https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:26:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-polishing-shining-shoes#post-2844908 Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:51:57 +0000 birdofafeather 2844908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i would also bring them to a shoe repair place to get them polished up and then buy some stuff from them for upkeep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-polishing-shining-shoes#post-2844108 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:13:47 +0000 looch 2844108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bring my boots to the shoe repair place at the end of every season. He charges about $20 and my boots are polished nicer than what I can do at home.</p> <p>For touch ups during the winter, especially after wet weather, I use a leather cleaning/conditioning lotion with a microfiber rag or an old tee shirt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-polishing-shining-shoes#post-2844077 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:55:33 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2844077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kiwi makes a shoe polish applicator combo in a few shades that my husband uses on his dress shoes weekly. You can also buy a tin of polish and use a soft cloth as pp mentioned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-polishing-shining-shoes#post-2844068 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 23:09:26 +0000 Sams Mom 2844068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Horsehair brush, Brown shoe polish, and an old cotton rag (my husband use holey t shirts. If they're very dry it might take a few coats </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-polishing-shining-shoes#post-2844065 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 22:30:36 +0000 Jennibenni 2844065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, you can buy brown shoe polish and do it! My husband does his work shoes all the time (also leather but also not terribly expensive like your boots.) Just make sure the color polish you buy is not too dark. Usually there are like three shades of brown so if you are deciding between two get the lighter one.</p> <p>He usually does his with a microfiber cloth reserved for the job (it will stain) but sometimes uses a brush (sold next to shoe polish.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-polishing-shining-shoes#post-2844064 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 22:28:05 +0000 lamariniere 2844064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually just use Kiwi brand shoe polish in an applicator tube. It has a sponge applicator and you just kind of dab it on and make gentle circling motions, but I've only ever done it with black boots. I've never tried on brown, but I think there are clear or neutral conditioners for brown boots. Or, go find a shoe repair place and have them treat/shine the boots. If they are that old, they might need new soles too (I do mine every 3-4 years). I've had excellent experiences when I've gone that route. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/random-polishing-shining-shoes#post-2844061 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 22:13:34 +0000 Foodnerd81 2844061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is random but google searches are surpringly not helping me. I’ve got an old pair of boots- brown riding boots, Franco Sarto, I think, not terribly expensive when I bought them about 7 years ago. They are looking pretty beat up, but I just don’t feel like going through the effort of finding a replacement. </p> <p>So I thought I could just polish them or something. But.... what do I do? Pinterest is leading me to blogs about incredibly expensive fine leather shoes that require precise care. I’m talking about an old pair of boots that probably cost $100 7 years ago. </p> <p>Can I just buy basic brown shoe polish? Neutral, clear? Do I need a whole lot? Will a shoe shop do this? </p> <p>Or recommend an updated version that I can wear with skinny jeans or skirts, comfortable, stylish, dress up or down, and be reasonably priced? Haha jk it’s obviously easier to clean these up :silly: </p>