmith9065 2 года назад +1

      What does it do? Idk anything about leathercraft. I just thought he was digging dirt out of the seams.

  • @_katana_mlb8786
    @_katana_mlb8786 2 года назад +7

    Amazing ASMR and what makes it even better is UI Goku

  • @maynardconde.2954
    @maynardconde.2954 2 года назад +8

    Angelo made a great triple cleansing and hidratation! A great professional!!! Congrats, Sir. Angelo!!!!

  • @nosceteipsum6149
    @nosceteipsum6149 2 года назад +6

    It is a sympathetic video to watch, Angelo. What a restauration! It inspires me to tell you that we can do the same with the world today. Thanks for video.

  • @jay.perspective
    @jay.perspective 2 года назад +21

    The first Asmr that I’ve actually watched. This was a beautiful process to watch

  • @nadineAB
    @nadineAB 9 месяцев назад +2

    I don’t know how I stumbled across this video, but it was a 30min of impressiveness! Wow man, I salute this stunning passionate work and the finishings, the collection, not forgotten the quality in the camera the angels, the colors, the audio ooh God that was GOOD🤌🏻. Respect, Keep it going man

  • @codem0de
    @codem0de 2 года назад +51

    Amazing! I get damn near emotional when I see a man's dogs getting taken care of like that. This is more than a shoe-shine. This is giving your boots a new lease on life, giving the man who wears them new confidence, and taking care of the person sitting in front of you. I hope everyone goes and buys some good leather boots and seeks this man out when they need a brush up.

    • @Brokeneditz2323
      @Brokeneditz2323 Год назад +9

      It's just a boots cleaning video man 💀💀

    • @Stvckblues
      @Stvckblues Год назад +6

      @@Brokeneditz2323everyone got different perspectives

    • @twentytwo138
      @twentytwo138 Год назад +1

      @@Brokeneditz2323 You can say the same about ASMR cooking videos, ''it's just food man''.. But the truth is, there is art behind cooking and the person is feeding you, and we all live by feeding. And that gives you something more than ''just food''

    • @michaelvial125
      @michaelvial125 Год назад +1

      @@Brokeneditz2323 if thats all your saw then you missed half the story brother. Being ex-military i had a pair of boots that took me half way round the world and back, saw more than most people see in 2 life times and those boots could tell a story, they were like a good friend that looked after me and i them.....and they were also just a pair of leather boots as well.

  • @DanielleJurick
    @DanielleJurick 6 месяцев назад +1

    I actually listen to ASMR’S when I color and it is so good to listen to the things people make to calm us down

  • @nonon452
    @nonon452 2 года назад +12

    the best asmr of all! thank you Angelo.

  • @akcland5349
    @akcland5349 Год назад +4

    I would say the Elegant Oxford is the ‘best’ (online at least). What I find fascinating is what Angelo is able to accomplish in that short amount of time.
    The results aren’t “hard” to get if you know what you’re doing, what makes this impressive is how quickly he’s able to do it.
    I clean, shine, protect, and repair my own shoes, and I wouldn’t be able to do this same level of work in the time he does it in.
    It’s why I’ll continue to watch, enjoy, and learn new things every time I watch a video 😁.

    • @94oddy
      @94oddy Год назад +1

      How long does it takes you?

    • @akcland5349
      @akcland5349 Год назад

      @@94oddy It varies. To do what he’s doing here, 1 hour minimum, if I’m doing a bit more it’ll take more time.

    • @umamifan
      @umamifan 7 месяцев назад

      He must’ve practiced so much that it’s just second nature to him now. It must be a really efficient repetition to him at this point.

  • @slightlyhomeless454
    @slightlyhomeless454 2 года назад +5

    Just watching you pull the shoe strings out was satisfying, keep up the good work!

  • @jayj2day
    @jayj2day Год назад +73

    My man is not just a shoe shiner...he's definitely a watch collector too. No one except a true horologists buys a Seiko Prospects, "King Turtle" Dive watch.

  • @BananaSockPie
    @BananaSockPie Год назад +9

    Wow! That was great! I was so relaxed and my stress just went right away 😊 who knew shoeshining would the medicine I needed. ❤

  • @jacobadams4915
    @jacobadams4915 2 года назад +13

    Love the boot scraping!

  • @alecdaniels138
    @alecdaniels138 2 года назад +27

    Angelo is a rockstar. C'mon peeps, take 2 seconds and give dude a 👍

  • @Ziggydoodah
    @Ziggydoodah Год назад +3

    I watch all the asmr songe squeezing etc. This video makes me want to sleep!! It is sooooooo relaxing. Love to experience this ❤️

  • @alponching002
    @alponching002 2 года назад +5

    Im sure the make of the boot is worth mentioning. My type of boot for motorcycling on any weather

  • @jjtimmins2302
    @jjtimmins2302 9 месяцев назад +3

    For anyome that's interested, Angelo is using a Gerber FlatIron folding cleaver. I own one, it's an excellent knife.

  • @deadgnome3432
    @deadgnome3432 2 года назад +5

    Now we know why Goku's hair always shines.
    Great job Angelo!

