Kiwi is entrusted by a lot of British military personal. I use their parade gloss and standard black polish on my parade shoes and I can safely report it works to a better degree than any other polish I've used
I personally prefer Lincoln wax. 18 year military member. Chelsea leatherfood for when you strip the polish off the boot and want to condition. Allow to dry and then repolish. I’ve got combat boots that we re soled several times and the leather is still great 10+ years on. So, while I do use kiwi just as a top coat for formative layers most soldiers I know that got really into the boots/shoes/Polishing to perfection liked the Lincoln wax over kiwi. Not saying kiwi is bad. Try some Lincoln wax and see what you think! 4-5 USD a can.
I totally agree and especially the newer high end version with carnauba wax called "Parade gloss prestige". And I used it on everything from Dr. Martens and combat boots to fashion leather shoes. Not saying spending 10 times more on a can of shoe polish can't give you a great product that might be a little better, but still kiwi is overall the best quality for the money. And seriously, having to comment that it "smells the most toxic" made me laugh... He's so irritated that he might get into legal trouble simply callin it toxic without any proof at all. And since when did paper act like leather? And why comparing to the regular kiwi and not one of their high end products?
I had never used Saphir before today. I saw it featured in your videos and on your web site so I bought some to check it out. Man!!! What a world of difference. I just bought a pair of Church's Custom Grade Derby style shoes. They really soaked up the nutrients and softened and became more supple immediately. The shine is fantastic. I've never been able to achieve anything close to the with Lincoln or any other polish. Thanks so much for the introduction to Saphir and education about shoe care.
@@MoccaLG And perhaps because we simply have to take he's word that the others are crappy and even dangerous. Testing with a piece of paper... Seriously, since when did papir act like leather 😂 Also he stayed the wax and oils is ruining the leather but has no sources at all, we just have to take he's word for it. Kiwi is used by professionals and in many countries by the army. If it ruidined the boots it probably woildt be choice number one by so many. Not saying that that means it's best and others can't be better, but by all definitions a brand like kiwi is trusted by so many. I have had so many boots and shoes in my life where the leather still looked pretty new when the sole was worn out, and I used stuff like kiwi and Lincoln. I also wonder why he didn't took the high end kiwi range and tested, the one that has carnauba wax such as Kiwi parade gloss prestige. It's a bit of an unfair test with the cheapest in that product line from kiwi and then a high end shoe polish.
I’ve been using Kiwi on a pair of Florsheim shoes for 20 years and they still look fantastic, only the sole has wore out. Sapir might be better on neglected dried out boots but kiwi protects leather shoes / boots a d does not ruin leather.
I went to mexico a couple of months ago and while I was there got my shoes shined with a man that had his shoe parlor in the city of Juarez. This guy made my shoes look like mirrors.....guy used some generic brand shoe polish I don't know what it was. Very impressive!!
Used kiwi for my captoe derby since 2006. All i got is crease and no crack so far. Doesn’t matter what product you use if you don’t know how to polish properly, you’ll still gonna ruin your shoe. Always use shoe tree for your dress shoes. If you don’t have one, just use stuffed plastic for temporary use. In the meantime, find that shoe tree then immediately replace that plastic stuffing. This helps your shoe from bending too much and also helps your upper. If you have the money and the access to a better product, then please buy one. If you don’t (in some 3rd world country, it’s hard to find quality shoe polish and when you find one, it’s way to overpriced. Like for example here in indonesia) then stick to what you got and learn the proper way. A little bit tip from me. If you have only access to a cheap product, try find a local shoe polish vendors that used the same product as you got and get your shoe polished. While your shoe got polished, watch and learn, also ask the clerk about some tips. Because they know ins and outs also they know how to work around cheap products. (Sorry for my bad english)
I'm retired US Army. I used Kiwi polish on my boots and shoes my entire career. I never had boots that got dried out or cracked. Kiwi gives the best shine of all.
22 years of Spit Shining Jump Boots and Low QUARTERS KIWI Still have a wear My Boots, and still shine. If your A Yuppie or Millenia spend your MONEY on Hyped BS Spend BigBucks for Hype
I use Lincoln polish. I'll try saphir one day but the boots I restored with Shoe Oil and Shoe Grease then I applied the lincoln polish. So they restored the leather fine. I knew using polish alone wouldnt help this old soviet pair of boots but they're the most comfortable boots I own now thanks to those things. Seems like Saphir is all those in one which would save me some work.
Have to disagree. Kiwi is fine and works. But there are other products that work better and faster. I used kiwi when I was lower enlisted (cheap). When I moved up in the world I switched.
@@TeensierPython Did you try the newer version of parade gloss, the one called parade prestige with carnauba wax? Well, I think the pint here is this has the typical ref flags from a biased advert. Even if he's right about saphire being a bit better (at that price range, that's also what most would expect) he'd kind of warning against the others. And kiwi is a good quality product.. He also mentions that it smells "most toxic" as far as he legally can go since he can't make claims it is toxic without any sources or proof. I'm pretty sure no shoe legal polish is toxic if its used as indented. It's also pretty disappointing that he's comparing it to the low end line from kiwi. As I me mentioned before there is a high end range with other waxes, why is he using the cheapest one from kiwi?
Mate same here, I used only ever kiwi black and parade gloss, and my boots were like glass 😂😂 I don’t think that guy has ever spent 12 hours straight bulling shoes
Next time could you please include: -Angelus made in USA -Waproo made in Australia -Moneysworth & Best made in Germany but bought through Canada! I have used all three but I am not an expert.For what it is worth I think Moneysworth is the best overall but for the best shine Angelus and Waproo for color matches. Look forward to hearing your opinion.Thanks.
Kiwi is actually quite good value for money and is no way damaging for any leather shoes. It's trusted by for instance the British army. It really doesn't matter how a piece of paper reacts...
I’m an old U.S. Army officer (back in the black leather boot days) and had been pretty dedicated to Lincoln and Kiwi. I have owned a -lot- of quality black leather footwear. I have been watching Kirby’s videos, and decided to try Saphir out on my favorite pair of black AE monk straps. I am duly impressed. With kiwi, it never seemed to harden up entirely and the shine is easy to smudge. My black shoes have gone for 5 total days of wear, and look really good still. I can comfortably state that my Lincoln or kiwi polished ones would never have made it without me having to re-polish them at least once in that same time. Kirby, it might be fun to try a restore on a $50 eBay find, using saphir on one, and kiwi or Lincoln on the other shoe. I’m not entirely sure why Saphir works better, but in the end I just want my shoes to look good and last. My next order is on its way Kirby. Walnut this time! Also, Like the earlier comment, I would love to know what colors to use on 1776s from AE. I’ll be breaking them out for Veterans Day!
Mr. Gorman - first off, thank you for your service! Few people can shine shoes better than a serviceman! Thank you for sharing. Yes, you hit on a really nice point: the shine with the Saphir shoe polish persists longer. I think it is because Saphir uses much higher-quality waxes. In addition to lasting longer, they can also be easily rebuffed with a horsehair brush for a quick re-shine.
