Thanks to you I could take care of my muddy shoes in a better way. You are doing a great service to ignorant shoe owners like me. Keep up the good work. Much appreciated.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
@jeffcuevas5918
4 жыл бұрын
I have been going to Goodwill and salvation army to look for shoes to practice on my new hobby...it's a blast!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a lot of fun! Good hunting!
@chaccaron4321
4 жыл бұрын
Dude, I'm doing the exact same thing every saturday morning! I found a pair of AE Park Avenues :)!
@jeffcuevas5918
4 жыл бұрын
@@chaccaron4321 nice! I might make a video
@ecurb10
3 жыл бұрын
Yea me too! A very relaxing hobby at that👍
@roberthoffhines5419
4 жыл бұрын
Yours are the luckiest shoes on planet earth. Thanks to you, I'm now pampering mine, and with grand results. And a box of fancy french potions...
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
@creolemac211
Жыл бұрын
A man can be an artist at anything.. your art is shoes and I’ve watched you paint many of masterpieces.
@davidedmonds6427
2 ай бұрын
I just love Alden's Color #8 Shell Cordovan with that BEAUTIFUL EGGPLANT HUE!!!
@JohnwFOC
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video!!! I can’t wait to do this to my Strands in coffee cordovan!
@JohnwFOC
4 жыл бұрын
The article isn’t in the description.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Updated it
@Dr.gobshite
4 жыл бұрын
super cool. got to try some of that 1909 as well.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
It’s great stuff!
@78nailbomb
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative and entertaining. Keep it going Preston. 👊
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@johnmizrahi5910
4 жыл бұрын
Second comment!!! Love your videos so much! Keep it up!!!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, John!
@carlosc3768
4 жыл бұрын
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Preston you are amazing. It doesn't matter how many videos of you polishing shoes I see, I always learn some new very intresting and informative fact on the subject. When you leave your shoes outside, do you get them in at night? or do you leave them out there day and night unitl they reach the colour you want? and do you moisture them often while they are out or only at the first day?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Chato. I bring them in at night since I don’t want the morning dew to get to them and place them back out at 11am
@SunMagnetic
4 жыл бұрын
That's one hell of a graduation gift. And shell cordovan in the sunlight? You've outdone yourself. Salute
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! These are some of my favorite shoes. I should probably wear them more.
@Adeltron
4 жыл бұрын
I don't quite know what it is but man I love you videos
@carlosjones6278
4 жыл бұрын
I love the way you do shoes
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Carlos!
@XxLogo
4 жыл бұрын
Will this work with some normal smooth calf leather shoes? Have some deep burgundy double monks I wish were a tad brighter towards mahogany/chili. Keep up the great work, Preston!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yes this will work on calf as well
@TrueBlueYou
3 жыл бұрын
Man you do great work!!!
@plumtiger1
8 ай бұрын
Have to try the 1909 on my shell. Looks like a good shine!
@jasonpatelcpa
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful pair! Nice work on achieving that color tone!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dr.s.p.
4 жыл бұрын
Great idea and I will try this, once the sun comes back to us.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yes give it a try!
@kbrett2004
4 жыл бұрын
You've done it again my man. Great job!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brett!
@angelalane8660
4 жыл бұрын
HI, PRESTON! Damn, those are beautiful shoes! Very nice. Hugs and kisses to Zelda!!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Zelda says hi! She’s growing fast!
@eddyjohnson9335
4 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful. Love the te technique hack.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@isaacmelendez3239
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shoes!
@kevinbeverlyjr1864
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice looking shoes and the sun is wonderful .
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
☀️ ☀️ ☀️
@jeffu3724
4 жыл бұрын
Good vid. I truly enjoy watching your vids. So informative, and I find so relaxing. I am gaining a decent collection, Florsheim Royal Imperial Beatle Boots, last catch. But have learned so much. Thank you sir.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching Jeff. Keep up the great work!
@mrcoreyray7
4 жыл бұрын
I love you videos. Was the ding almost half way through the video an accident? I enjoy being able to watch your videos as they don’t disturb sleeping babies and wife.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yes it was an accident haha.
@cristian-rocha
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Preston, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Cheers from Bogotá, Colombia!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope to visit Colombia one day!
@cristian-rocha
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford You're always welcome. Just make me know to host you.
@MYHelen143
3 жыл бұрын
wow, these shoes are beautiful.
@superpowerupstar
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video, go tritons!
@mbshoedoc
4 жыл бұрын
Your exactly right...they are perfectly imperfect 👌👍
@wizaxed
4 жыл бұрын
Those are sharp kicks, Preston! Nice work as always. I need some shell cordovan!! Some Daltons would be a great start!!!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great boot to get in shell Cordovan. I really want a pair in brown shell.
