Kaps Aubergine Shoe Cream 154 – 50ml Delicate Cream with Sponge Applicator

Description

Kaps Aubergine Shoe Cream 154 – natural wax Delicate Cream with sponge applicator

Aubergine is one of those shades that looks wonderful on a boot and impossible to match in a shop. This kaps aubergine shoe cream solves that: a deep purple-brown pigmented cream from a colour range that runs to dozens of shades, in a 50ml jar with a sponge applicator built in.

Kaps call this line Delicate Cream, and the name is a fair description. It is a natural wax cream that cleans lightly as you work it in, feeds the leather and brings the colour back up with fine pigments. The result is a soft shine rather than a mirror finish.

The sponge in the lid is a small thing that makes a real difference. You load it straight from the jar, work it over the upper, and you are not hunting for a cloth or a dauber – which is why this is the cream I suggest to people who are just starting to look after their shoes properly.

Value comes into it too. Kaps sits at a very sensible price for what is in the jar, so keeping a couple of shades in the cupboard does not feel like an indulgence. Shade 154 is the aubergine, and it also warms up a faded burgundy nicely.

Why choose Kaps Aubergine Shoe Cream?

A natural wax cream, a proper pigment load and an applicator you cannot lose. For everyday shoe care it is hard to argue with.

• Natural wax formula. The wax base feeds the leather and gives a gentle cleaning action as you work, so one product covers most of your weekly maintenance.
• Restores and revitalises the colour. Fine pigments lift a faded aubergine upper and disguise the scuffs that collect on toes and heels.
• Sponge applicator in the jar. Everything you need is in the pot – handy at home and genuinely useful in a travel bag.
• An enormous palette. The Delicate Cream range covers dozens of shades including metallics, so awkward colours like this one are actually available.
• Excellent value. Kaps offers one of the best price-to-quality ratios on our shelves, which makes it an easy first jar to buy.
• Leaves leather supple. A fed upper flexes instead of cracking, and it shrugs off rain and dirt marks far better than a dry one.

How to use Kaps Delicate Cream

Five minutes, and most of that is the shoes sitting quietly while the wax settles.

1. Brush the shoes clean with a brush or wipe them with a slightly damp cloth, then let them dry.
2. Press the sponge applicator into the cream and pick up a modest amount.
3. Work the cream over the upper in small circles, covering the whole panel evenly.
4. Pay particular attention to the toe, the heel and the flex creases, where colour wears away first.
5. Let the shoes stand for ten to fifteen minutes so the wax and pigment can sink in.
6. Buff up with a polishing cloth or a horsehair brush until you have the shine you want; add a second thin coat for deeper colour.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml jar with sponge applicator
• Colour: 154 Aubergine
• Type: Natural wax pigmented shoe cream (Delicate Cream)
• Suitable for: Smooth leather shoes, boots, bags and belts
• Not suitable for: Suede, nubuck and velour leather
• Brand: Kaps

Frequently asked questions

Will aubergine work on burgundy shoes?

Often, yes. Aubergine sits between purple and deep brown, so it warms up a tired burgundy without going obviously purple. Test it on the inside of the heel and you will see immediately whether it suits.

Do I need a separate brush as well?

The sponge applies the cream perfectly well, but a horsehair brush makes the buffing quicker and gives a deeper shine. If you only buy one extra thing for your shoe care kit, make it that brush.

Where can I buy Kaps Aubergine Shoe Cream 154 in the UK?

You can order Kaps Aubergine Shoe Cream 154 directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.