@@mofazzalsabuj1013 I have seen that they sell on Ebay too, since The Hanger Project does not ship to quite some countries, but you will find what you search there.
*turpentine has a natural origin and this oil + has an antibacterial effect. What you said on the oil is not right! It is not a fact that saphir oil is better than gum turpentine obtained from pines*
Pipe Fitter here What’s your recommendation for polish for my work boots Concrete and Sheetrock dust pull the oils right out so o polish and use mink oil Now I’m not buying cheap boots so I guess I shouldn’t be using the polish I’ve been using for the past decades Looking for your assistance here Wasn’t aware of the nasty in the polish I’m using
Yes, because a video series designed for the "well dressed man" is targeting combat boot polishing. I know that military are impeccably dressed but it's not what this company is targeting.
Used to be Kiwi user here. Until I found your video about this high quality shoe care products. Once I go with Saphir creme, wax and mirror gloss; no turning back for me.
I will have to check this stuff out. 18 year military member and I have shined a lot of leather foot ware to say the least! I’ve had great success with Lincoln wax and my boots leather has out lasted many sets of soles (really a fan of Vibram outsoles). Granted we cleaned and shined our boots daily or before each wear. Also curious on your thought on Chelsea leather food? I have had great success of using that to nourish leather after stripping built up polish off.
@@kirbyallison I currently use black Kiwi parade gloss polish. Do Saphir have a high gloss or mirror shine black paste polish like Kiwi parade gloss? And you're definitely saying Saphir is better than Kiwi?
Kiwi has two products that I use, the Saddle Soap and Parade Gloss Edge Dressing. But really, their polishes are bottom of the barrel. I would use Griffin, Lincoln or Angelus before Kiwi any day. But I have been using Saphir Pate DeLuxe for several years now, and am 100% satisfied. (The smell is great too.) How much different is the Medal D'or over the Pate DeLuxe? (Also, Meltonin and Justin are the two worst creams that I have ever used bar none.)
What camera and lighting do you use? I feel that the clarity indicates perhaps it's a 4k or above? Very informative & the cinematography of the video itself is really great!♥☻☺Thank you so much☻
I would have really loved to see how to distinguish good polish from others. Unfortunately this test doesn't prove anything. Only that paper becomes more translucent with oil than water. Note: I'm not denying the conclusion that Saphir is better. It may very well be. Just that this test is simply not useful in measuring quality. The reason paper gets more translucent is because of the presence of oil products in Saphir cream polish. Oil has a refractive index similar to that of the fiber in paper which makes it translucent. Paper has a different index which while makes it less translucent, ends up soggy due to absorption. You can easily reproduce this test at home with any type of oil and water on paper. This test doesn't carry over to leather and doesn't actually show how oil based product (natural or otherwise) is better than water based product. (See here if you're actually interested in the physics behind it. physics.stackexchange.com/questions/30365/why-does-paper-become-translucent-when-smeared-with-oil-but-not-so-much-with-w)
Thank you. I was waiting for someone with a science background to better say what we all should know: that leather and paper are not similar substances. For a more accurate comparison, he should have gotten pieces of leather and aged them while using the polishes and creams. Anyway, for those of us getting non-bespoke-priced shoes, whatever shoe products you use to clean/moisturize/protect your shoes should be fine for extending their life.
I am interested in buying this product but what do I really need to polish my shoes? There are cleaners, renovators, wax that I get confused. What is the necessary kit?
I ordered some Saphir Beaute Du Cuir Pate De Luxe High Gloss Neutral Shoe Polish 50ml on Amazon for $7.80 delivered a day before watching this video. The pricing at the The Hanger Project shows price of $8.25 which looks to be competitively priced,
Check of pricing of Saphir Mirror Gloss Wax Polish on Amazon & The Hanger Project and saved about $5.00 on Amazon for product + shipping. It is also easier for me to order on Amazon as they already have my information so it is just a few clicks to place order. I received my Allen Edmonds from a relative who only wore them once, 2 pairs, so my budget is is less than someone who can afford to purchase new high quality shoes.
I’ve used kiwi parade gloss on my $424 pair of old beat up Danner Fort Lewis police boots and it’s been ok. It takes about 6 million layers to achieve a good but not great shine. I switched to linkon and am testing that product out now. I used a heat gun to strip them down to dry Leather. Brushed on 7 layers over the entire boot then melted it in. I’m trying to learn how to high mirror shine the toe caps and struggling a bit because the technique is a bit different than kiwi parade gloss. I also switched because my boots are in a cold climate and then spend the night on a boot drier and I will literally spend 2 full 8 hour days polishing them to my satisfaction using kiwi, only to see they are cracking like crazy on the toe caps even when using a brand new tin of it. Looking forward to someday being able to afford to give saphire a try.
Had a question on what to use for a mirror shine on my Cap Toe and Wing Tips.... I only wear black and brown. I use Saphir Renovator and Saphir Cream Polish. Should I use their Neutrasl Wax or get Black and Dark Brown? Not all of my Brown shoes are dark. Thank You.
Kirby, in the interest of full disclosure, what is your financial affiliation with Saphir? Are you specifically paid to promote their products? Do you choose to distribute them without other incentive simply because they're your product of choice? Somewhere in between?
I would agree that it sounds like an ad for Saphir, however, I watch a bunch of different channels, and there is a resounding consensus that Saphir is the best on the market.
Bullshit.Its all about marketing and association .Its the same for Rolex watches or Todd shoes etc .people aspire as they believe they are the best etc etc .Its about been fucking insecure and wanting to be accepted etc !
I wear all leather boots that must also be shined. Im exposed to the elements as well and need my boots to be waterproofed. Can I both waterproof and mirror shine my boots?
Sound good to me! What are the differences between the different Saphir products and when do you use one over the other? From their liquid cleaner, the conditioner, the cream polish, and the wax polish as well as the high gloss vs the Admiral mirror gloss products. ???
Hello there! I've just bought Dr. Martens 1461 mono black shoe and i search for the best shoe care...i think saphir products are the best but can you recommend me what exactly do i need? and give me some tips please..
What is the difference between wax, paste, cream, etc? Where do you start if you wanted to build a base, and then layer up? Is there steps? Like step 1 Soap, Step 2 cream, step 3 paste ????
I have a question about the video, i can only find Kiwi products where i live, can i get a mirror finish with Kiwi? And, how long will it be befor the Kiwi causes the leather to break down?
Hey Kirby, I know this is an older video and I’m not sure if you will see this, but do you know anything about “money’s worth and best” cream polish? German made product. I’ve had good results with it but I’m curious to hear if you’ve ever encountered it and what your opinion might be.
