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Welt & Edge Care

  Step 1 [01:44] Smooth Edges Using Fine Sandpaper Anywhere you see an uneven surface, sand it down. We recommend using an 800 grit sandpaper for sanding down the edges of your shoe. This is an optional step because if you feel across the edge with your finger or you're just looking at it and you don't see any areas of unevenness that you think need to be sanded, you can completely skip this step. Step 2 [03:14] Recolor edges with edge dressing Next, you will recolor the edges of your shoes using the Saphir Teinture Française Leather Dye. The dye is permanent, so make sure you avoid contact with the suede and pay special attention to the edges. Remove...

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Wax Vs Cream Polish

Using Cream Polish The purpose of this guide is to explain the differences between wax and cream polishes, and how to use both to keep the best care possible of your leather dress shoes. The fundamental difference between wax and cream polish is that a cream polish is more for nourishment and recoloring, and a wax polish is primarily for providing those hard waxes to create a high shine. Wax polish has a higher concentration of hard waxes, which provides a barrier to the shoe that protects it from any type of water, light scuffs, and scratches. You want to be careful about applying too much wax to the areas of the shoe that bend, like the vamp, because once those hard...

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Presidential Shoe Shine- Mirror shine your shoes

  Step 1 [03:20] Apply Saphir Reno Mat The first step to creating a presidential shoe shine is to apply the Saphir Reno Mat to a cotton chamois cloth. Test it on a hidden area of the shoe before applying it to the entire shoe to make sure that the Reno Mat does not react negatively on your shoe. Use moderate to firm pressure and small circular motions in order to rub the hard wax off. Focus on the areas of the shoe where you have a lot of build up of hard waxes- especially on the toe box. This process will take about 3-5 minutes. After you've finished, spritz a bit of water onto the shoe and wipe away...

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SUEDE SHOE CARE GUIDE

Learn the steps of how to clean suede shoes to rejuvenate, restore, and renew your shoes for a lasting, fresh look. Saphir Medaille d'Or's collection of suede cleaning products are the highest end of shoe care products available worldwide

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