@eyeheartsushi2212
4 жыл бұрын
Man those shoes are 🔥🔥🔥
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@chriskitzmiller6842
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for sharing, this video has answered my question about each shoe having different patinas. I was getting quite concerned, same exact thing with my pair, one has more red and the other eggplant. Might just try putting the eggplant color out and leave the more red shade inside. Also, ordered hermes red and cherry Saphir polish just in case. Again thanks for your channel, just subscribed and look forward to enjoying while learning more about your art work!
@TheElegantOxford
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! Shell patinas differently in each section of the shoe. Glad the video helped
@seekingtruth6822
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you hermano. Now this will be my next pair to purchase, absolutely grand ol’ shoe
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Totally worth the purchase
@homerogarza9861
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford should I buy the long wing tip or the ones you have?
@goaztecs7549
4 жыл бұрын
So happy to see your sub count growing! I'm so excited to see where the channel is going.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I couldn’t do it with out you guys!
@danielwoodard680
4 жыл бұрын
Go Tritons! I'm a Thurgood Marshall grad. My Son is a Revelle grad.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I was Muir
@MNpicker
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid man!! These shoes look amazing👌🏼
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it
@aross924
4 жыл бұрын
Preston. How about a video that focuses on treating and monthly maintenance on the edge of the shoes and what products to use. Ty
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea
@michaellevasseur1883
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@rxlo1062
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome 👍
@rjgiddings
4 жыл бұрын
I've been watching these videos for a while now...so question is - how many shoes have you shined at this point ? Several hundred ? Excellent video again PS !
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
I’m not completely sure to be honest. Probably close to 1,000 or more since I first started.
@oscarhall124
4 жыл бұрын
Hard to believe those shoes are 4 years old. They look like they’re about 2 months old. How many times a week do you don these beauties for wear in the real world? Glad to have found your site, great background music😉
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
I wear them a couple of times per month. I don’t wear them as much as my other pairs but I really like them
@spbynum
4 жыл бұрын
I would assume Saphir Neutral Cordovan Cream would work for this process as well?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely
@joshuarozario5654
4 жыл бұрын
Preston, awesome video as usual! I have applied Neatsfoot Oil, can I still place them in the sun?
@migui8850
4 жыл бұрын
They look great, carnal.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Miguel!
@minafouad78
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Preston..Is it possible to apply a skin conditioner like Johnson cream.. or a Vaseline before putting shoes in the sun?.. many thanks ..
@claytonberg721
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a pair of shell cordovan shoes.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
They are awesome! Worth saving up for.
@vashsant
4 жыл бұрын
This is excellent. Can you identify your brushes and creams of choice?
@corpsiecorpsie_the_original
4 жыл бұрын
TIL that nicer shoes naturally make weird squeaky shoe ASMR and it's not just from the camera mic. 😮 it's so distinct
@wrestleshute
4 жыл бұрын
I recently bough some Alden LWB in color 8, which I am stripping the acrylic finish off of them
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Jesus! Some people don’t like that finish but I never removed mine.
@wrestleshute
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford In case you are curious, I used acetone and gentle pressure. because of the brogueing I used a q-tip for the edge of the wing. They looked very dull after removing the finish. I just brushed them until the shine came back. I am also fading them in the sun, will complete with Saphir cordovan cream and mirror wax. I'll post photos on IG once complete. I'll tag so you can check results
@kamleshnarsai4890
4 жыл бұрын
Wow nice pair of shoes, great video, I’m in South Africa looking for shoes made in America, very hard to find All quality branded shoes available are made in China, Korea India and South Africa doesn't feel the same
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Meermin is made in China and they are top quality. Give them a shot they are affordable and great!
@jhstylewon1172
3 жыл бұрын
I can't find that cream anywhere near where I live. What else can I use or what else can I do? Can I just place it out in the sun and just use renavateur daily?
@exactitudeee
4 жыл бұрын
Hey can you please add before and after photos in similar lighting conditions?
@davidchavez4594
4 жыл бұрын
I m the 3 comment lol but seriously is he good way to make it look as good as that Great pacient is the key🤙🏼✌🏼
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, David!
@vim1471
4 жыл бұрын
Can you achieve a mirror shine on a pair of $70 unbranded black brogues made in Asia that's marked as 'leather uppers' ?
@WarBerJr02
4 жыл бұрын
Although you have said it before, would you tell me again, how to distinguish shell cordovan from leather?
@ThriftedGent
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how this technique will work on calf. Imma try this weekend on a pair of my thrifted shoes!
@ThriftedGent
4 жыл бұрын
@Seine O'More i did bro but it didn't work for me. It wasn't that sunny here so maybe that's why it didn't for me!
@michaelrhodes8581
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shoes 👍
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Michael!
@DEN3366
3 жыл бұрын
Do you think this would work on black shell cordovan?
