Saphir Pâte de Luxe Wax Shoe Polish – Black (01) – 50ml

Description

Saphir Pâte de Luxe Wax Shoe Polish – Black (01) – 50ml – the traditional beeswax and carnauba polish that gives smooth leather a deep, lasting black shine.

I’m Haico, and Pâte de Luxe is the shoe polish I recommend more than any other. This is the classic Saphir wax polish, blended from three types of wax – nourishing beeswax, high-shine carnauba and candelilla, and protective mineral waxes – loosened with a touch of turpentine that gently cleans and feeds the leather as you work. The black (01) is the one every black-shoe owner should keep in the drawer – it refreshes the colour and delivers that deep, formal shine.

What I love is how it does two jobs at once: it conditions the leather and builds a proper, glassy shine that only gets better the more you layer it. If you’ve ever admired a mirror-like toe cap, chances are it started with a tin of Pâte de Luxe. A little goes a long way, so this 50ml tin will keep your favourite shoes looking their best for a very long time.

Why choose Saphir Pâte de Luxe in black?

• Three waxes, one beautiful finish. Beeswax nourishes and softens, carnauba and candelilla deliver a hard, lasting shine, and mineral waxes add water resistance and protection.
• Cleans as it shines. A little natural turpentine helps lift old product and dirt while feeding the leather, so every polish also freshens the surface.
• Rich black colour. The pigment refreshes and evens out the shade of your leather while you build the shine, hiding light scuffs and scrapes.
• Builds to a mirror shine. Layer thin coats with a drop of water on the toe and heel and you can create the high-gloss finish shoe lovers adore.
• Excellent value. A tiny amount covers a whole shoe, so a single 50ml tin lasts through many polishing sessions.

How to use Saphir Pâte de Luxe

1. Brush the shoes with quick, broad strokes to remove loose dirt and dust.
2. Pick up a small amount of polish on a soft cotton cloth wrapped around your fingers.
3. Massage it into the leather in gentle circular motions, applying one or two thin coats across the whole shoe.
4. Let it dry for about three minutes, then buff with a horsehair brush to bring up the shine.
5. For a mirror finish on the toe and heel, add further tiny amounts of polish with a drop of water, buffing until the cloudiness clears and a high gloss appears.
6. Apply about once a week to keep the leather nourished, protected and water-resistant.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml tin
• Colour: Black (01)
• Type: Wax shoe polish (beeswax, carnauba, candelilla & mineral waxes)
• Suitable for: Smooth, finished leather shoes and boots
• Brand: Saphir

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between Pâte de Luxe and a shoe cream?

A cream is mostly about nourishing and colouring the leather, while Pâte de Luxe is a wax polish built for shine and protection. Many people use a cream first to feed the leather, then Pâte de Luxe on top for a hard, glossy finish.

Can I get a mirror shine with it?

Yes – that’s exactly what it’s made for. Build up thin layers of wax on the stiff toe and heel, add a single drop of water, and keep buffing gently until a high-gloss mirror shine appears.

How often should I use it?

For shoes in regular wear, once a week keeps the leather fed, protected and water-resistant. For occasional-wear shoes, whenever they start to look a little dull.

Where can I buy Saphir Pâte de Luxe Wax Shoe Polish – Black (01) – 50ml in the UK?

You can order Saphir Pâte de Luxe Wax Shoe Polish – Black (01) – 50ml directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free UK delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy, so your leather care kit is on its way the moment you decide to treat your favourite shoes.