How to Remove Scuffs & Scratches from Leather Shoes | Kirby Allison
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- čas přidán 1. 03. 2018
- Kirby Allison shows how to remove scratches from leather shoes. From time to time, it is normal to find yourself with a scratched or scuffed pair of shoes. As long as you give them proper care and attention, it is possible to make the most out of the situation. This specific pair of shoes was one of the most damaged and poorly maintained we could find on Ebay. You can easily buy Allen Edmonds, in Oxblood, that are much easier to restore, and in much better condition at this same price range.
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(03:46): Step 1: Remove any polish residue from the shoes
(05:39): Step 2: Apply Saphir Cream Polish
(09:36): Step 3: Apply Saphir Renovating Repair Cream as needed
(10:30): Step 4: Apply a final coat of Saphir Cream Polish to blend colors
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This guy is so classy, he even matched his shoes to the dresser behind him.
Lol
you mean he matched his dresser to his shoes
He stays fits because he has to change dressers every day to match his shoes
A true gentleman cleans and restores his shoes wearing a suit and tie, sitting at a desk. :)
Polishing shoes in your suit without an apron:
I also like to live dangerously
Edilarin
He is a true master.
Every time I watch his videos and see him polishing a suit, I cringe a little, hoping nothing gets on his attire. Brave man. I'd forgive him, if he came on with sweats, but even a apron seems too much. The man is a true professional.
Just a Thought
Probably not just any cheep suite that I own.
Needless to say, I'm very carefully and don't have the full freedom to move around while shining the shoe. One of the things I'll do when shining a pair of shoes more casually (aka. not in a suit for a video) is to hold the shoe against my chest. Clearly I'm not doing this in a suit... the risks I take to look good for you guys...
He’s being naughty.
There's something cathartic about cleaning a great pair of shoes. Great job fella! 😁
I can imagine the unedited cut for this video where Kirby is trying to fix the scuffs and just saying “damn, these shoes are really messed up.”
Haha. Yeah. It was a tough pair.
I really love when people have a passion for things. I can tell this person does. Great video, thank you.
Kirby, great video, thank you! While restoring shoes of my own, I discovered a trick for the pieces of leather hanging off a gouge or scratch. Rather than cutting them off, you should flatten them out (the tiny flaps of leather usually curl and ball up) with a toothpick or your fingers. Once they've gotten back to the original shape and will lay flat in the scrape or gouge, they should be glued down. The trick of this is, you squirt super glue onto a piece of cardboard or something, then apply little dabs of it with a toothpick to the underside of the little flaps. Press it down flat and allow to dry. Then, sand with an extremely fine grit of sandpaper. Voilà! Gouge has disappeared or been greatly diminished! Then use the amazing Saphir products.
Please keep up the great work oon these videos! I always enjoy watching!
Thanks for sharing! I've never tried this before, but don't see any reason it shouldn't work.
Great tip
Hi Kirby, I been following you since you started with the CZcams channel, and your videos get better and better. Not many know how to raise a dress shoe from the death, but you do. It's a good thing that you share this knowledge with us so that we can also teach others in the future. Keep up the great work.
This shoe should have been allowed to die... but I wanted something very challenging for the channel!
This video would be much much more helpful -- if the videographer had added close-up shots of the shoes at each stage of repair. A viewer has no way to view the real change in shoe at the camera distance used.
But you are given FOR FREE the process, steps and product information in order to do it yourself. People will complain about anything.
An amazing video. I really had no idea a pair of shoes that bad could be repaired to the extent you showed.
2 years from now: Kirby abandones the Hanger Project and starts flipping shoes for $$$!
your background is awesome!!! you look great making the video. Thank you for your effort on helping to know more about life!!
Great video, not rushed, all steps explained and expectations managed.
I learned something thank you.
I did not expect the shoes to turn out as well as they did.
Excellent instructional video, Kirby!
I ruined a suit a few years ago trying to buff my shoes before heading off to a wedding. At the time I wasn't familiar with Saphir's products and used a cheap liquid dabber for quick buffing. The bottle leaked on to my suit. Saphir products are more expensive but they deliver exceptional quality and results.
Been waiting a long time for this video. Glad to know that there will be more!
It always surprises me to see shoes of a higher quality that hold a higher retail value when new, show such a rough life. More people have to watch your channel to learn how to take care of their shoes obviously. I just wouldn't bother spending $300 plus on shoes if I was knowingly going to neglect their maintanence.
