This video is an unboxing of my latest acquisition and addition to my shoe collection: a pair of Allen Edmonds "Acheson" tassel loafers in dark chili calfskin. In this video I:
1. 0:36 - Unbox and inspect them
2. 5:55 - Compare Allen Edmonds brown - dark chili - and oxblood color shoes and which Saphir cream polish I prefer for each
3. 6:54 - Show how to try on a shoe at home that you purchased online so they are returnable
4. 10:06 - Moisturize the shoes with Saphir Renovateur mink oil based conditioner
5.12:22 - Skive in and glue on rubber protective half soles
6. 18:27 - How to trim the protective half soles once glued on
7. 20:23 - Shine them with Saphir Medaille D'Or #9 Mahogany cream polish
6. 22:07 - Mirror shine them with neutral Saphir Mirror Gloss
7. 29:15 - The finished result of the polish and mirror shine
8. 30:12 - Using heel liners and tongue pads to adjust fit
9. 35:37 - Pointing out a leather quality issue
10. 37:39 - 2042 Last vs 65 Last differences (2042 is narrower by approximately 3/16" (4.8 mm) so size up 1/2 size!
11. 38:39 - Rate the shoes in 5 areas & give an overall score
12. 42:15 - Bloopers, outro, & credits
Other related videos:
"A COMPLETE, DETAILED, & UNCUT GUIDE TO A MIRROR SHINE: A GUARANTEED SHINE" by The Elegant Oxford:
https://youtu.be/WXGxPbBGbC4
Music Credit:
1. "Barrel Full of Sea Monkeys" by The Whole Other
2. "Golden Empire" by The 126ers
3. "After You" by Dan Lebowitz
4. "Shawl Paul" by Norma Rockwell
5. "Sunny Looks Good on You" by Midnight North