RESTORING OLD ALLEN EDMONDS STRANDS- Shoe Restoration Tutorial and Shine. 

Who would have thought that watching the toe of one shoe being polished for 10 minutes could be so hypnotic. But seriously, beautiful result

It is always magical, what you can archive with a little nail polish remover and moisturizer. Most of the times, the cracks just cracked polish and under that, the leather is in great condition. In my experience, the patina usually stays. It is really worth to buy used shoes if the upper is not scratched. I recently bought a pair of gunboats, I stripped the old polish, the chestnut finish come off and an unusual, reddish brick-like colored surface appeared. The previous user used a bad quality cream in the wrong color. They look great now.

I have a pair of shoes like this, they are old and worn. i Wore them throughout 2013, they walked where I live in the UK... Berlin and New York too and it just happend to be one of the best years of my life. They have sat in my cupboard since because I love them n havnt had the heart to throw them out as so many good times were had in them... Im in the middle of watching your second video... u can guess what I will be doing at the weekend, I cant wait. Great vids... subbed.

What a fantastic job. Truly a man with patience and an eye for detail.

Not sure how I got here but I found this video so soothing and enjoyable to watch. Lol.

Honestly thank you so much for your videos and all you do. You have completely changed my outlook on shoes and what to invest in, as a 22 year old in today's society me and my generation often neglect what made the past ones great. Just ordered my first AE pair because of you, thank you

I love polishing mine and my husband's shoes, but you have inspired me to take it up a notch. Thank you. Subscribed.

I like videos like these that show just how long it takes to develop that mirror shine. I was trying on my own and thought I was doing it wrong, but now I know as a beginner that it really does take time and patience!

This is great. I'm an old construction worker and finally dressing nicely, purchasing quality shoes(AE,& clothing Jos.A.B.). Thank you for the lessons in shoe care, and how to take care of them.

It is awesome to see your channel getting the love. I’ll one day say, “I knew Preston when there was only 3,000 of us”.

ThEO...there's something magical and pleasing about restoration of any kind...where one person sees trash another sees treasure...you've proved that with a little patience, dedication and some elbow grease anything can be resurrected and made beautiful once again...these belong in a museum...thank you for sharing you knowledge and talents with us...Great Job👍

This is some high-level restoration. Beautiful.

As Nigella Lawson is to Food and Marie kondo is to Tidy Houses - the Elegant Oxford is to old shoes. I love it!

These videos are always relaxing and enjoyable to watch.

First video I've watched without the narration and I was lost.... Without you taking me through the process, it wasn't the same. I felt the shoe was destined to be beautifully restored.... That's what you do everytime.... Its just better for me when you talk through the process.... I feel empowered to take the steps you do. Overall though another elegant Sotto masterpiece. Keep it up brother

This video is one of my favourites on RU-vid, so relaxing and soothing to watch and listen to the music.

The song is called „falls“ by keith kenniff.

Wow! Just...WOW. AMAZIng transformation. I am really loving this channel. Thank you.

That was like watching somebody paint a masterpiece. You are truly a master at what you do sir.

It is amazing how shoes respond to love and care!!

these shoes had an amazing journey previously, to see them awaken, makes me smile deep inside

I can get enough of this video.... soooooo soothing. Amaaaaaazing transformation.

I so love your videos. The wonders of leather and it’s art. Thank you. I’m getting ready to brave some new frontiers from watching you tutorials. Thank you ❤

So glad this video is bing recommended to me! It inspires me to go thrifting! Amazing work dude.

You are inspiring my friend! I couldn't help but to grab my shoes and get to shining! I look forward to learning more and more from you

I found your channel today and I've watched several of your videos.... It's so satisfying to see the transformations! What an amazing art form!

You really know how to bring an old item back to life thanks for sharing

Wow. What a amazing job you have done. Looks like the cracks were never there. Thanks for sharing.

Spectacular. What a wonderful tutorial. You have inspired me to search out my own projects now.

Thank you for your content. I went out and bought products to get my shoes looking better. As a side, and I mean this as a compliment, your videos are great for getting me to sleep. I watch in bed most of the time and after a few minutes, my eyes start getting heavy. It's magic, my brother.

Good job. You demonstrate how important tree shoes are in reducing creases in shoes. Looks new.

Your videos are therapeutic. Keep up the great work. Love your channel.

Beautiful restoration! Love your videos!

Strand and McAllister - hard to beat the classics! Nice video and tutorial. Gives us all something to shoot for! Thanks!

Great job. Being a medical microbiologist by profession I would lastly spray the inside of the shoes with a mixture of Chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol. You do not know who's feet have been in those shoes. Been using this mixture for years to keep shoes and feet fresh.

Now these I like. Great color and no darkened toe. Good job.

Good job! You could almost tag this as ASMR. The process is oddly relaxing.

