IN DEPTH PATINA & DYE TUTORIAL: SHADING & MARBLING EFFECT 

This is art. I mean this entire presentation. The music, the pace, the narration, the filming and editing. The finished product was stunning.

This is definitely one of your more “wow” videos with regards to the before and after. They look amazing

Preston you out did yourself. The pair of shoes look amazing. Thanks for sharing.

I love the fact you've been inspired by the patina on your brother's guitar. As a woodworker (and a guitarist) I see the correlation between the patina and character of dyed timber, and that of polished leather: both share similarities. Long may he Elegant Oxford continue. Peace and Love. Tony

Fantastic! The marbling technique is especially cool. I always love the magical transformation that happens when the conditioner goes on and suddenly the finish all blends together!

Well after watching all your videos I'd have to say this pair are my favourite restoration work you've done. Simply beautiful. Unfortunately I'd not be able to wear them, only put them on show in a glass case.

Watching an artisan at his craft is truly a wonderful and satisfying thing. I came across your videos quite by accident and simply couldn't stop watching.

That was like getting to watch Monet paint. Amazing.

WOW!!!! I am so ready to go to a thrift store and find a pair of shoes and experiment! Absolutely fantastic! Those shoes are beautiful! Especially after seeing the before compared to the after! Well done!

Oh wow, they def have a Les Paul feel to the color tones.

This channel inspired me to pursue my own interest for working with leather during the lockdown. Now, after some time building my skills, and an impressive shoe collection I amassed in the process, I finally moved to do this exact job on a pair of tan oxfords. They are beautiful, but I fear using them and getting some damage! I am about to make a second pair to use on special events and a pair of boots.

A sheer work of Art! I wish I could find stores that had shoe in these styles.🎨

True artistry. Plus, with that mesmerising sound track it's such a relaxing watch! Thank you.

Dude you are a true artist with serious skills. Absolutely beautiful.

I've lost track of how many time's I've watched this video. Pleasant to watch and I also learned a lot. In fact, this video gave me the confidence to try it out on one of my shoes. Thanks Preston!

I just love how clam and relaxing it is. Love from India

Best shoe transformation IMO! Yah ohhh yeah 😉👞👏🏻

I love the old sponge and creative techniques. Seemingly simple but I'm sure an acquired skill. v nice!

I think I have watched this video at least 3 dozen times in the past few days. Just bought a pair of used Allen Edmonds Strand oxfords in light brown to do exactly this...along with maybe some toe taps on a resole dyed red. Inspiring!

These are truly a work of art

It looks so amazing, looks like a beautiful wood sculpture 😍😍

Great video, Preston! I’m a guitar player and I’ve loved how these always remind me of sunburst guitar finished. Awesome to know that one of your brother’s guitars inspired you for this pair.

Excellent job by the legendary Preston "Impressive" Soto

The work is perfect. Amazing transformation. May I ask you to list all used products by details in each video description for reference?

After I watched this, I subscribed straight away! You are an artist!!!

Watching this legit just saved me from throwing away a pair I thought I had ruined trying to patina. Good thing I watched this first and had acetone

The shoe whisperer - coaxing out all that beauty. Amazing.

Another quality job Preston . Wow!

That's it, I'm off to find a pair of used shoes. You have inspired me to boost my shoe art game.

Hats off mister. In México I used to work as a kid in a workshop. After many years I will start to do my on patina again. Thanks for revived my pasion. God bless.

Here we go again. First it was bicycle restoration videos. My old Hardrock is now restored. Then it was custom and vintage axes. On to boiling and refinishing a Spanish Mauser rifle stock. Now I have to get all my 45 year old boots out and do some custom work on them. An inspiring job on those shoes. Takes me back to sitting with my Father polishing Sunday shoes Military MP style. It was Kiwi and the cold water. That was in 1966 or so. I also saw your leather briefcase video, if you what to try something different, look on Ebay for vintage leather ammunition pouches. Thanks for the tips, tricks and inspiration.

Those are absolutely the most beautiful pair of shoes I've ever seen! You give me confidence that I can continue to try new techniques, though I've not tried to dye my shoes. The Hermes Red seems to be the very best color to highlight or offset light and dark brown edges- I want to try it. Impressive techniques, Preston. Thanks.

Wow! Absolutely brilliant end result. 👍

Probably your best video and patina & dye tutorial, Enjoyed the subtleness and music in the background. Thank you for posting.

Stunning, simply stunning. Job well done.

Brother man I’ve seen a lot of your videos and I’m a big fan. But I have never seen better work than this right here. These are fantastic. I love to buy a new pair that looks like that.

That is a spectacular pair of shoes. Awesome job!

Супер, очень красиво сделали!!! Очень поучительное видео!!! Респект мастеру!!!🔥

Always a pleasure watching your videos.

Это просто фантастика! Bravo!

