Wax Polish vs Cream Polish - Ultimate Guide

Let's break this down in detail - here's what you need to know about wax and cream polishes. We're going to swatch and discuss them down to ingredients and pigmentation.
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Wax Polish vs Cream Polish - Ultimate Guide
0:00 Intro
0:22 Cream Polish Characteristics
1:16 Pat de Luxe Characteristics
1:59 Saphir Mirror Gloss Characteristics
2:48 Cream Polish Swatches
4:30 Pat de Luxe Swatches
6:09 Mirror Gloss Swatches
8:09 Kirby Recommends
8:67 Answering Your Q's
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[@TheNunakun]

I would frame that sheet on my wall and just admire it. Colors are lovely, and it's not a bad reference guide. Thank you, Mr. Allison.

[@kirbyallison]

You're very welcome!

[@hanikaram3351]

Mr. Allison thank you for the proper information on the difference between the Cream and the Wax polish and their proper application , you videos are great Knowledge and though I can hardly afford the very high end well constructed shoes I still love to take the time to care of the ones I own and love it , all the best Sir

[@dandiehm8414]

Excellent amount of high quality info, delivered clearly and quickly. Well done Kirby!

[@willmarklew9612]

Big fan of these videos, I’m an amateur shoe enthusiast and Kirby does an awesome job of delivering more & more high quality content! Keep it up!

[@kirbyallison]

I appreciate that!

[@jedediahjehoshaphat]

Great video, that sure helped clarifying some confusions i had.

[@georgeskandalaros8661]

Quite informative / analytic video - not only contains much information seeked, but it is also very well structured. Thanks for giving your time to put all this together.

[@MrKinghuman]

absolutely fantastically done.

[@LlyleHunter]

Thank you very much Mr Allison. Great information here.

[@gritsteel4559]

Wow, best information I've come across about using these products, in print or video.

[@cristian-rocha]

Kirby, excellent tutorial. I feel absolutely satisfied with this content.

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

Nice, an old school Kirby video!

[@in4chandru]

Superb explanation, Kirby. Thanks!

[@kirbyallison]

My pleasure!

[@muzammil150]

Kirby has some of best items in his store. I bought the cream and polish it has made a huge difference in my shoe shine regime

[@nickytravis3499]

Stunning edit

[@artisanconcrete1212]

Thank you Mr. Allison!

[@tabassumafzal9823]

Another good quality video sir🙂quite informative and interesting

[@kirbyallison]

Glad you liked it

[@TheRacerRich]

Kirby huffing those wax tins.

[@kirbyallison]

We try to sell as many as we can. Better than water.

[@TheRacerRich]

@@kirbyallison I think you meant "better than Whippets"

[@dukerobinson5421]

Great explanation. Thank you.

[@abzgreezy6230]

Wow amazing wax polish video 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤

[@ianpuddick]

Love all your videos 👍

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks so much!

[@davidgross5850]

Hello Kirby! Love your work. I live in Alaska where it gets quite dry for much of the year. As a new professional l have began to acquire a sizable collection of calf skin leather shoes/boots. I have enough pairs now that it can take quite a while for a pair to work their way through my rotation before their aesthetic dulls and could use a new regimen of leather conditioner, cream polish, and wax. My question to you is: as a man with a generous collection of shoes how often would you recondition and/or polish if you were in this challenging climate? Thank you sir.

[@gitrix2000]

Great video ... i used to get confused all the time about what was what .. Thank you

[@kirbyallison]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lullemans72]

2:59 kirby didn't just use any random pencil or pen to scribble those words on that paper. no sir, he used one of his fine fountain pens of course.

[@andreagrassi3196]

Hi Kirby , wonderful video . I would like to ask if is it suitable to use my saphir mink oil to nourish my leather jackets and briefcase since i dont treat them as often as my shoes. Cheers Kirby , i look forward to see you here in Milan one day for a coffee .

