Comments on: Shine Your Shoes Like A Soldier http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:46:49 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ben http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-3/#comment-55169 Ben Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:35:22 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-55169 If it's cold out or your shoe polish is cold, I highly recommend heating it before applying. It goes on much smoother. Generally that is the reason for using a lighter. Just one other note if you work in an environment that could involve fire... shoe polish is a fire hazard. That's why you see a number of military aviators whose boots look like they rarely, if ever, get polished. If it’s cold out or your shoe polish is cold, I highly recommend heating it before applying. It goes on much smoother. Generally that is the reason for using a lighter. Just one other note if you work in an environment that could involve fire… shoe polish is a fire hazard. That’s why you see a number of military aviators whose boots look like they rarely, if ever, get polished.

]]> By: Eric B. http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-54169 Eric B. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:45:56 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-54169 The way I learned in basic was to light the wax to melt, apply to well cleaned boots, buff off the excess and then use the same method as the water, but use rubbing alcohol. It takes a lot of practice and patience but when done right it makes a mirror shine! Too much alcohol will start you from square 1. The way I learned in basic was to light the wax to melt, apply to well cleaned boots, buff off the excess and then use the same method as the water, but use rubbing alcohol. It takes a lot of practice and patience but when done right it makes a mirror shine! Too much alcohol will start you from square 1.

]]> By: Lee http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-51851 Lee Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:43:28 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-51851 Just to echo it once more here - seriously, forget the t-shirts. Baby diapers are it for the absolute best shine. Believe it or not! :o) Just to echo it once more here – seriously, forget the t-shirts.

Baby diapers are it for the absolute best shine. Believe it or not!

:o )

]]> By: schaefer http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-51433 schaefer Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:20:41 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-51433 @Allen, They are made by Addison Shoe Company. I would give you more information, but I don't have it -- I was issued these boots during Undergraduate Pilot Training a few years ago so I just nodded, took them and said, "thank you, sir." @Allen,

They are made by Addison Shoe Company. I would give you more information, but I don’t have it — I was issued these boots during Undergraduate Pilot Training a few years ago so I just nodded, took them and said, “thank you, sir.”

]]> By: Allen Martin http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-51431 Allen Martin Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:05:17 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-51431 Those are a good looking pair of boots in the post pictures. Do you know what kind they are and where I could get a pair? Those are a good looking pair of boots in the post pictures. Do you know what kind they are and where I could get a pair?

]]> By: Mike http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-48364 Mike Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:23:29 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-48364 Obviously I'm late reading this. I was taught a great way to get a virtual spit shine look to boots/shoes. Use Lincoln Shoe Wax. Rub your forefinger lightly in the wax and then rub it on your boot one section at a time. As you start rubbing it will kind of "stutter" or stick. That's enough for that section. Do the whole boot that way, using a tooth brush for the welts, sides of the soles and heel. Allow to sit for a few minutes. Then take a womens hose piece and gently rub the polished areas, continuing over the whole boot until all sections are done. Move on to the second boot, then back and forth a few times between each boot. A very high shine will be developed. Obviously I’m late reading this. I was taught a great way to get a virtual spit shine look to boots/shoes. Use Lincoln Shoe Wax. Rub your forefinger lightly in the wax and then rub it on your boot one section at a time. As you start rubbing it will kind of “stutter” or stick. That’s enough for that section. Do the whole boot that way, using a tooth brush for the welts, sides of the soles and heel. Allow to sit for a few minutes. Then take a womens hose piece and gently rub the polished areas, continuing over the whole boot until all sections are done. Move on to the second boot, then back and forth a few times between each boot. A very high shine will be developed.

