THE ESSENTIAL SHOE SHINE KIT: WHAT I USE TO SHINE SHOES

The Elegant Oxford is a clothing and apparel project specializing in premium shoe shines and restorations for top men’s brands.

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[petermichael]

Preston, really appreciate your calm voice and the recognition that you don't have to keep up a constant patter. The silence between your instructions is perfect...the actions in the video speak for themselves. Well done!

[keekeefries]

So I cannot find anyone on YouTube that can get the quality shine that the Elegant Oxford does. It’s more than the products!

[johnfair]

YOUR SECRET IS A MAGIC SHOE BRUSH AND CREAMS LEFT BEHIND BY A TRAVELING VAGABOND! Your Grandfather was good to him, so he left him the magic brush and creams. They were left to a good man of good deeds. Now passed down to you. Congratulations on inheriting such a treasure.

[ronaldt]

This guy is legit. He wears a Seiko. I salute you

[adpickers]

I have a shoe box and brush that belong to my grandpa from 1960’s that is exactly like this one. My mom and dad gave it to him for Christmas one year. I remembered I had it in storage. Going this week to get it and start using it. Ordering Saphir from Amazon this week.
Me and a friend sell used shoes on eBay that we get at thrift stores and clean up.
Got a pair of shoe tress for $6 and a pair of Allen Edmond’s for $3.99 at American Thrift store today. Going to be a fun project to restore them. These videos have opened doors for us. Thanks for what you do.

[mariuszsobieraj]

Yeah buddy! I was hoping you would make an essentials kit video.

[ACoustaDC]

That's some high-quality video instruction right there

[TN-crnv]

Like the idea of cutting up cotton shirts. One other method I might suggest is old bed sheets. I had a set of 100% cotton flannel bed sheets that had gotten enough use as bed sheets. So I then just cut it into strips and found a new purpose for them. Has worked out well so far.

[isidoraveronica]

My boyfriend is on the military and I wanna shine his shoes and boots lol. You channel is very elegant, keep it up.

[resolutestct]

I am so glad you mention your brush...I love to shine my shoes, my brush is a family heirloom and best guess, it's about 120 years old...I got it from my Father, who got it from his...Tradition and connection...Love your video

[MaurizioMantovanRE]

It’s because of the elegant oxford that I have all my shoe shining Saphir products and stunning looking dress shoes! Thanks brotha!

[thezenboy]

Beautiful sir. You shared the best of the World to everyone. Well done

[migjordanpayawal]

What a blessing this channel is.
Thanks for sharing your shoe shining projects, Mr. Soto.

[adobemastr]

Preston, your quick tutorial on how to wrap that rag around your fingers and where you got the rag is a mystery that has now been solved. I know simple things like this may seem inconsequential to other people, but for people like myself who want to learn how to do these things, it is just another piece of the big puzzle. Thank you.

[angelalane]

HI, PRESTON!!! This video came just in time, as I'm about to try to get back into shining shoes! Had my surgery, got no legs now, but just because I don't wear shoes doesn't mean I can't learn all I can from you, Steve @ Bedo's, and Kirby! You 3 are my faves, you know? I'll take what I already knew, and what I've learned, and really try to get out there and shine some shoes! 😍

[JoelRodriguez-czpg]

Items mentioned in this video

1-Cedar Shoe trees
(Preston Soto AE Enthusiasts)

2- 100% Horse Hair Brush
(Del Mar #999)

3- Saddle Soap
(Brand : Avel)
Savon Cuir Lisse Leather Soap

4-Saphir Renovator
(Leather conditioner)

5-Saphir medaille D’or Cream Polish

6-Saphir Pate De Luxe Mirror Gloss

7- Edge Dressing Fiebings
(Black Sole Edge and Heel Polish)

Shoe used in this video: Allen Edmonds
Bond Street in Burgundy

[seanbarry]

This is the best video on a step by step process on how to shine ur shoes.

[TraumaER]

*A+ Video! Just ordered a brush and the renovator today! Time to become Elegant Oxford Jr!*

[colin]

It's great that you also showed how you wrap the cotton around your fingers, I just couldn't figure it out before. Just recently I've begun shining my shoes and really taking the time to take care of them inspired by your videos, so thank you!

[fireice]

Could you set up a link with all the product you use? It makes it easier.