How to Polish Military Shoes

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By EatTheSnot
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Polished Boot

The military prides it's self on appearance. Polished boots/shoes shows that you care about your appearance. This is a time consuming chore, but with practice can be reduced in time dramatically. Read below for further instructions.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Stiff Brush
Boot/Shoe Polish
Horse Hair Brush
Water

Step 1

First, knock off any mud or dirt that may be on the boots. This can be helped with the stiff brush.
Step 2

Next, take a rag and the polish. Spread the polish over the entire boot. Take and with the Horse Hair Brush the entire boot.
Step 3

Next, starting at the toe, take the rag dab a small amount of polish and water. In one area, rub the area in small circles. Continue to rub in small circles, dabbing the rag in water and polish.
Step 4

Continue to do this until the whole boot is done. Do this to the other boot. Now you should have very highly shined boots.
Step 5

Military Low Quarter

On a final note, the only shoe the military has is the low-quarter shoe. They are patent Leather, and highly polished. To clean them, use window cleaner. This is the only thing needed to clean them.