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Shoe Care 101

Shoe Edges

What should I use to restore the edges of my shoes?. For best results, we always recommend our Saphir Pommadier Cream Shoe Polish. We also have our Saphir Edge Dressing & Renovating Recolorant Repair Cream which does an outstanding job as well. Lastl

Chamois

Difference between the 3-pack High Shine Chamois and our original Giza Cotton high shine chamois?. The 3-pack High Shine Chamois are actually fairly different from our original Giza cotton high shine chamois. Our Wellington individual cotton chamois

Why is there a white residue on my shoes after applying conditioner?

This is a common occurrence with textured leather. When applying Renovateur, it can sink into the pores and pool, which you want to prevent from happening because too much excessive wax build-up will actually cause the white residue to form on the bo

When should I use mink oil or Dubbin vs Renovateur?

It's going to take some visual discretion for this. If the shoes have been untouched for quite some time (i.e. 1-2+ years) then you may consider using Dubbin Graisse or Mink Oil to restore them. But if it's only been a few to several months, then Ren

What are the essential shoe care products to I need to start caring for my shoes?

When it comes to taking care of your leather dress shoes, our ABC Guide is a great place to start. As for specific leather care products, we always recommend going with Saphir Renovateur, Pommadier Cream Polish, Pate de Luxe Wax Polish, and Reno'Mat.

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