Kirby Allison And The Elegant Oxford Shine More Shoes | Kirby Allison

Thanks for everything, Kirby. This was so much fun!

In the UK people turn there noses up at thrift / second hand / charity shops , but the stuff you can get is nearly new and in some it’s department stores getting rid of last season’s stock.

Hi I’m Mark from England, hats off to The Elegant Oxford for all your shoe giveaways,

Yeah yout high high gloss is best but it sucks to it dries out and no tricks worj to bring it back

Been looking for a good pair of dress shoes but trying to find a pair in size 8 is not easy.
I wonder why 🤔.

Excellent conversation.

Preston’s moccasin came out shinier ✨

The playback speed is a literal life-hack that no one talks about

Two gentlemen that appreciate the good things in life, like a good pair of shoes. Thank you both Kirby and Preston for preserving a tradition that needs to make a comeback.

He looks like the bad guy from Hellboy

I really enjoyed watching you two talking about life and ... shoes ... and ... ... !

Two titans collaborate

it's just a pity if he gets his jacket dirty during the cleaning process. Dry cleaning is guaranteed.

Mr. Kirby polishes the shoes I bought in Russia. Bravo :D

My footwear have brand names like Tony Lama, Dan Post, and Justin. Being a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division Band means I am not satisfied with anything but spit shine.Thanks for some great hints. However, I wear elegant western boots as a result.

Wow, that was something. Terrific work, great conversation.

Wow, I wasn’t expecting the philosophical life lessons. Great stuff!!

Hi Kirby and Preston, love this video man! I really enjoy havimg polished shoes as well. Especially when people recognise the effort. However, I made the inevitable mistake of walking my nice shoes in the rain. Now they’ve dried up they have dark stains from the wet leather. Is this repairable?

Kirby and Preston: "Making the right choices and taking care of yourself will lead you to the right place"


Me: watching shoe shine videos at 2:30 AM again.............

Great conversation on passion

You guys have great chemistry. Preston has such an interesting story, and Kirby's interviewing is so easy going and natural that it sparks a great conversation.

"I had a friend in sales... a really high end sales person at IBM!" you know Kirby, just one nugget of why we love you - good figures.

they both have long sleeve white shirts. i see they like to live dangerously

Can we please get Caleb on the live stream with Preston!

HELLO
For a pair of Allen Edmond’s burgundy Kenwood loafers, should I use Burgundy Saphir Pate De Luxe Shoe Polish and the Hermes Red Shoe Crème Saphir Medaille d'Or? Would you say this is a good combination?
Thank you

Thanks for sharing your passion with us. I was polishing my double monk straps while watching this and I thought... might as well apply some Saphir Medaille D'or to my belt as the leather can do with some nourishing.

Hi Kirby, love your videos. I have a question to my predicament. I have always used Saphir products to maintain my leather shoes. I have a tin of dark brown Saphir wax which I did not use for a year since the initial usage. When I opened up the tin, the color has become a waxy clear yellow. Can it still be used? Will it harm the leathers? Will it damage the shoes? Does it still maintain its nourishing properties? Please advise. Thank you.

Gosh—really enjoyed getting to know both of you guys a bit better through your chatting while shining shoes. Really nice video. Cheers!

I brush and condition the soles as well as the uppers. Is this part of your routine also? I have not seen the soles get much attention.

Thank you gentlemen for sharing your time, knowledge, passion and experience with us. Preston put it very well when he said many people - me included - enjoy seeing something old and neglected brought back to its former glory. After being inspired by the pair of you, I've purchased a couple of pairs of Cheaney shoes on eBay and have done just that. It's almost better than buying and caring for a brand new pair of good quality shoes. Well almost ... Ah money, why are you such a cruel mistress - never there when I need you?!

"Own less but of a higher quality" 👌. I really like that thought 👍.

Love Preston x

“Looking after your shoes everyday is like looking after your life. The real result show themselves 10 years from now” I paraphrase but it’s so true, thank you gents.

Whilst watching this lovely shoe shining session and enjoying the conversation, I just had to go and get my tan Barkers shoes and join you polishing whilst at home. With a cup of earl grey tea on hand
Thanks guys

Enjoy watching all of it! 👍❤️

Shining my shoes while watching this vid.

Finally, a guest who can actually shine shoes.

Dude it’s really weird for me. You wear so nice cloths, bespoke suits, best quality leather shoes but in entire video your haircut looks really bad. Please do something with that cause it helps with improve your image up to perfect.

Don't forget the edge care...

You guys were awesome!

It was either football Sunday or the super bowl of shoes shine, here I’m 😁

Gentlemen, again...whether you realize it or not...you are creating an industry that didn’t exist before focused on quality, personal initiative and pride in one’s efforts and appearance. Bravo to you! Just because of you two, I have bought shoes, socks, brushes and plenty of Saphir products...with some stuff even sourced from The Hanger Project. Keep up the great work, great entertainment and great inspiration that makes so many so much better. You are moving the world one shoeshine at a time!

Fine fellows! I watched the video while shining my dark brown brogues :-) No mirror shine - it's a less formal shoe...but then you all know that ;-)
Regards
Tony (UK)

It’s funny seeing that Kirby Allison is more eloquent than Preston Soto while speaking to a camera. Two different personalities united by one passion.

I could easily watch these two all day. Doing what they love and a beautiful job too.

Kirby and Preston,
I am a veteran diagnosed with PTSD. I left the Army 7 years ago, I was angry and depressed all the time. I gave up taking care of myself. (I was really into shoe shinning as a teenager. ) A couples of months ago I ran into the Hangers Project and the Elegant Oxford, you guys have changed my outlook in life. I started to shine my shoes again. One of the old pairs of shoes which I inherited from father is looking so good and I am feeling much better. Thanks guys and blessings. Shinning shoes is so therapeutic!

Kirby got a full two thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼. I really enjoyed this video and it was great to see The Elegant Oxford there. “Let your light so shine before men”.
What a wonderful human side to Kirby Allison. It was very generous of him to share viewers and tips.

Let’s see: Two gentlemen, great conversation and a short course in philosophy and life. Very watchable.