Shoe Care 101: Make Your Shoes Last Longer

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Gentlemen, if you aren’t taking care of your shoes, you’re basically throwing money down the toilet, and there’s no point in buying nice shoes. On the other hand, if you know the basics of shoe maintenance, quality shoes can last for years, if not decades.

In this post, I’m going to share 5 tips for how to make your shoes last longer.

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36 Comments

  1. nsatoday on June 1, 2020 at 4:53 am

    Ace marks. Thursday boots. If basic shoes of good quality thurghogood isn’t bad like the post man. If you need a really durable boot try either the Belleville 390 troop (hot weather) or the 700 (gortex lined and waterproof. Good for cold weather but not unbearable in warm weather). Apply the water to your cloth if spit shining. Apply water to the leather if doing a second brush pass or buff rag.

  2. littleIggydog on June 1, 2020 at 4:54 am

    I got my first leather shoes abroad when my cheap target canvas shoes blew apart. Even without proper care they lasted so long and so well! They aren’t shiny anymore and one is no longer waterproof, but still are so comfy and intact. I decided never to skimp on shoes again and just bought my second leather pair that I plan to invest care in. Thanks for the detailed video, I only knew of waterproofing wax in terms of upkeep before watching this!

  3. 408Magenta on June 1, 2020 at 4:56 am

    Thanks for nothing dude. We are adults here.

  4. Dennis OConnor on June 1, 2020 at 4:56 am

    Hey, I just kicked you over in the like category to 1K. Congrats. I found a real good pair of shoes at an upscale thrift store. They need a little TLC–ergo, the bargin. Question, I am going crazy on how to sanitize and deodorize this great looking pair. Could you give some tips for those of us who like great shoes but can only afford the thrifting avenue. BTW I do take care of my shoes! !

  5. Johnny Bravo on June 1, 2020 at 4:58 am

    You are kidding. Who has newspapers in 2020? 😂

  6. Lewis Tisdall on June 1, 2020 at 4:58 am

    What is the name of this shoe style?

  7. Mark McKinney on June 1, 2020 at 4:58 am

    I have a pair of Beckett Siminon Cohen Loafers in Tan. They are well made and it took 12 weeks for mine to be finished but worth the wait. They have a great color selection now than when I ordered. I will be getting another pair in the near future.

  8. LET'S DRAW SHAPE OUR IMAGINATION on June 1, 2020 at 5:01 am

    VERY NICE SHOE CARE TIPS

  9. JITEN DOBRIYAL on June 1, 2020 at 5:03 am

    Using some wax on front of the shoes is also good..you can protect your shoes from water drops and moisture ..

  10. Siddharth Menon on June 1, 2020 at 5:03 am

    You are legend bro and also your book

  11. Dana Woodard on June 1, 2020 at 5:03 am

    SO I’ve had shoes I would take care of them making them look new. And one person I know asked if they were new. I said NO the shoes are old. I said they are over 10. years old. I would clean the bottom so they are not dirty. I try and keep them clean but my favorite shoes or i should say all

    the ones I had were good shoes. But they would come apart and they were drying out. some people have washed their shoes. I don’t recommend that washing them. But I had white one’s that just simply went bad. I guess when shoes get old they get old. They do sell shoe cleaner that I’ve

    bought at the swap meet that seems to be good. But i guess when shoes get old they simply get old. IT’s hard to find shoes I like. But when I do
    they are expensive. But one was a pair of Boots that were over $800.00 Dollars. IT’s not because they are expensive. IT’s because I like them. I try

    and don’t do anything that will make them go bad. But I guess they are like our body that they start breaking down and fall apart. I have some
    shoes that are black swede shoes you can’t clean. The shoe cleaner said they would work on any shoes. But they made them look bad. SO I was

    lucky I could return them and i got a new pair of shoes. These shoes they don’t make them anymore. They are made by Oakley. sometimes they will make a sho and they look really cool. thanks for the video. that was helpful.

  12. Daniel Ong on June 1, 2020 at 5:04 am

    What kind of brush? Soft or hard?

  13. Suvi Eskelinen on June 1, 2020 at 5:07 am

    The shining effect ladies stockings. After the cleaning the polish is off, take one part of stocking and do circle movement on the shoe. This trick makes them shine like in new years eve.

  14. nsatoday on June 1, 2020 at 5:13 am

    Venetian shoe cream, saphir creams in appropriate color. Wax wise as a military vet Lincoln has always worked very well and saphir is great too! Chelsea leather food in clear or black will do a great job for working daily foot wear to keep them going. Still need polish on top of that though. If a work boot and darkening doesn’t matter Obenauf’s oil or LP.

  15. howien1979 on June 1, 2020 at 5:14 am

    Great tips! Cheers from Singapore.

  16. Chocho Jibrin on June 1, 2020 at 5:18 am

    Lovely tips tx

  17. pedromx03 on June 1, 2020 at 5:18 am

    Nice tips and nice to see you back after long time! Greetings from Peru!

  18. flyhighlow3 on June 1, 2020 at 5:19 am

    ZOOM OUT

  19. Dynce on June 1, 2020 at 5:21 am

    Any tips on how to clean the soles I have the type that can’t be removed.

  20. Jason Ong on June 1, 2020 at 5:26 am

    I am looking to give a leather shoe to a female. Do you have any recommendations?

  21. Mister Clutch on June 1, 2020 at 5:27 am

    💪

  22. Abdulkarim Shaban Mhandeni on June 1, 2020 at 5:27 am

    So, we don’t need washing them using warm soapy water?

  23. Muhammad bilal on June 1, 2020 at 5:27 am

    Easy but effective

  24. Jason Ong on June 1, 2020 at 5:31 am

    What happened to this channel?
    It looks abandoned for 8 months.

  25. Eden Levi on June 1, 2020 at 5:34 am

    Thanks for the tips

  26. Peter Mühlschmidt on June 1, 2020 at 5:34 am

    Man, I want to buy those shoes now. Do they ship to Europe?

  27. beepIL on June 1, 2020 at 5:35 am

    Me: coming back home hammered from drinking and dying to fall into bed.
    Video: 3:44
    Me: well fuck that!

  28. Ilse on June 1, 2020 at 5:38 am

    shoes with rubber soles can be re-soled too! But they have to be glued instead of sewn on. Just ask your shoemaker. I have recently had my favorite pair of shoes, with rubber soles, re-soled. and it cost me only about 20 bucks. And they feel like a whole new pair of shoes.

  29. Crowd one Business Impact on June 1, 2020 at 5:40 am

    Sir what about the soles how should I treat them

  30. Lane R. on June 1, 2020 at 5:41 am

    Pro tip: use *ice* water. This is a military trick to get our shoes extra shiny.

  31. TarragoShoeCare on June 1, 2020 at 5:42 am

    Now for the “spit shine” – No, you don’t actually use spit. #LOL Great Video !!!!

  32. Nikhil Chavan on June 1, 2020 at 5:42 am

    Thank you !!

  33. Mister Hand on June 1, 2020 at 5:42 am

    In a dark pinch you can use feces as a rub.

  34. Yellow Jackboots on June 1, 2020 at 5:46 am

    "… or just get back in touch with your…yourself" Naughty naughty!

  35. Uday Parthiv on June 1, 2020 at 5:48 am

    Is it wet paper or dry paper?

  36. Last Earthbender on June 1, 2020 at 5:52 am

    No new videos in a long time ☹️ One of the better men’s lifestyle channels out there with quality content. Hopefully Kyle will get back to it soon.

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