HeyMoe: I do it more or less the same way, but with different products and I make it a nice experience for my customers to kick back and enjoy.
Warlord: I agree, I don't like the paste polishes either. Depending on the leather and condition, I use cream or wax polish.
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I'm with you Worf. Liquid polishes are not only lazy, they are also bad for leather. A lot of them have alcohol and other harsh chemicals that dry and crack leather. They'll look really good for an hour or two, and then you'll be in for an unpleasant surprise.
I had one guy that brought a pair...
Doing shoe shines I get to check out a lot of guys socks, never seen intentionally mismatched ones before. Socks are a great accessory and love seeing a man that knows how to go about it. Mismatched isn't the right way. Make a statement with a nice color, print, or sheer sock.
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As far as the spoon technique, Matt is right. It was used mainly by British troops to shine and smooth out their boots, because they were often issued a boot that did not have a smooth finish. The spoon isn't necessary for boots that start out with...
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