Learn how to polish shoes.
You don't have to know how to get them Army-regulation shiny, but you should have some basic training.
You Will Need
* Newspaper
* A shoe brush
* Clean rags
* Shoe polish that matches your shoes
* And a lighter or matches
* A mild cleanser, like saddle soap
* And a shoebox
* Newspaper
* A shoe brush
* Clean rags
* Shoe polish that matches your shoes
* And a lighter or matches
* A mild cleanser, like saddle soap
* And a shoebox
Step 1. Put down newspaper
Put down some newspaper where you are going to work.
Step 2. Brush away dirt
Take out the laces and use the shoe brush to remove any dirt from the exterior of your shoes.
Step 3. Wipe shoes down
Wipe down your shoes with a damp clean cloth to make sure they’re clean.
Step 4. Open the polish
Open a canister of shoe polish.
Step 5. Ready the rag
Wrap a clean rag around your index and middle fingers, making sure that the rag is tight against the pads of your fingertips.
Step 6. Apply polish
Dip your rag-covered fingertips into the shoe polish and apply them to your shoe with a circular motion, about one to two inches in diameter.
Step 7. Spit
Spit on your shoe where you’ve just applied polish.
Step 8. Rub
Rub the polish into your shoe with your rag-coated fingers, moving them in a circular motion.
Step 9. Watch the swirls
As you rub the polish, you will notice “swirls” appearing in the polished areas.
Step 10. Apply, wet, and rub the polish on all the other leather areas, until the whole shoe has had a layer of polish applied.
Step 11. Add more layers
Add more layers of polish to your shoe, each time using less polish, until your shoes are mirror shiny.
Step 12. Brush lightly
Brush the shoe very lightly with the shoe brush to bring out the best shine.
Step 13. Let them dry
Re-lace the shoes and let them dry in a cool room or a sho
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