I was going to ask the same thing.. Why is there no video comparing Saphir to Allen Edmonds products. I see below you have answered that; but my question now is if the color matching to their own shoes is done well and if its worth using their products over Saphir? 1 second ago
That is very true... Moreover this is the polish that has been used in the US armed forces for other a century.. What BS.. This is not definitely a fair assessment of the brands.. Just an ad for Saphir...Anyone interested on finding a fair review of the brands can look at a Business Insider link: thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-leather-care-shoes-products/
I just received my Lincoln shoe polish neutral and when I opened it it looks all dried and cracked in the can is this the way supposed to be? I’m returning it. I’m just curious.
I need your help in a major way. I purchased a pair of Grant Stone diesel Crimson boots. When I receive them they had some kind of red and his self on the back left part of the boot. I took an alcohol pad as I’ve done with leather boots before and tried to wipe the adhesive off. Instantly gave me a doll scratchy looking spot about the size of my thumb. I have tried everything to get it to look like the rest of the color leather and to get some kind of sheen on it with no luck. Is there anything I can do or am I screwed? It’s cxl leather.
I have a question. I am a LEO and keep my boots shined as part of my uniform, how well dose the saphir hold up to every day and sometimes more extensive abuse? I have used kiwi since 2000 with my first pair of boots.
Kirby I am a huge fan of yours. The quality of the products are outstanding. Do you have free shipping to Canada the same way you have free shipping in the US?
Do you recommend using a neutral polish? My husband has a beautiful pair of oxblood shoes, but matching up the correct shade is proving very difficult.
There is no such thing as a "perfect match." Just try to get close. Pigments are transparent, so they will not totally change the color of a shoe. Neutral is good.
I was raised to use Kiwi by my now quite old Father, but I graduated to better polishes and creams later on. I have some nice shoes now, and will immediately give this a try. If this video doesn’t sell you, nothing will.
Kiwi or Lincoln, I feel, is great for applying a base and really covering the pores of the shoe to create a smooth shine, while Saphir is great to be used after the base coat process in order to achieve a high shine.
I would, in all cases, stay away from Kiwi. I could see an argument for Lincoln when used in a manner similar to the Saphir Mirror Shine. Lincoln contains a high concentration of beeswax, which produces a nice hard wax base, but does not contain the level of solvents or other ingredients essential for the long-term, proper conditioning and maintenance of a fine pair fo shoes.
@@Cj-nj6cv search for videos on how British Army preps their parade boots for polishing. They stuff the boots with sand, then apply molten beeswax and melt it into the leather.
Check and raise. ;) The Saphir Beauty Cuir (SBC, as I call it, or their standard blue label), is a good polish. It is definitely better than all of other polishes we used in this video. It contains high-quality waxes and uses natural solvents. However, the difference between the SBC and the MDO is in quality, concentration, and variety of waxes, ingredients. Saphir Medaille d'Or contains a different and higher concentration of hard and soft waxes, which is why you get an easier, higher shine than in the Beauty Cuir. It also contains a higher concentration and quality of pigments, which produces better recoloring and restoration of the finish. And there is a "huge difference" in the waxes you are using in the Saphir Pommadier MDO vs. SBC. The Saphir SBC uses almond oil vs the shea butter in the Medaille d’Or. Combined with the unique combination of the other waxes, the Saphir Medaille d'Or is a much better nourishing polish and produces a higher-quality, longer-lasting shine. Lower quantity of beeswax in the Medaille d’Or vs. vegetable saxes, which produce better nourishing. MDO contains carnuba wax (I'm spelling this incorrectly), which is a harder wax that produces a higher shine. Tons of differences... is the Saphir Beauty Cuir good? Yes. Is it better than the Saphir Medaille d'Or? No.
I've got some of the beaut de cuir blue label creams and to be honest they are excellent. That said, MDO pate de luxe is the best for bulling to a mirror shine. Its truely amazing the finish you can get with patience. The BDC is probably better for the guy who doesnt have 2 hours to spare polishing shoes! I've read somewhere that they are not a lessor product but use ingredients that werent available back in 1925 when they 1st made MDO.
The videos are interesting , but I just saved over $60 on Saphir products from another site. EXACTLY same items. And the total order was less than $200. I feel that prices at Hanger Project is way too expensive. Almost snobbery.
Do you have a brick and mortar where someone can come in and see the products before purchasing? I am a subscriber and have ordered online but I'm trying to match a color on some shoes and the first color I ordered for those was way off. Just thought if there is a physical location I might be able to match them.
I have the feeling this video was just a commercial for Saphir. Kinda a bummer, as I thought an unbiased strengths and weaknesses video would have been more interesting. I’m not loyal to any one polish. Happy to try any.
Where can I get these Saphir polishes since they are pricy I am trying to find best place for my dollar since I will buy 3 or 4 colors ... amazon . Saphir website , hanger project website ?
I have some Allen Edmonds brand shoe polish. How do these polishes measure up to the Saphir? They do not list the ingrediants on the AE polish, so I don't know if it contains any petroleum-based products.
Saphir products are a higher margin product for exclusive retailers. Lincoln, Kiwi, Angelus are great products for 1/4 the price but the margins suck for the small retailers.
This is a good question. We didn't omit it for any reason, and it is a good idea for another video in the future. The Allen Edmund is of similar quality to what we used. Their cream polish is better than the Kelly's or the Meltonian shoe creams because, I believe, it does contain a solvent. That said, the AE polishes still use petroleum-based solvents and are not going to have the same high-concentration of pigment and high-quality waxes as the Saphir Medaille d'Or.
Since you mentioned the possibility of another video including an AE product. I Would love to see the next video show you compare it on leather, rather than paper. I'm not entirely sure how absorption in a tree is relatable to absorption of skin. I'd also like to see more similarly priced options in the comparison. Kiwi at $3 a tin never had a chance against Saphir at $20+ per tin. At least compare it to Alden, AE, Angelus, or some other premium brands.
The Hanger Project . Thanks for the prompt reply Kirby. Ive been eyeing your products but have allen edmonds products invested for now. Big fan of your channel🍻.
The problem is you can't that easy compare two polishes. Because it's not just about how easy they perform glacage but as well how they nourish and maintain the leather. And this is a long process, years. It's just like a skin cosmetics, you wont get that much of an instant result even from the most expensive products, but a long term effect may be very noticeable.
I might think it's a bit curious when it just happens that the most expensive shoe polish is rated the best. But, while we might disagree on that, I do think that is a rather outstanding suit, beautifully tailored.
Hi, hope you can help me, I have a shoe in marine blue, Looking for a polish that doesn't change it's natural color, can u recommend any polish? or should i go with Saphir Médaille Neutral 02? thanks
I just used kiwi black polish on my made in england doc martens, would you recommend i strip them and redo it with saphir? I wanna keep the boots as long as possible and how would you recommend i strip them? Thanks
I'm glad I found this video first on the search bar, was looking for leather shoe/ boot polish on eBay and didn't have the slightest idea which ones were better than the next. I gav one question I want the polish for my collection of Jeffery Campbell booties and they are black some are embellished, can I use a color like NAVY blue to enhance the color of a pair?? Is it safe or permanent
One thing I really don't get is some people trying to buy cheap care for good shoes. If you spend $500 + why would you consider saving a few dollars on a polish that will last you at least a year or two? On the other hand, if you have low quality shoes no care will make of them Lobbs. Neither in terms of appearance nor in quality and endurance. So it's probably a waste of money.
