Tarrago Mustang Shoe Cream 005 – 50ml Carnauba and Beeswax Colour Cream

Description

Tarrago Mustang Shoe Cream 005 – a warm mid-brown wax cream in 50ml

Mustang is one of those brown shades that is hard to name and very easy to recognise: a warm, slightly reddish mid-brown, the colour of a well-worn brogue or a tan Chelsea boot that has seen a few summers. This mustang shoe cream matches it neatly and puts the depth back into leather that has gone dusty and pale.

Tarrago make this cream with roughly eighteen per cent wax, mostly carnauba and beeswax. That is a generous figure for a colour cream and it is why the finish buffs up so cleanly. The pigments do the recolouring, the waxes do the feeding and the protecting, and the whole thing sinks in fast.

One genuinely useful detail: unlike most creams, this one is formulated for synthetic leather as well as the natural kind, so it is a safe choice for that pair of budget boots you are not sure about. It dries in about a minute, which makes it the quickest cream in my cupboard when I am in a hurry.

Why choose Tarrago Mustang Shoe Cream 005?

• Around 18% wax – carnauba and beeswax in a high concentration, so the cream nourishes properly and takes a shine with very little effort.
• Works on synthetic leather too – a rare and useful feature — most colour creams sit on top of faux leather, this one is designed for it.
• Dries in roughly one minute – no long wait between coats, which makes a two-coat job on a scuffed toe cap quick and painless.
• Warm, forgiving mid-brown – mustang blends into most tan and medium brown leathers, so small colour differences disappear once the cream is buffed.
• More than 60 shades in the range – if you have several pairs in different browns you can match each one properly instead of compromising with a single generic brown.

How to use Tarrago shoe cream

1. Take out the laces and brush the shoes down thoroughly to remove dust, grit and old polish.
2. Clean any marks with a damp cloth or a leather cleaner and let the leather dry at room temperature.
3. Apply a thin layer of cream with a cloth or a dauber brush, working it into the grain in small circles and not forgetting the flex creases.
4. Give it about a minute to dry — you will see the surface go matt.
5. Brush briskly with a horsehair brush to bring up the shine, then finish with a soft cloth.
6. Repeat with a second thin coat if you want deeper colour, especially on heels and toes.

Specifications

• Volume: 50ml jar
• Colour: 005 Mustang – warm, slightly reddish mid-brown
• Type: Carnauba and beeswax colour cream, roughly 18% wax
• Suitable for: Smooth natural leather and synthetic leather shoes, boots and bags
• Not suitable for: Suede, nubuck and oiled pull-up leathers
• Brand: Tarrago
• Drying time: About one minute before buffing

Frequently asked questions

How is mustang different from cognac or tan?

Mustang sits between the two: warmer and redder than a flat tan, lighter and less orange than a true cognac. On mid-brown leather all three will look close once buffed, so pick the one nearest your shoe and test it on the inside heel.

Will it darken light brown leather?

A little, yes. Every pigmented cream deepens the shade slightly on the first coat. Start with one thin layer, buff, and judge the result before adding more.

Is it safe on my faux leather boots?

Yes. This is one of the few colour creams formally intended for synthetic leather as well as the real thing. Use it sparingly and buff well, because synthetics absorb far less than natural hides.

Where can I buy Tarrago Mustang Shoe Cream 005 in the UK?

You can order Tarrago Mustang Shoe Cream 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, so you have plenty of time to try the colour on a hidden spot first.