If you are new to shoe shining or just leather shoes in general we can imagine that you do not know exactly which products are considered essential and which are simply a "nice to have". In this guide we will quickly walk you through the products we consider to be essential for leather shoes, suede shoes and sneakers.
Introduction
Essentials for:
Leather / calfskin shoe shine kit
If you want to take good care of your leather shoes we recommend three essential shoe care products:
1: Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur(Conditioning + mild cleaning)
2: Saphir Médaille d'Or Pommadier shoe cream (Recolouring + Satin gloss)
3: (Optional) Saphir Médaille d'Or Pate de Luxe shoe wax (Extra waterproofing & high gloss finish)
You also need:
- Set of shoe care brushes
- Cotton cloth
- Method -
These three products form a solid foundation for your (bi) weekly shoe shine routine and can be used for any pair of leather shoes. Start by applying the Renovateur using a cloth. After letting it soak into the leather for aprox. 5 minutes give your shoes a quick brush to remove any excess conditioner. Do the same for the Pommadier cream and Pate de Luxe shoe wax.
On our website you can find multiple shoe shine sets for smooth leather shoes. We have shoes with only Saphir Médaille d'Or Pommadier shoe cream, but also more luxurious shoe shine sets including shoe trees.
Sets for smooth / calfskin leather
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Saphir Médaille d'OrShoe care set - shoe cream
Original Price €75,80Current Price €70,00The Pommadier shoe cream in this set is the most extensive leather treatment in a jar, it nourishes, recolours, shines and protects the leather aga...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrShoe care set - plus
from Original Price €58,50from €55,00Are you looking for an allround set to take care of your shoes? Then this set is made for you! This set allows you to gently clean and nourish your...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrShoe care set - basic
from Original Price €38,00from €35,00Are you looking for a simple, but great shoe care set with the best shoe cream in the world as it's core component? Then this set is made for you! ...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrShoe care starters set - deluxe
Original Price €79,85Current Price €75,00Get everything you need to take good care of your leather shoes with our deluxe starters set. This set allows you to maintain your shoes using the ...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrShoe care set - expert
from Original Price €72,15from €67,50Shine your shoes like an expert with this extensive shoe care set. This set allows you to gently clean and nourish your shoes using Saphir Renovate...
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SaphirShoe care set - Shoe cream basic
Original Price €54,00Current Price €50,00With the crème Surfine by Saphir included in this set you can give your shoes the basic care they need. Not only does the cream give your shoes a n...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrMirror shine set
Original Price €47,05Current Price €42,50All in one mirror shine set with water dispenser. This set is specially composed to provide you with the materials you need for a good mirror shine...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrShoe care set - smooth leather
from Original Price €131,10from €125,00Take proper care of your smooth leather shoes with this extensive shoe care set filled with Saphir Médaille d'Or products. This set allows you to f...
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The Shoe Care ShopShoe care starters set
Original Price €67,85Current Price €62,50Get everything you need to take good care of your leather shoes with our deluxe starters set. This set allows you to maintain your shoes using the ...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrShoe care set - shoe wax
Original Price €60,00Current Price €55,00The Saphir Shoe Wax gives the shoe a steady, water-repellent and protecting layer and gives a really nice shine to the leather. Apply the wax with ...
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Shoe care guides
Do you want more information on how to take proper care of your shoes? Then be sure to have a browse through our extensive library of shoe care guides. We have full written guides for smooth leather shoes, guides for suede shoes, guides for sneakers and many others.
Essentials for your:
Suede & Nubuck cleaning kit
To take good care of your suède shoes we recommend the following products:
1: Saphir Médaille d'Or Omninettoyant (Cleaning)
2: Saphir Médaille d'Or Gommadin (Stain removal)
3: Saphir Médaille d'Or Natural protector spray (Waterproofing)
You also need:
- Suède crêpe brush
- (Optional) Saphir Médaille d'Or Pate de Luxe (For recolouring leather sole edges)
- Method -
Wash your suede shoes with Saphir Médaille d'Or Omninettoyant. After letting them fully dry remove any leftover spots and stains using the Saphir Médaille d'Or Gommadin block. Last, but not least spray them with Saphir Médaille d'Or Natural Protector spray.