@edstrazz2758
3 жыл бұрын
Can I use black shoe polish on brown shoes to turn them black?
@MrJoe11young
4 жыл бұрын
My beautiful shell cordovan shoes make a creaking sound. Any suggestions?
@giuseppegranieri3866
4 жыл бұрын
amazing..hope tp became good like you one day! could u tell me the name of that piano song please?
@KP00059
4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know how to take creases out of leather? Iron+towel method don't work and could smell my shoes cooking
@FinalPattern11
4 жыл бұрын
Love the videos. So relaxing and I’ve learned a huge amount. Question: is it possible to turn my black Joseph Cheaney’s brown?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
No unfortunately it’s not. Black shoes are almost impossible to change to another color
@FinalPattern11
4 жыл бұрын
The Elegant Oxford thanks for getting back
@aross924
4 жыл бұрын
One more thing. My god beautiful shoes.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@KATHYMEADful
4 жыл бұрын
A really nice chunky clunky country brogue....... Super cool :)
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Right? It’s a good look!
@SOCerberus94
2 жыл бұрын
Does this only work on Shell Cordovan shoes?
@ericconway3415
4 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, love the videos. Any suggestions for a good leather cleaner?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
It depends how much you need to clean. Saphir polishes have solvents in them to tell remove old polish but if you need to clean and remove old wax I’d suggest Saphir renomat. Just be careful as it can strip off a lot of polish in one go.
@victorhalfmoon3810
4 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a used pair of AE online, not knowing that they were polished cobbler. There is some cracking in the vamp area. Any suggestions on how to restore?
@felixmunoz184
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, how can I lighten a dark blue AE Cornwallis calf skin leather any advice would be appreciated.
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
There are multiple methods but sunlight is probably the easiest and safest way. You can use acetone but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re confident you can do it.
@felixmunoz184
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford wow sunlight will work on a regular leather shoe and lighten them?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it will just take a couple of weeks. It takes time but it’s worth it
@frankhurn9055
4 жыл бұрын
Is that 2nd brush, the real light one at about 5 minutes in, just a normal scrub brush like you would use on cleaning a floor? It kind of looks like one ?!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a normal horse hair shoe brush. I got that one from The Hanger Project.
@frankhurn9055
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford Thanks Preston, I wasn't trying to make fun, I was just really curious! By the way, I for one would appreciate if you would include what type of brush, and where it is from in your future videos. I really Love your work and passion for making shoes look great, Thanks!
@mookiepookie444
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job as always, Preston! ✨
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mocho543
4 жыл бұрын
Do it work just whit UV light? :p
@TheRacerRich
3 жыл бұрын
This video brought to you by BIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRDMAAAAAAAAAAAN
@AntiMatterProperties
4 жыл бұрын
What brand of shoe brushes do you use, the white brittle one looks like it's very dense
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a hanger project horse hair brush
@Gragon
4 жыл бұрын
where did you buy venetian shoe cream? Ive been looking for it and its only available in USA
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
It’s made in the USA so I don’t think they sell it oversees. I got my bottle from a friend.
@IanSaxman
4 жыл бұрын
Preston, are these the #2076 wing tip Bluchers in Color 8 on the Aberdeen last, by chance? Been eyeing those for a while. What a great shoe!
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Very close but mine are on the plaza last.
@IanSaxman
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford that's great. Here in (my country) they don't have many Alden dealers but I called a shop and found they had the tassel loafers with the Aberdeen last in my size for me to try. This way I could at least get a feel for whether it's a solid choice for me.
@vim1471
4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried ironing the shoes over a wet cloth to reduce the creases. I've seen a few people on youtube do that. What are your thoughts ?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
I’m working on a video about that right now
@cvandyke27
4 жыл бұрын
Will this only work on shell Cordovan or will it also work on regular leather shoes? Also did you recondition them after each day or only the once in the beginning? Thanks
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
It will work with any leather shoe. I didn’t recondition daily. Just the initial time.
@Jack-jh5ls
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Preston! I have a quick question for ya. I just purchased and received my first Allen Edmonds off of eBay. They are the black Chester wingtips and I scored them for less than $45. I am planning on having them resoled in the near future, and the upper leather is in acceptable shape. However, seeing that they have seen their wear, there is some cracking (mostly minor) and a small area on the outside of the right shoe has flaked off (a little chip from the top layer of leather). I was disappointed to see this, seeing that it wasn’t advertised in the photos on eBay, but could you offer me any advice on how to fill that area and make it more acceptable? Thank you! Sincerely, JG
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
These types of repairs can be easy or a pain depending on how bad they are. Saphir renovating repair cream has resins pigment in it to fill in small cracks and tears. Give it a try.
