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Shoe care without the shine?

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Originally Posted by gdl203
Francos for Saphir, shoeshinekit for Meltonian. It's not an exact science, you don't have to get the exact same tinge as your shoes - can totally live with 4 colors in your shoe shine box (light brown, dark brown, blue, burgundy)

What about black?
 

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Originally Posted by nordicstyle
Aha, this seems to be similar to the stuff I was thinking about:



It's neutral color, based on water and beeswax.


When you open the jar, take a good long whiff. It's best when it's new.
 

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Originally Posted by mafoofan
When you open the jar, take a good long whiff. It's best when it's new.

Hehe. Maybe I should just get a jar of honey instead?
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Originally Posted by Kuro
What about black?
No need for black when you have dark blue
 

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Seems a bit strange to order a French product from a US store though. Anyone know any online stores in Europe that sell this stuff? Google has very little to say on the subject, unfortunately.
 

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Originally Posted by Silverback
Exactly. You will not notice the difference at all.

Actually, the shine on black shoes looks noticeably better with blue cream/polish than with black.
 

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Originally Posted by mafoofan
When you open the jar, take a good long whiff. It's best when it's new.

you ok?

Originally Posted by gdl203
No need for black when you have dark blue

Lately I have been alternating blue then black cream on my blue shoes...
 

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Originally Posted by nordicstyle
Seems a bit strange to order a French product from a US store though. Anyone know any online stores in Europe that sell this stuff? Google has very little to say on the subject, unfortunately.

Avel.fr or something like that...
 

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Originally Posted by Silverback
Not for the people you force to kiss your shoes!

I don't force them.

Originally Posted by nordicstyle
Seems a bit strange to order a French product from a US store though. Anyone know any online stores in Europe that sell this stuff? Google has very little to say on the subject, unfortunately.

Why? Do you live in the U.S.?

Originally Posted by Kuro
you ok?

Try it. You'll understand.
 

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Originally Posted by mafoofan
Shell out for Saphir. Kiwi may or may not dry out your shoes, depending on who you listen to (it definitely messed up one of my Lobbs). Plus, Saphir smells good enough to inhale.

True. Also for an easy to get alternative (but only comes in limited colors) I recommend Alden Boot Cream. Not only works great, but smells good like saphir and not harsh.
 

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