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Essentials for your shoe shine kit

Introduction

If you are new to shoe shining or just leather shoes in general we can imagine that you do not know exactly which products are considered essential and which are simply a "nice to have". In this guide we will quickly walk you through the products we consider to be essential for leather shoes, suede shoes and sneakers.

Essentials for:

Leather / calfskin shoe shine kit

If you want to take good care of your leather shoes we recommend three essential shoe care products:

1: Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur(Conditioning + mild cleaning)
2: Saphir Médaille d'Or Pommadier shoe cream (Recolouring + Satin gloss)
3: (Optional) Saphir Médaille d'Or Pate de Luxe shoe wax (Extra waterproofing & high gloss finish)

You also need:

- Set of shoe care brushes
- Cotton cloth

- Method -

These three products form a solid foundation for your (bi) weekly shoe shine routine and can be used for any pair of leather shoes. Start by applying the Renovateur using a cloth. After letting it soak into the leather for aprox. 5 minutes give your shoes a quick brush to remove any excess conditioner. Do the same for the Pommadier cream and Pate de Luxe shoe wax.

On our website you can find multiple shoe shine sets for smooth leather shoes. We have shoes with only Saphir Médaille d'Or Pommadier shoe cream, but also more luxurious shoe shine sets including shoe trees.

SHOP shoe shine sets for leather shoes

Sets for smooth / calfskin leather

  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - shoe cream
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - shoe cream
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    Saphir Médaille d'Or

    Shoe care set - shoe cream

    $99.00
    $95.00

    The Pommadier shoe cream in this set is the most extensive leather treatment in a jar, it nourishes, recolours, shines and protects the leather aga...

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  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - plus
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - plus
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    Saphir Médaille d'Or

    Shoe care set - plus

    from $76.50
    from $72.50

    Are you looking for an allround set to take care of your shoes? Then this set is made for you! This set allows you to gently clean and nourish your...

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  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Mirror shine set
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Mirror shine set
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    Saphir Médaille d'Or

    Mirror shine set

    $61.20
    $58.00

    All in one mirror shine set with water dispenser. This set is specially composed to provide you with the materials you need for a good mirror shine.

  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - expert
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - expert
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    Shoe care set - expert

    from $91.95
    from $85.00

    Shine your shoes like an expert with this extensive shoe care set. This set allows you to gently clean and nourish your shoes using Saphir Lotion a...

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  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - basic
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - basic
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    Saphir Médaille d'Or

    Shoe care set - basic

    from $48.75
    from $45.00

    Are you looking for a simple, but great shoe care set with the best shoe cream in the world as it's core component? Then this set is made for you! ...

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  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care starters set - deluxe
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care starters set - deluxe
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    Shoe care starters set - deluxe

    $100.45
    $95.00

    Get everything you need to take good care of your leather shoes with our deluxe starters set. This set allows you to maintain your shoes using the ...

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  • Saphir shoe care set - shoe cream basic
    Saphir shoe care set - shoe cream basic
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    Saphir

    Shoe care set - Shoe cream basic

    $70.50
    $65.00

    With the crème Surfine by Saphir included in this set you can give your shoes the basic care they need. Not only does the cream give your shoes a n...

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  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - smooth leather
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - smooth leather
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    Saphir Médaille d'Or

    Shoe care set - smooth leather

    from $168.95
    from $160.00

    Take proper care of your smooth leather shoes with this extensive shoe care set filled with Saphir Médaille d'Or products. This set allows you to f...

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  • The Shoe Care Shop Shoe care starters set
    The Shoe Care Shop Shoe care starters set
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    The Shoe Care Shop

    Shoe care starters set

    $82.20
    $78.00

    Get everything you need to take good care of your leather shoes with our deluxe starters set. This set allows you to maintain your shoes using the ...

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  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - shoe wax
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Shoe care set - shoe wax
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    Shoe care set - shoe wax

    $75.00
    $70.00

    The Saphir Shoe Wax gives the shoe a steady, water-repellent and protecting layer and gives a really nice shine to the leather. Apply the wax with ...