  • @SCRUFFYPIGEON
    @SCRUFFYPIGEON 2 года назад +5

    This just popped up in my feed , I watched the whole video, I feel weird,like in a trance, strangely very satisfying to watch 👍

  • @brandimiyashiro7129
    @brandimiyashiro7129 Год назад +2

    How exciting, I finally made it to the end of a video! I usually fall asleep before the laces get put back on.

  • @hogoneal
    @hogoneal 2 года назад +4

    Just got off a 12 hr shift. Falling to sleep Angelo style!

  • @kaciewolverton2692
    @kaciewolverton2692 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nothing better than a good shoeshine! This video is almost as good as the real thing. Very relaxing :)

  • @madezra64
    @madezra64 Год назад +4

    Brought those boys back from death. That was dope!

  • @sassafraswakeboyz4121
    @sassafraswakeboyz4121 7 месяцев назад +2

    I've only had someone do this once...but it's a great experience....highly recommend it

  • @Joe_S.
    @Joe_S. 2 года назад +16

    I like the Before & After at the end. I hope you continue to do that. Thanks!

    • @AngeloShoeShine
      @AngeloShoeShine  2 года назад +1

      Hello Joe, I will ask Junior to do it in old videos , Thanks for feedback.

  • @oofdadeydabthiqqalagator6467
    @oofdadeydabthiqqalagator6467 2 года назад +31

    Angelo is the best show shiner, what other shoe shiner got Goku on their side.

  • @mattsanchez4893
    @mattsanchez4893 2 года назад +25

    well done sir as usual, I cannot for the life of me understand how anyone could let their boots/shoes get so gnarly

  • @Anthony9352
    @Anthony9352 Год назад +1

    Its hard trying not to fall asleep and at the same time falling fast asleep watching you work simply cause I wanna reach the end and I must see the results... and I'm just 10 minutes in.

  • @Plumekiki
    @Plumekiki 2 года назад +4

    11pm in my country perfect timing for sleep

    • @styzoom
      @styzoom 2 года назад

      Holland *klap klap klap*

  • @fejimanz
    @fejimanz Год назад +2

    Well this is a welcome RUclips recommendation! Loved this!

  • @renedonahue8224
    @renedonahue8224 2 года назад +7

    Pretty sure one of those tools is used to clean the horse hooves. Hot damn that’s wild. I didn’t even know there was design at the toe until he started scraping with that edge. Boy ya sure can appreciate a good shoe shiner.

  • @myc0synth
    @myc0synth 2 года назад +2

    Im not even 1 min in, why the f is this so relaxing

  • @seantaylor4683
    @seantaylor4683 Год назад +7

    It would be cool if you listed the boot make/model just in case we want a pair.. love these boots

  • @gentlemancrumb388
    @gentlemancrumb388 Год назад +2

    I'm not even sure why this popped up on my feed, but I'm entranced.

  • @gracecharles-orduh4767
    @gracecharles-orduh4767 2 года назад +8

    Always a joy to watch!!.... I always look forward to the fire 🔥 sessions, it's music to my ears. Would love to watch compilations of just the fire sessions.
    Good job as always!!

  • @StinkySardines-q1l
    @StinkySardines-q1l Месяц назад +1

    Fell asleep and woke up at around 24 mins in

  • @syeducchash2301
    @syeducchash2301 Год назад +3

    Wow, it was really amazing, enjoyable and interesting. Great craft.

  • @zecterrrr712
    @zecterrrr712 Год назад +2

    Really love the mui goku just standing there.....😆

  • @flatmoon6359
    @flatmoon6359 2 года назад +4

    Boots meditation. I take the same care with my boots. I won't say how many pairs I have,but Emelda Marcos would have been so jealous.

  • @kylejones4396
    @kylejones4396 Месяц назад

    Cleaning and restoring that shoes required energy over 9000 😂
    That's why goku was standing in back😂😂

  • @clownclown6716
    @clownclown6716 Год назад +4

    It’s the best way to relax 😊

  • @jamesdennis6120
    @jamesdennis6120 Год назад

    I wonder if I'm the only one who has mentioned that the dive watch is gorgeous haha Definitely feeling the strap combo.

  • @Jezzlemon
    @Jezzlemon 8 месяцев назад +5

    This man is not a pro, hes a damn master🗿🗿

  • @DarkAngel-tm8ke
    @DarkAngel-tm8ke 5 месяцев назад +1

    *This pair of shoe had a better treatment in 30 minutes than my whole life.*

  • @СергейШкретов-д4б
    @СергейШкретов-д4б 2 года назад +7

    Amazing job! I really like what you are doing! Keep going! Hello from Russia

  • @nuntana2
    @nuntana2 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good stuff. Haven't watched for a while. Some say it's contrived because it's not traditional shoeshine on the street and possibly using the same model each time, but, aside from the skill and process involved, the whole thing is about ASMR.

  • @r7kelley553
    @r7kelley553 2 года назад +3

    I like those boots.

