How to Shine Men's Shoes
For many men, properly shined shoes have several positive connotations associated with them. For some it is a simple matter of good personal grooming, while for others shined shoes are a symbol of success and professionalism. Regardless of what they represent to you, you can keep your shoes looking great and save money by learning to how to shine them yourself.
What You'll Need:
- Newspapers
- Cloths
- Shoe polish
- Shine brush
- Lint-free cloth
Instructions:
- Place an old newspaper on the floor to create your workspace.
- Use a brush or an old cloth to wipe all dust, dirt and debris off of the shoes.
- Wipe off the shoes with a damp cloth once all the visible dirt has been removed. This will clean off any remaining residue.
- Wrap a clean, soft cloth around two of your fingers. Dip your fingers into the polish and scoop out a very small amount.
- Rub in a thin layer of the polish using small circular movements.
- Set the first shoe aside and repeat the circular polishing movements on the second shoe.
- Dip a clean cloth in water to moisten it and return to the first shoe. Use your fingers to rub the moistened cloth over the surface of the shoe and then reapply another layer of polish.
- Set the shoe aside and let it dry while you work on the second shoe.
- Wait five minutes and return to the first shoe. Using a shine brush gently go over the shoe in long back and forth strokes.
- Follow up with a clean lint-free cloth across the toe of the shoe to enhance the shine.