Jeffery West Men's Polished Leather Shoes, Black

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They should start shining pretty much immediately. After buffing, we highly recommend applying a sole edge dressing to finish the job and make your shoes look nearly brand new. What’s The Difference Between Shoe Polish & Shoe Cream? Please note that the links are for shoe polishes and creams, but each of these brands sells a full range of shoe care products. To learn more about caring for your shoes visit one of our comprehensive guides on men’s shoe care below: Kiwi: Kiwi can be found in any drugstore and is a perfectly acceptable budget option. Their shoe shine kit we’ve linked to will get beginners off to a great start.

Delivery times listed are estimated and unfortunately may take longer than shown. Some countries not listed above (Rest of World) can take up to 1 month to arrive. To get it deeply into the leather, I apply it with my two fingers that are wrapped by a cotton t-shirt that I cut up. I also use this same method to apply the polish but use a different t-shirt to do so, as to not mix the products together. After applying the conditioner, it is best to let the shoe dry for 10-20 minutes. And you will notice that in-between each stage there needs to be this dry time period so as to not over-soak the leather and allow for the products to truly set into the leather. After the cream has dried, take either a large horsehair brush or a dry, soft cloth and buff the shoes. Apply gentle pressure and use the same motion that you did in step two.The best shoe brushes have horsehair bristles. While they may be a touch more expensive than brushes with synthetic bristles, the quality difference is notable and will more than pay for itself over time. Step 3. Condition

After applying polish, you can let the shoes dry for as long as you like. The idea is to let the polish really get into the leather and nourish it, and the longer you let it sit, the more opportunity it will have to do this. Step 5. Buff Polishing shoes is kind of like painting insofar as the goods get everywhere. There’s no way to avoid it, so the only thing to do is lean into it and prep yourself as best as possible.The final stage is the hardest and in reality, will be what you will have to learn on your own, just by continuously practicing. That being, I will still try and walk you through it. As you have already applied several layers of polish onto the shoe, you have a nice coat on by now which will allow you to directly add water to the mix, as in the old spit’n’shine. The way that I do this is to again affix the t-shirt to my hand, and then lightly dab my wedding finger (or equivalent on my right hand) into the tin of water to get a drop of it on the tip to then apply to the leather before polishing over. Shining shoes isn’t just a way to make yourself look better. It’s an opportunity to have a few precious moments to yourself. What Next? Before applying any actual polish, you’ll want to brush your shoes. This removes surface dirt and other schmutz, and it’s particularly important to get into the welt of the shoe, right where the upper meets the sole. Stuff gets caught in there like you wouldn’t believe, and there’s no better time than now to remove it.