  • @Kolby-oq8ov
    @Kolby-oq8ov Год назад +2

    Hell you know this relaxing they got ssjb goku chilling even

  • @TheMournfulGhost
    @TheMournfulGhost 2 года назад +9

    Really nice stuff to listen to and watch. Also only noticed the Goku figure a little while ago and I love it lol. Have a nice day or night :]

  • @Ronin72-du9ke
    @Ronin72-du9ke 6 месяцев назад +1

    I dont know why this was so satisfying

  • @AsadRind90
    @AsadRind90 2 года назад +4

    that's one of the intense shoes polish i have ever seen........pleasure to watch

  • @bumblefritz
    @bumblefritz 2 года назад +1

    He grabs his shinebox and makes them shoes look like friggin' mirrors!

  • @chaispas5800
    @chaispas5800 2 года назад +4

    it's leather boots are really nice! Do you know the name and brand of this model, please?

    • @ericd4440
      @ericd4440 2 года назад

      I’m curious as well lmk if you find out

    • @turtlepang
      @turtlepang 2 года назад +2

      Looks like the Chippewa Packer logging boot. Discontinued but you can find them 2nd hand.

  • @kanetidus
    @kanetidus 2 года назад +3

    your new 4K videos are so dope!

  • @CS-xo4kh
    @CS-xo4kh Год назад +2

    It would be very satisfying and relaxing knowing such good care was being given to your hard earned investment in a quality pair of boots. Properly cared for like this will allow your shoe ware to last so very much longer. What a rewarding career as well for this gentleman.

  • @Gurlogg
    @Gurlogg 2 года назад +4

    Nice Job. Shoes Look realy realy good. Btw, what Brand are those Shoes?

  • @juanalbertohernandeznicola2955
    @juanalbertohernandeznicola2955 Год назад +2

    These videos are very relaxing.

  • @alonzoto123321
    @alonzoto123321 2 года назад +3

    One of the best feelings in the world is getting your boots drummed on. Cheers Angelo!

  • @lolo2008-p9g
    @lolo2008-p9g 5 месяцев назад +1

    Deep sleep to the sound of shoes 😂😂😂

  • @PossumGuts999
    @PossumGuts999 7 месяцев назад +3

    “Go home and get your shine box”😭😭

  • @randallpennington5976
    @randallpennington5976 2 месяца назад

    This would be like the barbershop for bald guys! I could hangout and watch this!

  • @flowlab2021
    @flowlab2021 Год назад +3

    not a shine, this is a restoration
    bravo

  • @IssTyTy
    @IssTyTy Год назад +2

    why do i find shoes cleaning relaxing hehe.... keep it up ❤

  • @praokon
    @praokon 2 года назад +14

    Not sure why but this is more satisfying and relaxing than the massage videos. hah Keep up the great work. I love watching a master of any kind of craft and the attention to detail

  • @petersilecchio4417
    @petersilecchio4417 2 года назад +5

    Great Video. You worked very hard on cleaning and conditioning the boots.

  • @Benjack96
    @Benjack96 2 года назад +2

    Love the king turtle buddy! Keep up the relaxing work!

  • @mistermushroom652
    @mistermushroom652 2 года назад +20

    Is that a Goku action figure?

  • @yussanid
    @yussanid 10 месяцев назад +1

    The knife scene was worried that the color was starting to disappear, but was surprised because it turned out that the finished result was even cooler

  • @josephzuniga8616
    @josephzuniga8616 2 года назад +4

    Angelo if I can ask what conditioner do you apply at the end. The leather looks amazingly hydrated.

  • @DAKJE
    @DAKJE 2 года назад +1

    Goku over there on the right side just seeing the cabin asmr hahahaha

  • @zacharydarnell3638
    @zacharydarnell3638 2 года назад +7

    Does anyone know what brand/model these boots are? I’ve seen them before but can’t remember who makes them.

    • @ericd4440
      @ericd4440 2 года назад +2

      I’m curious as well lmk if you find out

  • @Alexj-kd7ew
    @Alexj-kd7ew Год назад +1

    I like how goku is just chilling on the side

  • @Aidan74
    @Aidan74 Год назад +6

    is that goku to the right lmao

    • @Devil-tf5yv
      @Devil-tf5yv 10 месяцев назад +1

      He's supervising it😂

  • @aaronbaron3155
    @aaronbaron3155 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thats some attention to detail...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @davidknichal6629
      @davidknichal6629 10 месяцев назад

      Detail? Heliterally ruined his shoes with that iron brush 😭😄😄😄

  • @KROSS_OFFICIAL
    @KROSS_OFFICIAL 2 года назад +5

    I have HIGH respect for shoe shiners, there are so few here where I live.

  • @ТилекКудайбергенов
    @ТилекКудайбергенов 10 месяцев назад +2

    Перед тем как начать чистить обувь, он почистил руки !!!!
    Прям как хирург 😮

  • @MoosisBoosProductions
    @MoosisBoosProductions 2 года назад +6

    looking very sophisticated! very cool to see the shoe getting more and more drippy. intresting to see the process of how to properly shine a shoe!

  • @oliverkey1435
    @oliverkey1435 Год назад +1

    I have been trying to take better care of my shoes, and so far I have managed to make do with a cloth, brush and wax polish. It may not be the best but it works for now