Marla Shoe Polish Medium Grey 018 – 50ml Beeswax Cream for Smooth Leather

Description

Marla Shoe Polish Medium Grey 018 – beeswax nourishment and honest mid-grey colour

Grey shoes look sharp and age badly. The trouble with grey leather is that it does not fade to a paler grey – it fades to a dull, slightly brown nothing, and no amount of colourless polish will bring it back. A pigmented medium grey shoe polish will, and this Marla one does it without any fuss.

Shade 018 is a true mid grey: not the pale, silvery grey of shade 055, not the near-black of shade 017, but the middle of the range where most grey shoes and boots actually sit. That makes it the shade I reach for first when someone brings a grey pair into the shop.

Marla build this polish around beeswax. It is a maintenance cream in the old sense of the word: it nourishes the leather, protects it against water and dirt, and restores the colour at the same time. Simple, effective and very good value for a 50ml jar.

It suits every kind of smooth leather – shoes, boots, bags, belts – and the range runs to around fifty shades, so if you have several greys in the wardrobe you can match each one properly rather than compromising.

Why choose this Marla medium grey shoe polish?

• A genuine mid grey. Shade 018 sits right in the middle of the grey range, which is where most grey leather lives. It refreshes the colour evenly instead of pushing the shoe darker or lighter than it should be.
• Beeswax as the backbone. Beeswax feeds and softens the leather so it creases gently. That keeps the pale stress lines from forming along the flex of the shoe.
• Protects against water and dirt. The wax layer left behind makes the surface far less welcoming to rain and road dirt, which is exactly what a grey shoe needs on a British pavement.
• Cleans, feeds, colours and shines. One product, four jobs. For everyday maintenance you genuinely do not need anything else in between wears.
• Excellent value for the size. A 50ml jar at this price will polish a pair of shoes once a month for years. Shoe care does not have to be expensive to be good.
• Around fifty shades to match. Marla run a wide colour range with consistent numbering, so matching a second pair or reordering next season is straightforward.

How to use Marla Shoe Polish 018

1. Brush the dirt off the shoes with a shoe brush and let them dry if they are damp.
2. Take a small amount of polish on a polishing cloth or a dauber brush.
3. Apply a thin, even layer over the whole shoe rather than dabbing it only on the worn spots.
4. Work the polish into the leather with circular movements, pressing a little harder on the toe and heel.
5. Leave the polish to dry for about fifteen minutes.
6. Buff it out with a polishing cloth or a soft brush until the shoes have a warm, even shine.

For a smarter finish on a dress shoe, follow the cream with a hard wax polish on the toe and heel. The cream does the feeding and the colour, and the wax gives you the shine that lasts through a day of wear.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml jar
• Colour: Medium grey – Marla shade 018
• Type: Pigmented beeswax maintenance cream
• Suitable for: All types of smooth leather shoes, boots, bags and belts
• Not suitable for: Suede, nubuck and other napped leathers
• Brand: Marla

Frequently asked questions

Which grey should I choose?

If your shoes are a mid grey, 018 is the safe choice. Shade 055 is a light grey for pale, silvery leather, and 017 is a dark grey for charcoal shoes. When you are between two shades, go for the lighter one – you can always build the colour up, but you cannot take it off.

Is shoe polish the same as shoe cream?

In this range, yes. Marla call it a shoe polish, but it behaves like a pigmented cream: it feeds the leather and restores the colour, rather than being a hard wax made purely for shine. That is why it works so well as your everyday maintenance product.

Where can I buy Marla medium grey shoe polish in the UK?

You can order Marla Shoe Polish 018 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.