Some supplies needed to shine shoes are shown.  An older man shines a shoe and talks about how he shines shoes and how he learned to shine shoes as a child.  The same man is shown shining another mans shoes.  The same man shines shoes in a shop while other people sit or walk around.  An old black and white photo is shown of a barber shop.  The older man shines another shoe and talks about shining shoes.  A different man is seen in the background walking away.