January 21, 2010

#404 - Shoe Polish

Keep 'Em Polished


Take care of your lace-ups, loafers, and boots and they'll take care of you. Here's how.
Clean
Start by removing dirt and old polish using shoe cream (try Meltonian), a rag, and a little bit of water. And scrape out the edges and the threads in the sole with a nailbrush.
Polish
Rub a little shoe wax into the leather with a rag. Match the color, or choose a neutral one if you just want the shine. (Tip: For a cool varnished look, try black polish on brown shoes.) After polishing, pass over each shoe with a soft brush, then buff with a clean, thin cloth to bring out the sparkle.
Wait
Ideally, let them dry overnight. And to get the most out of your hard work, store them with cedar trees in felt bags.
Wear
Ideally, you should repeat the process every three wears or so. And rub them gently with a cloth between polishes.

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