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Shoe care guides

Do you want more information on how to take proper care of your shoes? Then be sure to have a browse through our extensive library of shoe care guides. We have full written guides for smooth leather shoes, guides for suede shoes, guides for sneakers and many others.

Essentials for your:

Suede & Nubuck cleaning kit

To take good care of your suède shoes we recommend the following products:

1: Saphir Médaille d'Or Omninettoyant (Cleaning)
2: Saphir Médaille d'Or Gommadin (Stain removal)
3: Saphir Médaille d'Or Natural protector spray (Waterproofing)

You also need:

- Suède crêpe brush
- (Optional) Saphir Médaille d'Or Pate de Luxe (For recolouring leather sole edges)

- Method -

Wash your suede shoes with Saphir Médaille d'Or Omninettoyant. After letting them fully dry remove any leftover spots and stains using the Saphir Médaille d'Or Gommadin block. Last, but not least spray them with Saphir Médaille d'Or Natural Protector spray.


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Sets & products for suede & nubuck

  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Gommadin
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Gommadin
    Saphir Médaille d'Or

    Gommadin

    $19.15

    Saphir Médaille d'Or Gommadin is a sandstone block that cleans and removes excess shine from suede, nubuck and other velvety leathers. This Gommadi...

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Essentials for your:

Sneaker care kit

To keep your sneakers looking like new we recommend the following products:

1: Tarrago WASC or Saphir Médaille d'Or Foam cleaner (Cleaning)
2: Tarrago sneaker protector spray or Saphir Médaille d'Or Natural Protector spray (Waterproofing)
3: (Optional) Tarrago odor killer

You also need:

- Cleaning brush
- Microfiber cloth

- Method -

Spray a bit of cleaner on your sneakers and use a brush + a bit of water to clean your sneakers. Rinse off any soap and let dry. You can speed up the drying process by wiping them off with the microfiber cloth. Once your sneakers are dry you can treat any remaining stains with the cloth and a bit of the cleaner. Let dry once more, and spray your sneakers with a protective spray and optionally odor killing spray on the insides.

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Sneaker care products and sets

  • Saphir Médaille d'Or Foam Cleaner
    Saphir Médaille d'Or Foam Cleaner
    Saphir Médaille d'Or

    Foam Cleaner

    $40.55

    Universal foam cleaner for sneakers. This foam cleaner is great for cleaning up your sneakers and shoes. The cleaner is free from any harmful chem...

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  • Tarrago Protector spray
    Tarrago Protector spray
    Tarrago

    Protector spray

    $18.50

    Tarrago sneaker protector spray (125 ml) Protect your shoes and sneakers with the sneaker protector by Tarrago. The protector spray protects all yo...

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  • Tarrago Sneaker maintenance set
    Tarrago Sneaker maintenance set
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    Tarrago

    Sneaker maintenance set

    $69.95
    $65.00

    Are your sneakers in need of a thorough cleanup? Then we have the set for you! Our sneaker cleaning set contains all the products you need to clean...

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  • The Shoe Care Shop Sneaker cleaning box
    The Shoe Care Shop Sneaker cleaning box
    The Shoe Care Shop

    Sneaker cleaning box

    $100.00

    This box contains everything you need to take good care of your sneakers. Clean your sneakers effectively using the sneaker cleaner. The included b...

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  • Jason Markk sneaker care kit
    Jason Markk sneaker care kit
    Jason Markk

    Sneaker care kit

    $63.00

    Introducing the ultimate sneaker care solution: the Jason Markk Care Kit, a must-have for all sneaker enthusiasts. Delve into a world of pristine s...

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  • Jason Markk MOSO shoe inserts
    Jason Markk MOSO shoe inserts
    Jason Markk

    MOSO shoe inserts

    $20.00

    Introducing the game-changing Jason Markk MOSO Shoe Inserts, your ultimate solution for keeping your footwear fresh and odor-free. Elevate your sho...

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  • Jason Markk hat care kit
    Jason Markk hat care kit
    Jason Markk

    Hat care kit

    $48.00

    Elevate your hat game with the Jason Markk Hat Care Kit, your go-to solution for maintaining the pristine allure of your favorite headwear. Dive in...

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