 Here is a short video to highlight the World Championship Patina Contest in 2022. This contest takes place each year at the London Super Trunk
London Super Trunk Show 2022 – Main Partner: Saphir
For those that may not realize, there is shoe polish and then there is SHOE POLISH. The French Shoe Polish Powerhouse, Saphir, would fall into the
World Championships in Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2022 – Qualification
World Championships in Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina 2022 - Qualification The qualifications are open to the finals of the World Championships in Shoe Shining
Educational Video Series – Conditioning Your Leather Shoes
 Here is a quick video on how to apply conditioner/renovator to your leather shoes with a brief description of your Do's and Don'ts. Product used:
Shining Museum Calf – With Saphir
Over the years, I have seen a lot of questions about museum calf and how to shine it. Allow me to share a couple of pointers here so that maybe your questions
Saphir X— Crockett & Jones
Two great giants have teamed together to create a special collection of shoe care. Last Winter Crockett & Jones decided that using the French based shoe
The Elegant Oxford – Your Shoe Care Guide
Shoe Care might actually be the biggest and most popular subject in the shoe industry. Back when I used to post a lot more about it, as I was a 'professional'
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
Using Saphir to Get the Shine Results You Want!
It is not a coincidence that Instagram, YouTube and the rest of the web for that matter is riddled with people taking photos of their shiny shoes next to Saphir
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
London Super Trunk Show 2019 – Main Partner: Saphir
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2019, please click HERE For those that may not realize, there is shoe polish and then there is SHOE POLISH. The
LONDON SUPER TRUNK SHOW 2018 MAIN PARTNER: SAPHIR
To read more about the London Super Trunk Show 2018, please visit the following
London Super Trunk Show — Brand Showcase — The Sponsors
Like most events, sponsors/partners are involved to help make the whole thing happen. To these partners we are eternally grateful for and therefore wish to shed
Do It Yourself Shoe Dyeing
A reader recently sent me a picture of his collection of Ed Et Al boots that he had patina'd all by himself and I must say that he did a fantastic job. And