[@slowfashionparis]

Great informative video Kirby as always. I have a pair whole cut shoes in box calf leather Goodyear welted construction. After few years of use the toes m has started to loose it shape, it has become more rounded than original chisel toe, can you give some advice to restore to its final glory? It is from the brand Loding the model name is Roma and the last would be 348. Thank you and looking forward for your videos

[@frederickbanjoman9482]

Since seeing your videos I acquired two new pairs of shoes and started renovating existing pairs using cream and wax polishes (I set up a water sprayer too) and going to town on keeping shoes nice. As I am retired I am not tied to suits shirts ties and shoes these days (excepted on stage with uke band) but Kirby, my late dad always wore suit tie etc in old age and dressed smart. You have sparked by interest and my wife now says I have a shoe fetish ... ... not the persona I seek! My best friend and I have been watching your vids on watches pens etc and dreaming of a different world. My other big Dallas regular views tends to be Dennis Collins and Richard Rawlings on big USA cars. Sorry too much info, but what car do you drive? I guess a Bentley?

[@Sams911]

can you do a video explaining the virtues of using a clear polish or clear conditioner and how often to apply? My main "nice" shoes are higher end Italian sneakers such as from Ermenegildo Zegna or Kiton with leather tops and rubber soles.. so I want to keep them like new.

[@avan8264]

Great video. What should I do when my cream polish dries out

[@tenantrep]

What do you use to wash your fingers when done AND when would you use a neutral vs a pigment cream or wax? Your tutorials are fabulous and classy. People do not dress up anymore post covid. I do.

[@bryanwebb2170]

Take a shot every time Kirby smells his polish

[@guridhesi]

@kirby allison i had a question regarding nourishing crocodile skin shoes. Can i use saphir renovateur and saphir universal leather lotion vs using the saphir reptan creams. Whats the difference between the two and will not using the reptan and using the products i mention harm the leather? And between the universal leather lotion and renovateur which one is the better product to use?

[@robertkeville6230]

As an old army airborne solder I could get a patent leather look with good old spit and Kiwi and elbow grease.

[@danielboatright8887]

Back in my army days Id just use the kiwi parade gloss edge dressing applacator for my whole boot. Was it good for the leather ? No. But it made them shiny.

[@joshuasteele4498]

Have you taken a hard look at the PurePolish brand, made in Oregon ? I realize they don’t have the heritage of Saphir; however, they have some very enthused clients

[@abzgreezy6230]

Kirby is officially a wax addict man just like me yeyyyy👍❤❤❤❤❤❤👌

[@kirbyallison]

Wax vs Cream? What’s your preference?

[@abzgreezy6230]

@@kirbyallison wax all day long sir I love the smell too👍

[@williamkazak469]

​@@abzgreezy6230we noticed Kirby sniffing each can!

[@abzgreezy6230]

@@williamkazak469 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I noticed it too

[@hatna7802]

Hi Kirby, greetings from Kuala Lumpur.. I purchased a few Saphir cream polish & found that there's some liquid with the same cream color about 10%-15% in the glass jar.. is that normal ? Should I get rid of the liquid or there's a better solution ?

[@magnoliamike]

Can you use both? Like the cream then the wax? Or only use the cream for a touch up?

[@lucasherald1388]

Can we use the saphir natural mirror gloss for every color of dress shoe? Or is it only for a specific color?

[@inakinahuelsantosangel3460]

Hi, I've searched on your videos and couldn't find anything about what to wear or boots for using when you live/go to the rural side and suits are not an option. Could you make a video giving us some ideas? I always liked suits but here in the rural side is a sacrilege because they get dirty all the time and most of the times business meetings are more casual or while on family reunion. I'm from Argentina and the most popular shoe in the rural areas are "chinelas" wonder if you can come up with something to combine them.

[@davidperezalejo]

Not sure if it was covered yet, but back in the infantry we used to light our shoe polish with a lighter before we spread it. Is this just an army thing or is there a reason you don't do it?

[@fgzy123]

Hi, if the shoes are still quite new with no color loss or scratches, but you want to treat them after a season of wear to maintain a bit of waterproofing and don't require a mirror shine, would only using the Pate de Luxe be sufficient, instead of a combination of 1925 creme and Pate de Luxe?

[@MrLethal1986]

So I recently purchased the loake Hurst boots in burgundy chestnut. I was told only use cream and never to use wax polish on them as it could remove the colour. Do you think the mirror gloss could be used as it has less solvents. Do you have a video covering how to polish this type of leather finish? Thanks for sharing great content and information.

