Marla Aubergine Shoe Polish 036 – 50ml Beeswax Cream for Smooth Leather

Description

Marla Aubergine Shoe Polish 036 – 50ml Beeswax Cream for Smooth Leather – deep purple-brown colour care with real beeswax

Aubergine is one of those shades that looks wonderful in the shop and impossible to maintain at home. Nobody stocks it, so people end up using dark brown and watching the colour drift. This aubergine shoe polish solves that in a 50ml pot for under six pounds.

Marla make a straightforward, honest maintenance cream for all types of smooth leather, built around beeswax. It does the three things a shoe polish should do: it nourishes the leather, it protects the surface and it puts the colour back where wear has taken it away.

Aubergine 036 is a deep purple-brown, the colour of the vegetable it is named after. It is the right pick for plum, damson and dark burgundy leather as well as true aubergine, and it will quietly warm up a dark brown shoe that has gone flat.

The pot is small but it lasts a remarkably long time, because a thin layer is all any leather needs. Marla’s range runs to around fifty shades, so if you have a second pair in an awkward colour there is a good chance we can match that too.

Why choose Marla Shoe Polish in aubergine?

• A shade you cannot find on the high street – aubergine is rarely stocked anywhere, so your plum and damson leather finally gets the colour care it deserves.
• Real beeswax – beeswax feeds the leather and leaves a protective film that repels light rain and everyday grime.
• Restores worn colour – the pigment fills in scuffed toes, rubbed heels and pale flex creases so the whole shoe reads as one colour again.
• Keeps leather supple – regular use stops smooth leather drying out, which is what turns flex lines into permanent cracks.
• Polishes to a warm shine – buff it out after fifteen minutes and you get a soft, deep glow rather than a plastic gloss.
• Excellent value – 50ml at £5.95 works out at pennies per polish, and one pot will see a favourite pair through years of wear.

How to use Marla Shoe Polish

1. Brush the loose dirt and dust off the shoes with a horsehair brush, paying attention to the welt and the stitching where grit collects.
2. If the leather is grubby or has old polish built up, clean it back first with a leather cleaner or a care balm and let it dry.
3. Take a little polish onto a polishing cloth or a dauber brush — noticeably less than you would expect — and spread a thin layer over the leather.
4. Work it in with small circular movements so the pigment reaches into the creases and the scuffed areas rather than skating over them.
5. Leave the polish to dry for about fifteen minutes. This is when the waxes settle and the pigment fixes into the surface.
6. Buff the shoes with a clean polishing cloth or a polishing brush until they come up with an even shine, then wipe the sole edge clean.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml pot
• Colour: Aubergine 036 — deep purple-brown
• Type: Pigmented beeswax maintenance cream
• Suitable for: All types of smooth leather shoes, boots, bags and belts
• Range: Around 50 shades available
• Brand: Marla
• Drying time: About 15 minutes before buffing

Frequently asked questions

Will aubergine work on burgundy or plum shoes?

Yes. Aubergine 036 sits between deep purple and dark brown, so it blends beautifully into burgundy, plum, damson and oxblood leather. Shoe creams are forgiving by nature — the pigment settles into the worn areas and reads as part of the original colour. If you are unsure, test on the inside of the heel first.

How often should I polish my shoes?

For shoes you wear a few times a week, once a month is a sensible rhythm, with a quick brush after each wear in between. Any time the leather looks dry or the toe has lost its colour, that is the shoe asking for cream. Over-polishing is rarely the problem; letting leather go thirsty for a year is.

Where can I buy Marla Shoe Polish in aubergine in the UK?

You can order Marla Shoe Polish in aubergine 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.