Beeswax based, this product includes several conditioning oils sure to keep your shoes supple for the long haul. Beeswax provides a weather resistant quality to help keep out water and liquids, while the conditioning oils help soothe cracked leather and maintain flexibility. Several other products from Huberd's now combined this classic version with other oils for even more protection against the elements that worksites may encounter on a daily basis.

With a product such as Huberd’s, that’s been on the market since the 1920s, you can be sure there is a reason for its heritage and the quality of the product. Since the Original Shoe Grease was made with loggers in mind, it’s a good bet those hard workers encountered downpours, muddy conditions, and an environment that abused the leather boots that kept their feet safe. You can feel comfortable knowing that your shoes get the protection a work boot requires to keep your leather shoes safe! Protection like this doesn’t have to come at a premium with Huberd’s. Coming at a similar price for our top picks on our list, but in a 7.5-ounce container, you get double the product to help protect your shoes. If the color pigment is something you don’t require, but sturdy protection and conditioning are, Huberd’s Original Shoe Grease is for you.

The Pate de Luxe Saphir Medaille d'Or comes in an easy to use wax that proves great coverage, perfect for using on any leather shoe. It is composed of multiple different waxes, including Beeswax and carnauba wax, each with their own specific technical properties. Combine this with a natural turpentine oil, and it’s clear how this has become a well-loved product.

The complex formula incorporated into this particular brand provides a sleek and glossy finish while the pigments utilized in the color options bring fantastic penetration as well as transparency to create a quality and exquisite shine. It’s part of the reason it’s a gold medal product, as the French name suggests. While the price may be a bit more on the expensive side, mainly as a result that the product is imported, the quality definitely speaks for itself. You’ll discover it’s supreme effects after you apply your very first coat to your shoes. If you’re looking for a top of the line product to really spice up your clothing regardless of price, then this is what you should shoot for.

The benefits of mink oil over other types of similar products is that it does not promote the deterioration of finished and unfinished leather products, and can help prevent damage from water, salt, mildew and even mold. This mixture combines the natural ingredient with lanolin and silicone so that you can enjoy a high level of water resistance, while your footwear remains shiny, developing a unique patina with wear.

Made in the USA, this product comes in a 3 oz package, and can be used on all of your full-grain and smooth finished footwear and leather products. On application, it may darken your leather goods, so it is advisable to try it out on a small area first, to ensure you’ll be satisfied with the look you’ll get. It will lighten with wear. The price is average compared to other products listed, making it a good purchase for most.

Many products out there are color tinted and do require that you buff them to give a shine. Wonder Balsam helps the integrity of your leather shoes for long-term durability and life and requires no buffing. Simple wipe on the Balsam, leave for 5 minutes and wipe any excess off the shoe. You’ll notice an immediate difference in sheen, though this won’t have that ‘mirror’ finish most other products have.

Wonder Balsam is made with beeswax, coconut oil, and lanolin, perfect to help break in stiffer leather shoes. This kind of treatment helps to protect the shoe against salt marks, scuffing, and any water or liquid your boots or shoes may find themselves stepping in. It has a nice light smell to it and comes with an application sponge. A bit more expensive than other treatments, this 2.5 ounce supply is still worth every cent spent. With its easy application and striking results, Dr. Marten’s really has created a quality product. If you’re looking for a product that nourishes the leather of your shoes and extends the lifespan of the shoe considerably with regular treatment, this product should find its way into your home!

Otter Wax has a proprietary blend of butters, oils, and waxes blended into their Leather Salve, the two main components being carnauba wax and shea butter. It’s intended use is as a deep conditioner for leather, helping to restore luster, and keep the material supple and soft. If your shoes are looking a little dried out and cracked, simply apply a treatment and revel in the results!

The Leather Salve does require a bit more time if compared to Dr. Marten’s Wonder Balsam, which ensures proper uptake of the moisturizing products, and extra polish to help buffer up a shine. Within 10-20 minutes, most of the product will be absorbed by the leather, and an extra 5-10 minutes is needed wipe off the cloudy excess and buff in a shine to your leather shoes. Buffing is important here, as it helps to create a sealant as well as shine on the boot or shoe. Similar to our number one on the list, this 2 ounce. container of Otter Wax Leather Salve will give a deep conditioning treatment to your leather boots or shoes. The buffing will help seal and shine leather made products, and help extend their life even if they happen to be your favorite pair you wear every day. The protection you purchase with this product is a solid and smart investment.