[@minty448]

It won’t remove the colour,try a lighter shade of wax polish.

[@shayt662]

I should use a hoursebrush after applying the shoe cream to make it more shiny?

[@zedk47]

How would you compare the Médaille d'Or pommadier cream polish to the Saphir surfine cream polish?

[@musicfashionstyle9269]

Can i use neutral wax and neutral cream on leather shoes. Please answer my question. Thanks!

[@josemarquez4319]

I conditioned my black leather shoes with saphir renovatour and neutral cream. Then I wore them a couple of days later and noticed white cracking. It rained and it got worse. I’ve been noticing that in shoes after I condition and add neutral cream. If some water gets on top, it forms a white layer where the water was at. Any tips on how to avoid this white layer? Seems like the shoe gets dried out from the water and solvents precipate out.

[@dealwithitdrealist2361]

Help, I conditioned and put neutral shoe cream on my light brown shoes, now they are a lot darker. A few Shades could it be I used too much conditioner. I used the bits for Brandon which claims it does not darken or could it have been the neutral shoe cream? Any ideas?

[@richardchen8148]

can we use pat de luxe on unlined loafers? it is relatively soft and i am afraid it will crack since there are no hard surface.

[@kirbyallison]

You could get away w one application

[@randyfuller7294]

Questions What leather is Best for the highest shine. Cow, horse, dear, rear leather or specials. Bring out the highest and long lasting!!!! Your thoughts on patent leather?

[@kirbyallison]

Any smooth leather. But generally calf or Cordovan

[@stricht8]

Tell me about the fountain pen.

[@TeslaRules1856]

When should you use pure leather conditioner since polish has some conditioner in it.

[@isaiahtricemusic]

It probably depends on what condition the shoe is in?

[@janlochman1985]

I am kind of lost. Some say that you have to hydrate shoes after cleaning them with soap and you don't need to apply wax. Here I can read that cream polish also provides kind of a wax that you can polish.

[@jancedricmicheler6122]

👍👍👍

[@gregg.9420]

Hi. When you say “One or two applications of cream polish” is it: Add layer. Buff... Add second layer... buff. Or add two layers. Buff.

[@benjaminfasanmi7877]

What site can I order from Nigeria

[@godsgrace3169]

Fan from India but saphir products are very costly in india to shine my shoe

[@lullemans72]

10:35 i don't think the question on how long they last was actually answered

[@kirbyallison]

It all really depends on how they’re stored

[@sunhuizart3821]

Hey Kirby, do you think there is ever a situation in life where you SHOULDN'T mirror gloss your shoes?

[@TheNunakun]

If I may chime in, I'm sure a mirror gloss would look out of place in a casual setting - ex. Jeans, sweater, etc. Then again, style is subjective, and a mirror shine shows you know what you're doing regardless.

[@Huffman_Tree]

When you're wearing hospital crocs

[@stefanpaege2046]

wtf, Kirby, you smear a black wax or polish on your fingers (& btw, as always in shirt, tie & suit - the purrfect attire to polish shoes 😎😎😎) & immediately after your fingers are frickin‘ clean???

[@MikesPOV]

Unfortunately all of your products are shipped by FedEx only. FedEx drivers are completely blind in my area so your website sales are off limits, to my great disappointment.

[@liangwang4089]

Please stop using "exponential" to describe fast growing, if the next value is not dependent on the previous value (a^x, where a is a constant) it's not exponential.

[@realdjaykay]

It’s just a saying

[@snaglinegaming6097]

Shut up nerd

[@montykemsley9479]

Forgot we were watching a maths video

[@kevinkrause5798]

Sheldon?

[@AP-yd1wz]

Exponential, exponential, exponential.

[@AricRastley]

Half informational, half advertisement

[@lalitseth2563]

Put couple of drop of coconut oil on your shoes to hydrate , also your shoes will shine naturally like new And thanks me later 😊

[@isaiahtricemusic]

Never knew!

[@lalitseth2563]

Give it try instead of using expensive products ​@@isaiahtricemusic