Are shoe shines still a thing?
My shoes could use some shining. Where does one even go about getting these and how much does it usually run? Thanks.
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You're looking for a cobbler. Google to find one near you.
You've been away a long time now Billy, I don't shine shoes no more
Now go home and get your fuckin shinebox.
Legendary reference
“Shine!”
You got soft hands, brother. Go to the store, buy a kit, and learn to shine your own shoes. Take ownership in your possessions. A little elbow grease goes a long way in life.
Go to Florsheim's website and order some brushes and shoe cream - their products work extremely well. The cream waterproofs and nourishes the leather while making it water resistant.
We have a guy who comes to our floor once week. You have to pay but its pretty convenienent if you need one. I don't know what it costs as I haven't asked for one.
Shining your shoes is something every guy should know how to do (along with changing a flat tire, building a fire, cooking a steak and sewing a button on a shirt, among other things). Go to Amazon, buy a horsehair brush and some Saphir products and then watch one of the few hundred instructional videos on YouTube. You’ll get a sense of accomplishment and save a few bucks. Also get some shoe trees, helps your shoes keep shape and last longer.
So much dumb advice in this threat. Why would you shine your shoes all the fun is in just sitting there like a g. There is a shoeshine at the 51 st 6 stop, go there!
There’s plenty scattered around midtown. There’s some in grand central station, one at 43rd and 3rd, and on nice days it can be nice going to the one just outside of the library near Bryant park.
Similar to above, we have a guy come to the office once a week. Cash only, costs like $5 and I give him a $10 and say keep it. I use to work in a building that had a shoeshine in the lobby.
I know there are stands at big transit hubs (Grand Central, Penn Station, etc.), and I've passed by a shop on 55th between 5th and 6th that does it as well
Search for “shoeshine” on google maps. My view is that I work hard and it’s one of life’s simple pleasures and it’s nice to relax while someone else takes care on the shine. And it’s not an ego thing, I respect the people who do it and tip them well, generally 100% assuming they do a decent job.
Or like someone said a above, get a horsehair brush and sapphire products….don’t even waste your time on other brands. Site with the best instructions I’ve seen is the Kirby Allison Hanger Project, google the “presidential shine”. And learn how to do a full deep cleaning, it’s like using a straigh razor or making a good Manhattan…you should know how to do this as an adult.
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