Slitesterk Pink Leather Shoe Cream 204 – 50ml Nourishing Colour Cream

Description

Slitesterk Pink Leather Shoe Cream 204 — deep nourishment and honest colour

A pink leather shoe cream has a harder job than most, because pale colours show every scuff and there is nowhere for a mismatch to hide. Shade 204 carries enough pigment to sink into the leather and camouflage the discolouration and rub marks that pink shoes collect, without turning the upper into something plasticky.

Underneath the colour it is a proper conditioning cream. It feeds the leather deeply so the fibres keep their flexibility and strength, which is what keeps a shoe comfortable and stops the vamp creases hardening into cracks over a couple of seasons.

It also leaves a water-repellent layer, so a shower on the way to work is far less of a worry, and that matters as much for a pale shade as it does for a dark one. The 50ml pot costs £5.99, which makes it one of the least expensive ways to add years to a favourite pair.

Why choose this pink leather shoe cream?

• Pigment that goes in rather than sitting on top. The colour penetrates the leather and blends with what is already there, so scuffs and pale patches disappear instead of being papered over. That is why the result still looks like leather afterwards.
• Deep nourishment for the fibres. Feeding leather is what keeps it flexible and strong, and flexible leather creases softly rather than cracking. It is also considerably more comfortable to walk in.
• A water-repellent layer once buffed. The finished surface sheds rain, snow and puddle splashes rather than drinking them, which protects both the colour and the shape of the shoe. Leather that stays dry also keeps its shape, since it is soaking and drying repeatedly that pulls a shoe out of line.
• Pink is the shade that shows wear most. Light colours make every knock visible, so a cream matched to the upper does far more visible good than the same product would on black.
• Simple enough for a first attempt. There is no technique to learn: cloth on, few minutes, buff off. If you have never polished a pair of shoes in your life, this is a forgiving place to start.
• Slitesterk is our own house brand. It is the range we put our name to, which means we hear about it immediately if a tin ever disappoints. We price it to be used rather than saved.

How to use Slitesterk shoe cream on leather shoes

This one rewards patience far more than effort.

1. Brush the shoes down to take off dust and dried dirt, working into the welt and around the sole edge.
2. Wipe any stubborn marks with a barely damp cloth and let the pair dry away from direct heat.
3. Take a small amount of cream on a soft cloth or a dauber brush.
4. Spread it over the upper in even circles, keeping the layer thin and consistent.
5. Leave it to soak in for a few minutes so the pigment and the oils reach the leather.
6. Polish the shoes up with a clean cloth until the shine appears and nothing transfers to your fingers.

My tip from behind the counter

With pale shades the temptation is to keep adding cream until the scuff has completely vanished, and that is how a nice pair ends up looking painted. Put on one thin coat, buff it, and then look at the shoe in daylight before you decide whether it needs more. Nine times out of ten it does not, because the buffing itself does half the work. If a mark still shows after two thin coats, it is damage to the surface rather than lost colour, and a repair cream is the right tool rather than more of this one.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml pot
• Type: Pigmented nourishing shoe cream
• Colour: Pink 204
• Suitable for: Smooth leather shoes, boots and bags
• Not suitable for: Suede, nubuck and patent leather
• Article code: Slite-Shoecream-204
• Brand: Slitesterk
• Price: £5.99

Frequently asked questions

Will 204 match my pink shoes?

Pink covers an enormous range, from blush through to fuchsia, so treat 204 as a clear mid-pink rather than a guaranteed match. Because a cream tints rather than paints, it blends with the existing colour instead of replacing it. Test it inside the heel, let it dry, and judge it in daylight.

Does it really keep water out?

It gives a genuine water-repellent layer once it has been buffed, which is enough for rain and puddles on a normal day. For heavy weather or a long walk I would add a protector spray on top, since a cream and a spray do different jobs and work well together.

How often should I use it?

Every eight to ten wears suits most shoes, with a brush-down in between to keep dust off the surface. Boots worn through a wet winter want feeding more often, because rain and road salt pull moisture out of leather faster than anything else. A pair that has been stored for a season should be treated before it goes back into rotation. Beyond that there is no benefit in creaming a shoe that does not need it, since surplus wax simply builds up and dulls the finish.

Where can I buy the Slitesterk Pink Leather Shoe Cream 204 – 50ml Nourishing Colour Cream in the UK?

You can order the Slitesterk Pink Leather Shoe Cream 204 – 50ml Nourishing Colour Cream 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. Order before 5pm and it leaves the same day.