We all have at least one decent pair of leather shoes. It is important for the long life of the shoes that they are well looked after. The best way to do this is to ensure that they are regularly polished. Polish is like food for the shoes. The better they are looked after, the longer they will last.
 
If you have a really expensive pair of leather shoes, you will be actually protecting your investment for the future. If you don't have as much money to spend on shoes, looking after the ones you have will save you money in the long run.

If they are not cared for, the leather in the shoes will dry and eventually fall apart.

While polish is a key factor in the care of leather shoes, there is more available than just polish.
 
Before taking the polish to a pair of leather shoes, it is good to clean them. This can be done with a special leather cleaner that will remove dirt and grime.
 
After cleaning when the shoes have been dried with a cloth, we can move onto conditioning. This will aid in the reduction of risk from drying out.
The conditioner used must be relevant to the type of leather of your shoe. Conditioner should be applied and left for a few minutes before it is wiped off.
 
It is then time to apply the shoe polish. You must ensure that you have the appropriate colour polish for your shoes. Have two shoes brushes, one to apply and one to polish. Once the polish has been applied and has dried, the shoes can then be polished with the other brush.
A final step is waterproofing. This can help protect your shoes from the elements. There are many waterproofing products for varying conditions and care must be taken to ensure that the appropriate product is chosen for your shoes.
 
Regularly conducted, an effective shoe care process will leave you with wonderful shoes for years to come.