@corpsiecorpsie_the_original
4 жыл бұрын
Does this process also work on "normal" leather? I have some affordable shoes I want to get artsy with
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yes but it would take a little longer. It will work though
@planeice
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, great channel and great videos, I have a small issue with my black shell cordovan Carmina wingtips, I wonder if you could help with. The issue is on one of the pairs, the vamp crease is not straight, it's on an angle which makes the shoe look ugly. I have removed the creases with a dear bone, but every time I reuse the shoe the crease appears in the same place (angled) again! and I'm using shoe trees. Any tricks to get it in the right place (straight) ?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
It happens sometimes and it’s being caused by how your foot flexes. Sometimes they are not straight across but angled. I know it’s annoying but I don’t know how to make it go away.
@planeice
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply, its strange that this is happening only on this shoe and not on any other ones that I have. If you do come across a Solution in the future please make video. Thanks again for replying and for a great channel.
@ecurb10
3 жыл бұрын
I just Googled Alden shoes, thinking I might get me some.......hmm, just a little out of my price range (😲!!!!!!!)
@TheElegantOxford
3 жыл бұрын
Allons-y
@jofula
4 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Can you inbox me details concerning your rates and scheduling timelines? Cheers
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Robert. I’m currently booked solid for a couple of months but I would love to work on your shoes. I charge $100-200 depending on job and it’s about a 3 week turnaround
@jofula
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheElegantOxford that's awesome! Busy is ALWAYS good. What is the process from this point? Should I wait for a few months and get back to you or do we schedule a shipping time for the future?
@MegaRizm
2 жыл бұрын
How many times did you wear this shoes?
@TheElegantOxford
2 жыл бұрын
It’s been over 4 years so at this point since I bought them so I’ve worn them dozens and dozens of times.
@lemeowskie5983
4 жыл бұрын
Did you condition them at every start of the day before putting under the sun?
@ItsPhilH
4 жыл бұрын
Came here to clarify this detail. Do you do it every day or just the initial layer?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Just the initial layer.
@jefffrank8970
4 жыл бұрын
Preston, how do I send you a couple pair of shoes to be worked on? Do you accept outside work? They are both Foot Joy classic dress shoes that need TLC. Thank you......Jeff Frank
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Jeff! I do accept outside work but am currently booked for a months. Email me and we can talk
@jefffrank8970
4 жыл бұрын
The Elegant Oxford. That sounds good, I will email you!
@vicentegregorio6476
4 жыл бұрын
Can this be done with a 20+ year old pair of cordovan?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yes of course!
@vicentegregorio6476
4 жыл бұрын
How can I contact you? I would like to send you a pair for some patina. Thanks.
@shoelund4887
4 жыл бұрын
Does it work through a window?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it should work as long as the window doesn’t have a UV filter
@L.Spencer
4 жыл бұрын
Or maybe a tanning salon?
@alexsherel3344
Жыл бұрын
This gonna work on CXL…?
@TheElegantOxford
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it will definitely will. It might take a little longer, but I’ve run this experiment on all types of leather and the sun always lightens the shoe.
@alexsherel3344
Жыл бұрын
Awesome because I bought a pair of Thursday vanguard a bit too big, but the color is amazing…now. I honestly forget it’s original, because I bought them during COVID lockdown in US, and I went away (rehab, booze, I’m still good ) but I ordered a new pair now, THE PERFECT SIZE I might add, 😁, but the finish is a bit darker, with ZERO variation, unlike the first. So I found this and am SOOO happy, because I was soooo disappointed with the color. Hope this works cause they’ll be perfect after.
@anangelshero0410
4 жыл бұрын
So the UV💡 actually lightens leather, and darkens us! 😂 Now I wonder if those of us that live in ☀️ deprived areas use UV lamps to achieve a similar result?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
Isn’t that weird? It’s the melanin that darkens us to protect us from being burned again. Life is so funny sometimes.
@anangelshero0410
4 жыл бұрын
Just looked up a project for a UV cure box under $30. Now I'm wanting to experiment! Thank you Preston! 😊
@Omniscient_Maverick
4 жыл бұрын
Preston do you belong to Sikh community ?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
No, my parents are Mexican. I always get mistaken for being middle eastern or as a Farsi speaker. Must be my dark hair and light skin.
@danieleraso1
4 жыл бұрын
The no product is a little white lie. Is there an alternative for people outside USA?
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
The sun is literally all you need. Nothing else is necessary.
4 жыл бұрын
Like they say in Alabama, it shoe looks good..
@mattrolls1765
Жыл бұрын
Sorry the correct name of the product is.....
4 жыл бұрын
Yours is a shoestring operation?
@PyjamaSpeed
4 жыл бұрын
If you put those outside in the UK right now they are likely to float away never to be seen again.... or possibly be blown away and end up on your neighbours roof
@TheElegantOxford
4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@EdMiltimore
4 жыл бұрын
Do we really need to see so much polishing/buffing? How about making the product names easier to pick out?
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