In this video I unbox, inspect, burnish with dye, add protective half soles to, and shine a pair of shoes I've had my eyes on for a couple of years... a pair of Allen Edmonds "Strand" cap toe Oxfords in the walnut color. This is Allen Edmond's most popular shoe, and doesn't seem to ever be discounted as much as many of their other models (such as the McAllister or Park Avenue). It's an absolutely stunning shoe.

0:48 - Unboxing and Inspection
10:12 - Test Fitting
12:04 - Burnishing with Fiebings dye & airgun
14:45 - Removing the dye with alcohol & then aceotone & re-spray
15:55 - Moisturizing the uppers with Tanners Blend from Ashland Leather Co (mainly lanolin) & with Saphir Renovateur (mainly mink oil)
19:08 - Adding thin rubber protective half soles
29:35 - Polishing the uppers with Saphir Medaille D'Or Creme polish
30:44 - Mirror Shining the toe caps (and heels)
35:02 - The close closing of the Oxford Vee
35:22 - The finished result shown
37:28 - Showing the shoe paired with 3 different outfits
39:40 - Outro and aesthetically pleasing photographs

Other related videos I reference in the video:
"RETURNING & Repairing my New Allen Edmonds"
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"A COMPLETE, DETAILED, & UNCUT GUIDE TO A MIRROR SHINE: A GUARANTEED SHINE"
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Other videos you might like:
"Cobbler Union Visit - New "Affordable Luxury" shoes"
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"My Allen Edmonds McAllisters: 1 Year Review"
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The rubber protective half soles I referred to:
"Goodyear Rubber Protective Half Soles Taps 6 Pair - Shoe Repair":
eBay item #181028776658 from eBay seller "nordshoe" (he sells them in pairs too instead of a 6 pair pack) ($24.49 for the 6 pairs)

The thinner pre-cut unbranded rubber half soles:
"Anti-slip Rubber Protective Half Sole Shoe Repair Tool DIY Replacement Women Men" eBay item #132432556111 ($7.68/pair)

The sheet rubber I used on the shoes in this video:
"KANEIJI Shoe Repair Rubber Soling Sheet, 57 * 38cm, Different Colors and Thickness can Choose, 1 Sheet (Black, 2mm Thickness)"
Amazon, ASIN #B07RDZD7GS ($19.98 for the 22.4" x 15" sheet)

Music Credit - YouTube Audio Library:
1. "Bravado" by Rondo Brothers
2. "Shoelace" by Quincas Moreira
3. "New Land" by ALABIS
4. "We Could Reach" by Freedom Trail Studios
5. "No Good Right" by Freedom Trail Studio
6. "Coupe" by The Grand Affair

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