I couldn't agree more! You can also afford to invest in higher quality shoes if you can wear with confidence that they are being properly cared and, therefore, can last a long time!
I might disagree with one point. My cuter half is a restaurant manager who must wear black leather shoes with nonslip soles. His cost about $70. I spend a lot of time keeping these cheapos looking incredible with saddle soap (to clean off the restaurant grease and mop water) followed by Saphir Renovateur, Medaille d'or and Pate de Luxe. While Kiwi or Lincoln would make them look pretty good and might even protect them better, his are impeccably deep mirror shined when I nourish and polish them with Saphir products.
Only time I ever bought very expensive shoes the retailer recommended Meltonian - you use what you can find on the shelf or what is suggested. I've never heard of the brand in this video.
Here are some good videos. 3 WAYS TO REMOVE A MIRROR SHINE AND START OVER. STRIPPING, DYE, & SHINE DEMONSTRATION ASMR th-cam.com/video/0Xyte2I_BUE/w-d-xo.html How To Remove Shoe Polish From Leather Shoes | Kirby Allison th-cam.com/video/hSG21ZxeAiU/w-d-xo.html How to Strip Mirror Shine Polish Off Shoes | Kirby Allison th-cam.com/video/U4_DUbchPBE/w-d-xo.html
Hi Kirby. Thanks for the informative videos. If I have shoes in different colours, say black, burgundy & brown, would you recommend a separate brush for buffing each? Would appreciate your opinion.
You need one brush for darker polishes and one for lighter polishes. Take a look at this video: th-cam.com/video/kW_437AdDo0/w-d-xo.html&t. We try to explain it here.
Mr Kirby I need your help. I have 3 pairs of Allen Edmonds (Bartlett, Player's 2.0, and the Strandmok) that I applied shoe conditioner to. Then I applied Saphir Medaille D'or neutral to only the Bartlett and the Player's. The Strandmoks are good but the 2 I applied the cream to received a white, crystal powder in the vamps and on the sides right after walking in them. They looked so bad I couldn't wear them in public. I had to use saddle soap on them and start over. Why did the Medaille D'or do that to them? Please respond. I'm afraid to even use this Medaille D'or again.
You were using too much of the product. A very thin coat is all you need . Sometimes applying the cream with your bare finger tips helps you understand how fast the leather gets nourished while using these products.
Good video, I like your stuff, however I do disagree. I think there is an important distinction to be made between caring for your shoes vs. putting on a high shine. I can achieve the same mirror like shine with kiwi as i can with saphir (albeit more time), whether that translates to the same care as far as nourishing the leather is a different matter. Personally I find Lincoln much harder to work with it dries to quickly for me.
Hey Kirby, I have a reindeerskin (?) leather pair of storm welted blutchers inherited from my grandfather. It doesnt do a very good job accepting cream or polishes; what do you recommend? Ive recently purchased $300 worth of saphir creams and polishes for my cordovans and other calfskin, but I dont want to touch the shoe until i know for sure what to do with it other than renovateur
I would try to pull off some of the polish using the Saphir Reno'Mat to open the leather then start with something like the Saphir Dubbin. The Reindeer leather can be quite dense.
Kiwi is good run of the mill polish , when you don't have anything kiwi is there , but saphir is on another level altogether , I recently tried malaysian brand called star wax it has lot of carnuba it was wonderful , something in the middle of kiwi and saphir , for kiwi their creams perform better and then top coat with kiwi wax , its simple you wont polish rolce royce with tesco or cosmic polish , or high-end antique furniture with lexol , for high end shoe saphir is best for everyday aldo or clarks shoes kiwi
Kiwi is entrusted by a lot of British military personal. I use their parade gloss and standard black polish on my parade shoes and I can safely report it works to a better degree than any other polish I've used
I personally prefer Lincoln wax. 18 year military member. Chelsea leatherfood for when you strip the polish off the boot and want to condition. Allow to dry and then repolish. I’ve got combat boots that we re soled several times and the leather is still great 10+ years on. So, while I do use kiwi just as a top coat for formative layers most soldiers I know that got really into the boots/shoes/Polishing to perfection liked the Lincoln wax over kiwi. Not saying kiwi is bad. Try some Lincoln wax and see what you think! 4-5 USD a can.
simpilot757, you could also use a mink oil to condition after you strip polish as well. I just found i like the chealsea leatherfood.
I totally agree and especially the newer high end version with carnauba wax called "Parade gloss prestige". And I used it on everything from Dr. Martens and combat boots to fashion leather shoes. Not saying spending 10 times more on a can of shoe polish can't give you a great product that might be a little better, but still kiwi is overall the best quality for the money. And seriously, having to comment that it "smells the most toxic" made me laugh... He's so irritated that he might get into legal trouble simply callin it toxic without any proof at all. And since when did paper act like leather? And why comparing to the regular kiwi and not one of their high end products?
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I had never used Saphir before today. I saw it featured in your videos and on your web site so I bought some to check it out. Man!!! What a world of difference. I just bought a pair of Church's Custom Grade Derby style shoes. They really soaked up the nutrients and softened and became more supple immediately. The shine is fantastic. I've never been able to achieve anything close to the with Lincoln or any other polish. Thanks so much for the introduction to Saphir and education about shoe care.
This sounds like an ad for Saphir
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You mean only because he stapled everywere Saphire products the other crappy dangerouse and much wordse toxic producs have an disadvantage?
@@MoccaLG And perhaps because we simply have to take he's word that the others are crappy and even dangerous. Testing with a piece of paper... Seriously, since when did papir act like leather 😂 Also he stayed the wax and oils is ruining the leather but has no sources at all, we just have to take he's word for it. Kiwi is used by professionals and in many countries by the army. If it ruidined the boots it probably woildt be choice number one by so many. Not saying that that means it's best and others can't be better, but by all definitions a brand like kiwi is trusted by so many. I have had so many boots and shoes in my life where the leather still looked pretty new when the sole was worn out, and I used stuff like kiwi and Lincoln. I also wonder why he didn't took the high end kiwi range and tested, the one that has carnauba wax such as Kiwi parade gloss prestige. It's a bit of an unfair test with the cheapest in that product line from kiwi and then a high end shoe polish.
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Yes, except he cannot pronounce the product name properly! D'or is the same as dor.
I’ve been using Kiwi on a pair of Florsheim shoes for 20 years and they still look fantastic, only the sole has wore out. Sapir might be better on neglected dried out boots but kiwi protects leather shoes / boots a d does not ruin leather.
Hello, I know its been a while, but what type of Kiwi product did you use?
I went to mexico a couple of months ago and while I was there got my shoes shined with a man that had his shoe parlor in the city of Juarez. This guy made my shoes look like mirrors.....guy used some generic brand shoe polish I don't know what it was. Very impressive!!
