DREAM COME TRUE! Almost a year later, I now have affiliate links for everything shown!. If you found this video helpful and want to support the channel, you can use them at NO extra cost to you!!! Thank you all so much! I love you! Level 1 Beginner - Basic Shoe Trees: amzn.to/48e5fD0 Basic Shoe Horn: amzn.to/3RDnpqM Horsehair Brush (Budget): amzn.to/3RCxQuF Horsehair Brush (Mid-Grade): amzn.to/3RvdWSq Shoe Conditioner: amzn.to/3yb913l Level 2: Professional - Upgraded Shoe Trees (1): amzn.to/4ezwSdy Upgraded Shoe Trees (2): amzn.to/45CwUNz Boot Trees: amzn.to/48zsNCk Cream Polish: amzn.to/3Rt08rC Mild Cleanser: arterton.co.uk/products/reviving-cream?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& Level 3: Shoe Snob - Lasted Shoe Trees: arterton.co.uk/products/y05-yearn-lasted-shoe-trees?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& (As per manufacturer. Physically shown are by TLB Mallorca.) Wax: amzn.to/3RDWJ9y Mirror Wax: amzn.to/3RATVKb Shining Cloth: (Any local fabrics store like JoAnn's Fabrics) Strong Cleanser: amzn.to/3RAU1Bx Leather Dye: amzn.to/3GUArLB Sole Edge Iron: arterton.co.uk/products/the-sole-edge-iron?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& Level 4: Luxury - Luxury Shoe Trees: arterton.co.uk/products/luxury-beechwood-shoe-trees?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& Luxury Horsehair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& Luxury Goat Hair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/goat-hair-shoe-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& Luxury Yak Hair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/yak-hair-shoe-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& Luxury Applicator Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/applicator-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& Luxury Valet Box: arterton.co.uk/products/walnut-social-briefcase?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
I loved the disclaimer/disclosure. I got a very good laugh out of that. Your videos have great illustrations and are always informative and entertaining. Your media skills and presentations are excellent. I am sure that your subscription numbers will increase. I know you put lots of time into these videos. Very much appreciated!
This video popped up in my feed while watching another men's style video. I'm glad it did! Your dry, almost British humor that suddenly and unexpectedly goes all bombastic and over-the-top is very entertaining, and the quality of the information you put out is top-notch. Well done! Liked and subscribed!
Highly informative vid, and the AI artwork was beautiful fun. The supremely subdued "very nice" at @17:57 on the heels of the maniacal rant over the luxury trees was sublime *chef's kiss* Liked and subscribed; I will now explore your channel for additional quality info. Thanks.
It feels like heresy to watch this video on caring for your gorgeous stitched leather shoes as I'm sat cleaning and conditioning my collection of mostly second-hand, worn and beat up shoes. Some are leather, some are suede, and some are pleather... if they were all leather my day would be much easier
I don't like to subscribed to channels but I just did to yours. Good video and funny too. I will probably watch it again since it has too much information my little brain can't keep with one pass.
man i can't believe you only have 2 k sub, the quality of your videos are incredible. Also could you do a video on suede care. Would love to learn more about that
Perfect video - exactly what I look for with any sort of clothing videos. Great to be taken through what different levels of care would look like and cost! I wish it didn't take me so long to find a video exactly like this! Really great to see such a well made video
I’d add that boot care is far less frequent and detailed. While they are similarly constructed, dress shoes in principle require a pristine appearance, whereas some scuffs and fading can add charm to casual/service style boots.
Professional! Thank you for your kind and detailed help especially categorizing each phase in terms of workmanship. Anyway, I have saphir Renomat and so scared to use it haha. From Korea.😊
I have a pair of Grenson toe cap oxfords that are over 30 years old now, used to be worn daily for work and walked a couple of miles each lunch time but less so now, never seen a shoe tree, for a quick shine I use liquid polish with a sponge applicator and they are still in great condition (although they are ready to go back to Grensons for sole and heel replacement). I have a mirror polished toe on my chukka boots, done correctly they take very little maintenance to keep that perfect shine. I think the secret is I'm either too lazy or in a rush so only put on as little product as possible so that it never builds up.
