What is a mirror shine? It might seem like a trivial question but the reality is that it is often misused. And if you really want to be snobby about it, even
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5 Shoe Shine “Don’ts” to Know About
There are many mistakes people make when shining their shoes. These mistakes sometimes have adverse effects on their shoes, which is no good, especially if the
The Perfect Cap Shine
A lot of people get overzealous with their shoe shining and want to cover the entire toe cap using the cap line as their metric of measurement. The problem with
World Championship in Shoe Shine & Patina – London Super Trunk Show
We now open up the qualification to the finals of the World Championships in Shoe Shining and the first World Championships in Shoe Patina, both contests
The Shine – Polish Patina Service
The world of patina is growing day by day and it would not surprise me if it soon becomes as popular as mirror shine shoe polishing (what I mean by that is that
Customer’s Shoes – And My Shine
Working my concession at Gieves & Hawkes for the last 2 months now, has brought me a few shoes to shine. Unfortunately, most of them are boring black shoes, the
Are Patent Shoes Necessary?
When you have a physical shoe shop one of your largest customer bases will be men getting married and/or going to a formal function where a tux is required.
Shoe Care Guide – Why Is It Important?
A shoe care guide is the basic knowledge we all need to upkeep our shoes. Higher-end shoes are an investment and the more that you know how to look after that
London Super Trunk Show 2023 – Main Partner: Saphir
Saphir Shoe Polish and Accessory Company has been the main partner in the London Super Trunk Show since its inception. As the leading brand in shoe care in the
How Covid Affected The Shoe Industry Part 1
Disclaimer: This is an opinion piece based on my own experience and those close to me in the shoe industry that share a similar experience or have shared
Why Does MTO Take So Long?
Most of us hate to wait for anything. We have been so spoiled with instant gratification that the idea of waiting for your special product to be made, no longer
Tip: Do Not Use Neutral Wax
Neutral Wax is the cause of many issues in the shoe-care realm of the shoe industry. Namely by regular people (i.e. no professional shiners). You see, most
Do Not Condition Brand New Shoes
I never understood why people do a full shoe shine regime on a brand new pair of shoes. I can understand wanting a cap shine but what goes on in the mind to
Hancore Patina – The Black Series
Greg Park, aka Hancore, has a new way of reinventing your black shoes to create a completely other color and thus, a completely new shoe. This is huge for those
Industry Secrets Part 2: Production Times
All of those videos you watch about there being 300 steps and shoes staying on lasts for 2 weeks to 30 days are not accurate. It's like a fictional motion
Quick Restore Using Saphir
The problem with mirror shines is that when they get a bit worn down i.e. cracked, they can make you feel like your shoe is ruined but its never the case and is
The Saddle Oxford done Differently
The more that I see this model by Stephane Jimenez the more that I appreciate it. He basically blended a saddle oxford with a swan neck and really took shoe
London Super Trunk Show 2018 – Shoe Shining Qualifiers
A Frenchman living in England, a Singaporean based in Japan, and a Brazilian who lives in Switzerland these are the three finalists in the World
Polish Your Shoes Properly
Polish Your Shoes Properly Dear Readers, At last, here is the content that you have all been waiting for: A post on how to properly your shoes
Shoe Shining – Tips & Tricks
I have written a formal post about how to polish your shoes properly but just recently realized that I have never shared the secrets to overcoming all
New York Super Trunk Show 2023
On Saturday, October 14th, the first edition of the New York Super Trunk Show takes place, organized by The Shoe Snob, Shoegazing, and Kirby Allison, with main
U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2023 – Call for Qualification
We now open the qualifications to the finals of the first U.S. Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2023, with the finals taking place at the premiere
London Super Trunk Show 2023
The London Super Trunk Show is back! On Saturday, May 13th, 2023, we invite you to one of the world’s largest open events on quality shoes,
World Championships of Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2023 – Qualification
We now open the qualifications to the finals of the World Championships of Shoe Shining and the World Championships of Shoe Patina 2023, two
