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@ Real men Real style one thing you can do is, take to a shoe repair store. They can glue a rubber cover which creates traction and saves the sole. Done it with mine and it works well.
@@newcountryguy I agree 100% , you said it before i did .. i should have looked more closely to the other comments especially yours. Every pair of my expensive dress shoes that had leather soles have gone to the cobbler for thin rubber soles before wearing them outdoors. . Shoe fetish here .
@@tedcapellos3676 I hear ya, I actually stumbled on to that many years ago at a shoe repair shop in my old neighborhood. It's worked very well so I stuck with it ever since. Saves a lot of headache to.
Let me just say, the blowdrying method is a lifesaver. My feet were killing me, so today I tried it for 5-10 minutes and then wore the shoes. What a world of difference it made! It was much easier to put on(I have wider feet) and I was able to walk around without crying. Day 3 of breaking them in.
Antonio, I love your videos however I have a few issues with this one. First of all, most of your advice is generally correct for non-oiled, non-suede leather shoes. However for shoes that are made out of shell cordovan, oiled leathers, and suedes: you would not perform some of these steps as you may permanently ruin the shoes. As an example for Shell Cordovan shoes: you should never use heat or use a wax (you only use creams specifically for shell or none at all). Otherwise you will ruin the shell. On an oiled leather such as a reverse chamois shoe/boot, you would never use a waterproof spray. There is no such thing as one care regimen that fits all shoe leathers. As a suggestion for a future video: How to properly identify the different types of leather that shoes/boots can be made out of and how to care for them. Thank you and Semper Fi.
Every gentlemen should know this! I own several nice leather shoes and boots. I always keep them clean and conditioned and use a horsehair brush after every use. They will last a very long time, and I think it is worth the efford. Quality shoes are not cheap. Great video by the way 👍
Saw a dude with a nice suit walking in business casual Cole Hans. Almost got out of my car to lecture him, but I decided to carry on with my day instead.
Just got myself a new pair of Allen Edmonds (based on your recommendation from a video at some point in the past) and definitely trying some of these tips! The shoes themselves fit so well, and almost feel like they're already broken in. I can definitely feel the quality.
I bought a pair of Brogue Stands in walnut. I LOVE THEM! I immediately applied Saphir conditioner, then Saphir polish, and sprayed them to waterproof. I also found a cobbler and had him put on rubber vibram coverings and brass toe plates. I'm good to go.
Antonio, liked all the steps that you covered. The only area that I am skeptical, is that I noticed you used the Kiwi brand to protect the shoes. Have watched shoe cobblers, and they suggest to stay away from Kiwi and instead use Saphir products. In other words, perhaps Kiwi for budget shoes, and Saphir for more quality build shoes, what say you?
I love everything you said, but I have to disagree on the silicon-based spray or any silicon-based product. Much love though & thank you for the great tips. 😊
Antonio, I don't know if you agree or disagree, but once I have decided that I'm going to keep the shoes, I send them to my cobbler for a half outer sole. I do this before I even wear them for the first time outside. I know that I don't have to think about traction or wear and tear. To me, this is worth the cost.
Shoe obsession, I like it... Man, Antonio Centeno is the master of shoes. I feel like i'm going to shoe school. Thank you Antonio, I learned a lot watching your videos.
A few things you said cause more damage to leather than helping solve the issue. Hairdryer directly on to the leather and silicone based waterproofing sprays are one of the worst things to do your leather products. The best thing to do with a new pair is to actually clean it with saddle soap, apply conditioner, polish and seal it off with wax layers. After this, caring for it regularly by brushing off dirt following every wear and storing with cedar shoe tree will ensure the best protection for the best investment. Saphir products are excellent, however are tad too expensive but there are affordable options out there like bickmore leather conditioners, fiebing's saddle soap etc. I personally use them and can certainly vouch for it.
