How to polish shoes

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[elizabethannegrey]

Nostalgia! A salute to the days of genuine leather shoes, polished and cared for as part of one’s outfit and not just something to keep one’s feet dry.

[davidf]

My farther started his working life in what he called ' the boot trade' in about 1932. His advice was always to buy the best quality shoes I could afford and to look after them, with regular polishing and maintenance. I have always folliwed that advice.
The military helped take me this to another level.
I agree about polishing shoes before sending for repair. It may not make a difference to the repair but I do think it shows you care. I also always wash my car before getting it serviced, just to get across that I care about its condition. Good video. . I miss Kiwi Parade Gloss.

[BeckVMH]

My dad, who was from humble beginnings, always said people may not notice if your suit is a bit worn, but they will always notice if your shoes are not properly shined.

[jonathanvandriessche]

This video is more helpful and informative on the subject than all the others here on YT combined 👍

[DonaLeopoldina-drso]

I am a woman but I love to watch your videos. I do clean my husband’s shoes (and mine) every week :)

[davidmaughan]

My old Dad taught me that way to polish shoes. Still do it today.

[gordon]

Saphir is the best polish going. The mirror shine gives a superior mirror gloss even my ex sergeant major would approve of.

[rvboyett]

You're giving me flash backs of my time in the Army. 😉

[robertnelson]

Thanks I also find it therapeutic to do it the old way I picked up in the Marine Corps.

[nahush]

The quote on the tie section; “A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.” – Oscar Wilde. That really hit me, thanks to my father who taught me how to tie a tie at a very young age.

[brentonl]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge much appreciated. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[noelmcloughlin]

Thank you for a most enjoyable tutorial

[hamzatatta]

a grandmother once said to a granddaughter child, pay attention to a man who spends time polishing his shoes if you want a partner, if he can take time in this he will look after you

[richyclubsport]

Always use Saphir, the best a man can get. I've tried them all, on my oldest Trickers, a pair of Henry, the patina is amazing, I use Saphir clear polish to retain the patina. Saphir might cost more initially, but a little goes a long way. And yes, I use old toothbrushes for welts.

[chiefexec]

I love your attention to detail in everything you post about. Excellent and thank you

[alanrogers]

As a young Guardsman in 80s, we use to spend hours shinning our ceremonial boots for queens guard, layering up polish on top of beeswax. You could see your face in them.

[MessyTimes]

Standards! Civilization crumbles without them.

[franoloughlin]

A flash back to my mother polishing the shoes, they would probably call it therapy now.

[adrianhowell]

Of course, all the best shoe and boot polishers were trained in the military, it’s all about standards and attention to detail.

[Smithy]

Great video Jeremy. My only tip is to put some gloves on and some newspaper down! I do like the Church's apron. All the best