Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovator – All-Purpose Leather Shoe Cleaner & Conditioner

The product is good; don't be put off by its small size; the key to getting the most out of this conditioner is to use it sparingly. In fact, if you use too much, the shoe will become damp and tacky. This was something I had to learn the hard way, but it all dried out after a few days. So, while this is not a cleaner and conditioner, it should last a long time, keep in mind that it is only a conditioner. Before using this product, I strongly advise using a cleaner first, as otherwise you risk mixing unwanted debris and oils into the conditioner and applying it to the shoes' leather. br>This conditioner was effective while also being gentle on the color of my shoes. This was especially noticeable with a pair of brown Cole Haan loafers that I had. I've seen brown on my rag after conditioning with other products in the past. With the Saphir, however, this was not the case. br>My only criticism is the price; this is the best conditioner I've found so far, but I've had VERY similar products for less than $10. This is entirely dependent on how fussy you are about your footwear. I prefer the best, but if you're just looking to keep your shoes looking nice and get a little more mileage out of them, save some money and look elsewhere.

Anne Perkins

| Nov 01, 2021

I just finished a Chippewa boot for LL Bean and it's a fantastic product. I wanted these to have a dressy, classy look, so I applied one coat and rubbed it in with my bare fingers in a circular motion. Allow 12 hours for drying time before brushing with a horsehair brush. The second coat went on much more quickly now that the leather was not as thirsty. Allow 12 hours for the paint to dry. To warm up and spread thin, I brushed vigorously. There was a point where I could have made a decision to stop. To complete the look, I applied Saphir pate de lux polish. On the vamp, where the toe crease forms behind the cap, I went with a neutral color. Dark brown pate de luxe was used on the heel, toe cap, and side of the foot. I'm hoping that by doing this, the boot will develop a slightly darker toe and heel over time, as well as a lighter tongue and toe crease, resulting in a boot that is not one color dimension. Before waxing, I would have used Saphir brown boot cream, but I couldn't justify the $25 at the time. Two Reno coats plus two thin wax applications with just a smidgeon of water and a brush buff in between give them a nice shine. Because these were supposed to be classy casual, I didn't use a popping rag for a mirror finish. Preparation pays off in the same way that it does in painting, and attention to detail is essential for near-perfect results! br>br>Order of illustration: All of the boots were scuffed when I received them ($230, thanks Chipp) 2. One coat, treated vs. untreated. 2 Reno + 2 Wax (minor spit or water) Final product (I'll shine once more if necessary).

George Brandt

| May 12, 2021

So I went out and bought a pair of nice used dark burgundy leather shoes and decided to try my hand at restoring them. The shoe had a stain on it, as well as numerous light scuffs and scratches. Using saddle soap and this product, followed by cream polish and wax, worked like a charm. br>br>The step with the renovator resulted in some of the most dramatic changes I'd ever seen in a pair of leather shoes. It truly provides much-needed nutrients to the leather. To be honest, just the shine from this after buffing would have sufficed. The shoes have been completely restored as a result of this procedure.

Paul Duke

| Jan 17, 2021

Saphir is the first step in the restoration of leather footwear. br>The Saphir RenoMat for smooth leather was the first step. This removes wax and prepares the shoes for the Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovator, which should be applied slowly and thoroughly. The shoes are made of natural leather, which gives them a luxurious feel. Saphir products have the same nutrients as Saphir products. br>After brushing and cotton swabbing, The shoes are now ready for Saphir color waxes and possibly the lightest application of their mirror polish at the toe and heel, as well as chamois rubs. br>The Bally Cordovan cap received the same treatment. Allen Edmonds Park Avenue, toe, and other designers br>Each pair of shoes has become more supple and has a new shine. The Saphir Renovator's scent adds a unique dimension to the mix. Other shoe treatments' petroleum solvent scent is replaced by a beeswax fragrance. br>br>(Only Saphir's Vernis Rife and the softest cotton-blend formal wear shoes are shown. ) It is necessary to use chamois.

Melvin McFarland

| Oct 11, 2021

Excellent product; it isn't cheap, but it is well worth the money. I'm a big leather guy who has tried a lot of different products before. I highly recommend it because it absorbs quickly into the leather, does not leave it sticky, does not stain, and provides excellent conditioning. I use it on my dark brown $300 AllenEdmond boots, as well as my white leather sneakers, both of which are pictured above. If you like to take care of your leather, this is an excellent product. I use a wet cloth to remove any dust or dirt from my boots, then condition them with this product before polishing them to give them a shine and protect them.

Cynthia Oliver

| Sep 03, 2021

Saphir products have left such an impression on me that I first tried the black shoe cream polish before purchasing this. This, as much as I liked the shoe cream polish on its own, helps me keep my shoes in the best possible condition. It has helped a pair of beloved (and well-worn) shoes. I've started using it on newer shoes to keep them as hydrated and glowing as the day I bought them, and I've started using it on worn) shoes to make them look like new. If you have good shoes, you should take care of them with good products, and shoes, in my opinion, are an investment: The most money is spent by the cheapest person.

Rome REES

| Sep 24, 2021

It's true that this stuff is effective. It's great to put on clean shoes (first clean them with saddlesoap or another leather cleaner) to really bring them back to life, and I've used it on new shoes to keep the leather supple so it doesn't crack. This is how I use it on 15-minute intervals. year- old shoes to prolong their life and protect them from further harm Consider investing in a brush, as a rag will soak up a lot of this stuff. It has a pleasant aroma. Allow 5 minutes for it to absorb before buffing with a horsehair brush. After that, use a shoe cream and a wax polish to finish.

Callen Randolph

| May 06, 2021