Thats insanity. They are stunning. Well done.

Going back and watching all of your old videos to catch every little trick to try and get the best results!!

Amazing job. It seems brand new. It is great the way you work on every pair of shoes. Best.

What relaxing music is this lol. And great video

So relaxing to watch old fashioned shoe maintenance.Thanx

In my spare time I restore sneakers. Your videos even inspired me to go to thrift stores for old shoes to show people that I can restore more than just sneakers.

Great video..... Beautiful job on the Allen Edmonds! 👍

Best shoe restoration I ever seen! 👍👞❤️

The beast turned to beauty. Very relaxing to watch someone else work! Great job.

This is absolutely amazing!.great job!...

Watched your video on the old leather hand bag it was excellent I was kinda used to you talking through it but this one was therapeutic kinda how my Dad used to do just brought me back to how much I miss him thanks for the video

As someone who just recently got into leather working and has been doing it for half a year, this is incredibly satisfying. I hope that one day I can make some roguish spaulders or a nice vest shine like these.

Not usually one for cap toes or much added detail in shoes, but the styling on this is something else. Great work as always

OMG!!!! thank you so much... I've been searching haven and earth how to restore my shoes in similar condition!!

You are talented young man. Job well done!

Like the way you wax your shoes on the back on your jacket. Real confidence.

Very satisfying to watch. Superb job 😃

I remember spending hours on end with a can of Kiwi black paste, the lid filled with water, and a scrap of t-shirt. Making my low quarters shine like mirrors before inspection. Excellent video.

Those shoes are a work of art.

Wow, that's incredible!

Oh my...WOW!!! Seeing is believing. Very nice.

Preston I've watched this video before, but it wasn't until now that I realize you took a shoe that could have been trash and made it look better than fresh out the factory. Thanks a lot for the video and I will definitely try it out

ASMR... ONE OF THE BEST

Thanks so very much for sharing! Super job! Love learning new things for this 66 year old brain👍👍

Beautiful shoe, excellent work.

You need to show your customers reaction!!!! Can’t wait to see

Wow those came out amazing.

This definitely brings back some boot shining memories back in the MARINES when they had leather combat boots!!! I would spend hours on my boots, spit shine but it wasn't really spit, just dabs of water like you do, lol . I definitely can appreciate the work you do!!! Thanks for sharing, as we say in the MARINES, Semper Fi! 🙏

Incredibly good job young man

Don't know how this ended up in my recommendations but I am glad it did. Great channel

Preston, Thank You for your generosity in sharing the videos you produce. The music does not intrude upon your clear steps and explanations! I've searched, but so far have not discovered how to take indentations out of shoes which have been stacked upon one another. Does this involve soaking them to plump the leather, or is it some other magic trick? Bless you and those you love. I particularly enjoyed the video of the restoration of your father's shoes.

me looking back counting how many shoes i throw out before stumbling on your videos

Best meditation video ever

The polish of the tip of those shoes 👞 👌🏽🔥💯

WOW! Great work! I will start hunting the thrift stores and yard sales for some Allen's LOL

Incredible work.

Bloody unbelievable it's fantastic

You are an artist.

Such a great job 🔥.

I have to admit, at one point I lost confidence, but you totally pulled it off. Great job!!

"can they be saved?" and my reaction: of course they can be, your are the elegant Oxford.

shoe shining was so satisfying

Those looked amazing around 5:30 - matte finished

From one Preston to another...well done sir.

Really enjoying your videos!

It’s amazing how such a small amount of product can restore such a damaged pair of shoes.

You do great work!!!!

Outstanding this what I want to learn to do.. even at 42 salute

Awesome job shoes looks really like new 👌

As a follow up to my previous post. I have found a pair of Walnut AE Strands on Ebay for about $49. They are in desperate need of resole and some inside heel work and of course new heels. I'm gonna put the cart before the horse and work on the uppers, for practice on my first shoe project. Then I will send them off to Trenton & Heath for new soles, heels and toe shields...This will take some time to complete but I'm up for the project. Thanks Preston for this video. I will be using it as a guide.

Was sent here by John tbh not disappointed! Great job

Back in my Army days after my boots got shined I would put Mop N Glow on the toes and counter to make them shine more .

Simply amazing.

An excellent job 👍

So satisfying.

I’ll be listing a pair of those in size U.S. 10.5 on eBay shortly. Always stored with shoe trees and AE bags! Beautiful job!

Incredible job

Great job! Though apart from the creasing, the old patina looked prettt good imo.

Looking at your videos helped me, my fire station boots look amazingn

Excellent vid. Guys, never, ever accidentally step on this guy’s shoes!!!

Its amazing 💗💗💗

Wow beautiful to watch and learn from

Soap-cutting videos move over! There’s a more satisfying and relaxing type of video in town...