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Saphir Cream Polishes & Conditioner (2-Pack)
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Saphir Cream Polishes & Conditioner (2-Pack)
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The Pommadier cream shoe polishes and Renovateur conditioner from Saphir’s Médaille d'Or collection are considered to be some of the best leather maintenance products by serious shoe enthusiasts across the globe. Made to enhance the look of your footwear, the polishes and conditioner are based upon the Saphir formula that received a gold medal (“Medaille d'Or”) at the 1925 Paris International Fair Read More
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IanAnderson
2590
Jul 7, 2015
Saphir's here!
I'm super stoked to be finally offering a selection of Saphir products to Massdrop! I've been using Saphir for several years now and they really are exceptional products. To give you all maximum flexibility, I've set this drop up so that you can pick between the most popular colors of cream polishes or sub in some Renovateur if you'd like (that stuff is magic). If you want more than 2, you can click 'add another selection' after clicking 'join now' to select another 2-pack.
Questions? Ask away!
I'm super stoked to be finally offering a selection of Saphir products to Massdrop! I've been using Saphir for several years now and they really are exceptional products. To give you all maximum flexibility, I've set this drop up so that you can pick between the most popular colors of cream polishes or sub in some Renovateur if you'd like (that stuff is magic). If you want more than 2, you can click 'add another selection' after clicking 'join now' to select another 2-pack.
Questions? Ask away!
IanAnderson
2590
Jul 8, 2015
1. Regarding other saphir products - things like wax polishes, cordovan products, etc. are totally feasible. If there'e something in particular you want, start a poll!
2. Regarding what color to pick - it doesn't need to be a perfect match, in my opinion. A slightly lighter color polish will keep the shoes about the same, a similar or darker color may deepen/darken the color slightly over time. Neutral will slightly darken shoes over time. For AE merlot, I would go with mahogany, for AE chili I would go with cognac or light brown. If you're looking for burgundy, I'd suggest mahogany, as it's also red but with less purple undertones.
3. Differences between the creams and Reno - they serve fundamentally different purposes, although both will keep your shoes heathy. Reno is a deep cleaner and conditioner, and truly is like magic. The cream will raise a slight shine, but is more intended to restore pigment to the shoes (so yes, ideally you would have one cream for each color of shoe).
My normal calf shoe care regimen looks like this: 1. Brush off shoe to remove dirt 2. Condition with Renovateur, let sit, brush 3. Apply cream polish, let sit, brush 4. Optional - add wax polish for high shine, buff
Sometimes it's fancier than that, but this is generally what I do.
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2. Regarding what color to pick - it doesn't need to be a perfect match, in my opinion. A slightly lighter color polish will keep the shoes about the same, a similar or darker color may deepen/darken the color slightly over time. Neutral will slightly darken shoes over time. For AE merlot, I would go with mahogany, for AE chili I would go with cognac or light brown. If you're looking for burgundy, I'd suggest mahogany, as it's also red but with less purple undertones.
3. Differences between the creams and Reno - they serve fundamentally different purposes, although both will keep your shoes heathy. Reno is a deep cleaner and conditioner, and truly is like magic. The cream will raise a slight shine, but is more intended to restore pigment to the shoes (so yes, ideally you would have one cream for each color of shoe).
My normal calf shoe care regimen looks like this: 1. Brush off shoe to remove dirt 2. Condition with Renovateur, let sit, brush 3. Apply cream polish, let sit, brush 4. Optional - add wax polish for high shine, buff
Sometimes it's fancier than that, but this is generally what I do.
@payodpanda @simon510 @KarCheung @Zaenille
payodpanda
958
Jul 10, 2015
IanAndersonIt'd actually be awesome if there could be a drop with more products, and more colours to choose from. Let's say ten Pate de Luxe colours, ten Pommadier colours, and Reno. Then people can choose however many they want, with a minimum set to two or three?
I'm not sure what to put in the poll if I want to see something like this. This drop I'm buying more Pommadier products but I don't own any Pate de Luxe yet and I'd love to.
I'm not sure what to put in the poll if I want to see something like this. This drop I'm buying more Pommadier products but I don't own any Pate de Luxe yet and I'd love to.
cleebeauregard
5
Feb 13, 2017
A decent deal, but nothing too spectacular. Especially when you add the $7.75 shipping cost-- you can purchase these on Amazon for around $20-22 each, and if you're a prime member, shipping is free.
Mansard_Roof
19
Feb 15, 2017
You are saving about 25 cents versus just buying some Selekt Supply with the super secret code. Shipping kills the savings.
BlueCrowned
5305
Nov 20, 2017
You should tell that to the "Is It a Good Idea to Microwave This?" guys, I'm sure Jackass would like to have a word with them in that case.
bigbhatt
34
Aug 31, 2017
What color cream would best match this shoe?
Athisal
24
Oct 29, 2017
bigbhattShoe polish is not a "dye", it doesnt go on like paint and cover up what's underneath. It's semi-transparent so matching a color exactly is not essential . It's just important to get close.
If you are dead set in not altering your color at all. Go with the lighter of the two colors you are considering. You can also mix the neutral cream with a darker color to get an exact match.
That said, I'd go with Cognac for those shoes. But I'm partial, I like the subtle reddish hue in cognac over medium brown. It makes for a more attractive color in my opinion. That being said, medium brown would be the closest match
If you are dead set in not altering your color at all. Go with the lighter of the two colors you are considering. You can also mix the neutral cream with a darker color to get an exact match.
That said, I'd go with Cognac for those shoes. But I'm partial, I like the subtle reddish hue in cognac over medium brown. It makes for a more attractive color in my opinion. That being said, medium brown would be the closest match
Aaron_S
54
Nov 3, 2017
AthisalThis is correct. Although, the creams have a good amount of pigment. I used medium brown to darken a pair of walnut AE's I had. I finished the toes off with a combo of 3 layers of light brown wax then a few layers of medium brown wax.
ndustrialhippie
10
May 18, 2018
doofalbThought I could mitigate the charge if I ordered more, but they also increase the shipping. Not a good deal.
Stan95
8
Jul 12, 2017
I bought this drop in the past (a year ago in Jan.), 2 Saphir Black and Neutral Cream Polish for $33.49 including shipping. Came packaged very well with multiple layers of bubble wrap inside. This is no longer an attractive deal as the shipping to the same area is $7.75 making the price $37.74 ($29.99 + 7.75) at the lowest drop price. The wait and the "saving" does not seem as attractive as before unfortunately.
OneSmallStep
5
Jul 23, 2016
Uh, I was going to join this drop, but $8 shipping kills all the savings... I'll just wait until I need more and buy it off of amazon with free shipping.
NewYorkScribbler
9
Mar 10, 2016
mosivyTo add to what Ian said, natural is also good if you don't want to risk changing the color/shade of shoes that you like just the way they are. Sort of like adding a little shine and protection while keeping the "factory finish". Good examples would be if you want to keep patina, burnishing, or a color that is hard to match.
Barring those examples though, I agree with Ian. I use pigmented cream/polish on most of my shoes.
Barring those examples though, I agree with Ian. I use pigmented cream/polish on most of my shoes.
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