I appreciate this video. I own a few pairs of shoes and always enjoyed cleaning and polishing them. I take pride in knowing I can maintain a pair of leather shoes for decades. I recently learned that I could own high quality, pre-owned shoes that are in great condition from Ebay. I just never considered owning a pair of shoes worn by someone else. However, I am now hooked and with the fact that I like to restore and maintain my shoes, this may be a way to challenge myself to restore some great quality shoes that I can acquire for very little money.
Amazing. This speaks to the quality of Allen Edmonds.
Thank you! At work I'm on my feet all day and often lift door stops with my feet which can lead to scuffs. Superb demonstration!
"This represents really kind of the worst condition that you could find a pair of shoes in":
Yeeeeeeeeah sure it does
/quietly puts away beat up leather boots/
Lol! Some kittens got into my relatively new Martens, so I’m using sooo many layers of black shoe polish for the poor boot snoots 😖
Kirby: A great video with terrific tips. I'll give your suggestions a try next time I scuff my shoes. Thanks much.
Awesome informative video Kirby! Loving the intro music as well it’s really classy!
They looked great at the end! Idk what you were so disappointed with. You did a great job! I'd wear those all day.
I just scuffed my Alden loafers while on thanksgiving holiday. Immediately, I thought to myself that I need to see if Kirby has video on how to fix it. Will be using this video to repair my shoes. Thanks Kirby!!
Thanks for all your great information. I love watching them!
I like the patina idea! Really cool way to work with a material and make the best of it, for a great result!
Great video! On an unrelated note - your shirt and jacket are just so well fitted and paired. Looks great. No daylight is coming between the collar of the shirt and the lapel.
I have a pair of boots in about similar condition to these shoes. I'm feeling less intimidated after your video. I learned a lot, cheers!
Very instructive. Well done!
This is an essential video - great presentation.
Basically a long ad for Saphir...but a good one!
Thank you for the tips Kirby!
Good job, you made the shoes looks nice again.
Nice presentation. Thank you!
"Tired of your shoes looking old and weathered? Kick them to the Kirb" Congratulations on 100K followers Kirby.
You'r work was so good man 👍thank you 👍👍👍
Well done, young man !
Kirby, seems like it was a bigger challenge than you thought. But I like that the video wasn’t edited to where you had a perfect solution. Meaning, you tried it, and while it came out looking much better, it wasn’t perfect. Lol, I like seeing the human aspect in things. But I really like the way they cane out. Your antiquing idea was great!
Been waiting for this (another ebay magic) great job kirby! :)
Thank you. I have a pair of leather hiking boots with a bad nick at the front. I confess I don't know much about shoe wax so I learned so much today.
Great video. I’ve used similar techniques to refinish leather furniture ❤
@11:55 - "Embrace the condition of the shoes." That was funny. You are quite the diplomat, Mr. Allison!
Hi there. Great video! Used it as a guide to polish my pair of black derby shoes that had some mild scuffs and scratches. Went with your recommended Saphir Black creme polish. Took care of everything with one go. Wish I had some better brushes though, I used one from a Dolce & Gabbana promo kit that I got from work. Bristles everywhere. Thanks for the vid mate. Cheers!
Nicely done
What a terrific channel!
I couldn’t do it better. Thank you for your time
Kirby, great job sir with this video I love the POV shots with the camera angel that helps show the point you are trying to make. Question, if the shoes that you are trying to repair are not as bad as the ones you showed (they have light discoloration but not deep scuffs), would you recommend the repair cream or just use the polish? I love the before and after shots and would love to see more videos like this. When seeing the restoration process it helps me understand what I need to do. Lastly, would you be so kind as to show a video on how to restore a mirror shine once the mirror shine starts to crack and fade from your last polish. Thank you and keep up the good work!
Great video I learned a lot, thanx.
Well done Kirby.
reviewbrah's long lost brother
Underrated comment
They look good! They have character.
Just stumbled on your site this evening and am very impressed. As a guy that has a huge fetish for leather dress shoes and loafers, I'm always interested in how others go about reconditioning shoes. I've bought shoes off of Ebay for years and am always looking for great deals. I set a limit on how much I'm willing to spend on a pair and I tend to head for the cheaper side of things. Figure that if I can't bring the shoes back to life with a little elbow grease than I haven't really wasted a large amount of money and figure that I now have a semi-nice pair of dress shoes that I can just wear without having to worry about doing any damage to. Looking forward to watching other of your videos.
Great! Welcome to the channel.
I think the video is very useful. Even just to present that there are limitations on what you can do in home refurbishing!
I am expecting my first ebay bought preowned, AE next week. Lets see!!!
