Best shoe shine products?????

[ridkyjos]

I was also trying to find out about the Amway shoe shine but since it is not made anymore I tried Leather Luster as suggested by some people. I found it to be very difficult to use with "toxic" multi-step applications involved and long drying periods between those applications. Although the eventual shine is OK, it tends to be blotchy and not very even. However, the worse part was that after letting the last application dry overnight (12+ hours), I put the shoes on in the morning since they felt dry but the stain from the sides of the soles got all over the carpet. What a mess!! I had to use the rest of the pre-cleaner to get the stains out of the carpet. My suggestion is to avoid this product at all cost, unless you live in a barn.

[refnrev]

I use the Kiwi liquid Premiere Shine. Works great for me.

[bob jenkins]

Note that the thread was 7+ years old until ridkyjos decided to reopen it.

[Kingsman1288]

I feel so old beyond my years when it comes to shining my shoes. I use good ol' fashioned Kiwi Parade Gloss. Apply a coat, let dry for 1 or 2 minutes, brush, buff and then repeat until you get the desired sheen. Nothing beats the tried and true method.

[John Arduini]

Been using Leather Luster for over 5 years. I also umpire and find that after a mud filled game, just run the shoes under a tap, wipe off excess water and they are brillent again. Swear by the stuff.

For an extra shine (if this is possible) I use Pledge the furniture polish. Quick spray, quick clean with a cloth and all the dirt is off and shoes are sparkling. Be careful the Pledge doesn't get on the floor...very slippery.

So now for some thoughts on applying. Ya gotta remove everything down to the bare leather. Use steel wool with lacquer thinner from a paint store. Once you think you are there, then another coat of lacquer thinner and rub off with a cloth. No black on the cloth?...then you are there.

Problem with lacquer thinner is that it stinks. So doing this in the TV room with the family isn't going to win you friends. Go outside or use a well ventilated place that will let the fumes out. Took 3 days in our hosehold to get the stench out. Not a popular guy.

The shoes have to completely dry before you apply the luster leather. Room temparture overnight usually does it.

Now apply the luster leather and let it dry. Outside in the sun is one way. But in the middle of winter, not so easy. Another way is to put your shoes in the oven at 120 degrees Fahrenheit (no higher otherwise you'll melt the rubber in your shoes) for half an hour then turn the oven off and leave in the oven overnight.

Hope this helps.

[BigDave]

Guys & Gals,

Follow John's advice. I'm in the military and I also swear by this stuff. There is no better product.

I use the oven also. I can strip my shoes, buff them with steel wool and apply three coats in one day. The initial work is tough, but once they're done, they're done.

[mikesears]

Originally posted by John Arduini
Been using Leather Luster for over 5 years. I also umpire and find that after a mud filled game, just run the shoes under a tap, wipe off excess water and they are brillent again. Swear by the stuff.

For an extra shine (if this is possible) I use Pledge the furniture polish. Quick spray, quick clean with a cloth and all the dirt is off and shoes are sparkling. Be careful the Pledge doesn't get on the floor...very slippery.

So now for some thoughts on applying. Ya gotta remove everything down to the bare leather. Use steel wool with lacquer thinner from a paint store. Once you think you are there, then another coat of lacquer thinner and rub off with a cloth. No black on the cloth?...then you are there.

Problem with lacquer thinner is that it stinks. So doing this in the TV room with the family isn't going to win you friends. Go outside or use a well ventilated place that will let the fumes out. Took 3 days in our hosehold to get the stench out. Not a popular guy.

The shoes have to completely dry before you apply the luster leather. Room temparture overnight usually does it.

Now apply the luster leather and let it dry. Outside in the sun is one way. But in the middle of winter, not so easy. Another way is to put your shoes in the oven at 120 degrees Fahrenheit (no higher otherwise you'll melt the rubber in your shoes) for half an hour then turn the oven off and leave in the oven overnight.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the instructions, John. I just bought it and my first attempt didn't go so well. The product wouldn't dry. I've been told that it won't dry if the old polish isn't fully removed. Your instructions will be helpful.

[jamieod]

Mike Sears: You say U can buy Leatherluster through the National Federation. Is that IAABO? Thanks.
Jamie O'D.

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by jamieod
Mike Sears: You say U can buy Leatherluster through the National Federation. Is that IAABO? Thanks.
Jamie O'D.

http://www.leatherluster.com/

[dhodges007]

Originally posted by jamieod
Mike Sears: You say U can buy Leatherluster through the National Federation. Is that IAABO? Thanks.
Jamie O'D.

http://www.nfhs.org/catalog/EC-footb...%20Accessories

[BigDave]

Denny,

You can get this stuff at the BX.

[Brian Watson]

Has anyone used the white leather luster?

[Wondering]

A product recommended to me by another official is called "Shape Up". I bought some from a referee equipment place for about $6. It's like a coat of plastic paint (applied with the included felt brush) so you don't want to put it on too often. I've probably done 25 games with the original coating and it still shines - tho I probably need to touch up some scuff marks. There's probably enough in the bottle to do another coat or two if I ever need it.

[Richard Ogg]

Originally posted by Wondering
A product recommended to me by another official is called "Shape Up". I bought some from a referee equipment place for about $6. ... I've probably done 25 games with the original coating and it still shines - tho I probably need to touch up some scuff marks. There's probably enough in the bottle to do another coat or two if I ever need it.

A lot of us in this area use this product. My bottle has done several coats and should do quite a few more. However, I find it not holding well to my NewBalance shoes. I applied it when they were brand new (never worn) without any special cleaning. I now find they need touching up after every game or two. I also find my NB shoes with SU seem to collect lint from everywhere, giving them a less-than-shinny look. It wipes off OK, but is still irritating.

I'm considering the Luster product....

[mikesears]

Originally posted by Richard Ogg

A lot of us in this area use this product. My bottle has done several coats and should do quite a few more. However, I find it not holding well to my NewBalance shoes. I applied it when they were brand new (never worn) without any special cleaning. I now find they need touching up after every game or two. I also find my NB shoes with SU seem to collect lint from everywhere, giving them a less-than-shinny look. It wipes off OK, but is still irritating.

I'm considering the Luster product....

My first attempt at applying Leather Luster, I did not get the old polish completely off first and I then applied the Leather Luster. Consequently, the Leather Luster never dried. I wore them to a rec game and picked up so much lint from the floor that I looked like I was wearing fuzzy slippers! My advice is to get the old stuff off first. You don't have to buy Leather Lusters remover. You can buy other removers. (mentioned at Leather Lusters website) Spend some time getting all the old polish off and it will dry properly.