How to Wax a Shoe

With a few items you can keep the shine of your shoes.

Keeping your shoes shined and waxed is a sign of professionalism and respect in the business world. Wax and polish, however, date back for centuries when people began shining their shoes with natural waxes and tallows. Waxing your shoes is a simple process used to restore the natural look of the leather, shine the leather and even help to waterproof the leather. Using several simple items and some elbow grease anyone can keep their shoes in pristine condition.

Things You'll Need

• Cloth
• Shoe polish
• Brush

Instructions

1. Apply the wax or polish to the cloth and rub onto the shoe in a circular motion. Completely cover the entire shoe.

2. Let dry until the wax shines.

3. Take the brush and swiftly brush the wax off in a back-and-forth motion. Do this until the wax is completely removed.

References

• Youtube: How to Polish Men's Shoes : Using Cream Polish on Men's Shoes
• Youtube: How to Polish Men's Shoes : How to Brush Men's Shoes