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A Complete Mirror Shoe Shine Walkthrough | Kirby Allison

Kirby Allison

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In today's shoe shine tutorial, Kirby Allison goes through a complete walkthrough for achieving a nice mirror shine on your dress shoes. This process is so much easier than you might think. All you need is the right kit and a bit of time.
So grab your shoes and a shine kit and shine along with Kirby.
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20 Comments

@Huffman_Tree 5 years ago

Other guys watch gym motivation videos, I watch shoe shine motivation videos. Perfect for a sunday evening. Lovely content

@ButchReign 5 days ago

This truly is an art form and it’s a pleasure to watch your skill and passion come through in the process.

@phmoffett 4 years ago (edited)

In college I was in Corp of Cadets. We used the creme polish and hard wax with water as spit shine. Some used a flame to help the polish penetrate the leather to form the mirror shine. I see Kirby applying polish with dress shirt, tie and suit. I hold my breath hoping he doesn't slip and touch his clothes. Well done.

@kowaltoboggan 5 years ago

Really appreciate you reminding us of solid, no secrets, basics, Kirby! Did two pairs already because of the time you took to show everyone again the foundation of a good shoe shine.

@waynebyrne2201 5 years ago

This is one the best shoe shine videos you've done to date IMHO....bravo Sir :)

@jasongm8464 4 years ago

First off, your videos and walkthroughs are so much more detailed and succinct than others out there. I've searched exhaustively for this particular breakdown. I love how you're using the three different Saphir Mirror Gloss Waxes. I have tried using the Neutral to no avail and actually seemed to discolor (stain) areas on one shoe around the medallion. Frustrated I almost binned my new pair of C&Js. However, watching your walkthrough on using dark brown and brown coupled with neutral has influenced me to give it another go. Brilliant outcome on the tip. Love the uniformity of darker contrast. This is exactly what I'm looking to do to save mine. Cheers again, sir.

@LORDOFDISCOCHICKENS 5 months ago

takes me back when i used to have to spit shine my jump boots. you could shave in their reflection i got them so clear and shined!

@dennisgarcia7299 2 years ago

Having a well polished sore just adds to the elegance! I polish my shoes before use!! Selling upscale suits and a polished shoe makes the look complete for me. Thanks for the videos!!

@TheForgottenGentleman 7 months ago

I feel a certain kind of way now!! I love youtube! Just when i think im good! It brings me to another pointa

@musicalbelle 3 years ago

Thank you so much for these videos, Kirby, they are so helpful, even for women!!! I ordered these products from your site to try on my own shoes! I’m a woman who got tired of terrible quality women’s footwear and have purchased a couple pairs of Carmina shoes, and wanted to know how to give them a mirror shine but had no clue where to start. This guide helped teach me exactly what to buy and how to apply; thank you!!!

@7983usmc 4 years ago

Reminds me of doing my spit shining back in my Marine Corps days 40 years ago.

@jackdeberry9461 3 years ago

God Bless! Praying for you and your family! Thank you for the informative video.

@Blk_pantherfit 4 years ago (edited)

You can also use furniture markers that we used to use to touch of furniture on the heels make sure it’s close the color of be toe

@arfmytube 1 year ago

Hi Kirby,

I'm writing from São Paulo, Brazil, to share a bit of my story and ask for your advice.

When I was 10, I didn’t need to work, but inspired by stories of self-made people, I built my own shoeshine box and spent Saturdays shining shoes in front of my dad’s grocery store.

At 25, working at one of the "Big Four" consulting firms, I started wearing dress shoes daily and paying attention to brands, styles, and care. I admired the few colleagues who shined their own shoes and talked about the smell of polish and the meditative ritual of it. That’s when I got into creams, waxes, horsehair brushes — and began caring for my shoes myself.

Then COVID came, and I stopped wearing dress shoes altogether. Since then, I’ve worn just one classic Zebu-style boot — and that’s it.

Ten years ago, while on a short work trip to the U.S., I came across Allen Edmonds and fell in love with a two-tone “Great Gatsby” Strand Oxford. It took me a full year to finally get them delivered to Brazil — but I never regretted the effort.

Recently, I found your videos, and they reignited my passion. I want to return to the craft — but better this time, with real care, attention to detail, and a unique approach I haven’t seen anyone take seriously here in Brazil.

Could you recommend a good starter kit from your store? Just the essentials to get me back into this — with quality and purpose.

Thanks for the inspiration and all that you share.

Warm regards,
Anderson Ferreira
São Paulo, Brazil