Choose care products by LEATHER TYPE: smooth leather (calf/box) takes conditioning cream + polish; suede/nubuck takes a brush + dedicated solution — never polish; patent leather only gets wiped down + a dedicated conditioner; nappa/lambskin takes a light conditioning cream; exotic leather requires a dedicated reptile line.
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The full answer
- Calf/box leather (dress and high-end shoes): Saphir Renovateur/MDO + Pommadier + Pâte de Luxe. - Suede/nubuck: brass brush + suede cleaner + waterproofing spray; NO creams or liquid polish. - Patent leather: damp wipe + dedicated patent conditioner; no wax polish. - Nappa/lambskin (jackets, soft bags): light conditioning cream (MDO Nappa/Lotion); no shoe polish. - Coated leather/canvas: MDO Coated Fabric. - Exotic leather: MDO Reptile Renovateur. The wrong choice (e.g., polish on suede) will ruin the surface permanently.
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What is Saphir, and why is it seen as the world's #1 leather-care house?
Saphir is the premium French leather-care house, born in 1925 and famed for its Médaille d'Or (Gold Medal) line. It's regarded as the industry's gold standard for formulas rich in natural waxes (carnauba, beeswax) and fine conditioning oils — giving a deep, lasting finish that's safe for leather.
Cream, wax or liquid polish — which should you use?
Cream polish moisturizes and restores color — used routinely to feed the leather; wax polish builds protection and high shine (Mirror Shine) with light water resistance; liquid polish is convenient but usually solvent-heavy, for quick fixes only. The proper order: cream first, wax after.
What tools do you need for shoe care at home?
The minimum shoe-care kit is 4 items (~500,000₫): a horsehair dust brush, conditioner/renovateur, cream polish in the right color and a soft buffing cloth. The proper kit (~1,500,000₫) adds a hog-bristle brush, wax polish, a cleaning solution and shoetrees.