How To CLEAN & POLISH Your Dress Shoes (And Save Money Doing It)

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@DressWell.Madaras 6 месяцев назад

Hi Everyone. If you would like to order any of the items shown in this video, please consider using my Affiliate links. It is not much, though I receive a small commission from them at no cost to you. This helps support the channel, the business and my ability to create such high-production quality content. Thank you, sincerely. I hope you have a wonderful day. Cleanser - arterton.co.uk/products/reviving-cream?ktk=d1Zkc05OLTU3YWE1NTNlMTUw Conditioner - amzn.to/3yb913l Cream Polish - amzn.to/3UfDIwW Wax - amzn.to/48L2Joh Horsehair Brush (Luxury) - arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush?ktk=d1Zkc05OLWEzMzNlOTZlZTBm Horsehair Brush (Standard) - amzn.to/3vLTkhv Horsehair Brush (Minimal) - amzn.to/42e49oB Balmoral Oxfords - arterton.co.uk/products/balmoral-oxford?ktk=d1Zkc05OLWEwNDVmNWYyMTI4 Thank you all for your continued comments, likes, and overall support. I love you.

@jc2604 6 месяцев назад

0mg a new Dress Well video. Yasssss!!!

@Rand-lk7lj Месяц назад

Please keep up the good work. It's very much appreciated and entertaining.

@DressWell.Madaras Месяц назад

Thanks, will do!

@Liquidrodents 6 месяцев назад

I only wear leather shoes and have a dress shoe/dress sock addiction. I love your channel and the detail you dive into

@charleshabecker 6 месяцев назад

You really do cherish your shoes. It is so wonderful to see someone who loves leather dress shoes, in this age of athletic shoes everywhere. I feel more comfortable wearing leather shoes. Thank you for sharing your secrets to taking good care of your footwear.

@ricardorgomez 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad you talked about the money savings by DIY shining... Super-important. When people travel an hour to go to Walmart to save $20.... They may not really be saving because of time spent and especially, gas. Or... Making your lunch so you don't spend $15/day in NYC for it. And I think when doing it yourself, you really appreciate your shoes so much more. I once ruined a BEAUTIFUL pair of expensive chukkas back in the 90's just because I didn't care for them adequately. I would wait too long to take them somewhere to get maintenance. If I DIY, I'd still have those 20+ year old chukkas in pristine condition. Agreed with your methods. Especially with the quick buffing at the end of the day of use. I've never used cleansers. Because I'm now good with wiping down my shoes at the end of the day if there I think it needs it and I think it's enough. For the case of your shoes, I think it was necessary. Because of this video, I may start applying to wax to my shoes before Winter... I live in NYC and winter is just hell on shoes. It's not the snow or rain.. But the rock salt used to melt the ice. The art and nuance of shoe shining is an incredible one. As always, thanks for the super video and topics that other RU-vidrs regularly miss or omit.

@lucascesar6680 2 дня назад

Ótimo conteúdo!

@JerzyCarranza 2 месяца назад

Can you please do an in depth video on how to clean Nubuck? I see suade videos on RU-vid, but a Nubuck guide from you would be stellar!

@leavingbabylon3008 6 месяцев назад

Just discovered you from Antonio's channel. Subscribed.

@RexofCaledonia 22 дня назад

burgundy is the undisputed colour of shoe for navy suits. THE END. not MUSTARD TAN or Mid To Dark BROWN. Just Burgundy with either RED or PURPLE saturation

@jadktimeless2831 4 месяца назад

I Still Using The Same Technic Since My Young Age.❤

@ZakHancock 6 месяцев назад

10/10 breh. Keep it up. You can be the best. No joke.

@arthurcatalanotto1151 6 месяцев назад

Another nicely done video presentation. And an excellent job caring for those beautiful works of art. After every wear I will at least brush my shoes off while inspecting for unsightly scuffs and scapes. If scuffs are visible from five feet away I will pull out the polish. When brushing no longer brings back a shine, I will basically perform the same process you just demonstrated. Thanks again.

