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10/27/2025 5:08:01 PM EDT
I have 2 pairs (1 black, 1 brown) of leather shoes that to me are quite nice and I’d like to keep them that way. I got them while in Italy for about €100 each so I know they aren’t high end but I like them.

What are good brands of shoe polish/shoe conditioner and are there other things needed to keep them nice?

I also have a pair of brown leather Sonoma brand shoes I wear to work. The leather on these is clearly not quality but I’d like to make them look decent and can practice polishing them so I don’t screw up my nice shoes.

I’m not looking for a mirror shine on any of these but would like for them to look good and last as long as possible. Thanks for any tips/tricks.
10/27/2025 5:15:16 PM EDT
[#1]
For most shoes and boots, Kiwi is going to work just fine. I have boots worn frequently that are cleaned, dried, and kept polished with Kiwi lasting decades and still supple and looking good.

A step up from there is Sapphire.
10/27/2025 7:28:58 PM EDT
[#2]
I've tried London Shine and Lincoln, but always come back to Kiwi Parade gloss.
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10/27/2025 10:04:12 PM EDT
[#3]
Saphir Medaille d'Or Pommadier Cream
10/28/2025 5:44:55 PM EDT
[#4]
This may be simpler than I’m making it out to be and Kiwi may be what I’m looking for.

But then I go to the Saphir Medaille d'Or website and that looks pretty good.
10/28/2025 9:25:02 PM EDT
[#5]
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Originally Posted By JKnight:
This may be simpler than I'm making it out to be and Kiwi may be what I'm looking for.

But then I go to the Saphir Medaille d'Or website and that looks pretty good.
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You can get it from Amazon.
10/28/2025 10:12:16 PM EDT
[#6]
My experience with Saphir Medaille d'Or was not good. When it was delivered from Amazon, the tin looked like it had been run over by a German tank. The tin was crushed, and the polish was dried out. I melted what was left of it to make it usable, but I wasn't impressed.  I may give it another try, but for the price, I doubt it.
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10/28/2025 10:16:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Gopher:
My experience with Saphir Medaille d'Or was not good. When it was delivered from Amazon, the tin looked like it had been run over by a German tank. The tin was crushed, and the polish was dried out. I melted what was left of it to make it usable, but I wasn't impressed.  I may give it another try, but for the price, I doubt it.
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Don't get the tin. Get the glass jar of cr me.

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