Great video. I would like to become a Shoe Snob. Do you have step by step video on how to use this products and on which order? Or should I just use and apply the products on the same order you showed the products. Thanks
Thank you! I do, and will publish more from time to time covering various facets of shoe care. Here are a few videos you may find helpful. Overall Shoe Care - ruclips.net/video/9OYGuzpFhVM/видео.html Sole Edge Care - ruclips.net/video/bxaMLeawYW8/видео.html New Shoes - ruclips.net/video/9hqHOquOMFk/видео.html
Hey! Great video. I had a quick question: I bought the "carnauba wax polish" from Allen Edmonds and did the following: Clean with saddle soap --> dry --> Carnauba wax polish --> Horsehair brush Question: Where would a cream polish fit into this workflow, and are they interchangeable? Bonus question: Also, if I were to buy Saphir Renovateur, where would it go in this workflow?
Hello! Thank you. I am glad you appreciated it. Saddle Soap seems intense for dress shoes. I never use Saddle Soap, though if you end up walking through something particularly messy, it may be warranted. Even Reno-Mat, a more intense cleanser, I rarely use. The AE wax polish I am assuming is simply a wax and, therefore, does little in the way of conditioning. I've never used that product. If you were to be limited as possible with changing the workflow: Saddle Soap (cleanser) --> Dry --> Renovateur --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush --> Cream Polish --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush --> Dry (2 hours minimum) --> Wax --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush. That's if you were to have a session of using every product. You wouldn't necessarily do all of that every couple weeks.
Very strong Inspector Closeau vibes. Also, what do you think of using edge dressing(Fiebings makes some) for the souls? I have seen some cobblers use it but have no idea how long it could last.
7:26 I am overwhelmed by Saphir's range of cleaning products. Could you please recommend a specific Saphir product that works as a mild cleanser? Thank you in advance! And please continue with similar videos
Thank you! I have never heard of anyone doing that. I suppose you could if it was real full-grain leather, though I would really only do it if it clearly really needed it - not on a routine basis. I can't imagine more than once every couple years, and a light coat at that. And after doing so, wear them a few times with inexpensive socks, lest the soft waxes wear off on them a little bit.
@@DressWell.Madaras Many thanks for your reply! I was thinking of using a conditioner or lotion that has no included waxes on some Bruno Maglis I purchased over 30 years ago - still in pretty good shape.
@@Rand-lk7lj You are very welcome! Yea that seems reasonable. I'd say just stick to the golden rule - apply little & light, as you can always add more. And maybe even test on a small spot and let a day go by just to make sure.
It can depend on conditions, though if you are literally wearing them every day for much of the day, probably a light conditioning once every 2 months would be good. Once a month in harsh conditions, once every 3 if basically sitting in an office most of the time. I wouldn't do any more or less frequent than that.
DREAM COME TRUE! Almost a year later, I now have affiliate links for everything shown!. If you found this video helpful and want to support the channel, you can use them at NO extra cost to you!!! Thank you all so much! I love you!
Level 1 Beginner -
Basic Shoe Trees: amzn.to/48e5fD0
Basic Shoe Horn: amzn.to/3RDnpqM
Horsehair Brush (Budget): amzn.to/3RCxQuF
Horsehair Brush (Mid-Grade): amzn.to/3RvdWSq
Shoe Conditioner: amzn.to/3yb913l
Level 2: Professional -
Upgraded Shoe Trees (1): amzn.to/4ezwSdy
Upgraded Shoe Trees (2): amzn.to/45CwUNz
Boot Trees: amzn.to/48zsNCk
Cream Polish: amzn.to/3Rt08rC
Mild Cleanser: arterton.co.uk/products/reviving-cream?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
Level 3: Shoe Snob -
Lasted Shoe Trees: arterton.co.uk/products/y05-yearn-lasted-shoe-trees?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt& (As per manufacturer. Physically shown are by TLB Mallorca.)
