What color of Saphir Wax Polish for brown RL Darlton / Marlow?

[huskyzealot]

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What color of Saphir wax polish should one use for the brown RL Darltons (cordovan)? Also, curious about Alden Cigar Shell cordovan?

Thanks

 

[watchcollector2454]

i usually use neutral for my brown shoes.

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by watchcollector2454

i usually use neutral for my brown shoes.

Don't use neutral on cordovan. Alden makes a burgundy and a brown paste wax. That is what I plan to use on my Darlton's once they arrive.

 

[Raoul Duke]

Why can't I use neutral? I use it all my shoes, calf or cordovan.

 

[malat]

None, in my opinion.

I've never let wax/polish touch my Darltons or other cordovan shoes. After each wear, I wipe them with a wet rag, buff them with a cotton cloth, and then brush them vigorously for a few minutes with a horsehair brush. The cordovan shines like new.

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by Raoul Duke

Why can't I use neutral? I use it all my shoes, calf or cordovan.
Neutral leaves a white residue on cordovan.

Originally Posted by malat

None, in my opinion. I've never let wax/polish touch my Darltons or other cordovan shoes. After each wear, I wipe them with a wet rag, buff them with a cotton cloth, and then brush them vigorously for a few minutes with a horsehair brush. The cordovan shines like new.
The Mac method dictates that paste wax is used every (15-18) wearings, IIRC. Scuff marks and such need more than brushing.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

Scuff marks and such need more than brushing.

I disagree. Brushing takes care of them just fine.

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

I disagree. Brushing takes care of them just fine.

Well, I disagree with you disagreement.

 

[Raoul Duke]

Originally Posted by Xiaogou

Neutral leaves a white residue on cordovan.



The Mac method dictates that paste wax is used every (15-18) wearings, IIRC. Scuff marks and such need more than brushing.

Is neutral wax and colored wax not the same except for pigment? I have not noted any white residue on my shoes.

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by Raoul Duke

Is neutral wax and colored wax not the same except for pigment? I have not noted any white residue on my shoes.

Well keep doing it and over time it will build up and be very visible where the cordovan folds. Cordovan is a membrane and is NOT very porous. Wax polish is to be used sparingly.