SAPHIR Creme Surfine Pommadier Shoe Polish - Beeswax Cream for Leather Products

It does not take much polish to get the job done. I used this on a decidedly vintage pair of red leather Sam and Libby ballet flats. They look quite nice after getting a polish with Saphir Crème Surfine. Beautiful color, lovely soft shine, perfect for the type of leather of the flats. Good drying time, and all around great product.

If you take your footwear seriously, Saphir Médaille d'Or or the Pommadier Creme Surfine is the only polish you should be using. This isn't just a surface wax; it’s a genuine treatment for high-quality leather. What Sets It Apart: Deep Nourishment: Unlike cheaper, petroleum-based polishes that can dry out leather over time, this beeswax-based cream actually penetrates the pores. It leaves the leather feeling supple and hydrated, which is essential for preventing cracks. Rich Pigmentation: The color saturation is incredible. It doesn’t just cover scuffs; it restores the original depth of the leather’s color. A little goes a long way, and the variety of shades available makes it easy to find a perfect match. Beautiful, Natural Shine: It buffs out to a soft, sophisticated luster rather than a plastic-looking gloss. It provides a refined finish that looks expensive and well-maintained. Easy Application: The consistency is creamy and smooth, making it very easy to apply with a chamois or a dauber brush. It spreads evenly without clumping. This is a premium product that delivers professional results at home. It’s an investment in the longevity of your shoes and leather goods. Whether you're polishing dress shoes, boots, or even leather bags, this is the best in the business.

Easy to apply, works well, not too shiny.

Purchased the "Cognac" color, which is less reddish than my Cordovan and Mahogany waxes. A warm, medium brown. This is not a hard paste wax as some known brands are, but a semi-liquid that is very easy to apply. Appears to have good "staining" quality. HOWEVER: Once applied, and dry, it leaves hard streaks that are difficult to buff out! After working on that I realized the solution was to rewax and use a fingertip in a latex glove (which I wear when waxing) to apply the wax smoothly, so there are not streaks. This worked well. Anybody using a brush or sponge applicator may be frustrated with the hard-dry streakiness. NOTE: The "Boar Brown" variety is veeery dark, almost black, and works very well. The brown boots I treated with that color look terrific.

Really covers light spots well in my cars leather seats and color seems to be pretty permanent.

Easy application, creamy and dries fast.

Put simply, this seems to be the best balance of affordability and quality in terms of shoe polish. There are certainly cheaper options out there (such as Kelly's Shoe Cream) and there is one that is more expensive and higher quality (Saphir's Medaille D'Or line, comprised of their higher end items), but this stuff REALLY does the trick. Though it isn't up to par with the Medaille D'Or line, this Beaute Du Cuir line still uses natural ingredients that are especially good for leather while also enhancing its color tremendously. Heck, it even smells good! No chemical smell whatsoever with this stuff...it almost smells like cherry-flavored candy. In using it, there is going to be some excess on the surface that will rub off when you re-condition the leather or apply any wax polish on top of it. This doesn't seem to be exclusive just to this product, though, and even when some gets rubbed off, the enhancement of the color of the leather is still very much there. Though I didn't take before-and-after pics, I touched up my 3 pairs of leather shoes today, and I thought that would be the perfect time to take some pictures for this review. The color enhancement is tough to see on the dark brown ones (Allen Edmonds 5th Avenues), but it's VERY apparent on the other two pairs (Clarks Bike Toe Derbies in Tan and Allen Edmonds Byrons in Chili Brown). By the way, that third pair is just over 20 years old! Yes, the quality of the materials and the care of the previous owner (I bought them used since new shoes from Allen Edmonds are really expensive) should be credited for them still being in this good of shape after all this time, but this polish just elevates them to a whole new level, and people are shocked at how great they look, especially for their age. Just as a last note, I used Bick 4 Conditioner (from Bickmore) as well as Saphir's Beaute Du Cuir Wax Polish (clear) in conjunction with this cream polish. That wax polish is where most of the shine comes from. If you don't care about shine but want to preserve your shoes and make them look great with just one product, this stuff will do it! I've used it in several different colors, including the Dark Brown I bought here on Amazon, and it's never failed me. To be honest, I really don't see any need to go up to Saphir's higher end line (which, ounce for ounce, is double the price of this stuff) unless you're REALLY wanting the best of the best and nothing below that point. If that's not you, though, the Beaute Du Cuir line is where you should run to, as it's excellent quality while still being moderately-priced. Very pleased with this line of products!

I was introduced to Saphir products when I wanted to restore a pair of old luxury boots. I bought this creme surfine awhile ago and have since restored the color on quite a few pairs of nice leather shoes and bags. A tiny bit goes a very long way and I've barely made a dent in this jar. I just got this pair of used Gucci loafers for quite the steal. Someone tossed these thinking they were used and old and worthless! Little did they know a little bit of this product would easily restore the discoloration on the toes. The loafers didn't have any scratches or marks otherwise so were in excellent shape. I cleaned the loafers and applied some heat to the creases, then conditioned the leather with Saphir Médaille D'Or Rénovator Nappa and as a next step used this very sparingly. I applied it with a chamois cloth and rubbed it in and let it sit for several minutes. Then used Saphir Pate de Luxe as a final polish and buffed them for a little shine. I will clean the insoles and these will once again be in fabulous condition. Highly recommend this stuff. I've used it on Gucci and Saint Laurent leathers with no issues. See pics for before and after!

Mit der Lederpflege sollte eine Ledertasche, die lange und intensiv genutzt wurde, wieder aufgefrischt werden. Das Ergebnis ist besser, als erwartet. Die Lederpflege hat eine kräftige Farbe (in unserem Fall orange), lässt sich sehr gut verarbeiten und trocknet gut an. Der Geruch ist nicht besonders intensiv und eher angenehm, wobei das natürlich eine Geschmacksfrage ist. Insgesamt sind wir sehr zufrieden mit dem Produkt!

Buen producto ,se ve la calidad.

Parfait, comme d'habitude avec les produits Saphir, un pouvoir couvrant excellent, un respect du cuir au top. Je n'achète que du Saphir pour mes cuirs, gage de qualité fiable.

Crema excelente para nutrir, restaurar el color y protector de zapatos de pieles lisas

Muy buen color y calidad del producto. Había usando algunos otros que dejaban manchas blancas, como de cera en mis zapatos. Este producto es superior, lo recomiendo ampliamente.