How To Choose The Right Color Shoe Polish | Kirby Allison

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks for watching. What is your favorite color of Saphir Médaille d'Or? Let us know! If you like this video, don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so that you never miss another Hanger Project video. We love your feedback, so let us know what you think and what videos you would like to see!

[@vladislav2471]

The Hanger Project Burgundy and mahogany

[@ClearReason]

Great video! Beleive it or not I love using the Black, Cream Polish. I used Kiwi, in the past, on my favorite pair of Allen Edmonds and once I tried the Saphir Medaille d'Or I was sold. I would love to see a video on what Kirby's shoe collection looks like! That would be cool.

[@CuriosBits]

I got the Neutral to go with new pair of shoes. The patina is blue with a black toe cap, hence the choice of color. Question ... 1) you mentioned experimenting so would getting the marine blue 'lighten' the toe cap unnecessarily ? 2) would adding neutral wax polish as the next layer accentuate the black toe cap back to a stronger hue ?

[@vladislav2471]

Azman H neutral wax polish shouldnt do anynthing to it

[@toysoldiernerio7172]

Just found this channel you have been very helpful to my journey into finer clothes.

[@danproctor7678]

Fantastic video, exactly the information I was looking for.

[@leonalmeida858]

Incredibly helpful video. I love the cognac.

[@rosskinkead8950]

Great video and still relevant all these years later. Curious what color you recommend for AE mahogany leather? It feels like it’s between a dark brown and medium, so maybe tobacco?

[@angelap1173]

Kirby, your videos are always extremely professional, informative and interesting. You have a great presentation style that is rare to find. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@tylerclendenin276]

Great video. Looking back at when I first started collecting and investing in higher quality shoes, I definitely was way too freaked out about matching polish to shoe color. I remember studying the light brown and wondering whether it was safe for copper museum for an hour, lol. Super helpful of you to put them on the white paper, especially for a color like bordeaux, which looks way better with that contrast than what I would have imagined when you see it in the container.

[@vladislav2471]

I used too to think too much of matching polish colors and then I realized that you can mix colors on shoes...

[@kirbyallison]

@TylerClendenin @Darth Vader - You both are so right. People call in all the time stressing way too much about matching their polish color. In addition to being almost impossible on anything other than black, it's unnecessary: seeing the shoes evolve over the years is part of what makes owning beautiful shoes so fun and satisfying!

[@Robotack1]

Great video... I went just a shade too dark with my colour choice... The joys of finding this video AFTER I polished my shoes .... Is the any way such as saddle soap or renomat, to strip off the pigment of saphir cream?

[@andrewccolwell]

Very helpful! Thanks Kirby. 👍🏼

[@pipeclub4789]

I am thinking of trying a light cream over darker shoes for an antiquing effect. Do you have a video on what to expect from the rsults? Thanks to you and EO I have been spending more money lately on shoe shining products than I have in my whole life haha.

[@teamhonn]

Thanks so much. I really like the cognac as a light brown color.

[@samt360]

Hey Kirby, should I use the sapphire mahogany cream polish and wax polish on my new Allen Edmond park Ave mahagony shoes? Or do you suggest a different color?

[@yakari1981]

As a french customer, i would like to praise you for the quality of your vidéos. Merci :)

[@Moham153]

Thanks for this video, was struggling on which colour to get for a pair of "Chestnut" boots. Opted for the #34 Havana, not quite light enough for the medium, or dark enough for the dark brown. Thanks again!

[@kirbyallison]

Awesome! Let us know how it works out!

[@johanntay8541]

Great vid. Learning a lot from you! I recently bought a neural pate de Lux. Upon opening I saw brown streaks in it. Is that ok or should I seek a replacement? NB- from a hot/humid climate.

[@christineuniversexy]

Have you updated the colors? I'd like to see a accurate comparison of 8 burgundy with 87 prune. Want to add some purple to black cherry & not sure if prune isa more warm brownish purple. I'd also like to see Parisian Brown. Love to watch you work your magic on shoes. Need more boot & exotics like ostrich & lizard tips for polishing.

[@CM-qp7qo]

Hello! This is a bit unrelated to the video, but I have a question regarding shoecare nonetheless. My brown leather shoes took the rain yesterday and developed some black stains at the tips of the toes. I let them air-dry from a day but they did not disappear. Should I rather use conditioning nourishing cream or brown wax polish? Thanks for all your very informative videos by the way.

[@vladislav2471]

Cédric M I would use first conditinier then Saphir repair cream and then cream polish

[@kirbyallison]

Cédric M Water spots are hard to remove. One thing you can do is submerge the entire shoe in water to even put the stain. Or you can polish the affected area with darker polish to blend it.

[@walterbanks5003]

Thanks for the video it was very informative. I am intrigued by the idea of tinting black shoes to a different color. Could you do a video showing this?

[@kirbyallison]

Definitely! It's on our list.

[@ccbphoto]

Thanks for this video!

[@lukemocniak5764]

Which color would you suggest for an Allen Edmond's dark chili?

