Saphir Crème Surfine Medium Havana 50ml – Pigmented Shoe Cream

Description

Saphir Crème Surfine Medium Havana 50ml – nourish, protect and recolour your leather in one tin.

If your favourite leather shoes have started to look a little tired, this is the tin I reach for. Saphir Crème Surfine in Medium Havana is a rich, pigmented shoe cream that feeds the leather with beeswax and sweet almond oil while gently restoring its colour. The shade is a medium tobacco brown, a touch lighter than Havana, blended to revive medium-brown and tobacco-toned leather so your shoes look cared for rather than worn out. It is the everyday classic from Saphir’s Beauté du Cuir range — gentle enough for regular use, yet packed with enough pigment to cover scuffs and faded patches.

I recommend a pigmented cream like this over a plain wax polish whenever colour has started to fade, because the pigments top up the tone as the nourishing oils condition the leather. You get feeding, colour and a soft, natural shine all from one small tin.

Why choose Saphir Crème Surfine Medium Havana?

• Restores faded colour — highly concentrated pigments in medium tobacco brown top up worn, sun-faded and scuffed areas so the colour looks even again.
• Nourishes and softens — beeswax and sweet almond oil sink into the leather, keeping it supple and helping to prevent cracking.
• Protects against the weather — natural mineral waxes add a water-repellent layer that shields against the British damp and everyday wear.
• Buffs to a soft, natural shine — not a heavy plastic gloss, but the warm, healthy glow that good full-grain leather deserves.
• Kind to your leather — a fine, non-greasy formula that will not clog the grain, and the pigments are designed not to rub off onto your socks or trousers once buffed.

How to use Saphir Crème Surfine Medium Havana

1. Remove the laces and brush off any loose dirt and dust with a horsehair brush.
2. Using a soft cloth or a dauber brush, pick up a small amount of cream — a little goes a long way.
3. Work it into the leather in gentle circular motions, paying extra attention to scuffed or faded areas.
4. Leave it to soak in and dry for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Buff briskly with a clean brush or cloth until you see an even, soft shine.
6. For tired or very dry leather, apply a second thin coat and buff again.

Getting the right Medium Havana shade

Medium Havana is a medium tobacco brown, a touch lighter than Havana. As with any pigmented cream, the exact result depends on the colour and condition of your leather, so I always suggest a quick patch test first. Dab a little onto a hidden spot — the inside heel or under the tongue — let it dry and buff it, then check you are happy with the match before doing the whole shoe. If in doubt between two shades, start with the lighter one and build up: it is easy to go a touch darker, far harder to go back. This shade is designed to revive medium-brown and tobacco-toned leather.

Specifications

• Colour: Medium Havana (Saphir shade no. 35)
• Volume: 50ml tin
• Type: Pigmented cream shoe polish (pommade)
• Key ingredients: Beeswax, sweet almond oil and mineral waxes
• Suitable for: Smooth, finished leather — shoes, boots, bags and small leather goods (not for suede or nubuck)
• Brand: Saphir (Beauté du Cuir range)

Frequently asked questions

How does Medium Havana compare to Havana?
Medium Havana is a shade lighter and slightly softer than Havana — a mid tobacco brown that suits lighter tan and mid-brown leather. If your shoes are a deeper brown, standard Havana will match more closely.

How often should I use it?
For shoes in regular rotation, once every few weeks is plenty. Little and often keeps the leather fed and the colour looking fresh — there is no need to apply a thick layer each time.

Can I use it on leather bags and jackets too?
Yes. It works well on any smooth, finished leather, from handbags to belts and watch straps. Always patch test first, and avoid using it on suede or nubuck.

Where can I buy Saphir Crème Surfine Medium Havana in the UK?
You can order Saphir Crème Surfine Medium Havana 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.