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How to Shine Your Shoes in less than 5 Minutes

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Discover a quick 5-step routine to restore shine to your shoes.

5 minutes, 5 steps, flawless shine.

Reading time: 5 min

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Summary

Why an express shoe shine method? 1.Maintain shape with shoe trees 2.Tap with mesure 3.Apply in circular motions 4.Buff to reveal the shine 5.Final touch with polishing glove Efficiency and limits

Why an express shoe shine method?

Before a wedding or meeting, full care isn't always possible. This 5-step routine gives quick shine to your dress shoes, without replacing a full care.

1.Maintain shape with shoe trees

Use shoe trees after wearing to absorb moisture and prevent creasing and mold. Essential to maintain shoe shape for a long time.

See our red cedar shoe trees

2.Tap with mesure

Use a palot brush to lightly tap the polish. A small amount is enough for even application. Avoid scraping, which will overloads the brush, better coming back to it a few times.

See our palot brush

3.Apply in circular motions

Apply the polish in small circular motions across the shoe. Focus on the toe area. The result may appear matte at first — that’s normal: shine comes in the next step.

View our yellow beeswax shoe polish

4.Buff to reveal the shine

Buff vigorously with a shine brush to warm up the polish. Beware of not mixing it up with a stiffer cleaning brush. Work in long strokes across all areas, especially the toe cap.

View our shine brush

5.Final touch with polishing glove

Use the shine glove on your shoes just before leaving to revive the gloss, quickly but without pressing onto it.
Ideal right before going to your meeting or special event.

View our polishing glove

Efficiency and limits

This quick method brings back shine to your shoes in just a few minutes. Perfect for last-minute events, but it doesn’t replace full care, especially to remove scuffs on the leather. For long-lasting results, follow a complete care routine regularly.

See the full leather care tutorial