Extending its reach to other countries around the world for use on fine saddlery, tack, and other articles of smooth leather including shoes, Fiebings Saddle Soap is one of the best shoe care products you can get your hands on. Made of a mixture of simple beeswax and soap Fiebings makes sure to prevent brittleness and maintains its strength after use on a variety of leather accessories.

Most companies can’t vouch for the versatility of their products but Fiebings sure can! Not only is this treatment great for leather boots and other footwear, but it also works fantastic on leather car seats, baseball gloves, belts, furniture, and of course, saddles. Its versatility on other leather products makes this brand one of the unique and useful products in the industry. You can never go wrong with Fiebing’s saddle soap. It brings a mix of versatility, and high-quality ingredients which make for a fantastic all-around U.S. made product. It’s versatile enough that you can rely on it for not only shoes but many other leather accessories at quite a low price considering its size.

Kiwi features a creamy substance composed of a simple but highly effective blend of many waxes including their highly perfected carnauba wax ensuring to keep your footwear looking great and free of any noticeable damage. This kind of product is sure to give an extra shine to your leather when buffed to perfection.

Although this brand does not provide that extravagant glossy look like the Saphir Medaille d'Or may, it excels in the concurrent usage of cleaning up any scratches. The Kiwi Shoe Polish Paste comes in an 8-ounce container, and with its relatively cheap price, makes this another great budget option. With a subtle shine and also acting as a great shoe cleaner, it's clear why this is the go-to option for not only the Military but everyday shoe and leather enthusiasts as well.

Combining beeswax base with conditioning oils and pigment, Saphirs Crème Surfine will help keep your shoes from brandishing discolored scuff marks, while helping to keep them protected from the elements. This crème smooths tired looking leather in supple conditioning, leaving your shoes with the original grace and charm characteristics they were created with.

Slightly newer of a product than the classic Saphir Medaille d'Or, these cremes come in over 70 colors you can choose from. Use black for your black, or even dark brown shoes, but with the number of colored leathers shoe area available in these days, you’ll be able to find one best to match your particular shoe color. Apply this regularly to help maintain luster and color, and it’s best when used in combination with proper wax polish, such as the Pate de Luxe sold by Saphir. The Crème Surfine is sold in a 50mL container, slightly less volume than some of their other products, but also slightly cheaper. If you have colored leather, you’re looking to correct scuff marks, and give a deep conditioning treatment to, this product is a good one to select. Make sure to use a polish afterward for additional luxe shine!

Cherry Blossom implements a blend of multiple different waxes consisting of 100% all natural ingredients for a great smell as a well as fantastic quality for all types of leather. This makes it a reliable and cheap option, especially considering the size they are available in to buy. Wax based treatments help to protect shoes from the messy wet weather, and with the more wax, the better protection you may have.

To further break down what exactly makes this product so good is the ingredients utilized to get that perfect shine. This all natural product contains a blend of naphtha, lanolin, turpentine, wax (often Carnauba wax), Arabic gum, ethylene glycol, and often a colorant of some sort. Combined, it creates a fantastic high quality, all in one blend, and suitable for all types of leather shoes and accessories. The cost is great for the size of tin you get, and for the quality of ingredients. You can never go wrong with Cherry Blossom products, and this shoe polish is no exception. Cherry Blossom Cream is truly a fantastic protective product and something everyone should have in their clothing arsenal.

TRG shoe cream is composed of pigmented natural waxes that cleans up any scuffs and adds shine to make your shoes look great again. Also, TRG cream has a great smell due to its use of unique ingredients and can bind quite nicely to smooth leather products as well.

Coming in several color hues and options on the top ten list, TRG Shoe Cream provides a multitude of high quality and choices. Select your preference to best help tailor your shine exactly to the color of your leather, refreshing your shoes look and protection as well as style. Great for synthetic leathers as well! TRG The One Shoe Cream is shipped directly from Europe to the US, as it’s not available in the US so that shipping may bump up the overall price of the product. It’s more expensive on our top ten list when we compare its 1.5-ounce container to a price similar to our top picks. However, this shoe cream is still a great show polish with a plethora of color options, perfect for leather enthusiasts.