How to shine leather shoes

How to Shine Leather Shoes

Leather shoes are the ultimate in luxury, with their timeless appeal and ability to look good with almost any outfit. However, to make sure that your leather shoes stay looking great, you'll need to invest some time into polishing them and keeping them in the best possible condition.

Here are seven easy steps to shine leather shoes that will keep your leather as sleek and glossy as it was when you first bought it!

Step 1: Get Supplies

To shine leather shoes, you'll need a box of baking soda, an old toothbrush (or small foam applicator), and a lint-free cloth or paper towel, conditioner and polish. You'll also want rubber gloves unless you enjoy having dry baking soda under your fingernails! If any of these items are not already in your home, they are easy to find at any retail store.

Step 2: Clean

Cleaning and protecting your shoes. Cleaning is key to shining leather because it removes dust, dirt, and oil dulls shoes. Use a suede brush for cleaning; if you don't have one, you can use a toothbrush or even a tiny paintbrush. Brush lightly, so you don't scratch your shoes, especially when they're dry.

Step 3: Apply leather conditioner

After cleaning your leather shoes, use a soft cloth to apply the leather conditioner. Apply the conditioner to the fabric rather than the leather; a small amount goes a long way.

Step 4: Apply conditioner

Apply the conditioner on your leather shoe in a small circular motion, section by section, to ensure you don't miss any part. After applying the conditioner, gently buff away any excess with a clean cloth and allow to air dry for about 30 minutes.

Step 5: Polish

Apply a generous amount of leather shoe polish onto a soft, lint-free cloth. You can also use your fingers if you don't have access to a cloth. Next, apply a liberal amount of polish to both sides of your shoe and rub it in with circular motions.

Keep rubbing until it is evenly coated before removing any excess by buffing or wiping with a clean, dry cloth or towel.

Step 6: Buff your leather shoe

It's time to shine up your leather shoe. When buffing your shoes, use a shoe brush to work the polish into the leather and remove any excess polish you may have applied. After that, use a soft cloth to clean them.

Step 7: Dry

Let your shoes dry. Place them out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. How do you know if they're dry? You can touch them and see how stiff they are, or you can hold a piece of white paper up to them and look for any color transfer.

If there is still some moisture in your shoes, give them some minutes to completely dry out.

            Shine your shoes with a polish that is designed for leather. Most regular polishes contain ingredients that can damage your leather and cause it to crack. A polish specifically designed for leather will offer protection and an appealing shine. You'll do just fine polishing your leather shoes using the steps we've outlined above.