Shoe Shine

I love having my shoes shined. Part of it for me I suppose is that I hate doing it myself, so laziness comes into play. But there is also something that makes you feel. . . .distinguished (?) while sitting up in a throne-like chair watching the world go by while someone else shines your shoes. Five bucks well spent, and no question a professional (like this guy) does a finer job than me.



I also really respect these old dudes that shine shoes for a living, and anyone else who takes pride in their work for that matter. I have had my shoes shined at various airports around the world and I can't think of a single occasion when I wasn't thrilled with the result. Perhaps not the most glorious of professions, but certainly a trade that I hope sticks around.

Elitist? Maybe, but my shoes have never looked better!