Shoe Shining

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Originally Posted by Tim C

Bee's Wax.

Regards,

Nah! Bee's wax is garbage, and also the softest wax out there.

What you want is a carnuba wax polix. Collanil has a carnuba wax paste polish that is pretty good. You right coast guys can probably easily find Kelly's Linn Wax. That stuff is the best!

Canuba wax is made from coconut oil, which is a natural conditioner. Not only does it offer a MUCH harder shine, but it nourishes the leather too!

Kiwi is AWEFUL for leather!!! They use kerosene as the solvent, which dries out the leather. I can always tell leather that has been shined with Kiwi, because the tanning of the leather always cracks, and gets a very funky look to it.

Carnuba wax!!! Good stuff!

Another great thing you can do for your leather is to use a lanolin based cream polish before using the paste. The Lincoln cream polish is lanolin based, and will really keep the leather soft and supple. Condition with it, and shine with a carnuba wax polish, I guarantee that you will have foot gear that looks great for years to come!