Shoe Care Guide
– Insert raw wood shoe trees into your shoes as soon as you take them off: They absorb moisture and preserve the integrity and shape of the shoe.
– Use a shoehorn for your comfort and to protect the shoe’s heel counter.
– Alternate your pairs of shoes as much as possible because leather needs to dry properly to remain supple and maintain its shape. Never leave your pair near a source of heat or humidity.
Care for smooth and grained leathers
– Regularly wipe your pair with a dry cloth or give them a quick brush.
– Use the Saphir Médaille d’Or lotion every five to ten wears. It cleans and nourishes the leather: this is an essential and regular care step. The Saphir Médaille d’Or Pommadier cream (neutral or in the shoe's color) is a complementary, more nourishing treatment.
– Once your shoes are clean and hydrated, apply a little Saphir Médaille d’Or wax polish to ensure extra protection and a shiny finish. Finally, buff using a polishing cloth or a soft-bristle brush.
– For a mirror shine (glacage), emulsify by alternating layers of wax polish and fine droplets of water, only on the rigid parts of the shoe. This operation requires time and precision. Run a nylon, wool, or cashmere stocking over a finished mirror shine.
Care for suede leathers
– Brush the leather regularly with a special suede brush, before or after each outing. Use a Saphir waterproofing spray every 2 to 3 months to ensure protection.
– In case of stains, shampoo using a clean brush with a mixture of lukewarm water and Saphir Médaille d’Or Omni’Nettoyant. For grease stains, sprinkle with Terre de Sommières. Let dry on shoe trees and then brush when dry.
Care for oily leathers
– This type of robust leather requires little maintenance. 1 to 2 times per season, clean the leather with a slightly damp sponge, let dry, then use the Saphir "special oily leather" cream or a small amount of vegetable-based leather grease, applied with a cloth or by hand, massaging regularly. Let dry in the open air.
