Best shoe shine products?????

[rmr1119]

I have used Shape-Up with great success. However I can no longer get it from Honig's. I called them to ask why, and they said that they had received too many complaints. Seems it was not sticking to the shoes.

Well, if people would take the time to read the directions, it clearly states that the shoes, esp. if they are new, need to be thoroughly cleaned. Umm I can't seem to make the clock on my VCR quit blinking?...VCR tech. support got so tired of answering that question that now there is a damn button on the front panel to do this...lol

Anyway, if you clean your shoes first, Shape-Up works wonders. I re-applied one coat for the whole season, and it looked great.

Originally posted by Jeremy Hohn
My fellow officials,
I was wondering what you all have found to give the shiniest appearance to your referee shoes. I was using the Amway shoe spray, but they no longer make it, and my local amway distributer says that he can no longer get it either. I know some sprays crack shoes, but that's okay, cuz I get a new pair every year anyway. Thanks

Jeremy Hohn

My personal preference is not "see yourself" shiny. At the begining of the season, I put a good old fashion Kiwi paste wax shine on the shoes. Then I use Armour All, spray it on let it dry completely then buff with an old T-shirt. Then as they get scuffed I take an old T shirt and buff out the scuffs, and periodically spray more Armour All. Laeves the shoes clean and shiny but not like the patent leathers my 6 year old niece wears. No offense to those who use the Patent leathers, I'm just not into it. I also won't wear saddle style golf shoes, reminds me of a cheerleader

[BigDave]

Supp played the golf card. Now my feelings are hurt.

Originally posted by BigDave
Supp played the golf card. Now my feelings are hurt.

Dave, I never meant to hurt your feelings, JMHO, and since your contribution to this forum is always good, your using saddle shoes for golf is OK. I really meant to say the black and white saddle shoes like the girls wore to the "hop" in the 50's. I actually think the brown/tan and white saddles look ok on the golf course.

[Richard Ogg]

Sounds like I need to re-clean my shoes, then re-apply the Shape-Up. Anyone know if laquer thinner is the best to pull the old Shape-Up off and any waxes etc. that remain? (I find no readable instructions on my bottle or box.)

Next, and ideas on avoid the fuzzies they collect? (Previous shoes did not collect this.)

[jamieod]

Lacquer may eat right into the leather. I would be real careful................
Jamie O'D.

[BktBallRef]

Originally posted by Richard Ogg
Sounds like I need to re-clean my shoes, then re-apply the Shape-Up. Anyone know if laquer thinner is the best to pull the old Shape-Up off and any waxes etc. that remain? (I find no readable instructions on my bottle or box.)

Next, and ideas on avoid the fuzzies they collect? (Previous shoes did not collect this.)

You might try nail polish remover.

[mick]

Originally posted by BktBallRef

You might try nail polish remover.

Yeah, Acetone is a great solvent.

[Richard Ogg]

Thanks for the suggestions. I simply thought of laquer thinner because that is what Leather Luster specifies.

[mick]

Originally posted by Richard Ogg
Thanks for the suggestions. I simply thought of laquer thinner because that is what Leather Luster specifies.

A quick phone call to shape up would do it.
mick

[jamieod]

I have never used Leather Luster so I may be out in left field when I mentioned lacquer eating into the leather. Someone who has used it is more quialified than I to give an opinion here. I was merely offering a suggestion. Good luck!

Jamie O'D.

[mikesears]

Originally posted by jamieod
I have never used Leather Luster so I may be out in left field when I mentioned lacquer eating into the leather. Someone who has used it is more quialified than I to give an opinion here. I was merely offering a suggestion. Good luck!

Jamie O'D.

Lacquer thinner works well. I've used this on two different pairs of leather shoes and haven't had problems with either pair. I think the stuff included with the Leather Luster is simply lacquer thinner.