Marla Chocolate Shoe Polish 052 – 50ml Beeswax Cream for Smooth Leather

Description

Marla Chocolate Shoe Polish 052 – a rich beeswax cream for deep brown leather

Dark brown shoes are the workhorses of most wardrobes, and they take the most punishment. Rain, grit, central heating and the daily flex across the vamp all pull the colour out of them. This chocolate shoe polish is a straightforward, honest answer: a beeswax-based maintenance cream in a deep, warm chocolate brown that feeds the leather and puts the colour back at the same time.

Marla is the range I point people towards when they want proper shoe care without a designer price tag. The formula is a genuine cream polish built around beeswax rather than a cheap wax-and-solvent mix, so it nourishes as well as shines. The 50ml tin is the standard size in a range that runs to around fifty shades, which means there is nearly always an exact match for whatever is in your hallway.

Chocolate 052 is darker than a cognac or a tan but warmer and softer than a true dark brown. It is the shade for brogues, Chelsea boots, Derbys and leather bags in that lovely deep cocoa tone that goes with almost everything.

Why choose Marla Chocolate Shoe Polish 052?

• Real beeswax base – beeswax feeds the leather and leaves a protective film that shrugs off light rain, rather than simply glazing the surface for an hour.
• Deep, warm chocolate pigment – covers pale creases and kerbed toes and brings a faded brown back to a proper cocoa depth.
• Keeps the leather supple – supple leather creases softly and cracks far less. This is the single biggest thing you can do to extend the life of a good pair of shoes.
• Simple to use well – a forgiving cream that buffs up easily with a brush or cloth – no special technique and no expensive kit required.
• Excellent value at £5.95 – around fifty shades in the range and a tin that lasts for years. Hard to argue with.

How to use Marla Chocolate Shoe Polish 052

1. Brush the dirt off your shoes first, working the bristles into the welt and the seams.
2. Take a little polish onto a polishing cloth or a dauber brush.
3. Apply a thin, even layer, working it into the leather with small circular movements.
4. Give the toes, heels and flex creases a second dab, since that is where the colour disappears first.
5. Let the polish dry for about fifteen minutes.
6. Buff it out with a polishing cloth or a horsehair brush until an even sheen appears.
7. For a deeper shine, repeat with one more thin coat and finish with a soft cloth.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml tin
• Shade: Chocolate 052 – deep, warm cocoa brown
• Type: Pigmented beeswax maintenance cream
• Suitable for: All types of smooth leather shoes, boots, bags and belts
• Not suitable for: Suede, nubuck and textile
• Range: Around 50 shades in the Marla shoe polish line
• Brand: Marla

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between chocolate and dark brown?

Chocolate 052 is a warmer, softer brown with a hint of red in it, where a true dark brown runs cooler and closer to black. If your shoes have a rich cocoa or coffee tone, chocolate is the better match. Test on the inside heel and remember you can always go darker afterwards.

Is a shoe polish the same as a shoe cream?

In everyday use the two words are used interchangeably, and this product is a cream polish: it nourishes with waxes and adds colour. What it is not is a hard wax paste for mirror shines – for that you would layer a wax polish on top of a cream like this one.

How much should I use?

Less than you think. A thin, even film that the leather can actually absorb does far more good than a thick layer sitting on the surface. If you have to work hard to buff it out, you have applied too much.

Where can I buy Marla chocolate shoe polish in the UK?

You can order Marla Chocolate Shoe Polish 052 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.