Reddit reviews KIWI Shoe Polish, Black, 1 Metal Tin, 2.5 oz
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KIWI Shoe Polish is the World’s No. 1 Selling Classic Shoe Polish for leather shoesProvides shine, nourishment and proven long-lasting water protectionSuperior stain and scuff coverageFor leather boots and shoes, not intended for use on patent leather, suede, or nubuckFor black leather
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I'm sure your shoe is quite scuffed after burying it so far up /u/Beer_Is_Food's ass.
If you're not adverse to doing it yourself, it's actually not a very hard process, and can feel a bit rewarding afterward.
All it takes is a bit of shoe polish, a lighter, a rag (I usually just use an old cotton t-shirt), some spit, and some edge dressing.
Make sure the shoe itself is clean first. A wet cloth for one pass, then a dry one to make sure it isn't damp.
What I used to do when I was in the habit was take a lighter to the wax (it's flammable, so be mindful of your settings and ventilation), light it and let it liquify a little before smothering the flames, dab a little onto the rag, and gently work it onto the leather.
Work it by section and rub it on in circular motions. The leather should be taking on a darker sheen. It may start to look a little cloudy; that's just excess wax. Keep buffing at it. Spit on the area you're buffing, and work it into the whole thing. I don't know why, but I've found spit to work better than just water. I know, eww, yeah yeah.
After a while, the excess should buff away, and you're left with darker, healthier looking finish. Do this for the entire shoe. If you want the tip to shine more, just pay more attention to that area, maybe do another layer, and buff more vigorously.
After you're done, take the edge dressing, and lightly apply to the side portions of the sole.
Remember to work in a well ventilated area, where you aren't afraid to make a mess, and away from smoke detectors! Also, the edge dressing is not to be set on fire! Only the shoe polish, and only to liquify it a bit.
I am guessing that he cleaned them with a horsehair brush, wiped them down with water, let dry, cleaned with saddle soap, then conditioned with leather conditioner, oil, or shoe creme. Could have polished them with shoe polish and buffed them to a shine.
What's really cool is that you can get the stuff to do this at home (and you should) for something like $20. Then you can do it whenever your shoes need it. It's good preventative maintenance. I also started liking shoes a lot more once I started doing this myself. Here is a shopping list.
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