Wax: amzn.to/3RDWJ9y
Mirror Wax: amzn.to/3RATVKb
Shining Cloth: (Any local fabrics store like JoAnn's Fabrics)
Strong Cleanser: amzn.to/3RAU1Bx
Leather Dye: amzn.to/3GUArLB
Sole Edge Iron: arterton.co.uk/products/the-sole-edge-iron?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
Level 4: Luxury -
Luxury Shoe Trees: arterton.co.uk/products/luxury-beechwood-shoe-trees?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
Luxury Horsehair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
Luxury Goat Hair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/goat-hair-shoe-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
Luxury Yak Hair Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/yak-hair-shoe-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
Luxury Applicator Brush: arterton.co.uk/products/applicator-brush?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
Luxury Valet Box: arterton.co.uk/products/walnut-social-briefcase?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=4-Lvls-cmt&
This video feels like it should have a couple million views sheesh
I showed this video to a blind guy on my street and his sight was restored. Liked and Subscribed.
This man needs some more subscribers! Nicely polished video (no pun intended.) And yes, those artisan shoe trees -are- beautiful.
This was way more entertaining than I was expecting it to be 😂
I loved the disclaimer/disclosure. I got a very good laugh out of that. Your videos have great illustrations and are always informative and entertaining. Your media skills and presentations are excellent. I am sure that your subscription numbers will increase. I know you put lots of time into these videos. Very much appreciated!
Thank you for saying this, sincerely.
Bro, your storytelling is superb. Didn't notice this was a 23min video. Subscribed!
Keep up with this kind of production some of these other channels are in trouble
This video popped up in my feed while watching another men's style video. I'm glad it did! Your dry, almost British humor that suddenly and unexpectedly goes all bombastic and over-the-top is very entertaining, and the quality of the information you put out is top-notch. Well done! Liked and subscribed!
i didn't realize i was beginner and now want to level up!
Highly informative vid, and the AI artwork was beautiful fun.
The supremely subdued "very nice" at @17:57 on the heels of the maniacal rant over the luxury trees was sublime *chef's kiss*
Liked and subscribed; I will now explore your channel for additional quality info. Thanks.
Outstanding video. I got the exact information I needed and more!🎉
this video and channel are incredibly underrated, insane quality my guy
Thank you so much!
This is a masterpiece ❤
exactly the info I was looking for! praising the algorithm gods for surfacing this video to me - amazing work!
omg the AI generated images sent me
I don't know how I lived without Saphir Renovateur, but sadly I did for well over a decade. That stuff is near magic.
I dunno why this vid popped up in my feed but i'm happy it did, love the vibe. Great work, looking forward to watching more of your videos.
It feels like heresy to watch this video on caring for your gorgeous stitched leather shoes as I'm sat cleaning and conditioning my collection of mostly second-hand, worn and beat up shoes. Some are leather, some are suede, and some are pleather... if they were all leather my day would be much easier
insaneo style*
I don't like to subscribed to channels but I just did to yours. Good video and funny too. I will probably watch it again since it has too much information my little brain can't keep with one pass.
Thank you!
man i can't believe you only have 2 k sub, the quality of your videos are incredible. Also could you do a video on suede care. Would love to learn more about that
okay at level 3 onwards are indeed rabbit hole of shoe caring
That subscriber count should have a couple of extra zero's. Quality content that isn't boringly formal like some other channels.
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!!!!!
Perfect video - exactly what I look for with any sort of clothing videos. Great to be taken through what different levels of care would look like and cost! I wish it didn't take me so long to find a video exactly like this! Really great to see such a well made video
I'm glad it was helpful!
I’d add that boot care is far less frequent and detailed. While they are similarly constructed, dress shoes in principle require a pristine appearance, whereas some scuffs and fading can add charm to casual/service style boots.
Great video!
Amazing! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Honestly im a max level 2 kind of guy. But my sister bought me shoe iron and i wax polish my shoes once in a while.
Very nice finish, you always cover the things Im just thinking about!
Great to see you here again, sir. I'm glad they are helpful! Thank you always🙏
Professional! Thank you for your kind and detailed help especially categorizing each phase in terms of workmanship. Anyway, I have saphir Renomat and so scared to use it haha.
From Korea.😊
Thank you sir! Exactly the info I am looking for. 👍
Excellent video, came for the advice stayed for the level-headed take on enthusiast shoe care
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome stuff
Thank you!
