Our recommendation
Saphir Shoe Care
French shoe creams and waxes for deep nourishment, rich colour restoration, and a high shine
Our range of Saphir shoe creams and waxes allows you to maintain, restore, and elevate your footwear with precision. Creams penetrate the leather to replenish moisture, revive colour, and prevent cracking, while wax polishes create a durable, high-gloss finish that protects against the elements. The result is a finish that looks refined rather than artificial—polished, but never overworked.
Whether you are maintaining a daily pair or preparing shoes for formal use, the difference is in the method and the materials. With Saphir, you are not masking wear—you are investing in the longevity and character of your shoes.
After experimenting with brands from around the world, Saphir is still our pick and what makes up our own kit when we perform shoe care services in store.
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Our Pick for Regular Nourising
Absolutely the easiest way to keep your shoes looking cared for. Creams absorb into leather for nourishment, the strong colour pigment covers up scuffs, and the hint of beeswax develops a healthy sheen. Just massage in, leave a few minutes, and buff off.
Creme Pommadier Saphir Medaille d'Or
£18.00
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£18.00
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Pickup available at 33 St James's
Usually ready in 2-4 days
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Our Pick for High Shines
To build a high shine on the toe you need waxes, not creams. Just a few light layers of the MdO wax very quickly builds into a glazed cap shine. Remember, the best finish will come from several thin layers, not one thick layer. Adding a drop of water when polishing will make the shine even more glass-like.
Wax 100ml Saphir Medaille d'Or
£19.00
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£19.00
Regular price
Pickup available at 33 St James's
Usually ready in 2-4 days
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Our Secret Weapon
We have worked with Selvyt to produce a polishing cloth that we feel best delivers a clean, bright shine. We have specified a heavier weight to hold more moisture in the fabric, and a finer weave (which Selvyt otherwise use for polishing jewellery) for a smooth finish. These factors make the task of polishing shoes just that little bit simpler.
Valet Polishing Cloth by Selvyt
£12.00
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£12.00
Regular price
Pickup available at 33 St James's
Usually ready in 2-4 days
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Bare Necessities
We could not recommend the use of shoe trees any more highly. How your shoes will hold their shape over time is enormously impacted by them having a form to rest on - particularly when cooling after having been taken off.
Our trees are of unvarnished lime wood, feature a hook handle, and have a last shape that will fit well into the vast majority of shoes.
Valet Shoe Trees
£90.00
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£90.00
Regular price
Pickup available at 33 St James's
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Saphir at The Valet
We have a very strong relationship with Saphir and even judge the World Shoe Shining and Shoe Patina competitions with the Saphir team. We are very proud to be their flagship UK store, and would be very happy to take you through their range and how best to use each product if you would like to visit us in store.
