Saphir Beaute Du Cuir Pate De Luxe High Gloss Shoe Polish (Black)

The Saphir Beauté du Cuir Pate de Luxe shoe polish in black is without question the best product I have ever used for achieving a true high gloss finish. During my time in the Royal Air Force maintaining a professional appearance was essential and polished shoes were a daily requirement. This polish consistently delivered the deepest shine with the least effort and easily outperformed every standard polish on the market. The quality becomes obvious from the moment you open the tin. The polish has a rich smooth texture that applies evenly without clumping or drying too quickly. It contains natural waxes which help create that distinctive reflective finish while also nourishing the leather beneath. Unlike cheaper polishes which often leave a dull or patchy coat this one produces a clean even layer that builds to a mirror shine with repeated applications. Applying the Pate de Luxe is straightforward. A small amount goes a long way and with gentle layering and a touch of water the shine develops beautifully. During inspections and formal events this polish never let me down. The depth of gloss it creates is genuinely impressive and the shoes stay brighter for longer compared with other brands. Even after long days on duty the shine remained intact with only minimal touch ups required. Another benefit is how well this polish conditions the leather. Shoes stay supple and less prone to cracking which is especially important when they are worn daily. The scent is also far more pleasant than many standard polishes which often contain harsh synthetic odours. While it is slightly more expensive than typical tins of polish the performance easily justifies the price. For anyone seeking the best possible shine whether for military use formal wear or personal preference this product is in a class of its own. Overall Saphir Pate de Luxe is the ultimate choice for achieving a genuine high gloss mirror finish. It served me exceptionally well throughout my RAF service and remains my go to polish for any footwear that needs to look its absolute best.

This stuff is magic. On decent shoes, it needs very little effort to achieve a shine that a Buckingham Palace Guardsman would be proud of. Apply it generously and buff with a soft cloth. No need for brushes, or endless rubbing. Once your shine develops, add a little water to the duster and buff lightly again and you'll be amazed.

Regarded as probably the best shoe polish, but it's not really that much better than any other competent polish. There are some brands to be avoided, but the high price of this one doesn't make it all that much better than other effective ones. However, it is VERY good polish. Good ingredients (including turpentine). Beautiful shine that does last well.

Really happy with this product

Good use for polishing shoes as the polish is smooth on the leather and can easily be water buffed great base layer and easily built up

This beeswax based polish is brilliant. I can't speak for the brush on, brush off effectiveness since that's not what I bought it for. My boots get Dubbin to keep them clean, shiny and waterproof - another excellent product that makes cleaning really mucky boots after work simple. I bought this for maintaining a good bull with no fuss, day in day out. It works really well. It's soft, almost like butter, and layers up easily. The photo is of the first treatment - it was a baseline bull of Kiwi that'd gotten scuffed up at work today. Five minutes per boot with a wet (not damp, wet) cotton wool ball and all the scuffs were gone, and I had something approximating glass tips. Not parade standard, but definitely fantastic for so little effort and just the tiniest touch of product. A tin of this will last years. Recommended - particularly for those who need to bull boots regularly and to a high standard.

Great quality choice at a good price - as good as Parade Gloss and loads cheaper

Many years ago when I was a cadet I used either Kiwi black or Kiwi Parade Gloss for my parade shoes and to be fair both wax's worked just fine in achieving a mirror gloss finish. I thought I would try the Saphir range of show products so I decided to purchase the "Paite de Luxe" now, I am going to compare this wax with the more expensive Saphire "Medaille Dor" wax. For me the Pate de Luxe works just fine, if not easier to work with complared to ther Medaille Dor, with a quality cotton cloth, this wax will layer very well and achieve a mirror gloss. Just buy this one - it will do exactly what you want it to do.

Ottima cera, tra le migliori

Superbe qualité.

Die Schuhe glänzen, das Leder bleibt geschmeidig, kein stechender Geruch - alles prima.

Easy to use. A must for people proud of their turnout.

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