Presidential Shoe Shine | How to Shine Shoes

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  • čas přidán 27. 03. 2017
  • Learn how to shine shoes in our Presidential Shoe Shine. This is our most comprehensive shoe care routine, which we recommend for only once to twice a year to give your shoes a total rejuvenation.
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    Saphir Pate De Luxe Wax Polish
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    Step 1: Apply Saphir Reno Mat (3:20)
    The first step to creating a presidential shoe shine is to apply the Saphir Reno Mat to a cotton chamois cloth. Test it on a hidden area of the shoe before applying it to the entire shoe to make sure that the Reno Mat does not react negatively on your shoe. Use moderate to firm pressure and small circular motions in order to rub the hard wax off. Focus on the areas of the shoe where you have a lot of build up of hard waxes- especially on the toe box. This process will take about 3-5 minutes. After you've finished, spritz a bit of water onto the shoe and wipe away any excess Reno Mat. Allow 30 minutes for the shoe to dry before moving on to step 2.
    Step 2: Deep Condition with Saphir Dubbin Graisse (7:08)
    Apply the Saphir Medaille D'Or Dubbin Graisse using a cotton chamois. Make sure you're only applying the Dubbin across the vamp and on the side of the shoes. Do NOT apply to any of the hard countered areas of the shoe such as the toe box or rear. Allow at least 24 hours for the leather to absorb all the nutrients.
    Step 3: Condition with Saphir Renovateur (10:50)
    Using light to moderate pressure brush away any excess Dubbin using a large horsehair shoe brush. Apply Saphir Renovateur using your cotton chamois and massage it into the leather, using moderate to firm pressure. Allow 3-5 minutes for the Renovateur to penetrate the leather. Buff away the Renovateur using the horsehair brush.
    Step 4: Recolor with Saphir Pommadier Cream Polish (13:00)
    Apply a thin layer of Saphir Medaille D'Or Pommadier Cream Polish using a cotton chamois (less is more when it comes to a cream polish) and massage it into the leather.
    Step 5: Polish with Saphir Pate de Luxe Wax Polish (17:50)
    Apply an even coat of the Saphir Medaille D'Or pate de luxe wax polish using a cotton chamois cloth and massage the wax into the leather using small, circular motions. After applying two coats of the wax polish, let the wax dry. Once the wax has dried, begin to buff the shoe using a horse hair brush.
    Step 6: Recolor Edges (21:40)
    Apply using your finger and smooth the edge dressing across the edges of your shoe. Allow the edge dressing to dry for 3-5 minutes before moving on to the final step.
    Step 7: Condition and Waterproof Soles with Saphir Sole Guard (23:42)
    Apply the sole guard to your cotton chamois cloth and massage it into the soles of your shoes.
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Komentáře • 491

  • @kirbyallison
    @kirbyallison  Před 6 lety +15

    Enter for a chance to win a FREE Saphir Shoeshine Starter Kit. Sign Up Here: www.hangerproject.com/giveaway/
    This comprehensive kit contains everything you need to begin taking the best care possible of your shoes. Giveaway ends January 29th. Good luck!

    • @c3cubed
      @c3cubed Před 6 lety +1

      I hope you're not advising (via subliminal suggestion) that certain folks of a particular pedigree use Petrossian Caviar to shine their shoes? There's a blue/white/red signature tin on the desk behind you that I find curiously utilitarian. Not sure of the odds it being Petrossian, but I've made far riskier bets.

    • @psilocybemusashi
      @psilocybemusashi Před 5 lety

      Kirby, I want you to know I just did a presidential shoe shine on my old allen edmonds and it was a raging success. excellent results. I bought almost every product you used in the video from your store and I am very happy with results. I do have one question: what do you recommend for shoe lace care? I would rather not throw away my shoe laces because I have some special ones and a variety of colors and textures. I usually just hand wash them but I am thinking there might be a better way of keeping them looking great longer.

    • @user-ng9sd2ni9h
      @user-ng9sd2ni9h Před 5 lety

      Why is Saphir Renovateur applied after Saphir Dubbin?

    • @brandonbentley8532
      @brandonbentley8532 Před 5 lety

      @@psilocybemusashi you will want to wax them. Any old 100% beeswax candle will work. Hold your lace by the ends and run the wax vigorously back and forth up and down the lace. Then I pull my lace through my waxing clothe to even out the texture of the lace. This will make all the fluffy Ness to get stuck down and greatly helps to keep your laces tied.