From a leather-worker - heat can be a very useful tool when used properly, but it needs to be used carefully. In short, use sparingly and only to the degree that your own skin would be comfortable. Far and away better to take 5 mins at a distance from the shoe than 30 seconds 2" away. longer version with explanation: the leather used for most 'decent quality' dress shoes is called veg tan, and is a very traditional and natural process for treating hides. This has many benefits which make veg tan uniquely suited to certain tasks, but also some big downsides you need to watch out for. The most common issue by far is that its more susceptible to the elements (unless specifically treated for them). Because it's a gentle and natural tanning process, hides still have lots of fats and oils found in skins present. There are two problems that can come with heating - 1) burning the leather. rule of thumb is warm not hot, the surface can burn like your skin does before even warming the underside. Don't do anything that would hurt your own skin. Basically distance and lots of movement are essential. And 2) drying out - this tends to be an issue only after lots of heat or wet cycles but it pays to bare it in mind. As you heat the leather the fats it contains dispurse a little, and moisture gets pulled out. This is why old and not fully cared for leather goods begin to crack at bend points, as even sun or normal daily heat can and eventually will cause it. This can be easily prevented if you use some leather balm or conditioner. Do your research here, as there is alot of variation. Some may darken the leather significantly but protect from elements, while others will be hard to notice but do very little in protection from the elements. It definitely pays to get a well regarded product here rather than some random DIY recipie. it's a small investment and a tiny jar really will last you years.
antonio, i love your content, but i have several issues with this video. first of all, that leather sole protector you showed that was glued on to the shoe...it clearly isn't very thick because it created an extra, unnecessary layer on the sole which destabilizes your walk. it's much better to go to a shoe cobbler who can put those on professionally use thinner protectors to minimize height difference. secondly, you talked about wax polish in the video, and then you switched between wax polish and cream polish, but you didn't mention anything about cream polish. after applying conditioner, one should only apply wax polish after cream polish. and lastly, i personally wouldn't use any silicone spray on quality leather shoes. while you might water proof the shoe, you also risk hampering the leather's breatheability. i haven't seen any high end shoe care professionals who use water proofing sprays on their shoes, so i wouldn't do it either.
You nailed it...this is pretty crap advice...maybe for a ~20 year old who's just figuring out shoes and doesn't know the difference between glued and GYW/Blake construction...not for anyone who has actually nice shoes...
I almost forgot about shoe horn. You just prevented me from damaging the back of my brand new black Oxford. I fought to get my heel in it yesterday. Tomorrow morning, I'll surely get me a horn.thanks.
Can you heat up suede? I just purchased a pair of Thursday Chukka boots. They are a little snug, but I know they will break in just fine. I’d just like to speed it up.
7:02. For about the fifth time on these videos: silicon and silicone are radically different things. You are talking about silicone sprays, silicone sealants, and other silicone products. Silicon is a metallic semiconductor.
Great video Antonio. But what if you don’t have leather conditioner ? Is there any alternatives? Would the oils do the work? Like coconut oil or olive oil?
Big ups Antonio :-) Your videos are always informative. We don't hear your intro soundtrack anymore. Pls bring it back... What's the title of that soundtrack?
If you want to create traction, have a cobbler put on a thin outer rubber sole. It won't show at all or change the look of the shoe. The problem with roughing up the leather is that it will make it easier for the sole to soak up water if you step in it... Over time that can make the sole split, costing you a resoling. The thin outer rubber sole will both give you traction AND protect the shoe better from water. It is also a great way to prolong the life of your shoe since you wear down the rubber sole, and once you see it getting thin (the pattern starting to fade) you can go back to the cobbler to have it replaced. I don't like the glue-on-yourself rubber pads because they change the ergonomics of the shoe, tipping the angle upward. Done by a cobbler they will remove a thin layer of the sole and replace it with rubber, retaining the angle and ergonomics. At least that's how I was taught... granted, my stint as a cobbler was brief, so I am by no means an expert.
Great vid antonio! I am currently waiting on 2 new pairs of shoes to arrive to me. Question, i have only came across a few videos on "new shoe care." I had always wondered if i can use a leather conditioner before i wax my shoes? And since mine are hand painted with patina, should I only use a neutral polish? The shoes are from Undandy. I also bought the leather shoe care kit from them. Wondering how the actual process is going to need to go. Only gotten a few short responses that really didnt help me. Break it down for us Boss.
Curious on what you would update on this, I agree with some of these but other i disagree. Like the knife thing for scuffing the sole. A serrated knife that isn't pressed down as if you were cutting is a fine way of scuffing your soles up. If I do it on concrete, small stones get imbedded. Also, since wax doesn't have a lot of pigment, the color matching isn't as important as it is with creme polishes. Alllll personal opinions of course. Great videos
Antonio, long time watcher, 1st time commenter 😃. The brand that I love and have had found works for me is GH Bass. Their shoes are very affordable, never really had to break them in and in my opinion they are good quality. And they don’t pay me to say this 😄. I’d like to know if you’d recommend that brand. Thanks for all your hard work, great video! Enjoy your extra day this year gents! God Bless!