]]> By: Tribu http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-45689 Tribu Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:14:57 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-45689 Wonderful Tips. I'm from India. When I first started out polishing my shoes I was still in school, and my folks used to do my polishing. One fine day mom said I've got to polish my own shoes and showed my how its done, but it wasn't all that impressive anyways. My school had at the gate inspections to see if shoes were properly shined and I'd get caught almost everyday and some form of punishment or the other. Then came the lesson of a lifetime. One of my aunts came visiting and saw me getting ready for school. Shirt - Check. I learnt how to press my it myself the hard way. Pants - Check. Same as above. Tie - Check. . Same as above not much effort required though. Shoes - Check but no shine. I used to apply the polish with the brush like I was applying antiseptic cream and lt looked like one big black block. In walks my aunt and says "Have you always polished like that" and I say "Yes". Then she says "you've got to make it shine my boy, Here let me show you how its done" and all she did was just take my hand and the brush with the big wad of polish and brush my hand to show me the pressure she used and said "Now you try it, On the shoe" Took me 2 tries but the 3rd time I got it and Wow! was it shiny. Then she tole me to take a soft cloth and wipe the excess and brush with the other unused brush and then see how it turns out. Man that was some shine I had. And even now everytime I shine my shoes I remember her advice and I've even improved the skill over the years. Now after more than 15 years I've seen and known the value of a well maintained properly polished pair of shoes. People do notice especially girls. And people I've been around still ask me if I've got a new pair of shoes while looking at a pair that I've been wearing for a year. I just hope more men in this place of mine put more attention to their shoes as well rather than only their hair and shirts. Once again, wonderful post. And these new tips will certainly help in adding more shine to my already shining shoes. Thanks :) Wonderful Tips.
I’m from India.
When I first started out polishing my shoes I was still in school, and my folks used to do my polishing. One fine day mom said I’ve got to polish my own shoes and showed my how its done, but it wasn’t all that impressive anyways. My school had at the gate inspections to see if shoes were properly shined and I’d get caught almost everyday and some form of punishment or the other. Then came the lesson of a lifetime. One of my aunts came visiting and saw me getting ready for school.
Shirt – Check. I learnt how to press my it myself the hard way.
Pants – Check. Same as above.
Tie – Check. . Same as above not much effort required though.
Shoes – Check but no shine.
I used to apply the polish with the brush like I was applying antiseptic cream and lt looked like one big black block.
In walks my aunt and says “Have you always polished like that” and I say “Yes”.
Then she says “you’ve got to make it shine my boy, Here let me show you how its done”
and all she did was just take my hand and the brush with the big wad of polish and brush my hand to show me the pressure she used and said “Now you try it, On the shoe”
Took me 2 tries but the 3rd time I got it and Wow! was it shiny. Then she tole me to take a soft cloth and wipe the excess and brush with the other unused brush and then see how it turns out. Man that was some shine I had. And even now everytime I shine my shoes I remember her advice and I’ve even improved the skill over the years. Now after more than 15 years I’ve seen and known the value of a well maintained properly polished pair of shoes.
People do notice especially girls. And people I’ve been around still ask me if I’ve got a new pair of shoes while looking at a pair that I’ve been wearing for a year. I just hope more men in this place of mine put more attention to their shoes as well rather than only their hair and shirts.
Once again, wonderful post. And these new tips will certainly help in adding more shine to my already shining shoes.
Thanks :)

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]]> By: Hugh Strickland http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-39499 Hugh Strickland Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:32:21 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-39499 I concur with almost everything in the instruction, except the brand of polish. i recommend Lincoln paste wax instead of Kiwi. Use just a very light smudge of polish repeatedly for the best results. I worked with a Marine sniper who used lighter fluid instead of water, but he would not share his secret. The results were phenomenal. The repetitive action part is correct. It is very soothing. I concur with almost everything in the instruction, except the brand of polish. i recommend Lincoln paste wax instead of Kiwi. Use just a very light smudge of polish repeatedly for the best results.

I worked with a Marine sniper who used lighter fluid instead of water, but he would not share his secret. The results were phenomenal.

The repetitive action part is correct. It is very soothing.

]]> By: How To Remove Shoe Polish From Shoes | 80White http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-33354 How To Remove Shoe Polish From Shoes | 80White Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:52:17 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-33354 [...] tips on polishing shoes, try this article at The Art of Manliness which is very good, but I would say to follow the directions on your [...] [...] tips on polishing shoes, try this article at The Art of Manliness which is very good, but I would say to follow the directions on your [...]