    • @mohamedelewa6021
      @mohamedelewa6021 Před 5 lety

      Kirby Allison I like your video. It’s too useful

  • @RichGwilliam
    @RichGwilliam Před 5 lety +129

    After I remove the ice pack, I use a deep pore cleanser lotion; in the shower I use a water-activated gel cleanser, then a honey-almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply a herb-mint facial pack, which I leave on for ten minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

  • @tylercox8819
    @tylercox8819 Před 5 lety +191

    I started watching videos while shining my patrol boots with Kiwi. 5 hours of youtube later I now realize I am peasant scum and should be ashamed of myself. Also now I don’t talk to my friends that use Kiwi because I have class.

    • @ruliadultra
      @ruliadultra Před 4 lety +7

      😂

    • @Osiedlowy_Platacz
      @Osiedlowy_Platacz Před 4 lety +4

      I have better results with kiwi paste applied on my military boots.
      I use a small soft brush to apply the paste (a lot of it), leave it overnight and then I a use big soft brush to polish.
      I use a firm force and give more time for the polishing. The effect is very shiny, almost mirror-like.

    • @MoidNouman
      @MoidNouman Před 4 lety +1

      Same here 🤣😂

    • @thatxonexguy5438
      @thatxonexguy5438 Před 4 lety +1

      Saphir is only like $20-$25 bucks. Its not that expensive.

    • @aurktman1106
      @aurktman1106 Před 4 lety +10

      ThatXoneXguy Kiwi is about $3. I’ve used more than 20 cans of Kiwi from my time in the Army, we never knew anything else existed.

  • @sheflashedus
    @sheflashedus Před 4 lety +42

    bro he's wearing a white shirt too. i see he likes to live dangerously

    • @timthemailman7581
      @timthemailman7581 Před 4 lety +3

      He's the James Bond of shoe Shining. Double O Shoe

    • @hasoethi
      @hasoethi Před 2 lety +1

      and the necktie isn't restricted (with a tiebar for example) for a potentially dirty job like this. i can wash/dry-clean cotton anytime with a stain remover pen next day... if a silk necktie gets a stain, its trash bin time...

  • @mbaker0824
    @mbaker0824 Před 6 lety +21

    I only began buying high-quality shoes about a year ago, and used the polish I knew from the military - Kiwi. When I first looked at Saphir polishes I was taken aback by the price and resisted for some time - but after going through most of the presidential shine process (minus the Dubbin) I'm a true believer. I was completely amazed by the difference in my pair of black Allen Edmonds Park Avenues; they look better than new.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 6 lety +3

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @brandonbentley8532
      @brandonbentley8532 Před 5 lety +2

      Shoes get better with age and care! Shares a different relationship with time unlike most products we buy.

  • @vonLubrich
    @vonLubrich Před 6 lety +13

    This has to be the finest restoration and maintenance video I have encountered yet. Thanks.

  • @ELEDUCADITO1
    @ELEDUCADITO1 Před 4 lety +11

    I recommend closing the Reno Mat after every dip to the towel or chamois because just as you see Kirby with the bottle next to his hand mine it just happened to tip over and once I realized from full bottle to almost half. So, be careful

  • @CatherineSTodd
    @CatherineSTodd Před 6 lety +1

    These shoes are GORGEOUS! Can't wait to try this on some of my own shoes. Thanks!

  • @dalepres1
    @dalepres1 Před 4 lety +11

    Great videos! As a veteran, I have long known how to make a pair of leather shoes shine like patent leather but you, along with HangerProject have turned it into a science. I've spent over an hour watching shoe shining videos to make sure I can make my expensive, professional, shoes look good. One question; what brand of shoes did you say were in this video? I couldn't quite hear it in the video. *EDIT:* I figured it out: Cleverley shoes.

  • @DWN4FUN
    @DWN4FUN Před 7 lety +1

    Excellent!! Somewhat reminds me of my military days. I took notes like an eager student to ensure that my dress shoes get an extended life and brilliant shine! Subscribed!

  • @bobanyfingelf
    @bobanyfingelf Před 6 lety +3

    Excellent vid - thank you for sharing...love those shoes too!