Used kiwi for my captoe derby since 2006. All i got is crease and no crack so far. Doesn’t matter what product you use if you don’t know how to polish properly, you’ll still gonna ruin your shoe.
Always use shoe tree for your dress shoes. If you don’t have one, just use stuffed plastic for temporary use. In the meantime, find that shoe tree then immediately replace that plastic stuffing. This helps your shoe from bending too much and also helps your upper.
If you have the money and the access to a better product, then please buy one. If you don’t (in some 3rd world country, it’s hard to find quality shoe polish and when you find one, it’s way to overpriced. Like for example here in indonesia) then stick to what you got and learn the proper way.
A little bit tip from me. If you have only access to a cheap product, try find a local shoe polish vendors that used the same product as you got and get your shoe polished. While your shoe got polished, watch and learn, also ask the clerk about some tips. Because they know ins and outs also they know how to work around cheap products.
(Sorry for my bad english)
I'm retired US Army. I used Kiwi polish on my boots and shoes my entire career. I never had boots that got dried out or cracked. Kiwi gives the best shine of all.
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22 years of Spit Shining Jump Boots and Low QUARTERS KIWI Still have a wear My Boots, and still shine. If your A Yuppie or Millenia spend your MONEY on Hyped BS Spend BigBucks for Hype
Those boots i think are usually painted not dyed. Whatever you out on them is basically just on the surface.
@@MK116Alex Keep trying to justify overpaying for shoe shine.
I use Lincoln polish. I'll try saphir one day but the boots I restored with Shoe Oil and Shoe Grease then I applied the lincoln polish. So they restored the leather fine. I knew using polish alone wouldnt help this old soviet pair of boots but they're the most comfortable boots I own now thanks to those things. Seems like Saphir is all those in one which would save me some work.
Used Kiwi in the Army for over 20 years and my boots looked like glass.
I still use Kiwi for military shoes. They always looked best after kiwi.
Have to disagree. Kiwi is fine and works. But there are other products that work better and faster. I used kiwi when I was lower enlisted (cheap). When I moved up in the world I switched.
@@TeensierPython Did you try the newer version of parade gloss, the one called parade prestige with carnauba wax? Well, I think the pint here is this has the typical ref flags from a biased advert. Even if he's right about saphire being a bit better (at that price range, that's also what most would expect) he'd kind of warning against the others. And kiwi is a good quality product.. He also mentions that it smells "most toxic" as far as he legally can go since he can't make claims it is toxic without any sources or proof. I'm pretty sure no shoe legal polish is toxic if its used as indented. It's also pretty disappointing that he's comparing it to the low end line from kiwi. As I me mentioned before there is a high end range with other waxes, why is he using the cheapest one from kiwi?
@periklis spanos whaaat? coz should I say boots? geez...
Mate same here, I used only ever kiwi black and parade gloss, and my boots were like glass 😂😂 I don’t think that guy has ever spent 12 hours straight bulling shoes
Next time could you please include:
-Angelus made in USA
-Waproo made in Australia
-Moneysworth & Best made in Germany but bought through Canada!
I have used all three but I am not an expert.For what it is worth I think Moneysworth is the best overall but for the best shine Angelus and Waproo for color matches.
Look forward to hearing your opinion.Thanks.
Kiwi is actually quite good value for money and is no way damaging for any leather shoes. It's trusted by for instance the British army. It really doesn't matter how a piece of paper reacts...
I’m an old U.S. Army officer (back in the black leather boot days) and had been pretty dedicated to Lincoln and Kiwi. I have owned a -lot- of quality black leather footwear. I have been watching Kirby’s videos, and decided to try Saphir out on my favorite pair of black AE monk straps. I am duly impressed. With kiwi, it never seemed to harden up entirely and the shine is easy to smudge. My black shoes have gone for 5 total days of wear, and look really good still. I can comfortably state that my Lincoln or kiwi polished ones would never have made it without me having to re-polish them at least once in that same time.
Kirby, it might be fun to try a restore on a $50 eBay find, using saphir on one, and kiwi or Lincoln on the other shoe.
I’m not entirely sure why Saphir works better, but in the end I just want my shoes to look good and last. My next order is on its way Kirby. Walnut this time! Also, Like the earlier comment, I would love to know what colors to use on 1776s from AE. I’ll be breaking them out for Veterans Day!
Mr. Gorman - first off, thank you for your service! Few people can shine shoes better than a serviceman!
Thank you for sharing. Yes, you hit on a really nice point: the shine with the Saphir shoe polish persists longer. I think it is because Saphir uses much higher-quality waxes. In addition to lasting longer, they can also be easily rebuffed with a horsehair brush for a quick re-shine.
@@kirbyallison hai kirby Allison, how can i get this polish. i am from Bangladesh
@@mofazzalsabuj1013 I have seen that they sell on Ebay too, since The Hanger Project does not ship to quite some countries, but you will find what you search there.
Keep in mind that The Hanger Project can't be impartial, as they sell Saphir products.
Does he say Saphir is the best because he sells it? Or
Does he sell Saphir because is is the best?
Maybe the reason he sells it, is becasue he actually believes in the product ... becasue the product is halfway decent ...
Hahahahahaha
*turpentine has a natural origin and this oil + has an antibacterial effect. What you said on the oil is not right! It is not a fact that saphir oil is better than gum turpentine obtained from pines*
You should be eating Grey Poupon mustard while reviewing Saphir Medaille d'or.
Kiwi original from the 80s still number 1 if you can get your hands on a tub
Pipe Fitter here
What’s your recommendation for polish for my work boots
Concrete and Sheetrock dust pull the oils right out so o polish and use mink oil
Now I’m not buying cheap boots so I guess I shouldn’t be using the polish I’ve been using for the past decades
Looking for your assistance here
Wasn’t aware of the nasty in the polish I’m using
Great video. I've tried each of the products that you featured and agree with your conclusion, especially about the Lincoln brand.
IM ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY, I CHALLENGE YOU KIRBY, DO A VIDEO ON THE BEST POLISH AND METHOD TO POLISH COMBAT BOOTS!
I would like to see that as well!
Yes, because a video series designed for the "well dressed man" is targeting combat boot polishing. I know that military are impeccably dressed but it's not what this company is targeting.
Is saphir good for work boots for military or law enforcement?
What is the standard shoe polish for all kind of shoes?
Used to be Kiwi user here. Until I found your video about this high quality shoe care products. Once I go with Saphir creme, wax and mirror gloss; no turning back for me.
Awesome! Yes - proof is in the polish!
I will have to check this stuff out. 18 year military member and I have shined a lot of leather foot ware to say the least! I’ve had great success with Lincoln wax and my boots leather has out lasted many sets of soles (really a fan of Vibram outsoles). Granted we cleaned and shined our boots daily or before each wear. Also curious on your thought on Chelsea leather food? I have had great success of using that to nourish leather after stripping built up polish off.
@@kirbyallison
I currently use black Kiwi parade gloss polish. Do Saphir have a high gloss or mirror shine black paste polish like Kiwi parade gloss? And you're definitely saying Saphir is better than Kiwi?