]]> By: Ben http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-30864 Ben Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:16:03 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-30864 Of 9 years I was in the Navy 6 of them were spent as a nuclear mechanic on a submarine...those 6 years I shined my boot's toes with a sharpie because we did so much work that the leather covering the steel toes would get worn off from kneeling on the steel deckplates. The shine on your boots is inversely proportional to the amount of work you do. Those sonar techs had some pretty boots! Of 9 years I was in the Navy 6 of them were spent as a nuclear mechanic on a submarine…those 6 years I shined my boot’s toes with a sharpie because we did so much work that the leather covering the steel toes would get worn off from kneeling on the steel deckplates. The shine on your boots is inversely proportional to the amount of work you do. Those sonar techs had some pretty boots!

]]> By: 30 Days to a Better Man Day 2: Shine Your Shoes | The Art of Manliness http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-30733 30 Days to a Better Man Day 2: Shine Your Shoes | The Art of Manliness Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:46:35 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-30733 [...] get started on today’s task, check out our post on “How to Shine Your Shoes Like a Soldier.” You don’t need a fancy shoe shining kit to do this. Just a few cans of Kiwi shoe [...] [...] get started on today’s task, check out our post on “How to Shine Your Shoes Like a Soldier.” You don’t need a fancy shoe shining kit to do this. Just a few cans of Kiwi shoe [...]

]]> By: Mike http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-23169 Mike Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:26:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-23169 When I went to boot-camp, USN, everyone worked on their boots and shoes trying to get them nice an shinny. Then a old timer walked in after ours seeing us all working on our boots, but he had a mirror shine on his, his suggestion... tampons. We went to the px/bx that week for toothpaste, and cleared the whole place out of all their tampons. The ultra tight cotton provided us with shiniest shoes in town; except for that old salt who let us in on his tip. When I went to boot-camp, USN, everyone worked on their boots and shoes trying to get them nice an shinny. Then a old timer walked in after ours seeing us all working on our boots, but he had a mirror shine on his, his suggestion… tampons. We went to the px/bx that week for toothpaste, and cleared the whole place out of all their tampons. The ultra tight cotton provided us with shiniest shoes in town; except for that old salt who let us in on his tip.

]]> By: Paul Trow http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-21734 Paul Trow Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:42:24 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-21734 Loathed as I am to agree with a Life Guard. ;) Paul Edwards is correct with his cleaning methods. My career is somewhat similar to his except I served in the Blues & Royals. I also worked as a Butler for Lord Mountbatten s Grandson the future Lord Mountbatten. Small world. I do however still beeswax and polish on a daily basis as I provide a service by post. shoe shine on-line. It is very popular with the British military who spend more time with bullets than bulling these days. Proof is in the pudding so feel free to visit my site and view the examples of my recent work. I also have a tips page where you can download my free guide to shiny footwear and guide to beeswaxing amongst other goodies. I also give advice which is always free. Nice to see there are people out there that still like to keep their kit in good order. the_butler. Making stuff shine since 79. Loathed as I am to agree with a Life Guard. ;)
Paul Edwards is correct with his cleaning methods.
My career is somewhat similar to his except I served in the Blues & Royals.
I also worked as a Butler for Lord Mountbatten s Grandson the future Lord Mountbatten. Small world.
I do however still beeswax and polish on a daily basis as I provide a service by post. shoe shine on-line. It is very popular with the British military who spend more time with bullets than bulling these days.
Proof is in the pudding so feel free to visit my site and view the examples of my recent work.
I also have a tips page where you can download my free guide to shiny footwear and guide to beeswaxing amongst other goodies.
I also give advice which is always free.
Nice to see there are people out there that still like to keep their kit in good order.
the_butler.
Making stuff shine since 79.

]]> By: Allstar http://artofmanliness.com/2008/07/29/how-to-get-the-best-shoe-shine/comment-page-2/#comment-21703 Allstar Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:09:55 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=541#comment-21703 Now this is a useful article for a young man in the 21st century. Good advice, thanks! Now this is a useful article for a young man in the 21st century. Good advice, thanks!

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