Comments on: Does no one shine shoes anymore?

By: Alan

Alan — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:22:52 +0000

If you shine your shoes properly with a decent wax polish, the shoes will last longer and will be more waterproof.

By: Toner

Toner — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:20:42 +0000

I personally think from a womens point of view, that a man at any age who shines there shoes looks a bit more professional. A 5min shoe shine wont hurt anyone.

By: catania

catania — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:12:28 +0000

Interesting observation…My husband, who is well under 40 always shines his shoes. I had never thought much about it before I saw him shine his shoes, but I think that it is really cool. It makes him seem more respectful (If that makes sense).

Anyways – there are still a few shining shoes these days… :)

By: Casper

Casper — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:20:27 +0000

I only shine my shoes when I have to go to something special, like a wedding, birthday etc. On a normal business day it’s to much of a bother, and I’d probably be the only one with shiny shoes at work ;)

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:24:31 +0000

Frankly, unshined shoes are no different from black runners when it comes to dressing up. IMO, if you’re going to go through the effort to tie a tie, you should go through the effort to shine your shoes.

And for the record, I generally don’t shine my shoes every week, and when I do, it is usually on a Saturday or weekday evening. I never do it Sunday morning.

Speaking of children’s shoes, I need to shine my son’s shoes.

By: Jordan F.

Jordan F. — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:09:02 +0000

I know how to do it, and my Dad would be shocked to hear me say this (he is big on shoe-shining) but- what is the point? Are there people around who feel like respect is lost if shoes are unshined? Honestly, shoe-shining is probably the least of all the worries on my mind, like making sure my kids can FIND their shoes for church!

If it really is a true sign of disrespect in this day and age to not have perfectly shined shoes, then I guess I should make more of an effort! :)

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:29:31 +0000

http://howtocleanlikeaman.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/how-to-shine-shoes-like-a-man/

By: Broker Steve

Broker Steve — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:07:40 +0000

How do I shine my shoes?

By: Kim Siever

Kim Siever — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:53:54 +0000

I have thought about doing that. There aren’t any show shiners here though.

By: J Ascot

J Ascot — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:47:23 +0000

There is a shoe shiner on the way to my work and i normally get him to do it. As not only do i get shiny shoes but i get to read the newspaper at the same time.