  • @turbotek-wj8vc
    @turbotek-wj8vc Před 5 lety

    Le cirage de rigueur! Those are beautiful shoes, they love you back after the shine. Well done!

  • @sneakatwix
    @sneakatwix Před rokem +1

    Make this a drinking game, every time he mentions a Saphir product, take a drink.

  • @suleimanshaik
    @suleimanshaik Před 6 lety

    awesome tutorial. Thanks mr Kirby.

  • @JMalkovics
    @JMalkovics Před 4 lety +4

    And the best wast kept for last: water proof oil for the leather soil. Attention to detail. Great video.

  • @soulchorea
    @soulchorea Před 6 lety

    I love how he wore a white shirt just to show it CAN be done lol good work!

  • @TheWiseBro
    @TheWiseBro Před 7 lety

    Great video! Love learning new things everyday! Subscribed!

  • @ryans6394
    @ryans6394 Před 5 lety

    Hey Kirby, great video. I followed it to a tee and wore my cap toe oxfords once and noticed it was cracking around the stitching of the cap toe and even on the heels. What gives? It looked so great! Let me know when you can.

  • @stephenmeade8501
    @stephenmeade8501 Před 6 lety +2

    Question, do you clean your chamois after a process like this? Or just keep a chamois for each product?
    Thanks.

  • @Jbryantkim
    @Jbryantkim Před 5 lety

    Mr. Allison, thank you for creating this tutorial. I had a question about conditioning a pair of AE in Walnut. I noticed when I use dubbin on lighter shoes, they get significantly darker. Is there a product you recommend after renomat, that offers deep conditioning without darkening significantly? Again, thank you for all the videos you create!

  • @loh_fi_fotography
    @loh_fi_fotography Před 6 lety +9

    Thanks for all the tips and pointers Kirby, your guides are the best. I can testify as well that Saphir's wax polish is damn damn good. All the Kiwi polishes I used to have are in the trash can!

  • @AndrewMthrizzle
    @AndrewMthrizzle Před 5 lety +2

    Kirby, really appreciate your videos, they have certainly helped prolong my shoes and boots! I always go back to this video when I'm polishing my shoes. With that being said, I have a few questions. For reference, I use saphir products ...purchased from hanger project!
    1925 pigmented cream- how do you know if you've applied too much polish and generally how much time do you spend brushing between coats?
    Why does my neutral 1925 Glacage wax remove pigment from the toe box/heel? It's not as severe when I apply with my fingers but when I use a cloth it pulls off a substantial amount of pigment.
    Do you think renovateur is safe for my kipp skin baseball glove without adding to much weight due to saturation? How about using a pigmented creme to recolor the areas that have been worn down and turning grey due to normal wear? Its my baby so I'm willing to pay for the best haha.
    thanks again man and keep at it!

  • @vonwaters2313
    @vonwaters2313 Před 5 lety +2

    Just discovered your channel yesterday. Love the videos. Just placed my first order today. Q. Do you ever polish the shoe's tongue? Do you recommend shoe heel taps/caps to protect the heel or do you recommend replacing the rubber portion of the heel as it wears? Thanks.

  • @ahmedserag68
    @ahmedserag68 Před 5 lety

    thanks for the great video. i cleaned my shoes with the renomat but then it does not respond well to the wet polishing (to get the mirror shine). it gets rough when polishing with water drops and cannot get to shine. Best I can do is shine with dry cloth but cannot get to mirror shine! Any advise?

  • @JWHoadley77
    @JWHoadley77 Před 6 lety +2

    Great videos Kirby. How often do you replace your chamois? How often do you wash them before replacing it?

  • @triplets0
    @triplets0 Před 6 lety +2

    Very informative tutorial. It would seem sensible to apply the sole guard first, to ensure the top of shoe isn't scratched while the sole guard is applied. Is there any reason you didn't apply the sole guard prior to polishing the top of the shoe?

  • @utsavm4862
    @utsavm4862 Před 6 lety

    Hi Kirby, loving your videos so far. I had a question regarding this video: does the reno mat' also remove some of the petina developed on the shoe because of shoe polish and use over time?

  • @thomasressler
    @thomasressler Před 5 lety

    Those shoes look fantastic!