Sets & products for suede & nubuck
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Saphir Médaille d'OrOmninettoyant suede cleaner
€20,00Saphir Médaille d'Or Omninettoyant Cleaner Omninettoyant is a gentle universal cleaner and stain remover ideal for suede, nubuck, and textiles. Thi...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrGommadin
€13,40Saphir Médaille d'Or Gommadin is a sandstone block that cleans and removes excess shine from suede, nubuck and other velvety leathers. This Gommadi...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrNatural protector spray
€17,40Natural waterproofing spray for leather, suède, nubuck and synthetic materials. This environmentally friendly protector spray from Saphir Médaille ...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrSuede set
€55,00With this complete basic set you can take good care of your suede shoes. With the suede block you simply remove caked-on dirt and grease from the s...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrShoe care valet Saphir Deluxe+ - walnut
from Original Price €350,00from €335,00*The walnut version of this shoe polish valet is temporarily out of stock. Order the walnut version of this valet for delivery in January, or choos...
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Essentials for your:
Sneaker care kit
To keep your sneakers looking like new we recommend the following products:
1: Tarrago WASC or Saphir Médaille d'Or Foam cleaner (Cleaning)
2: Tarrago sneaker protector spray or Saphir Médaille d'Or Natural Protector spray (Waterproofing)
3: (Optional) Tarrago odor killer
You also need:
- Cleaning brush
- Microfiber cloth
- Method -
Spray a bit of cleaner on your sneakers and use a brush + a bit of water to clean your sneakers. Rinse off any soap and let dry. You can speed up the drying process by wiping them off with the microfiber cloth. Once your sneakers are dry you can treat any remaining stains with the cloth and a bit of the cleaner. Let dry once more, and spray your sneakers with a protective spray and optionally odor killing spray on the insides.
Sneaker care products and sets
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Saphir Médaille d'Or
Natural protector spray
€17,40Natural waterproofing spray for leather, suède, nubuck and synthetic materials. This environmentally friendly protector spray from Saphir Médaille ...
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Saphir Médaille d'OrFoam Cleaner
€18,15Universal foam cleaner for sneakers. This foam cleaner is great for cleaning up your sneakers and shoes. The cleaner is free from any harmful chem...
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TarragoProtector spray
€12,50Tarrago sneaker protector spray (125 ml) Protect your shoes and sneakers with the sneaker protector by Tarrago. The protector spray protects all yo...
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TarragoWASC sneaker cleaner spray
€13,95Tarrago Supergel cleaning detergent (125 ml). Tarrago Sneakers WASC is the best cleaner in World. Its new and revolutionary cleaning technology pr...
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TarragoSneaker maintenance set
Original Price €44,40Current Price €40,00Are your sneakers in need of a thorough cleanup? Then we have the set for you! Our sneaker cleaning set contains all the products you need to clean...
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TarragoSneakers Kit - Clean & Protect
€38,95Tarrago Sneaker kit - Clean & Protect. With this Tarrago sneaker kit you have everything you need to properly clean and protect your favourite...
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Jason MarkkPremium shoe cleaning kit
€19,95Jason Markk Premium shoe cleaning kit. Keep your sneakers in pristine condition with this premium shoe cleaning kit by Jason Markk. This set conta...
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The Shoe Care ShopSneaker cleaning box
€75,00This box contains everything you need to take good care of your sneakers. Clean your sneakers effectively using the sneaker cleaner. The included b...
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Jason MarkkMOSO shoe inserts
€11,95Introducing the game-changing Jason Markk MOSO Shoe Inserts, your ultimate solution for keeping your footwear fresh and odor-free. Elevate your sho...
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Jason MarkkSneaker care kit
€39,00Introducing the ultimate sneaker care solution: the Jason Markk Care Kit, a must-have for all sneaker enthusiasts. Delve into a world of pristine s...
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