Shoe, Boot, and Leather Goods Pure Polish Users Community

Our first Community Member written post. Read the Shell Cordovan Care Guide by DEShellvedge. This guide includes an overview on the care process, key points, and supplies he uses in his process to achieve beautiful and long-lasting shell cordovan.

One of our more frequently asked questions is: "What color polish do I need for my cognac footwear?"

Well...it depends, as the industry isn’t perfectly consistent with name = color. Is it cognac or dark cognac, shell cordovan or calfskin, which tannery, UV faded, museum, burnished, etc.?

Here is an example of DEShellvedge where he uses a combination of Pure Polish Neutral Cream as a light cleaner and conditioner to smooth & condition the under layers, followed by a mix of Brown & Walnut Water Resistant Cream and lots of buffing to bring out the glow on these gorgeous Enzo Bonafe boots.

A stunning blue pair of double monkstraps by Cru Nonpareil, polished with Pure Polish Cleaner Conditioner and Neutral Cream.