Picking out the right shoe polish is the first step in polishing your brown shoes.If you want to match your shoes to the right shade of brown shoe polish, you must use a neutral shoepolish.Before applying polish, you should clean your shoes with a leather cleaner.You'll be able to enjoy your newly polished shoes once you buff them so they shine.
Step 1: You can add a beautiful shine to your shoes with a wax polish.
If you want the traditional shine on your shoes, wax shoe polishes are a good choice.They help to protect the leather while also helping to cover any damage to the shoes.It is safe to use wax polish on faux leather.
Step 2: It's a good idea to apply a cream polish to your shoes.
Cream polishes are great for hydrating the leather, even though they won't give you the same shine as a wax polish.A cream polish is a good option if you want a simple shine on your brown shoes.There are many different shades of cream and wax polishes.
Step 3: Use a neutral polish to make your shoes shine.
A neutral polish is a popular choice because brown shoes can be difficult to match.A neutral polish is untinted, comes in both wax and cream forms, and will shine your shoes beautifully while letting the natural color peek through.If you are worried about picking the right polish color for your shoes, choose a neutral one.
Step 4: To add a tint of color, match your shoes to a brown shoe polish.
It is likely that there is a polish just for your specific shade of brown shoe.If you can match your shoe to a shade of polish, bring it to the store.If you don't know which one is better, go for the darker shade.
Step 5: If you want to maintain your shoe's color, alternate between neutral and colored polish.
It is a good idea to use a colored polish the next time you polish your shoes to make sure the color doesn't fade.It is a good way to maintain the brown color of your shoes.If you use a brown shoe polish, consider using a neutral polish the next time.
Step 6: Take out the laces.
This isn't required, but it will help keep your laces from getting polish on them and ensure your shoes are evenly covered.The laces should be set to the side so they don't get dirty.If you are worried about getting polish or cleaner on your work surface, it is a good time to put a piece of plastic or newspaper down.
Step 7: If you want a stable surface to work on, put your shoe in a tree.
Put newspaper in balls, or put a shoe tree in your shoe, if you have one.You have a flat, even surface to polish your shoes if this stretches the leather out.You can find a shoe tree at your local shoe store or online.
Step 8: Dust or debris can be wiped away with a microfiber towel.
Any dust or large dirt specks that get in the way of the polish can be removed with this.Make sure you wipe down the tops and the sides of your shoes.The bottom of your shoes will not be polished.
Step 9: Peskier pieces of dirt can be removed with a leather cleaner.
Before rubbing the cleaner into the leather, use a dime-sized amount of cleaner on a microfiber towel.Use gentle movements and make sure you clean the entire shoe.You can find a leather cleaner at your local big box store.
Step 10: To remove the cleaner, wipe your shoes with a clean rag.
Give them one final wipe down with a dry microfiber rag.Make sure your shoes are dry when you remove the cleaner.If there are any dirt specks in the shoes, wipe them off with a rag.If you leave dirt specks on your shoes before polishing them, they can cause scratches as you rub the polish into the shoe.
Step 11: Put a microfiber rag in your shoe polish.
Use a cloth made specifically for shoes, or find an old clean T-shirt.You can cover the tip of the rag with the polish by wrapping it around your fingers.If you don't know how much to apply to the rag, you can start with a small amount.
Step 12: Put the polish on your shoes and let them sit for 5 minutes.
Holding your shoe in one hand, rub the polish into the shoe with the other hand.If you want to get an even shine, cover each section of the shoe with the same amount of polish.Once you've applied the polish to one shoe, set that shoe aside and begin working on the next to let thepolish soak in for at least five minutes.To cover the rag's tip, scoop out enough polish.A fine layer of polish should be applied to the entire shoe.
Step 13: You can buff the surface of the shoes with a horsehair brush.
Use a horsehair brush to brush the shoe.The horsehair brush can be used to brush the sides of the shoe.A shiny surface is created by this final buffing.Use a buffing brush for brown shoes if you want to polish them in other colors.This makes sure you don't accidentally brush other colors of polish onto your shoes.If there is excess polish on your shoes, wipe it off with a clean rag.
Step 14: If you want, you can buff the shoes using a clean cloth.
To make your brown shoes shine even brighter, use a clean microfiber towel to buff each shoe.The tip of your shoe is where your toes sit, so pay special attention to it.
Step 15: The shoes should be re-laced.
After the polish on your shoes has dried, it is a good idea to weave the laces back into place.When re-lacing your toes, start from the end closest to your ankle.If you touch the surface of the shoe, you can see if it's still wet.It will be enough time for your shoes to dry if you wait a few hours before re-lacing.