[@Killer390]

Seems like the tobacco since I can see some red in that brown, of course you can lighten or darken the shoe with other shades of brown if you desire. If you want even more red, it looks like the mahogany has even more red than the tobacco.

[@jestertx]

Good afternoon Sir, Thank you for your posts and your store. I have a question regarding adding depth to leather. I’ve heard you mention using Navy to add depth to Black and using different Reds to do the same for red leather. What do you suggest to add depth to Dark Browns? Really, all shades of Brown. I’ve got a few pairs of shoes and boots, some I polish to a mirror finish and others to a Satin finish. There isn’t a brand that I’m loyal to though I do side a bit toward Saphir. Would there be any downsides to using 2 or 3 different brands to obtain great results in depth? Your help is truly appreciated!

[@bobbobberino4053]

Kirby - Thanks for your informative videos and your killer product selection. I owe you a debt for introducing me to the world of Saphir. Quick question for you. I've had a pair of walnut AE Cliftons for a little more than a year. They've received relatively light wear, but I've limited their care routine to a cleaner/conditioner and Renovateur. I recently noticed the finish appears to be degrading along the crease points through the vamp. Is this normal, or is it due to the lack of regular application of cream polish? I assume the latter will help restore the faded color, but I didn't expect this level of fading from the quality calfskin AE claims to use.

[@willmcpherson1977]

I have a pair of Bed Stu boots that are a dark grey with black tones. I really want to know if I should use a grey or a dark grey. The dark grey only exists in the beeswax cream, which people like less than the product shown in this video.

[@BruceNorris1990]

Hey Kirby, thanks for the video. Was very informative and I learned a great deal. I own a pair of colour 8 shell cordovan boots from Alden, and I would like the colour and patina of the shoes to develop as naturally as possible. Was wondering if you could comment on which polish would bring me in that direction, i.e. preserving the natural colour and patina but give the shoes a good shine and restoring the oils, etc, as per regular boot care. Is the neutral the best way to go in that case? I’m also asking because I’ve read some sources that say that the neutral polish should not be used on cordovan shoes because of teh turpentine in them. Thanks and looking forward to your reply

[@GMT2019]

If my leather goods colour is reddish brown , what colour should I choose ?

[@Daltondoubledeuce]

Hi Kirby, I sell mens dress shoes on ebay, mainly Allen Edmonds, some Church's etc. A lot of shoes I find are fairly beat up. I'd like to restore the color as close as I can. My question is, do the Saphir Médaille d'Or Pommadier Cream act as a bit of dye? I'm actually hoping they do as most of the shoes I find need the color infusion. Love the channel. Thx

[@bemnet2000]

Thank you for making this video.

[@jeremyeddiestirl4065]

What would you suggest for carbon color shoes?

[@luadiva]

*finding this video years later, after buying a gorgeous pair of Office Of Angela Scott's heeled oxfords in an ivory shade and unable to find any polish that would suffice for these sorts of shoes vs white for sneakers*

[@ThisisBrak]

Thank you for this video. People need to experiment a bit more for a beautiful look, within reason.

[@kirbyallison]

I totally agree! When I first started buying nice shoes, I was super-worried about damaging them and wanted rulebook polishing. But now I've really become more relaxed in my shoe care and have begun having a lot of fun experimenting! One's shoes should be a canvas!

[@dannythorne9761]

I would like to see a video on difrent polish from sapphire like admiral Gloss pat delux Mirror gloss etc...

[@kenjohnson6426]

Kirby, I noticed that you do not have a tan available on your website. What color Cream and Polish do you recommend for the lighter Allen Edmonds leather colors like their "Oak" color.

[@salpanahi]

Which color would you recommend for AE Merlot? Thanks for the vids!

[@Freco1967]

Hello Kirby. I'm interested in antiquing a pair of cognac colored Ecco shoes I own. Would you recommend a dark brown or black cream?

[@michaelavila5634]

I really want to keep the (pre purchased) hand patina in my shoes, and keep them as close as possible to brand new in appearance. What Saphir routine would you recommend as far as cream polish for these? Or would you recommend skipping the cream polish step and going straight from Renovateur to wax polish? Thanks!

[@jackiefeaver2387]

Which of your products would you recommend to restore the headrest section of a leather chair? looking at your video it would appear tobacco is the closet but, how can I be sure. I do not want to dye the whole chair.

[@tonek54231]

I have a question about the appropriate products to use on a new purchase. I just bought shoes from Crockett & Jones (Ashdown Dark Brown Country Calf Grain). I already bought Saphir Dark brown creme and shoe polish (as advised by the store). But the shoes have a little touch of burgundy/red in the color. Would you suggest using a different color or using the dark brown? I would like to maintain the burgundy notes in the color, if possible. Thank you.

[@louisholland3057]

Just bought the same shoe. Would like to Know what to use too

[@Mr.Hoskin]

Which color would you suggest for Allen Edmond Fifth Ave Bourbon color?

[@tee6587]

How good is angelus shoe polish

[@janlochman1985]

It would be nice to ship within the EU. Customs are not high, but e.g. in my country, paying them is difficult.

[@Met9171]

Hi if boots have both dark brown main section & tobacco brown minor section on it what polish or cream to use?