Kiwi has two products that I use, the Saddle Soap and Parade Gloss Edge Dressing. But really, their polishes are bottom of the barrel. I would use Griffin, Lincoln or Angelus before Kiwi any day. But I have been using Saphir Pate DeLuxe for several years now, and am 100% satisfied. (The smell is great too.) How much different is the Medal D'or over the Pate DeLuxe? (Also, Meltonin and Justin are the two worst creams that I have ever used bar none.)
What camera and lighting do you use? I feel that the clarity indicates perhaps it's a 4k or above? Very informative & the cinematography of the video itself is really great!♥☻☺Thank you so much☻
I am wearing Jim Green boots, but I like to have shiny boots... what is your recommendation.
Great video but I believe Lincoln shoe polish is petroleum-free.
I would have really loved to see how to distinguish good polish from others. Unfortunately this test doesn't prove anything. Only that paper becomes more translucent with oil than water. Note: I'm not denying the conclusion that Saphir is better. It may very well be. Just that this test is simply not useful in measuring quality.
The reason paper gets more translucent is because of the presence of oil products in Saphir cream polish. Oil has a refractive index similar to that of the fiber in paper which makes it translucent. Paper has a different index which while makes it less translucent, ends up soggy due to absorption. You can easily reproduce this test at home with any type of oil and water on paper.
This test doesn't carry over to leather and doesn't actually show how oil based product (natural or otherwise) is better than water based product.
(See here if you're actually interested in the physics behind it. physics.stackexchange.com/questions/30365/why-does-paper-become-translucent-when-smeared-with-oil-but-not-so-much-with-w)
Great insight!
My paper shoes laugh at your science.
Thank you. I was waiting for someone with a science background to better say what we all should know: that leather and paper are not similar substances. For a more accurate comparison, he should have gotten pieces of leather and aged them while using the polishes and creams. Anyway, for those of us getting non-bespoke-priced shoes, whatever shoe products you use to clean/moisturize/protect your shoes should be fine for extending their life.
@@estherp4867 Science backround? Is it not obvious that a polish that can't penetrate paper would be all the less effective at penetrating leather?
Eld Ritch Do you want the polish to penetrate or protect just the surface. If it penetrates wouldn’t it saturate and change the feel of the leather 🤔
I am interested in buying this product but what do I really need to polish my shoes? There are cleaners, renovators, wax that I get confused. What is the necessary kit?
I ordered some Saphir Beaute Du Cuir Pate De Luxe High Gloss Neutral Shoe Polish 50ml on Amazon for $7.80 delivered a day before watching this video.
The pricing at the The Hanger Project shows price of $8.25 which looks to be competitively priced,
Check of pricing of Saphir Mirror Gloss Wax Polish on Amazon & The Hanger Project and saved about $5.00 on Amazon for product + shipping.
It is also easier for me to order on Amazon as they already have my information so it is just a few clicks to place order.
I received my Allen Edmonds from a relative who only wore them once, 2 pairs, so my budget is is less than someone who can afford to purchase new high quality shoes.
I’ve used kiwi parade gloss on my $424 pair of old beat up Danner Fort Lewis police boots and it’s been ok. It takes about 6 million layers to achieve a good but not great shine. I switched to linkon and am testing that product out now. I used a heat gun to strip them down to dry Leather. Brushed on 7 layers over the entire boot then melted it in. I’m trying to learn how to high mirror shine the toe caps and struggling a bit because the technique is a bit different than kiwi parade gloss. I also switched because my boots are in a cold climate and then spend the night on a boot drier and I will literally spend 2 full 8 hour days polishing them to my satisfaction using kiwi, only to see they are cracking like crazy on the toe caps even when using a brand new tin of it. Looking forward to someday being able to afford to give saphire a try.
Try Angelus shoe wax.
Would you suggest using a cream that closely matches the shoe colour then use a natural polish to protect?
Had a question on what to use for a mirror shine on my Cap Toe and Wing Tips.... I only wear black and brown. I use Saphir Renovator and Saphir Cream Polish. Should I use their Neutrasl Wax or get Black and Dark Brown? Not all of my Brown shoes are dark. Thank You.
I am trying to figure out which shoe polish will match best with a mahogany shoe?
In your video visiting John Lobb, we see a tin of Kiwi at the finishers bench. Any insight on why Lobb uses Kiwi?
Kirby, in the interest of full disclosure, what is your financial affiliation with Saphir? Are you specifically paid to promote their products? Do you choose to distribute them without other incentive simply because they're your product of choice? Somewhere in between?
of course he is paid by them lol
He licks the boot of saphir.
I would agree that it sounds like an ad for Saphir, however, I watch a bunch of different channels, and there is a resounding consensus that Saphir is the best on the market.
Bullshit.Its all about marketing and association .Its the same for Rolex watches or Todd shoes etc .people aspire as they believe they are the best etc etc .Its about been fucking insecure and wanting to be accepted etc !
Does Saphir results in a high shine or mirror shine? Which Saphir does this?
I wear all leather boots that must also be shined. Im exposed to the elements as well and need my boots to be waterproofed. Can I both waterproof and mirror shine my boots?
Thanks for your shoe tips. Having shoes that shine make a difference. People notice.
Sound good to me! What are the differences between the different Saphir products and when do you use one over the other? From their liquid cleaner, the conditioner, the cream polish, and the wax polish as well as the high gloss vs the Admiral mirror gloss products. ???
For the Royal Air Force cadets we are told to use regular kiwi polish, would you recommend a higher quality polish or is kiwi alright?
Hello there! I've just bought Dr. Martens 1461 mono black shoe and i search for the best shoe care...i think saphir products are the best but can you recommend me what exactly do i need? and give me some tips please..
What is the difference between wax, paste, cream, etc? Where do you start if you wanted to build a base, and then layer up? Is there steps? Like step 1 Soap, Step 2 cream, step 3 paste ????
Kirby, thanks for prompt response on saddle soap question. Answer is very helpful. Enjoy your videos, very informative. Again, thanks
How can I clean my Saddleback satchel and make it softer? It's a chestnut color
I have a question about the video, i can only find Kiwi products where i live, can i get a mirror finish with Kiwi? And, how long will it be befor the Kiwi causes the leather to break down?
I just bought a pair of Walnut Allen Edmonds, what color shoe cream should I use?
Hey Kirby, I know this is an older video and I’m not sure if you will see this, but do you know anything about “money’s worth and best” cream polish? German made product. I’ve had good results with it but I’m curious to hear if you’ve ever encountered it and what your opinion might be.
I was going to ask the same thing.. Why is there no video comparing Saphir to Allen Edmonds products. I see below you have answered that; but my question now is if the color matching to their own shoes is done well and if its worth using their products over Saphir? 1 second ago
Lincoln is not petroleum based it is carnauba wax base
That is very true... Moreover this is the polish that has been used in the US armed forces for other a century.. What BS.. This is not definitely a fair assessment of the brands.. Just an ad for Saphir...Anyone interested on finding a fair review of the brands can look at a Business Insider link: thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-leather-care-shoes-products/
@@cheickfall7399 I read that link and they concurred, Saphir is the best overall. So I'm not sure why you think this is BS.
