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House
621
Jul 9, 2015
Ian, quick question.
Hmm, I've got a medium brown and a black pair but I'm only planning to get one pair of these. I'm guessing conditioner + neutral is my best choice? I should also go medium brown and tone my two pairs of shoes toward the same color lmfao. :D
IanAnderson
2590
Jul 9, 2015
HouseIn terms of maximum versatility, I suppose reno + neutral is the best option. I remember that was the first Saphir purchase I made.
What I will say is that neutral cream, while still a good product, doesn't really have the same value as the other creams. It will raise a bit of a shine, but if you want a good shine you'll need to use a wax polish anyway. The main purpose of the cream is to restore pigment, and the neutral won't do that. I've used it for a long time and never regretted it, but it won't condition like reno, restore pigment like the other creams, or raise a high shine like a wax. It's sort of an odd animal.
House
621
Jul 9, 2015
IanAndersonHmm you know what, since I have a heavier preference toward darker colors I am going to swap the neutral for the dark brown cream. Should be quite interesting to see what kind of effect this has on my black shoes and should give a tint of patina to the blacks without being too effusive, however I'd need to test that to find out.
Another follow-up question if you don't mind, these do work on all kinds of leather and shoes right, the effect on each will be different but just in general. I know some creams are very leather specific.
IanAnderson
2590
Jul 9, 2015
HouseI've never used these one anything besides calfskin. I wouldn't use it on suede or exotics, not sure about cordovan (and there are specific products for that). Are you thinking of something in particular?
House
621
Jul 9, 2015
IanAndersonNope just your genuine Nappa leather, I buy too many gadgets to afford expensive shoes. :P These should be fine then. :D