Almost all of Bass's shoes are cemented, AKA glued, and so are not resoleable. So when the sole wears out, the shoe is irreparable and has to just be thrown away, even if the upper is still in good shape. If you're fine with this, though, and if you like the way they fit, then that's what works for you. But ideally you want shoes that are either Goodyear welted or Blake stitched, as both of those kinds of construction are easily resoleable. A quality shoe can be resoled multiple times for a fraction of what it costs to buy a new pair, saving you money in the long run. Cemented shoes are generally understood to be low quality, since they are disposable.
Antonio, I've always been nervous about using the hair dryer (unless there's a thick layer of wax mirror shine), wouldn't that damage and dry out the leather?
If you want traction on a pair of quality leather shoes do not purchase a stick on thin rubber sole. What you require is a full 'Dainite' rubber sole which is far superior. The unique stud/cup acts on the one hand similarly to a studded football (soccer) boot that is gripping grass, the second is the cup performs identically to a plunger when making a suction seal on a watery surface. When fitting a Dainite sole a cobbler can apply the correct balance between the heel height and sole height. If not it could make walking feel uncomfortable even by the added extra 1mm/2mm thickness. If you want to stretch any part of the shoe use a two way shoe expander (eg Dasco brand) , try to not to use heat as it could dry out the leather of its natural oils and cause it to crack.
Hello, I have a question, sir. In my country we don't have wax polish for leather shoes, we have grease and mousse which are made with water as one of the main ingredients, would they also work? They also say that they can repair any scratches and hydrate the leather
Is it possible to get rid of some slight creasing by coming to my senses and buying shoe trees (and using them going forward)? Just wondering what to expect as I ordered a couple along with some leather conditioner for my shoes. Thanks for the advice by the way.
ANTONIO, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I only have one pair of dress shoes, well actually two, but my Bostonians are a square toe. This is before square toes are a NO GO so I don’t wear them anymore. I have recently bought cedar shoe trees for my dress shoes but I need to get some wax and waterproof spray for them. Also, before I knew about shoe trees, I wore my dress shoes and stored them without shoe trees. On the vamp, they now have some creasing and a little wrinkling. Is there anything I can do to fix this or do I pretty much have to live with it?
Antonio,please do a review of 3DM shoes. Doesn't have to be a sponsored video,it would be interested to get an unbiased expert opinion on them and to learn how they compare to Ace marks, Beckett Simonon,Thursday boots,Meermin etc since they offer best prices for what they offer
Oh man don’t use those silicone based spray!!! It’ll be a pain to remove them when you want to polish the shoe again, and it prevents the leather from taking in the polish.
that was the most retarded tip i have ever heard from a channel that gives advice on clothing. that guy doesn't know much about shoes and it is annoying ass hell.
Should you condition the leather AND waterproof it or do you only do one thing only? If you do both, what should you do first? And what's an appropriate frequency?
Great video even an Old Dog can learn something daily, Question what's your opinion on Paul Parkman shoes I absolutely love there work I'm fortunate to only dress for myself so I don't have to stick to such or any business model but still love classic as well as avantguard stylings and am now wearing more crossover styles. Really enjoy your channel👌🥂
You're paying A LOT for shoes that are difficult to make work with an ensemble. They are gorgeous though. Just a little more 'art' than 'footwear I can reasonably expect to wear somewhere at some point (and not have a heart attack when they get their first scuff!)'
Do you recommend certain leather shoe brands for wide feet and more importantly orthotics? I seem to not find nice shoes where the orthotics and my feet fit in well, because the insoles of the shoes are not able to be taken out. And getting a size bigger makes the sides too big.
Great video, Antonio. Do you have any recommendations for an all-purpose color-neutral leather conditioner? Something you could use from dark brown boots to white sneakers.
You recommend Cedar inserts. What are your thoughts on this plan I use? Since I own quite a few pair of shoes it can get real pricey ,so I use the paper that's stuffed inside most shoes when purchased.
Sal, Don't know what you usually pay for your shoes but in my case it's between 200 - 700 $ a pair & shoe-trees are appr. 20 - 30 $, that's a mere 4 - 10 %, I think this is a very worthwhile investment & if you do not have a fire in your house, these shoe-trees will live longer than the pair of shoes you bought them for & possibly even longer than you...
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