How To Keep Your Leather Shoes Shiny

Leather shoes are the perfect footwear choice for formal wear, but scuffed and dirty shoes can really put a damper on an outfit. Keep your leather shoes shiny with these easy steps. Your feet will always look great and your outfit will always be on point.

1. Clean them.

Remove dirt and debris from your leather shoes before shining them to ensure they are looking their absolute best. Finished leather can be wiped clean with a damp cloth soaked in mild dish soap and water. Unfinished leather should only be cleaned with saddle soap. If you have white stains from the winter slush and salt, remove that with a mixture of vinegar and water. Allow the leather shoes to dry completely before moving on to the next step.

2. Condition them.

Rub a high-quality wax polish into every crevice of the shoe. Once the polish is thoroughly worked in, finish off with a leather conditioner. Leather conditioners come in both spray and resin form, so follow the instructions on the container to see how best to apply it. Shoes should be waxed and condition at least once a month, or after each use if they are worn infrequently.

3. Store them.

How you store your shoes is just as important as how you clean and condition them. Leather shoes should be stored away from heat and sunlight to avoid cracking or fading of the leather.

Shoe trees are a great way to keep your leather shoes in perfect shape and to keep dampness and smells from forming inside of them. Shoe bags are another excellent alternative, as they keep the leather away from heat and sunlight exposure. If you don't have either of these options, store leather shoes with crumpled up newspaper inside and keep them in a box or location away from direct heat and sunlight.

We have so many great leather shoes on our website for any occasion you need them for. Whether you need them for work, a wedding, or another formal occasion, our leather shoes are always the best quality and are guaranteed to have your feet looking their absolute best at all times. Now that you know how to care for your leather shoes, you'll know how to get the best out of your investment. Take a look around our website and see all of the wonderful leather shoes we have available.