  • @HollywoodMGB3
    @HollywoodMGB3 Před 5 lety

    Great video with alot of good information

  • @user-ow5gl2cq4h
    @user-ow5gl2cq4h Před 6 lety

    Thanks so much for all your shoeshine related videos! Good work! I am wondering if you would like to make some videos on how to care for museum calf shoes? With the antiquing and mottle effects, it's a little bit trickier than caring for box calf shoes. Will appreciate it!

  • @ValkyrieMagnus
    @ValkyrieMagnus Před 3 lety +1

    I used this method on my 15 year old Allen Edmonds they look so much better. I’m still learning and developing my technique but your videos shows me the way. Thanks for the great videos!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 3 lety +1

      That is awesome! Send a picture next time you shine them!

    • @ValkyrieMagnus
      @ValkyrieMagnus Před 3 lety

      @@kirbyallison definitely will do!

  • @mrapache49
    @mrapache49 Před 4 lety

    Hi , Kirby I’ve just bought a new paint of Loake Oxfords. Would I need to follow this routine on a new shoe? Thanks.

  • @HJ-bd2rr
    @HJ-bd2rr Před 6 lety

    Nice video guide! By the way, what tie knot do you use?

  • @tianyaolu5912
    @tianyaolu5912 Před 5 lety

    Can you follow this technique on a pair of shell cordovan shoe ? Thank you !

  • @ronburris8093
    @ronburris8093 Před 5 lety

    Kirby, I have an old pair of shoes that have cracks and I want to strip them with Saphir Decadant so my question is, do I re-color them first or should I try to fill cracks first with the renovating repair cream and pigmented cream and then color?

  • @reeyadhmosaheb9436
    @reeyadhmosaheb9436 Před 6 lety

    Hi Kirby. I've added the Soleguard to my leather soles after the smooth leather had worn a bit. I had put on about 2 to 3 applications, trying to saturating the leather but it kept absorbing the oil. Then about the same again after an hour and allowed them to sit for about 7 hours before wearing them. The leather still kept on absorbing the oil. After the 7 hours, I did the water test and there were no water proofing and the shoes were a little bit slippery when worn. I must have used about 1.5cm of the oil from the neck to the shoulders of the bottle. What had happened and where did I go wrong?
    Also, I sole seems to have turned black, before using the oil. No doubt this is because of where I had been with them. Is there a way of cleaning the soles and restoring them to their natural look?

  • @sheilagibson982
    @sheilagibson982 Před 5 lety +2

    I agree with another fan, you should have more followers.

  • @davidloving6521
    @davidloving6521 Před 6 lety +1

    Kirby, working on my first pairs since ordering all the supplies. 2 questions:
    1. After applying the dubbin, how long to wait? One pair seemed fully absorbed and dry after one day, another it seemed it took 2 days. Your instructions seem to imply a brush off after 1 day, and then wait 2 more days for full absorption? Is that right? I’m trying to determine the time period that I can move forward with the next step with the renovateur.
    2. How much renovateur is to be used? Worried I am using too much. Am putting on a moderate coat/amount to work on some neglected shoes. Is there a guideline for how many applications/pairs of shoes a jar should last (considering 2 applications per pair)?
    Thanks. I know these are details, but would benefit from your guidance as I’m trying to do it “Presidentially”! David

  • @antoniotaylor8758
    @antoniotaylor8758 Před 5 lety

    I have a question. I own a pair of Johnston Murphy Cormac wing tip shoes in the mahogany color. What color saphir shoe creme do you recommend?

  • @Ahavaaa
    @Ahavaaa Před 5 lety

    Hello, thank you for this video!!! I have a question. I have 3 Chanel lambskin leather handbags ( pink, orange and black ) they are all in need of slight color and conditioning restoration. I have jars of "Saphir Creme Surfine Pommadier Shoe Polish - Beeswax Cream for Leather Products" in my Amazon cart (I'll have to mix pink and peach creams to create the almost pink flamingo color that I need).
    Would you tell me what others products I may need to seal the colors so they don't transfer and to bring a beautiful shine to the bags? Thanks

  • @AlejandroRodriguez-we9qe

    Hi From Spain love your chanel, i have a question sorry if this is not the place to ask. But i will ask anyway, my question is when should and how often we use the shaphir renovateur. I have undertood that renomat is to remove old stuff and clean our shoes, that the creme is for coloring and the waxes for the gloss polish but i dont end to undertand the renovateur. Thank you very much and hi from spain!!! Keep going you are doing a great job.