@ruperttmls7985 2 месяца назад

Me encantan los videos de este sujeto y las caras que hace durante sus explicaciones. 😆 Igual ahora tenía las mejillas rojas con el frío y seguía explicando 😅

@ireiaand 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful video! Reminds me that I need to get some Renovateur for my shoes! Currently it’s just kiwi wax & conditioner along with saphir cream polish for my bimonthly care routine.

@Ritchie_The_CEO 4 месяца назад

Graham Stephan would be so proud of you!

@norrdal 6 месяцев назад

This video was actually quite entertaining. I'm definitely not a well dressed person, but I love the mountains, so thumbs up from me for getting out there in a suit. Loved the shots. However, I'm not sure if I agree with your math in terms of factoring paid hours into the calculation. Unless you bring you shoes to the cobbler during work time and lose hours, or the other way around - worked extra hours whenever you had extra time because you didn't have to go to the cobbler. Most people would do that in their free time I guess. Either way, great video!

@DressWell.Madaras 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the comment! It is more meant to be a stand-in for the idea that time is valuable and should be factored into the total 'cost'. To be honest, I would value my - or anyone's - free time that I get to spend with my loved ones, or otherwise enjoying my life away from work, far greater than $38.46 per hour.

@norrdal 6 месяцев назад

@@DressWell.Madaras That's an interesting thought to value free time even more than work time and I haven't really thought about it this way, but I have to agree. There's always going to be more work, but time with family and friends or activities that we enjoy can't really be measured monetarily and a far more precious. I needed to hear that today. Thank you for that.

@Wladimir2_2 6 месяцев назад

This man is obsessed with shoes

@darthdiamo6902 6 месяцев назад

He is and we love him for it!

@damnjustassignmeone 6 месяцев назад

What a video. Love it

@marchesiamatteini 6 месяцев назад

Great content!

@ABC-rh7zc 6 месяцев назад

More decimal places pleeeease!

@les-chouans 6 месяцев назад

amazing!

@VanGoWanderlust 6 месяцев назад

If you added all the shoes I've purchased in the past 10 years, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't come to $957 LOL

@norrdal 6 месяцев назад

When I saw the title I thought exactly the same. But after watching the video I'm thinking I might need to get a proper pair of shoes for once in my life 😂.

@abcxyz7529 6 месяцев назад

What's the proper way to do maintenance in between wax stripping? I assume wax stripping with Renomat should be done every 6 months. So in between do I just use shoe shine + wax to maintain? Or do I only layer on more wax? I also went full stupid by buying Beaute de Cuir, Medaille Dor, and Medaille Dor Mirror Gloss. So I have 3 waxes that I just randomize usage without any understanding what they are for.

@DressWell.Madaras 6 месяцев назад

It depends on a variety of factors related to the overall condition of the shoe. Assuming it never sees inclement weather, just a regular brush to re-buff the existing wax should be fine. If you notice that not quite working, I would apply another light layer of wax all over, though not more than once a month - if even that - to prevent overapplication. If you ever scuff it, just apply Cream Polish to restore color. Use discretion, of course. If you walk through some rough weather and the finish wears a bit, you can do anything from a full restore to just a light conditioning + Cream Polish + Wax, to just Cream Polish + Wax - depending on what it seems to need. From my understanding, MDO is suppose to be a higher quality version of BdC, though I have not noticed any particularly pronounced difference. I don't use Mirror Gloss. I have tried it and just never personally felt the need, though I know some people swear by it. I may revisit it in the future to test it more thoroughly. You're not stupid. There is a bunch of mythology, pseudoscientific pontification, and loose taxonomy around these products. Not to mention a lack of empirical research or testing on how they truly function and differ. Part of the purpose of these videos was to distill down what they actually do and what is necessary to have among the utter sea of products.

@abcxyz7529 6 месяцев назад

@@DressWell.Madaras Got it, I'll stop waxing my shoes every two weeks from now on. I really appreciate your well thought out responses. Thanks for educating me.

