Shoe Shining in Japan

This video slightly goes against my ethics and although the Shine is flawless it is also footless. Here is a wonderful example of the 'SHY SHINER' from Japan. There are many wonderful tricks to learn here. Check out the lovely lace performance at the end.

Coconut Oil for Darkening

Here is a process of darkening the shoes, boots or bags using Coconut Oil.

Vasceline for Shoes and Boots

Here is one of the processes used in the Post Shine.

Saddle Soap

Here is one of the most important products needed when working with leather.


Saddle soap is a proprietary compound used for cleaning, conditioning, and protecting leather. It typically contains mild soap, softening ingredients such as lanolin, and preservatives such as beeswax. It is commonly used on leather footwear, saddles, and other items of horse tack, hence its name.

Horsehair Brushes

Researching on the best horsehair brushes for shining my Customers shoes. It's all here ONLINE. How marvellous. Personally, I am having Special Horsehair, from only horses that have won at Lady's Day at Ascot. Only my brushes can give my Customers the perfect 'English Polish'. All My Brushes Will be Handmade in England. This Shoe Shine Business has got REAL LEGS.

Making Polish

The Best Shiners make up their own recipes for the waxes and add in the dyes accordingly.

The Denver Shine

This is a decent shine but far from the best. The Shiner is wearing too much glove and not enough skin. Show your proud, filthy fingers Shiner. STOP WASTING MY TIME. I want to buy a pair of Darley Gloves from Mulburry at £250 (CLASSIC ENGLISH BRAND) and then cut the tips off and personalize my English gloves for my perfect 'English Polish'.

Over time I will create my own 'English Polish' gloves but to save time as I establish myself I am going to be a little lazy and support one of England's best brands, Mulberry.

Darley Gloves from Mulburry at £250 

 

 

 

Ernie | The Shiner

I want people to fully understand. I want to be the best shoeshiner because I am lonely. I want to be on my knees talking to fellow lonelies, like myself. I want to spend my time chatting and shining, talking shit and sharing ideas. I want people to earn my shine. To really deserve it..because I can deny you all now. What a wonderful FREEDOM I have found, I AM THE SHINER. I don't want to be in some fancy restaurant with a selective group of friends. OH NO. I am happiest when I am with my lonelies. Just had to air that publicly. This ShoeShining business is growing legs by the day. Loving it LARGE! You see, true honest WORK brings out the very best in us all. Here is the sort of standard I would like to rise to. Many thanks Ernie.

SHOE SHINES ARE FOR EVERYBODY. NOT JUST THE RICH. IT IS GLORIOUS. As they say in NYC, "GIVE YOURSELF A TREAT, SIT YOUR BACKSIDE IN MY SEAT!"  I want everybody on Earth with shoes to have their shoes shined by another human being. IT UNITES US ALL.

American Shiners

This is no joke. When I have perfected my "English Polish", I want to send myself on Youtube. This Shine I am about to introduce you to attracted over 1.3 million viewers. The Shoe Shining business is growing legs by the hour. This is what happens when you abandon money and live in a world of ideas. This is ART in FULL FLOW! This is NOT THE BEST. This is nowhere near the best. These Shiners are not lonely enough to be the BEST. I am the best and intend to prove that to you all.

We're getting there. This man is a Loner like me.  Comes up a little short on his conversation here but a good example.

From Greenboro, NC, USA

Now this is Artistry. The conversation is good. The quality of the Client is standard, a little chatty but comfortable. Where the Shiner fails somewhat is in the seat he is offering. It is certainly not comfortable enough for my Clients. I have the best seats being prepared for the "English Polish". A complete NO-NO is to have a mobile phone at work. So UNPROFESSIONAL - How very rude, but then again, he's an American.

Tying Laces

The issue of tying laces the correct way.

See more tips on tying and lacing shoes here: http://bit.ly/2mptGcm