  • @jenniferrose2100
    @jenniferrose2100 Před 5 lety

    If you needed to use recolourant/renovatrice or even juvacuir at which stage would you recommend?

  • @kenster5115
    @kenster5115 Před 7 lety +71

    Good video but I have a couple notes. I always remove the laces so I can treat the entire shoe. Then I can clean the laces with a clean cloth. On some shoes you can actually wash the laces. Also this is fairly dirty work I either wear an apron or an old shirt while I work and I almost never do this in the house, a garage or workshop is best. Thanks

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 7 lety +23

      Absolutely a best practice to remove laces!

    • @jasonfrost2487
      @jasonfrost2487 Před 7 lety +10

      you should have removed the laces!

    • @TheAnonyy
      @TheAnonyy Před 6 lety +4

      I was wondering why the laces were not removed I think the videos should show with them removed.

    • @aserrodriguez6609
      @aserrodriguez6609 Před 4 lety +3

      Yes! True professionals do remove the laces every time. He's a salesman! This guy is not only bias because he works with this company, but he's doesn't clean or restore shoes for a living so take his advice with a grain of salt.

    • @JR-hi9bu
      @JR-hi9bu Před 4 lety +2

      @@kirbyallison lol he hearted his own comment and not the one he was responding to

  • @RSskatecompany
    @RSskatecompany Před 6 lety

    As edge dressing, would you recommend the Crème Rénovatrice or the Teinture Française?

  • @paulwilliams9612
    @paulwilliams9612 Před 6 lety

    Kirby - I own a number of shoes by Oliver Sweeney and have tried to utilise this video to gain a mirror shine on the toes. Unfortunately, I have suffered from what appears to be damage to parts of the toe. Almost looks/feels like the leather ‘coating’ has been stripped. First I thought it was just the fogging your refer to, but feels worse! I’ve stopped, buffed and applied some renovateur cream. Both shoes have noticeable flat, dull spots on the toe caps now. Any ideas??

  • @jhylander88
    @jhylander88 Před 5 lety +1

    How often should the Renovateur be used? Also - if you put the Pate de Luxe wax on a shoe wouldn't that keep something like the Renovateur from absorbing in at the next time of usage?

  • @LoudCitizen
    @LoudCitizen Před 4 lety

    Do you recommend cleaning your sole with saddle soap before applying the sole guard? Or, cleaning the soles with saddle soap any other time? Also, you recommend using one of the conditioners on your soles from time to time? And, if so, since they are hitting the pavement, do you recommend cleaning them (in any method, saddle soap or otherwise) and letting them dry before using conditioner on the? Thank you, I am learning a lot from your videos!

  • @JK-wn1dm
    @JK-wn1dm Před 5 lety

    Question for you, Mr. Allison. I have a handcrafted calf leather dress shoes which was originally a walnut color. I had gotten black marks on it so after trying couple times with Ecco leather cleaner, I gave up and left it with one of the shoe repair shops in town. I went back and to my surprise, my shoe had medium brown on it. He told me when he stripped off the mark and gave conditioning, shoe turned into medium brown color and said there's nothing he could do about getting it back to walnut color. Do you think if I follow what you said on this video, do I have a chance to get it back to walnut color?

  • @jamesbarros950
    @jamesbarros950 Před 4 lety +2

    This is great, thank you. Ordering in a paycheck.
    Given the time that has passed, what are your thoughts on the Dubbin vs the Mink Oil and why would you use one or the other?
    Also, is swapping them out (with whatever charge change is appropriate) be reasonable within the kit?

  • @jessecohen4517
    @jessecohen4517 Před 6 lety

    Can I use Saphir products with leather belts?

  • @250Pants
    @250Pants Před 5 lety

    can the pigmented Saphir creme surfine be used instead of the pommadier?

  • @eliottreed257
    @eliottreed257 Před 6 lety

    Is it ok to use the same brush for all the different applications? Don't you risk contaminating each application with the previous application as you are using the same bristles?

  • @Myrslokstok
    @Myrslokstok Před 6 lety

    Master class, thanks ⭐️

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 6 lety

      Thanks! The Presidential Shoe shine really is the "Master Class"!

