Remove laces, scrub with brush to loosen particles on shoes then wipe clean with damp cloth. Scrub with brush and apply cream or liquid polish. Smooth on until desired shine is achieved. Brush again. Apply thin coat of wax on the toe and heel of shoe, smooth with water for "spit shine" effect.
Tips + Tricks:
To add character to lighter colored shoes polish the toe and or heel with darker polish. Fade into actual color by smoothing and brushing frequently. Use damp cloth to blend as needed.
For an antique look, polish darker brown shoes with black liquid or solid polish every other polish.
