Should i polish new dress shoes

If you don't like your new shoes, or don't care too much about scuffing them permanently right out of the box, then by all means, don't wax them! Flanderian said:. That would, of course, depend on how long before you wear them--a few more months drying out wouldn't be a big deal. Wouldn't you like to raise the question of putting in trees even before your first wearing?

Let's don't go there. I won't be wearing the shoes for a few months. I already have cedar trees in the shoes. Some people may be confused as to what I am asking, but I am not asking for tips about how to maintain my shoes I've already had that question answered in another topic.

VaBeach Active Member with Corp. I have a new pair of AE walnut Strands. I bought the corresponding AE walnut cream. But there is no wax according to the salesman at Nordstrums. What would you use over the walnut cream for protection, Neutral wax?

Stubbly Super Member. Polish protects your shoes, and your investment. You need the proper polish, and proper polishing technique. Buying good shoes is easy. Maintaining good shoes takes some effort. Virginia-Style Active Member with Corp. You can post anything on this forum and get mixed reactions - except when it comes to shoe care! I can't think of a topic that garnishes more emotional reaction than shoe care!

I love it Polish those bad boys and start down the road of beautiful leather All due to my fear of reprisal from AAAC! Most of you know I have a bias toward "less is more" when it comes to shoe care. If the leather in a pair of shoes is properly tanned and finished it needs very little in the way of treatment in the days following a purchase unless the shoe has been through some sort of disaster. But I don't think people are really doing any harm to their shoes by applying polishes or creams just after purchase, either.

I suspect the shoe care that happens just after most purchases has more to do with a ritual of ownership and possession than anything else. Last edited: Oct 18, Your email address will not be publicly visible.

We will only use it to contact you to confirm your post. Post reply. Insert quotes…. Similar threads. With a little bit of preparation beforehand, your suede boots will be fully protected and ready to wear. It will also make them easier to clean too, as any dirt should just brush straight off. Break them in. New leather shoes can feel great on your feet, if you spend the time breaking them in gently.

Leather shoes are so versatile it can be tempting to wear them all the time, but as they absorb moisture and odour as you wear them, they need a day of rest in between wears to let them dry out and reduce the risk of them starting to smell.

Leave them to rest for 24 hours between wearing them, and if you happen to get them wet, never put them near a radiator to dry out as this can cause the leather to crack. So it's perfect for removing dirty, nourishing the leather and preparing it for the shoe cream.

Allow to dry for at least 5 minutes. The longer the better. Once dry use a horsehair brush to buff the leather and remove any excess lotion. Your shoes should take on a light shine. Use a soft cloth or application brush to apply the shoe cream thinly and evenly over the shoe.

Wait a minimum of five minutes. Use the Trimly horsehair brush to buff the leather and remove any excess shoe cream. Repeat the process around times. The polish should now have a medium to deep shine and your shoes will look great. Use a soft cloth and apply in small circular motions evenly over the shoe.

Give your shoe a brush with a horse hair brush. Repeat until the desired shine is achieved. Your shoes will now practically be glowing. To use, hold the spray approximately 20cm away from the shoe and apply thinly and evenly. On rainy days, apply the spray at minimum about minutes before you go out. Apply a small amount of shoe polish after dabbing a small drop of water onto the toe or heel area.

Polish gently by making small, circular motions.