  • @SillyLilleh
    @SillyLilleh Před 3 lety

    Great Video ... and “You Know”

  • @jtweets85
    @jtweets85 Před 5 lety

    Hi Kirby, I hope you can help me? I have some Loake tan brogues. When I first got them they were a very pale tan, almost matte which I loved. I tried some beeswax polish from loake to keep them maintained but they turned the shoe a much darker brown and have them a cheap looking shine I didn’t like. I then stripped the wax with a cloth and wash and they looked great again (but no maintenance). I then tried loake cream polish. Again much darker brown and the shine I just don’t like at all. Do you have any suggestions for looking after my shoes while maintaining the pale matte look they have with no polish at all? Thanks in advance. Jonathan.

  • @alarikaguilar7543
    @alarikaguilar7543 Před 5 lety

    Can you explain the process of Presidential Shoe Shine. I noted some optional charges such as shipping label, shoe laces, etc.. explain please. How does this work?

  • @rocioacuna731
    @rocioacuna731 Před 5 lety

    Hi! I see many of your videos they are great, it's an amazing art. I want to star my own business of shoeshine in my country, would you recommend me to begin in a local or a public space an airport? I would be happy if you could give me advices please

  • @johnparkerzabala
    @johnparkerzabala Před 5 lety

    Is it ok to start with saddle soap then Reno mat?

  • @johncripe2674
    @johncripe2674 Před 5 lety

    All this work to perfect the outside of the shoe,what can be done to the inside of the shoes?

  • @trencher7
    @trencher7 Před 5 lety

    When do you use saddle soap if ever?

  • @Agalliasis1
    @Agalliasis1 Před 6 lety

    I followed this video like a bible to shine for the first time my shoes. How long should I wait before removing the polish and use Renovateur again?

  • @eltee7897
    @eltee7897 Před 5 lety

    Do you use a different horse hair brush for each color of wax ? I wonder if, for example, you used the same brush to buff for each colour, eventually it would affect the colour of your shoes ?

  • @ClaudiaPelagattiwklize

    @hangerproject can they same product be used on a woman's leather heels?

  • @kgjohnson0240
    @kgjohnson0240 Před 2 lety

    Kirby,m have you tried this method on the Allen Edmonds all weather park avenues? I have a pair and it seems to not want to let the polish absorb. Curious to hear your thoughts on it.

  • @Alkarid2
    @Alkarid2 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi, for the saphir dubbin, would you recommend a 24h+ drying period when applied on new shoes? Thanks

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 6 lety +2

      Absolutely. Apply sparingly and allow a good 24-48 hours to absorb.

  • @sheilagibson982
    @sheilagibson982 Před 5 lety

    Amazing!

  • @mengshilim7364
    @mengshilim7364 Před 5 měsíci

    Is there anything that can be applied during the shoe shining process that will prevent mildew/mold growth on leather?

  • @maximus1234ification
    @maximus1234ification Před 8 měsíci

    does the mirror gloss have to have a pigment? Or can I get away with buying the clear to be used on different colored shoes? Thanks!!

  • @steventrosiek2623
    @steventrosiek2623 Před 6 lety

    Your shoes are exceptionally beautiful. What shade of brown would you say they are?

  • @denishgunawan6884
    @denishgunawan6884 Před 7 lety

    What color of Saphir Pommadier Cream Polish, Saphir Page De Luxe Wax Polish, and Saphir Edge Dressing do you use on those burgundy shoes?

  • @cestlemanix
    @cestlemanix Před 5 lety

    is there a specific method to apply the DUBBIN on The poised thread of the shoe because DUBBIN grease stump the shoe shining (on the leather I mean) ... ? can you do a video of that

  • @tariqtvproductions
    @tariqtvproductions Před 3 lety

    Where did you get those shoes from? They look lovely!

  • @rivershigh
    @rivershigh Před 7 lety +28

    I tried doing this with my shirt cuffs buttoned on white shirt, just so I get same results as you. I got the shoes to shine, but my shirt, not so lucky.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 7 lety +9

      LOL! Sorry! To be completely honest, some of my dress shirts have gotten a little polish on the cuff, but nothing that the cleaners couldn't remove. It's part of the technique!

  • @peterricoy
    @peterricoy Před 6 lety

    Kirby - this was very helpful, and I just got my first order from hanger project this week, thanks! One question - I used dauber to put on the polish on my shoes. Do I need to clean the dauber after each use, or do I just let the dauber dry out after? If I’m supposed clean it, what should I clean it with? Thanks for your videos - keep them coming!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 6 lety +1

      You can clean a dauber either by brushing off excess polish with a chamois or towel, or by washing it under water.