Very informative on the use of Saphir products - Renomat, Pommadier Cream and Renovating Cream.
Thank you. Having recently invested in a number of quality pairs of shoes, I am educating myself about the best way to care for them. What I found most informative was learning the specific purposes and application of the Saphir products. I recently visited your website to shop for shoe care products. I was a little overwhelmed. There are many. Have you made a video that demonstrates the various products in the same way that is presented in this video? Perhaps I would learn about all of the products through their different purposes. I would appreciate learning how best to proceed.
I polished more shoes and boots in the Army than I care to remember. I could've told you right up front you needed leather dye. No way you were gonna get those back to looking new without it, but you did a great job nonetheless. I salute your effort!
Thank you for your service!
Now I love the antiqued condition of those shoes Kirby! I’d put some clear on them and be done. Leave edges! Great looks with pair of jeans and a dress shirt on a causal weekend jaunt.
Great Content!!
That's a great pair to demonstrate a full strip and dye? Possibly a 3-4 part series in the future? Maybe a color change or burnished look? Thanks for the great video
Yes, stripping all wax and color with cheap acetone should have been the first step, but it's hard to sell acetone for 500% markup.
I just reviewed Saphirs MSDS for the RenoMat. Its extrmely toxic and they stronly recommend proper ventilation and to handle with safety gear such as gloves and glasses.
Loved the contents of your channel. Your new subscriber. Keep it coming.
Thanks!
This Man's a *Kingsman*
I guarantee it.
Kirby, love your presentation, could you mix creme polishes to get the colour just right?
Nice video, and you did an honorable job. perhaps those shoes wont see the high end board room again, but certainly everyday wear i.e. suits, dates and or specail events.
Dear Mr Allison. Thank you very much indeed for this video and for the others which I find extremely helpful. I would like to ask you for a piece of advice: I have a pair of cordovan shoes and my impression is that they get scratched more easily than calf. Moreover I find when I brush calf, scratches are more easily hidden that when I brush cordovan. I use to apply Saphir cordovan cream to treat these scratches but perhaps I'm using it too scarcely that I find they do not disappear completely. I would be very grateful if you could give me any advice on this topic. Thank you very much and best regards. Federico.
I want to party with this guy! Seriously... There is some good information in this clip. Part of me still wants to invite friends over and take a shot every time he says, "Sapphira." Party on and I appreciate the tips. My boots have never looked better!
Thanks, great video. You mentioned sand paper to smooth out deep gouges. What grit? Also, any thoughts on doing this on bookbinder leather like you find on some AE's and Church's? Seems like it's a lot harder to fix scratches on that type of leather. Thanks!
Thanks for the helpful info! Those shoes look shot, even after repair....time to get a new pair of shoes! I would suggest wearing an old T shirt so you don't get your nice suit dirty.
Thanks Kirby, super videos. I have a question: How do I remove scuffs and scratches on white dress shoes? is there a polish/creme/wax that will help cover the scuffs? Cheers!
Thanks for the video, this is great insight. At what stage of the shoe clean/repair should I be applying my leather conditioner for this situation?
Personally, I condition right after any stripping before any colorant or polish. But I suppose you could apply colorant first, but perhaps run the risk of removing the color you just applied.
I enjoyed the timely info. on how render repair on shoes. It has been very helpful for me.
Are the Saphir products the only creams and polish you use? If so why?
I like this guy style.
Well done good sir.
Love those Allen Edmonds, it's a shame they aren't as popular in the UK,i would love to pick a used pair up like them!
Nice video.
First job: remove laces.
Another great one Kirby! In regards to purchasing and wearing used shoes off eBay...do you recommend a process for disinfecting the used shoe before wearing?
Unfortunately we don't have anything at this moment, but I'm having something made up. You can also use anything marketed towards deodorizing / disinfecting athletic shoes.
Great video. Glad I found you. Question: I neglected a pair of RM Williams boots by not drying them properly after a snow storm.. The leather has cracked badly in several places. Is it possible to use the repair cream to fix these cracks? I am not expecting miracles but would like to give them a second life. Repair shops in Toronto were not helpful. Thank you
Love this!!
Would you recommend this same process for leather midsole repairs?? My scuffs seem to always appear on the soles rather the upper/tor box area
I’m loving this music.
I know is not the topic but I would have love to see a full Restoration, like ending with the glass shine finish, nice videos.
Honest good video!
How nice!!
Great video! I messed up with the renovating cream. What’s the best way to remove it? Renomat?
Thanks Kirby, just order Saphir Mink Oil, Black cream, Neutral wax from your site. Thanks again. Going to polish a pair of boots as soon as I receive the order. Hopefully soon I'll be ordering more products for different color shoes.
