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Polishing leather shoes.

Polishing leather shoes can revive worn leather and extend the life of the shoe. In addition to regular cleanings, leather shoes should be cleaned whenever they become soiled to prevent stains or caked on dirt.

Here is a list of the supplies needed to properly polish a pair of leather shoes:

Shoe polish - Either wax polish or cream polish. Wax polish will help to waterproof the shoes while cream polish will keep the leather supple. You should alternate polish types with each polishing, using wax polish one time and cream polish the next.

Natural bristle hand brush - Used to remove dirt and dust from the shoe before polishing. You can also have a second one on hand for polishing the shoe.

Toothbrush and a soft cloth - Used to apply polish. The toothbrush can be used to ensure polish is applied into creases and other spots that are hard to reach with just a cloth. The cloth can be used to apply polish to the entire shoe.

Chamois - Used to enhance the shine on shoes after being polished with a brush.

1. To polish your leather shoes, remove the laces if the shoe has them, to make sure the tongue is polished as well.

2. Use a brush or soft cloth to remove any dust or dirt that has accumulated on the shoes.

3. Use a toothbrush to apply polish to creases and hard to reach areas. Then use a cloth to apply polish to worn areas. Let the shoe sit for a few minutes to absorb the polish.

4. Use a natural bristle brush to briskly brush the leather to shine the shoes.

5. Touch up the polish with a chamois to bring out extra shine and remove any excess polish so it does not stain clothing that comes in contact with the shoe.

Munro American's leather shoes respond well to routine polishing and can greatly extend the life of their shoes.

The Journey is a Mary Jane casual shoe by Munro American. Constructed using soft nubuck suedes and kid leathers, the stylish Mary Jane shoe features Munro's exclusive Tech Sole for added shock absorption and slip resistance. The Journey's removable polyurethane footbed allows for orthotic inserts for added comfort and support. It is available in all sizes (4-14) and widths (4A to 2E) made by Munro American. The Journey is made of quality materials in the USA.