@ShinmaMumei Месяц назад

Think of it in terms of the concentration of solvents vs hardness of the wax. Pate de Luxe has more solvent (penetrates the leather as opposed to sit on top of it) and makes a nice mid-layer between the cream polish and the mirror gloss. The MG dries much harder than the PdL. This means it has higher shine potential but more importantly it protects against abrasion better, like a 6th step after 'wax' called 'guard'.

@dylank3484 3 месяца назад

Christopher - help! I’d like you to go for a Reviving Cream other than Paul Brunngard, especially cuz you & others have said that Reno Mat is too strong & is dangerous to work with. Help! Paul Brunngard’s reviving cream with shipping & tax costs nearly triple the price of 1 bottle. Would you recommend any other substitutions - that may perhaps be available locally for me in Malaysia, or perhaps regionally available! Your video by the way is the sole guide that i use for upkeeping my dress shoes, thank you so much for the top content, that also doubles as entertainment value. Love it! Appreciate it much Christopher - i hope you can help me out here! Xoxo

@DressWell.Madaras 3 месяца назад

Here you go my friend - Saphir's Smooth Leather Lotion amzn.to/4cbL8YE This is the U.S. Amazon link, though there may be a Malaysian page that is better suited.

@dylank3484 3 месяца назад

@@DressWell.Madaras alright beauty. THANK YOU. The prompt reply too? Sick. Cheers!!

@silasmoser301 6 месяцев назад

First! But also, thanks!

@patricklyons-gi4wv 6 месяцев назад

How does the Brunngard Reviving Cream compare to Saphir’s Cleanser? Also, doesn’t Rennovateur contain a gentle cleaning solvent too?

@KaireMl 5 месяцев назад

Make a video about dress shirts please!

@DressWell.Madaras 5 месяцев назад

I'll put it on the list! I will do more research on it for the full video, though my current top Ready-to-Wear brand is Kamakura out of Japan. They are fantastic!

@ericfusselman 2 месяца назад

What stores in USA carry the Arteton products?

@DressWell.Madaras 2 месяца назад

None that I am currently aware of. Though reaching out directly to Arterton may be prudent just to check.

@stephenfreestone8859 6 месяцев назад

Doesn't everyone look after their own shoes

@awolf913 9 дней назад

Do you need reviving cream if you have saddle soap?

@DressWell.Madaras 9 дней назад

No, as Saddle Soap is a cleanser. Honestly though, I would not use Saddle Soap for anything other than a real rough-and-tumble work boot. For the more delicate, aesthetic-oriented leathers you find on dress shoes, I'd use Reviving Cream or Saphir's Gentle Cleanser if you are looking for something a little cheaper.

@awolf913 9 дней назад

@@DressWell.Madaras thanks for your reply and arrr ok! How about applying wax polish for shining purposes? Do you not apply it with a hard bristle brush? I see you apply with your fingers but does it matter? Then brush off with the horsehair? When would you use the Yak brush? Is that only to brush if your shoes are already mirror shined?

@DressWell.Madaras 9 дней назад

I would be concerned about over-application using a brush, even if you then tried to brush it off. Very thin layers. Plus getting your brush all clotted with wax, and just running out of wax sooner. Yak Brush is not necessary, but can be used after horsehair to give a slightly better shine. It can also be used more liberally than horsehair without threat of ruining your mirror shine.

@awolf913 8 дней назад

@@DressWell.Madaras thanks for your reply and what brush would you recommend for applying the wax polish? Any good brands or personal recommendations?

@DressWell.Madaras 8 дней назад

@@awolf913 I personally recommend, for horsehair: arterton.co.uk/products/horsehair-shoe-brush?ktk=d1Zkc05OLWEzMzNlOTZlZTBm For Yak Hair: arterton.co.uk/products/yak-hair-shoe-brush?ktk=d1Zkc05OLWJiODM1MzhmYWMw Those are the absolute best. For more affordable options: Horsehair Brush (Budget): amzn.to/3RCxQuF Horsehair Brush (Mid-Grade): amzn.to/3RvdWSq And to clarify, that is just for brushing. I recommend actually applying wax by hand.