Awesome! Thanks!!
Hi :) love your Videos! I wanted to ask whether the the saphir renovating repair cream could be used on the rolled edge of the leather at the opening of the shoe which has cracked on a pair of shell cordavans I have?
Thanks a bunch!
Dear Hanger Project,
I am a 20 year old who has always had a fascination with the traditional and classy, especially clothing... I've been inspired lately to give all my shoes a thorough polishing and one thing that has come to my attention lately is the quality of shoes - I haven't been particularly wise to this, with the only option that had been available to me being cheaper shoes found in a major clothing chain store. I've managed to get a surprisingly pleasant mirror shine on a pair of brown brogues. However, I do own a pair of vintage (handed down) black shoes, with proper leather soles. A major difference that has occured to me is in the leather - higher quality vintage shoes have a nice stiffness to them, while the cheaper new shoes seem to have a less satisfying (and harder to polish!) soft flabiness about them. Is this to do with the quality and price of the shoes, or simply the type of leather used? If so, is there a particular price range necessary and are there any particular brands recommended to find shoes that have that good sturdy strong feel?
Many thanks,
Zeb. :)
ZJStrudwick Price varies according to the availability of materials. Good yardsticks of quality are type of stitching (know your cemented, Blake stitch and Goodyear welt soles) and leather grades (top grain being the best). Best and most expensive is shell cordovan, save up and it’ll cost next to nothing if you wear it often for many many years.
ggod vid and very stylish in regards to looks and sounds
i feel like a gentleman watching this video
Hello Kirby, your channel is phenomenal, top quality content for people who want to look after their footwear. I wanted to ask, as this video is five years old. Have you any additional tips for removing scratches, scuffs and marks?
I usually clean with a leather cleaner or saddle soap, followed by conditioning and then apply cream polish. I have seen improvement but I would like to see more improvement, I have heard and read recommendations such as using nail polish remover, baking soda paste, toothpaste, sandpaper, vaseline etc.. Have you any additional tips/tools in your arsenal for this particular issue? Also is Saphir Pommadier the best cream polish on the market? I accidently purchased Saphir Beaute Du Cuir Creme Surfine.
Great CHANNEL! Wow!
Thanks nice shoes need a cool pair of dressy shoes
The polish is a good match for the furniture in your office. I. personally, would use a little lighter fluid to clean the surface. I have never done any harm doing so. It's just naphtha. I have also had good luck with deeper scratches using a spoon or smooth surfaced item like it to "burnish" the area. Again, i have had very good results. Pocks and gouges, are like rust on steel. You can can remove the rust, but you can not remove the damage. By burnishing the leather, you make the scratch or gouge more level to the rest of the surrounding area and that makes the repair look more even.
I would try some very dark brown or even black cream polish on those toes to further conceal the discoloration. Then dress the edges of the outsoles.
I can't believe that you are actually doing it in suits.
I know it wouldn't be cost-effective to send them to AE, but it would be nice to see how well AE could fix them up.
Btw, great vídeo keep it up
Excellent video, I have shoes that are different snake skins and lizzard skins, some of them are scuffed, how do I restore them?
They actually don't look bad! Nice restoration considering how jacked up they were from the beginning. Except for that "aerial view"; that was looking really bad from that angle
JBarber3d
Agree, front on they look very good.
Great video! I have a few questions comparing your methods with military footwear. Granted, I'm sure you do not need to travel in the woods with shoes on, but we have to maintain a certain level of appearance. With that, here's my questions:
1. Considering that are sold almost exclusively on military bases, what is your opinion with Kiwi products?
2. How applicable are these methods to a military boot? Some people still use a black boots that require a mild shine...
3. What is your opinion regarding the "military spit shine" for a more inspection-ready shine?
4. What are some don'ts you would recommend with military boots that require maintenance?
This is a great question and could really warrant it's own video... which is an interesting idea. Kiwi wax is okay for producing a mirror shine. It doesn't do anything to feed or help the leather. But as far as waxes go, it's oaky stuff. It's got a good, hard wax (especially the Parade Gloss). It just isn't very healthy for the leather.
The Mirror Shine process is the same for dress shoes as it is military boots. There are tons of different techniques to achieve the same end result. Military spit shine just one of those techniques. Wax and water (spit).
For military boots, I don't think I'd recommend anything different than what we show here... at least that I can think of without being too familiar with the unique requirements of military boots.
Polishing your shoes is better than watching mobile phone for hours atleast we are learning an elegant art