[@Sebastian-S]

Is there white pigment in the neutral one? Got some white leather shoes that would need some "repainting" Favorite color is Cognac, which one is yours?

[@vladislav2471]

pladder badder Burgundy

[@alexjackson6523]

I have a pair of shoes that are almost a dark brown at the toe and lightens up through out the rest of the shoe. I would like to keep that look. Any recommendations? (Keep in mind I have never ploished shoes before)

[@jeanelderbordes]

What would be the two best Saphir cream polishes for a pair of Bordeaux Allen Edmonds Park Avenue? Bordeaux, Hermès Red, Burgundy, or Mahogany? By the way, what is the title of the jazz song in the background? It's like a mix of Jazz and Rara (Haitian Musi) @kirby allison

[@FL52]

1:05 the polishing notes you show at this point in your video, don't appear on your order website as of this viewing 6/21/2019.

[@vladislav2471]

So I have pair of old black shoes that look kind of boring, would you recommend that I polish them with dark green cream polish so they will have some greenish depth

[@kirbyallison]

You could certainly try it. Or even a Hermes Red. It's fun to play around and you don't have to worry about ever ruining your shoes. If you're unhappy with the result, simply strip the polish using the Saphir Reno'Mat.

[@jamesf3048]

I am trying to find out what the difference is between the cream you are using in this video and the saphir that comes with a blue and gold top?

[@kirbyallison]

The Saphir Beauty Cuir (SBC, as I call it, or their standard blue label), is a good polish. It is definitely better than all of other polishes we used in this video. It contains high-quality waxes and uses natural solvents. However, the difference between the SBC and the MDO is in quality, concentration, and variety of waxes, ingredients. Saphir Medaille d'Or contains a different and higher concentration of hard and soft waxes, which is why you get an easier, higher shine than in the Beauty Cuir. It also contains a higher concentration and quality of pigments, which produces better recoloring and restoration of the finish. And there is a "huge difference" in the waxes you are using in the Saphir Pommadier MDO vs. SBC. The Saphir SBC uses almond oil vs the shea butter in the Medaille d’Or. Combined with the unique combination of the other waxes, the Saphir Medaille d'Or is a much better nourishing polish and produces a higher-quality, longer-lasting shine. Lower quantity of beeswax in the Medaille d’Or vs. vegetable saxes, which produce better nourishing. MDO contains carnuba wax (I'm spelling this incorrectly), which is a harder wax that produces a higher shine. Tons of differences... is the Saphir Beauty Cuir good? Yes. Is it better than the Saphir Medaille d'Or? No.

[@ROA890]

Hi I'm trying to polish a pair of shoes that has a a darker toe box and a very light top. Is there any video that can show us how to blend that properly??

[@kirbyallison]

Hi Henry! I wouldn't worry too much about it. I would start with the lighter polish first. If you get some of the polish onto the darker part, it isn't going to affect anything. I'd then polish the areas with the darker polishes. All polishes are translucent, so they naturally blend.

[@davintoh735]

dear sir,can i use a black wax on burgundy shoe on the toe area to give an appealing looks?

[@kirbyallison]

Absolutely! The transparency of the pigment would provide a nice tint!

[@TheLeonhk]

I love the Medaille D'Or, but as it is a French product, isn't it pronounced 'Door' instead of 'Dior'? Just asking.

[@781980h]

Hi, hope you can help me, I have a shoe in marine blue, Looking for a polish that doesn't change it's natural color, can u recommend any polish? or should i go with Saphir Médaille Neutral 02? thanks

[@kirbyallison]

Neutral is probably your best option. We have a Marine Blue pigmented polish, but it could darken your shoes. Neutral is always the safest if this is your concern.

[@781980h]

@@kirbyallison Thanks for the help

[@andytew]

Many items are out of stock, when are you planning to restock them?

[@kirbyallison]

What's out of stock that you're looking for? We're currently getting ready for the holidays... tons of stuff on the way in.

[@andytew]

Saphir Pate de Luxe Wax Shoe Polish 50 ml - Light Brown & Tobacco, I know these are available in 100 ml. Medium Horsehair Shoe Polishing Brush - Neutral Large Horsehair Shoe Polishing Brush - both colors

[@kirbyallison]

Unfortunately, our brushes were massively delayed at the factory. But I believe they either just shipped on Friday or will be shipping Monday, October 31. I'll check on the waxes. Sorry!

[@RobertViani]

Great video. Sub'd.

[@nicholaslopez6384]

7:00 tinting

[@phus2001]

💪💪💪

[@BruceNorris1990]

Hey Kirby, thanks for the video. Was very informative and I learned a great deal. I own a pair of colour 8 shell cordovan boots from Alden, and I would like the colour and patina of the shoes to develop as naturally as possible. Was wondering if you could comment on which polish would bring me in that direction, i.e. preserving the natural colour and patina but give the shoes a good shine and restoring the oils, etc, as per regular boot care. Is the neutral the best way to go in that case? I’m also asking because I’ve read some sources that say that the neutral polish should not be used on cordovan shoes because of teh turpentine in them. Thanks and looking forward to your reply