I just received my Lincoln shoe polish neutral and when I opened it it looks all dried and cracked in the can is this the way supposed to be? I’m returning it. I’m just curious.
I need your help in a major way. I purchased a pair of Grant Stone diesel Crimson boots. When I receive them they had some kind of red and his self on the back left part of the boot. I took an alcohol pad as I’ve done with leather boots before and tried to wipe the adhesive off. Instantly gave me a doll scratchy looking spot about the size of my thumb. I have tried everything to get it to look like the rest of the color leather and to get some kind of sheen on it with no luck. Is there anything I can do or am I screwed? It’s cxl leather.
I have a new pair of western boots with full grain bison leather in oxblood. What combination of product would you recommend?
I have a question. I am a LEO and keep my boots shined as part of my uniform, how well dose the saphir hold up to every day and sometimes more extensive abuse? I have used kiwi since 2000 with my first pair of boots.
To my limited understanding, the USMC authorizes, uses Lincoln shoe polish. I'm a US Army veteran 🎗 & we used Kiwi brand 👞🥾....
Kirby what's the best way to match a shoe polish/wax color for a my Bally Ink Blue shoes?
Kirby I am a huge fan of yours.
The quality of the products are outstanding.
Do you have free shipping to Canada the same way you have free shipping in the US?
What should one do before wearing a brand new pair of leather shoes, in particular, black golf shoes. Great videos by the way!
condition those bad boys and you're good to go
Do you recommend using a neutral polish? My husband has a beautiful pair of oxblood shoes, but matching up the correct shade is proving very difficult.
There is no such thing as a "perfect match." Just try to get close. Pigments are transparent, so they will not totally change the color of a shoe. Neutral is good.
I was raised to use Kiwi by my now quite old Father, but I graduated to better polishes and creams later on. I have some nice shoes now, and will immediately give this a try. If this video doesn’t sell you, nothing will.
Kiwi or Lincoln, I feel, is great for applying a base and really covering the pores of the shoe to create a smooth shine, while Saphir is great to be used after the base coat process in order to achieve a high shine.
I would, in all cases, stay away from Kiwi. I could see an argument for Lincoln when used in a manner similar to the Saphir Mirror Shine. Lincoln contains a high concentration of beeswax, which produces a nice hard wax base, but does not contain the level of solvents or other ingredients essential for the long-term, proper conditioning and maintenance of a fine pair fo shoes.
In that case, would pure beeswax, and perhaps a little bit of polish, be good for applying a strong smooth base?
@@Cj-nj6cv search for videos on how British Army preps their parade boots for polishing. They stuff the boots with sand, then apply molten beeswax and melt it into the leather.
Saphir is more than a shoe polish. It’s a miracle.
what is the difference between the Medaille D'or wax/pommadier and the "basic" version (less expensive) from Saphir?
Check and raise. ;) The Saphir Beauty Cuir (SBC, as I call it, or their standard blue label), is a good polish. It is definitely better than all of other polishes we used in this video. It contains high-quality waxes and uses natural solvents. However, the difference between the SBC and the MDO is in quality, concentration, and variety of waxes, ingredients.
Saphir Medaille d'Or contains a different and higher concentration of hard and soft waxes, which is why you get an easier, higher shine than in the Beauty Cuir. It also contains a higher concentration and quality of pigments, which produces better recoloring and restoration of the finish.
And there is a "huge difference" in the waxes you are using in the Saphir Pommadier MDO vs. SBC. The Saphir SBC uses almond oil vs the shea butter in the Medaille d’Or. Combined with the unique combination of the other waxes, the Saphir Medaille d'Or is a much better nourishing polish and produces a higher-quality, longer-lasting shine.
Lower quantity of beeswax in the Medaille d’Or vs. vegetable saxes, which produce better nourishing. MDO contains carnuba wax (I'm spelling this incorrectly), which is a harder wax that produces a higher shine.
Tons of differences... is the Saphir Beauty Cuir good? Yes. Is it better than the Saphir Medaille d'Or? No.
I've got some of the beaut de cuir blue label creams and to be honest they are excellent. That said, MDO pate de luxe is the best for bulling to a mirror shine. Its truely amazing the finish you can get with patience. The BDC is probably better for the guy who doesnt have 2 hours to spare polishing shoes! I've read somewhere that they are not a lessor product but use ingredients that werent available back in 1925 when they 1st made MDO.
If I wanted to use but a high quality polish but on cheaper shoes should I use Saphir MDC products?
I means the cheaper lineup?
You can't check and raise. You can call and raise, but you can't check and raise. :)
Can you do a video using the saphir dubbin conditioner? I can't find any videos on it!
Never used anything but kiwi, but to me it looked like the Lincoln penetrated more
The videos are interesting , but I just saved over $60 on Saphir products from another site. EXACTLY same items. And the total order was less than $200. I feel that prices at Hanger Project is way too expensive. Almost snobbery.
Thanks for your comment. Yes, even eBay prices are less expensive than Hanger Project ones. Your point is well taken.
Almost?
What site?
Do you have a brick and mortar where someone can come in and see the products before purchasing? I am a subscriber and have ordered online but I'm trying to match a color on some shoes and the first color I ordered for those was way off. Just thought if there is a physical location I might be able to match them.
Would it be the same affect on bates combat boots.?
Kirby, what's your opinion on Wren's shoe polish
I have the feeling this video was just a commercial for Saphir. Kinda a bummer, as I thought an unbiased strengths and weaknesses video would have been more interesting. I’m not loyal to any one polish. Happy to try any.
I have a question i use for a fast and dirty mirror shine hair spray on mu leather produccts like wallet what do you think about it?
Where can I get these Saphir polishes since they are pricy I am trying to find best place for my dollar since I will buy 3 or 4 colors ... amazon . Saphir website , hanger project website ?
Hi there. What do you think of the Allen Edmonds speed polish?
I have some Allen Edmonds brand shoe polish. How do these polishes measure up to the Saphir? They do not list the ingrediants on the AE polish, so I don't know if it contains any petroleum-based products.
Saphir products are a higher margin product for exclusive retailers. Lincoln, Kiwi, Angelus are great products for 1/4 the price but the margins suck for the small retailers.
Which shoebrush am I going to use if I want to get rid of dirt, remove the old polish on a dress shoe? It is horsehair or tailhair?
Pig hair is going to be stiffer and, therefore, do a better job cleaning. But horsehair is effective, also.
I bought a tin can of smith birks neutral shoe polish can someone please tell me if the brand is any good?
What is the best polish for parade boots?
Why not show Allen Edmonds own polish?
Good question.