  • @mylifeiszoo4291
    @mylifeiszoo4291 Před 5 lety

    Will this work on military shoes?

  • @angelhelp6819
    @angelhelp6819 Před 3 lety

    excellent shined

  • @brandonbentley8532
    @brandonbentley8532 Před 5 lety

    Kirby, have you ever introduced a street shoe shiner to Saphir products? Or had a street shiner use your personal Saphir?

  • @hayfire2
    @hayfire2 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for a great 101! I have one question though - you didn't apply the leather heel of the shoes with the Saphir Sole Guard. How come?

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 6 lety +1

      I don't want to apply it to the heel because it is such a hard leather that doesn't flex that it isn't important. I also don't want anything that could possibly make the heel slick.

  • @MrBanegasgaleas
    @MrBanegasgaleas Před 5 lety

    I have a question why you don’t use another brand so far instead the Saphir?
    Because in many countries that brand isn’t available so would be nice if you do some thing with another brand. Thanks

  • @craiglawless1963
    @craiglawless1963 Před rokem

    Is there a time limit to when this process should be repeated to moisturize the leather? Kind of like oil change in a car, if not by miles than at least yearly?
    I don’t wear dress shoes often so mine are still gleaming from a shine two years ago but must I strip it all back off to moisturize the leather?

  • @neerjajain9324
    @neerjajain9324 Před 4 lety

    I have a question that can I use body lotion on shoe instead of renovateur

  • @reednoor6158
    @reednoor6158 Před 2 lety

    My brush doesn't sound like yours when you brush, mine seems to be be of soft bristles. Is there a soft ,medium,hard bristle horse hair brush?

  • @cj5522
    @cj5522 Před 6 lety +2

    When applying the RenoMat, should I keep wiping with a chamois until it comes back clean? Or is there a general stopping point?

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 6 lety +1

      This is a great question. No... if you keep on rubbing until nothing is coming off onto the chamois anymore, you've stripped all the color off your shoe! The idea here is to not go crazy. A few passes with medium-firm pressure is enough.
      When trying to remove deposits of hard waxes, you have to use medium to firm pressure and keep rubbing until the hard waxes come off. Hope this helps!

  • @avb7198
    @avb7198 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video. Two questions...
    Would this work on a more large market shoe such as florshiems. And would you apply the same process to an Italian leather briefcase?

  • @tonyjoe5707
    @tonyjoe5707 Před 3 lety

    After all this what would you use on shoes worn daily?

  • @naderm1396
    @naderm1396 Před 7 lety

    Hello and thank you so much for such wonderful instructions and advice! i was wondering if you could please comment on the difference between "pate de luxe, beaute de cuir" and the "Saphir Medaille D'or 1925 Pate De Luxe" polishes. thank you! :-)

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 7 lety

      Different combination of hard and soft waxes in the Medaille d’Or, which is why you get an easier, higher shine than in the Beauty Cuir.
      Higher concentration and quality of pigments used in the polish.
      Huge difference in the waxes you are using in the Saphir Pommadier MDO vs. SBC. In the Saphir SBC, using an almond oil vs shea butter in the Medaille d’Or. Combined with the combination of the other waxes makes a more nourishing polish with higher quality waxes.
      Lower quantity of beeswax in the Medaille d’Or vs. Vegetable Waxes, which produce better nourishing.
      Carnoba is like a a veg wax, but more indicated for shine and waterproofing.
      Beeswax is the historical #1 wax used in shoe care. Good nourisher. Some waterproofer. Some shine. But not as good as carnoba or mountain (spelling?) wax.

  • @markwoods4574
    @markwoods4574 Před 2 lety

    Excellent CZcams video Kirby

  • @danfischer3431
    @danfischer3431 Před 5 lety

    Hey Kirby,
    Though I followed your recommendation in trying not to apply too much Pate De Luxe Wax Polish to the vamp, I still had cracking and white residue. If I use the Reno Mat to dissolve just that area, do you recommend that I add the Dubbin and let dry before adding the Renovateur, or can I go straight to the Renovateur, and then cream polish?
    Thanks!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 5 lety

      Instead of the Reno'Mat (it'll work - but not totally necessary), but buff the residue off and polish with a cream polish.