I have a pair of Grenson toe cap oxfords that are over 30 years old now, used to be worn daily for work and walked a couple of miles each lunch time but less so now, never seen a shoe tree, for a quick shine I use liquid polish with a sponge applicator and they are still in great condition (although they are ready to go back to Grensons for sole and heel replacement). I have a mirror polished toe on my chukka boots, done correctly they take very little maintenance to keep that perfect shine. I think the secret is I'm either too lazy or in a rush so only put on as little product as possible so that it never builds up.
That escalated quickly
This is great content! Keep it up!
Thank you! Will do!
Excellent vid by the legendary Christopher "Chrissy" Madaras
Boggles the mind that you don't have at least a 100k subs. There is no justice in the world...
New videos coming shortly! We'll get there!
Bro I’m subscribed! Git it!
Great video. I would like to become a Shoe Snob. Do you have step by step video on how to use this products and on which order? Or should I just use and apply the products on the same order you showed the products. Thanks
Thank you! I do, and will publish more from time to time covering various facets of shoe care. Here are a few videos you may find helpful.
Overall Shoe Care - ruclips.net/video/9OYGuzpFhVM/видео.html
Sole Edge Care - ruclips.net/video/bxaMLeawYW8/видео.html
New Shoes - ruclips.net/video/9hqHOquOMFk/видео.html
Hey! Great video. I had a quick question:
I bought the "carnauba wax polish" from Allen Edmonds and did the following:
Clean with saddle soap --> dry --> Carnauba wax polish --> Horsehair brush
Question: Where would a cream polish fit into this workflow, and are they interchangeable?
Bonus question: Also, if I were to buy Saphir Renovateur, where would it go in this workflow?
Hello! Thank you. I am glad you appreciated it.
Saddle Soap seems intense for dress shoes. I never use Saddle Soap, though if you end up walking through something particularly messy, it may be warranted. Even Reno-Mat, a more intense cleanser, I rarely use. The AE wax polish I am assuming is simply a wax and, therefore, does little in the way of conditioning. I've never used that product.
If you were to be limited as possible with changing the workflow:
Saddle Soap (cleanser) --> Dry --> Renovateur --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush --> Cream Polish --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush --> Dry (2 hours minimum) --> Wax --> Dry (5-10 min) --> Horsehair Brush.
That's if you were to have a session of using every product. You wouldn't necessarily do all of that every couple weeks.
Very strong Inspector Closeau vibes. Also, what do you think of using edge dressing(Fiebings makes some) for the souls? I have seen some cobblers use it but have no idea how long it could last.
7:26 I am overwhelmed by Saphir's range of cleaning products. Could you please recommend a specific Saphir product that works as a mild cleanser? Thank you in advance! And please continue with similar videos
Here's what you're looking for, my friend.
amzn.to/4cbL8YE
@@DressWell.Madaras thanks!
I have made it my philosophy to rotate my leather shoes. The less I wear them, the nicer they look.
Well done! What are your thoughts on conditioning the shoe liners?
Thank you! I have never heard of anyone doing that. I suppose you could if it was real full-grain leather, though I would really only do it if it clearly really needed it - not on a routine basis. I can't imagine more than once every couple years, and a light coat at that. And after doing so, wear them a few times with inexpensive socks, lest the soft waxes wear off on them a little bit.
@@DressWell.Madaras Many thanks for your reply! I was thinking of using a conditioner or lotion that has no included waxes on some Bruno Maglis I purchased over 30 years ago - still in pretty good shape.
@@Rand-lk7lj You are very welcome! Yea that seems reasonable. I'd say just stick to the golden rule - apply little & light, as you can always add more. And maybe even test on a small spot and let a day go by just to make sure.
Any idea on how often i should condition the shoe if i am going to use it everyday?
It can depend on conditions, though if you are literally wearing them every day for much of the day, probably a light conditioning once every 2 months would be good. Once a month in harsh conditions, once every 3 if basically sitting in an office most of the time. I wouldn't do any more or less frequent than that.
@@DressWell.Madaras alright thanks! 🙏
excellent video
“Now go home and get your valet box!” just doesn’t hit as hard.
Tip: don't mirror shine shoes you want to wear daily. Keeping these without a scratch is nearly impossible 😎