Marla Taupe Shoe Polish 005 – 50ml Beeswax Cream for Smooth Leather

Description

Marla Taupe Shoe Polish 005 – the grey-brown shade that finally matches your taupe shoes

Taupe is one of those colours that shops never seem to stock, and yet half the smart shoes and boots sold in this country are some version of it. This taupe shoe polish from Marla fills that gap: a soft grey-brown that sits neatly between beige and grey, exactly where taupe leather lives.

It is a beeswax-based maintenance cream, which means it does three jobs at once. It nourishes the leather so it stays soft, it protects the surface against water and dirt, and it puts the colour back into the places that have rubbed pale – the toe, the outside edge of the heel and the creases across the vamp.

Marla make this polish in around fifty shades in the same 50ml jar, so if you have a wardrobe of different browns and greys you can match each pair properly instead of compromising on a neutral. I like the consistency: soft enough to spread thinly, firm enough that it does not run off the cloth.

One tip from behind the counter: taupe is a mixing colour. If your shoes are a warmer greige, put a little taupe down first and finish with a light brown; if they lean grey, finish with a neutral. It takes an extra two minutes and the result looks far more natural.

Why choose Marla Taupe Shoe Polish 005?

• A genuine taupe, not a beige. The grey-brown balance matches taupe leather far better than a light brown or a grey polish ever will.
• Beeswax rich. Beeswax feeds the leather and leaves a natural, warm sheen rather than a hard plastic gloss.
• Restores colour where it has faded. Pale toe scuffs and worn heel edges take the pigment straight away, so shoes look looked-after again.
• Adds water and dirt resistance. The wax film helps rain bead off rather than soaking straight into the leather.
• Fifty shades in the same range. You can match every pair in the cupboard, and the shades blend happily with one another.
• Easy on the wallet. Marla is honest, well-made shoe care at a sensible price, which is why it is the jar most of my regulars come back for.

How to use Marla Taupe Shoe Polish 005

1. Brush the loose dirt off the shoes first – a rubber-crepe or horsehair brush is ideal.
2. Take a little polish on a polishing cloth or a dauber brush and spread a thin layer over the leather.
3. Polish it in using circular motions so it reaches the creases and the edge of the sole.
4. Pay extra attention to the toe cap and the heel, where taupe leather fades fastest.
5. Let the polish dry for around 15 minutes.
6. Buff it out with a polishing cloth or a soft brush until you have an even, natural shine.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml jar
• Colour: Taupe (005)
• Type: Beeswax maintenance cream
• Suitable for: All types of smooth leather shoes, boots, bags and belts
• Not suitable for: Suede, nubuck and textile
• Brand: Marla

Frequently asked questions

What exactly is taupe?

Taupe is a soft grey-brown – browner than grey, greyer than beige. It is the shade you find on a great many smart boots and loafers. If your shoes look brown in daylight and grey indoors, taupe is almost certainly the polish you want.

Will it darken my shoes?

Only very slightly, and only where the leather is thirsty. A shoe cream tints rather than paints, so the finished colour is a blend of your leather and the polish. Keep the coat thin and buff well, and the shade stays true.

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

You can order Marla Taupe Shoe Polish 005 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.