  • @inconspicuous-nobody
    @inconspicuous-nobody Před 4 lety

    A good solid 30 minutes of infomercial. I guess it's an art more than a science. Beautiful shoes and artful set otherwise!

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 4 lety

      Gotta pay for this electricity somehow! haha. ;)

  • @thewolker3483
    @thewolker3483 Před 4 lety +1

    What is the diference between
    Saphir Pommadier Medaille D'or and Saphir Medaille d'Or ??

  • @2Kdrive
    @2Kdrive Před 6 lety

    Hey Man; You can see the button over the tie, in the army it means; clean lokum for a week!
    A unrestrained hippi or ? Well nice shoe anyhow !
    So: NEW VIDEO ! ONE MORE TIME !
    GO GO GO GO !
    Ekviperet ( Danish ).

  • @fabricerichard1166
    @fabricerichard1166 Před 6 lety +1

    does he use a shamwow ?

  • @sifatsartaj5188
    @sifatsartaj5188 Před 6 lety +3

    Can I use coconut oil instead of conditioner? I don't have access to leather conditioner available here. What should I do?

    • @russsear7721
      @russsear7721 Před 6 lety +4

      Sifat Sartaj believe it or not THTS eat I've been using on my boots COCONUT OIL . I am not a pro yet but it does a damn good job to me.

  • @KenChiwo
    @KenChiwo Před 7 lety

    Do you recommend applying a tobi or any other rubber soles onto the leather sole? I own some great quality shoes (Lobb, etc.) but always feel restricted when walking because I fear that I will damage the leather soles. Do you also have any recommendation with sending your shoes in for resoling?

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 7 lety

      If I lived some place where I spent a lot of time in inclement weather, I might consider it. But I generally don't love how the rubber soles look. I feel that a fine pair of dress shoes should always have a leather sole and that resoling is just one part of owning nice shoes.
      B. Nelsons in New York is good. The Italian Cobbler in Westlake, OH, is also very talented. I always mail my shoes off to someone for resoling. You never know what you're going to get locally.

  • @jonathanmichaels8331
    @jonathanmichaels8331 Před 4 lety

    Ok Kirby you win. I’ll subscribe now.

  • @ajobis1881
    @ajobis1881 Před 6 lety +1

    Just purchased these required items. So far have used the cream and mirror gloss. I haven’t tried the pate deluxe just yet, but I couldn’t be happier with the product. I kicked my cans of kiwi to the side and replaced them with the Saphir line. This polish smells much better, piney almost and is more workable than the kiwi brand and even the Lincoln brand polish.

    • @kirbyallison
      @kirbyallison  Před 6 lety +1

      Great decision! Thank you for the comment! The Pate de Luxe works great in conjunction with the Mirror Gloss. Check out our video on the mirror shine!

    • @ajobis1881
      @ajobis1881 Před 6 lety

      The Hanger Project I’m going give that a shot this weekend I regrettably forgot to order the high shine shamy.

  • @kirankilgannon8987
    @kirankilgannon8987 Před 7 měsíci

    Saphir make the best polishes etc that’s why top shoe makers endorse there products worth buying and investing

  • @djeqwip7794
    @djeqwip7794 Před 4 lety

    Why not apply the sole guard on the heel? Would it not be applicable because it's not leather? Or world it hurt of it was applied? Thinking of mere water protection

  • @waembang
    @waembang Před 6 lety

    Awesome video!
    Regarding the Renovateur vs. Pommadier - what is the real difference? should you use both products in your recurring routine (ex. using a natural color of both products 2 - 3 times a month), or is just one of them sufficient? if yes, which one?

  • @jacquesvi9231
    @jacquesvi9231 Před 7 lety +1

    Hi there! I never thought shoe shining was chemically inclined. I just bought a Brown camouflage monk strap pair of shoes. Could you please tell me what of products and where I can purchase them here in Montreal, 🇨🇦 your help is appreciated. Cheers.
    This morning May 7 I was able to find your Canadian equivalent website. Now what would I need to buy in order to maintain or improve the shine on my brown camo monk shoes. Thanks again.very educational especially for a novice like moi. Merci.
    Well I viewed the "basic shoe shine video " I am ok . Thank you Sir, for your service.

    • @manuarora12
      @manuarora12 Před 5 lety

      Jacques vi what website i also live in mtl