How to shine shoes

Adam Harris
August 23, 2010
Filed under How TOs

For nights when you go to grab your dress shoes and realize they are too scuffed to be worn, use these simple steps to look your best.

Supplies needed: Two rags, shoe polish, buffing rag, shoe cream, saddle brush and a regular brush

1) Using a typical brush apply saddle soap all over shoe, scrub vigorously, then dry.

2) Using a small rag, rub a small amount of polish and apply on the shoe in a circular motion.

3) Grab a dry brush and buff out any extra polish (use a dark brush for dark shoes and lighter one for light shoes).

4) Use another rag  and apply a dime size amount of shoe cream and rub into the toe, sides and heel of the shoe.

5) Lay a buffing rag over the toe of the shoe and with each hand move up and down, wrap around the heel of the shoe and move one hand towards you and back. Then rub the sides of the shoe for 10 seconds.

Following these five simple steps will gaurentee your shoes will be preped, primed and ready to go for a night on the town.