This is a good question. We didn't omit it for any reason, and it is a good idea for another video in the future. The Allen Edmund is of similar quality to what we used. Their cream polish is better than the Kelly's or the Meltonian shoe creams because, I believe, it does contain a solvent. That said, the AE polishes still use petroleum-based solvents and are not going to have the same high-concentration of pigment and high-quality waxes as the Saphir Medaille d'Or.
Since you mentioned the possibility of another video including an AE product. I Would love to see the next video show you compare it on leather, rather than paper. I'm not entirely sure how absorption in a tree is relatable to absorption of skin. I'd also like to see more similarly priced options in the comparison. Kiwi at $3 a tin never had a chance against Saphir at $20+ per tin. At least compare it to Alden, AE, Angelus, or some other premium brands.
The Hanger Project . Thanks for the prompt reply Kirby. Ive been eyeing your products but have allen edmonds products invested for now. Big fan of your channel🍻.
The problem is you can't that easy compare two polishes. Because it's not just about how easy they perform glacage but as well how they nourish and maintain the leather. And this is a long process, years.
It's just like a skin cosmetics, you wont get that much of an instant result even from the most expensive products, but a long term effect may be very noticeable.
kirby do you know if the famaco brand is good, i heard that its very good and made by people that worked on saphir creams
I might think it's a bit curious when it just happens that the most expensive shoe polish is rated the best. But, while we might disagree on that, I do think that is a rather outstanding suit, beautifully tailored.
i took French classes throughout JHS and HS, don't need anymore.
Hi, hope you can help me, I have a shoe in marine blue, Looking for a polish that doesn't change it's natural color, can u recommend any polish? or should i go with Saphir Médaille Neutral 02? thanks
Are you speaking a new fangled French language that the French don't know about?? 😜😂
In Europe the most people I know are using Burgol. Myself included.
Oh dear ... I've been using Kiwi hard polish all my life, and buying new shoes every 2 years! Is there hope for me?
There’s no hope, Mary. And in that time of writing you are within a year of buying your next shoe.
I just used kiwi black polish on my made in england doc martens, would you recommend i strip them and redo it with saphir? I wanna keep the boots as long as possible and how would you recommend i strip them? Thanks
I'm glad I found this video first on the search bar, was looking for leather shoe/ boot polish on eBay and didn't have the slightest idea which ones were better than the next. I gav one question I want the polish for my collection of Jeffery Campbell booties and they are black some are embellished, can I use a color like NAVY blue to enhance the color of a pair?? Is it safe or permanent
Absolutely! Totally safe and not permanent. Easily removed with the Saphir Reno'Mat.
Hi, Can I use neutral wax on both my black and walnut AEs or is it necessary to buy the respective black and light brown wax?
One thing I really don't get is some people trying to buy cheap care for good shoes. If you spend $500 + why would you consider saving a few dollars on a polish that will last you at least a year or two?
On the other hand, if you have low quality shoes no care will make of them Lobbs. Neither in terms of appearance nor in quality and endurance. So it's probably a waste of money.
I couldn't agree more! You can also afford to invest in higher quality shoes if you can wear with confidence that they are being properly cared and, therefore, can last a long time!
I might disagree with one point. My cuter half is a restaurant manager who must wear black leather shoes with nonslip soles. His cost about $70. I spend a lot of time keeping these cheapos looking incredible with saddle soap (to clean off the restaurant grease and mop water) followed by Saphir Renovateur, Medaille d'or and Pate de Luxe. While Kiwi or Lincoln would make them look pretty good and might even protect them better, his are impeccably deep mirror shined when I nourish and polish them with Saphir products.
We're buying $500 shoes used on ebay for $50-100. The polishes cost more than the shoes. lol
Only time I ever bought very expensive shoes the retailer recommended Meltonian - you use what you can find on the shelf or what is suggested. I've never heard of the brand in this video.
Kirby how do I strip back the polish I have on my dress boots and start again what would the process be
Here are some good videos.
3 WAYS TO REMOVE A MIRROR SHINE AND START OVER. STRIPPING, DYE, & SHINE DEMONSTRATION ASMR
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How To Remove Shoe Polish From Leather Shoes | Kirby Allison
th-cam.com/video/hSG21ZxeAiU/w-d-xo.html
How to Strip Mirror Shine Polish Off Shoes | Kirby Allison
th-cam.com/video/U4_DUbchPBE/w-d-xo.html
Lincoln for the man whos not afraid to put his hands up and his chin down
What about the best police for some military combat style boots
What is best cold water or warm?
Are there any clear polishes I want to use these for my high end boxing gloves but not take away from the color
Hi Kirby. Nice video! Quick question; Can I get the clear Saphire and use it on both white and black leather?
Hi Kirby. Thanks for the informative videos. If I have shoes in different colours, say black, burgundy & brown, would you recommend a separate brush for buffing each? Would appreciate your opinion.
You need one brush for darker polishes and one for lighter polishes. Take a look at this video: th-cam.com/video/kW_437AdDo0/w-d-xo.html&t. We try to explain it here.
Mr Kirby I need your help. I have 3 pairs of Allen Edmonds (Bartlett, Player's 2.0, and the Strandmok) that I applied shoe conditioner to. Then I applied Saphir Medaille D'or neutral to only the Bartlett and the Player's. The Strandmoks are good but the 2 I applied the cream to received a white, crystal powder in the vamps and on the sides right after walking in them. They looked so bad I couldn't wear them in public. I had to use saddle soap on them and start over. Why did the Medaille D'or do that to them? Please respond. I'm afraid to even use this Medaille D'or again.
You were using too much of the product. A very thin coat is all you need . Sometimes applying the cream with your bare finger tips helps you understand how fast the leather gets nourished while using these products.
What about the Luxury Japanese “Boot Black” brand?
Good video, I like your stuff, however I do disagree. I think there is an important distinction to be made between caring for your shoes vs. putting on a high shine. I can achieve the same mirror like shine with kiwi as i can with saphir (albeit more time), whether that translates to the same care as far as nourishing the leather is a different matter. Personally I find Lincoln much harder to work with it dries to quickly for me.
Hey Kirby, I have a reindeerskin (?) leather pair of storm welted blutchers inherited from my grandfather. It doesnt do a very good job accepting cream or polishes; what do you recommend? Ive recently purchased $300 worth of saphir creams and polishes for my cordovans and other calfskin, but I dont want to touch the shoe until i know for sure what to do with it other than renovateur
I would try to pull off some of the polish using the Saphir Reno'Mat to open the leather then start with something like the Saphir Dubbin. The Reindeer leather can be quite dense.
Time to remake that Croc leather shoes video :)
cos now you have a better mic and camera and lighting
Kiwi is good run of the mill polish , when you don't have anything kiwi is there , but saphir is on another level altogether , I recently tried malaysian brand called star wax it has lot of carnuba it was wonderful , something in the middle of kiwi and saphir , for kiwi their creams perform better and then top coat with kiwi wax , its simple you wont polish rolce royce with tesco or cosmic polish , or high-end antique furniture with lexol , for high end shoe saphir is best for everyday aldo or clarks shoes kiwi