+DCM562 There's something so deeply admirable about someone who is at an artisan level in their craft. His actions are so practiced and smooth it makes you almost forget he's shining a shoe.
People like this guy are rare. This is someone who really loves what he does - he's passionate, upbeat, knowledgable, and he's got a great sense of humour. You, Mike WIlson, are an absolute boss, and my hat is off to you sir.
Old school shoe shine - the kind of shine done in the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Always enjoyed having my shoes shined by someone like this. Not just a skill, but a talent and profession. Well done!!!
Part shoe shine, part entertainer, all professional! It's so hard these days to find someone that really masters their craft, glad to see there are still some people that take pride in what they do.
Whenever I watch this video it makes me wanna go to sleep the soothing Jazz in the background and how he polishes the shoes and how he works the towel it makes me wanna sleep!!!!!!!!!! Kinda like when I used to watch Bob Ross paint it would make me sleepy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean considering Jason's bio, it's very possible he met and learned from Mike a few months prior to making his own channel. With that being said, there's always been a "friendly rivalry" between them so if he IS talking about Jason then you gotta imagine it's all in good fun.
Thank you for this helpful video. I am a shiner at DFW Airport and since watching your video with your shoe shining tips, my tips from my customers have almost doubled than what I used to receive! There is a big difference applying polish by hand than with gloves or other applicators. The spraying of the brushes with water works wonders for me as well! Thanks again and much success in your business! :-)
Well Frank, it creates friction which heats up the polish kind of like the old military way of setting the polish on fire. The friction heats up the polish which melts into the shoe creating a higher gloss when you brush it out. Another thing, you have a bit more control of where you want the polish to go and where you don't want it to go.then using applicators, brushes, sponges etc.Also on hard to match color shoes, you can put some polish on your hands and see if it matches. You can also show it to the customer as well before you apply it. Remember, if you start out lighter, you can always go darker but if you can never lighten once you started dark. The most important thing though and I think Mike will say this as well, you will use less polish. That way there's less brushing out. The customer can see the results instantly too and there's far less waste of polish. You can use gloves but I like to actually get the feel of the leather when I am applying the polish. I also use my hands to apply conditioner as well. Do not use your hands though if you are using petroleum based polishes such as Kiwi though. Hope this was helpful! :-)
Many customers don't have the time for you to remove shoe laces. The only time I ever do is if the customer requests it or I notice that the tongue is getting very discolored. Anyway you polish around the laces. Another reason for using your hands when applying versus sponges, applicators etc.
6 лет назад
P Sch Jr Absolutely excellent and amazing comments!!! I had no clue Kiwi products were petroleum-based. Thanks a lot for educating me on this! May I please ask your recommendation on the best polish products?
This guy... is the Pinacle of Shoe Shine mastery. Some agree or disagree with wearing gloves, but his attitude and conviction, and the force of his opinion shows the passion which he do his work.
The art of the shine. It is a pleasure to watch a craftsman work at something he or she loves. And I feel this man loves the shine. A true pleasure to watch and learn. Thank you.
Now here is a man with love for his craft. If only more people would show this level of passion for their work, no matter what that work may be. It would improve the quallity of life overall :)
Thanks for the great shine today. Was great getting to meet you coming all the way from Texas. My coworker also enjoyed getting his first ever shoe shine.
*A very relaxing video.* *Mr Wilson seems pleasant, knowledgeable, & an excellent conversationalist. I would certainly patronize his business @____________________@*
6 лет назад
This guy is AMAZING!!!!! Thank you very much for creating this video!!!
this is a very impressive video to watch from a talented master gentleman showing a step by step instructional teaching lesson presentation on how to shine shoes the correct way.
hey mike, I was a shoe shine boy when I was 8, had a cedar wood box, worked a bar, for 25 cents, a coke & bag of chips in Pottstown PA, original home of Kiwi shoe polish, & could "snap the rag". good job brother. I am 66 now.
The Best Shoeshine in this World is in Little Rock ,Ar. of all places ! A Renaissance Shoeshine is the finest, Located in the top menswear store in Arkansas , Greenhaw's Menswear. A 5 step process applied by a master shine artist with 48 yrs. experience. 100% American Made Materials are used. Shoes look "wet" when I finish. Also sell new laces and apply toe & heel plates.
great video . . . you sir are a hard worker and a real example of what someone who takes pride in what they do, doing a 100% job :-) not to many ppl these days take pride in their work . . . Thank you for this awesome video & may GOD bless !!! p.s could u do a video on how to shine up cowboy boots
Legendary!! Mr. Wilson should consider a short visit to Seattle so we on the west side of the Cascade's could experience his talented gift! Waiting to hear about the "Wilson Road Show 2013!!"