Holy spats Batman! That is gorgeous! Saved the video. I have a pair of shoes this would look great on!

Your really need to start your own shoe line "signature" collection!! Artisan skills like that are the true definition of "hand crafted." Well done, sir!

Really wonderful. You are an artist. These shoes are lucking stunning :-)

Just yesterday I 'two toned' a favorite pair of loafers, using brown polish and conditioner after a small repair. Wow, this is just so nicely done, I want to go back and enhance my previous days' work. Thanks!!

This look is definitely impressive, reminds me of Bontoni patina, which is perhaps the best out there, in my opinion... great job

TRULY REMARKABLE. GORGEOUS!!

What an artist. Incredible. Thanks

I find your videos very therapeutic and relaxing. I can't be alone in that? Very informative too.

One ☝️ of ur best videos yet like 👍🏽delivered

The word Wow doesn't even contain what you have done here! You are a magician.

The Elegant Oxford did it again. Such a beautiful shoe. This channel should be over 1M subs already. Such an awesome channel.

stunning. Thanks for sharing your art with us!

To me this is the ultimate masterpiece.... Superb job.

Man..this is insane. You are an artist!!

It‘s very time consuming but looks gorgeous!

Once again Preston, the work you do is amazing, and the end results are spectacular.Those can be considered moving pieces of art

Preston, you are a true artist!

Very very nice. I wish I discovered your channel sooner. Better late than never. Love your work

I search for ways to DIY and find a great video of an artist. Beautiful work.

You are an artist. What a transformation.

wooooooow !!!!! the best looking pair of oxfords !!!!!!!! that mirror gloss !!!!!!

God Preston, you are a true artist, a magician! Watching your work is always such a treat! Thank you for always sharing your amazing work!

This video is pure GOLD!

Beautiful sir. I would wear those with pride.

Wow dude, that really is a special job you put on those shoes... I’d love to get my own “Preston Edition” Allen Edmonds some day.

Absolutely Gorgeous Shoes...!

Very Nice job. Look really great. Thanks for posting .

Fantastic job! Great piano background music.

Man, it’s amazing I see the step I missed to create the marble effect, you have created a monster, I ask my friends for their shoes, lol

Spectacular!!! You really out did yourself with this video, Preston. BRAVO!!

You make those shoes look like a million bucks!!

👍😍Wow! ABSOLUTELY Beautiful!! Thank you. I’m so relaxed now. I sure I’ll sleep well. 🤗💞🤗

You nailed it Preston!👞

Preston- Insane man! You need to be a contesting next years patina world championship with Kirby Allison ... those shoes are jaw-dropping beautiful.

Preston... You killed it. You inspired me to dye my first pair, and they came out pretty good. Thanks for your videos. You rock.

Eres el Duro en Esto....the best in all you do ..

Great video and great result !!!! Very good Job !!!!

Thank you for this very inspirational video. True craftsmanship. Now I want to buy an old pair and dye it too. Just for the pleasure of it.

Damn Man!!! Masterpiece job!!! Thank U for sharing with us.

You are truly an artist. Thanks for the video.

Gorgeous shoes. Just amazing to watch video.

Super as always and yes this pair look stunning.. the shoe I have always wanted but never seen. I have bought an array of Saphir and Fiebings products and am having pleasure and fun with shoes and all because of you. Thank you. One thing I have not achieved as you seemed to do with this pair especially and that is to have a balanced shine between the mirror shine areas and the rest of the shoe giving the sense that the whole shoe was mirror shine. Thanks for the videos and inspiration.

Absolutely awesome. I never thought much of dress shoes until I found your channel. Thank you for a new obsession.

One word springs to mind....... Bloodylovely

What a fine transformation on this pair of shoes. Nicely done.

Just Beautiful. I'm amazed.

I really believe this is your best work yet. Beautiful result that anyone would be proud to wear. Well done.

Extremely soothing video. Love it!

Man that was beautifully done.bravo!

Music is perfect thank you. I am polishing my shoes lol It is a real pleasure to watch your videos thank you again for uploading

They look amazing. I hate seeing a bourbon pair lose it’s color because they are no longer in production but I also love seeing what you did with the pair. Job well done.

A veritable work of art

Beautiful video and pleasing music. Keep it up❤️

This is one of the most beautiful colors man ever made on a shoe! great work

Very Amazed Keep Doing Gr8 this video was relaxing to the Eyes and Ears.

This is what I want to do I have a pair of brown Park Avenues,, the brown is just so drab. Your a craftsman artistic with an ability to teach others.

You’re an absolute artist. A shear pleasure to watch. You have probably doubled the value of those shoes too.

WOW, just WOW!!!

WOOOOOOOW, PRESTON!!! Those are gorgeous!!! Thank you for that, Love love your videos! Hope everything is cherry for you and your little family! 🎩🌷

My favourite video so far!