How can I care for patent leather shoes on a day-to-day basis?
Many commercial products have been developed for daily upkeep. After cleaning your patent leather shoes of debris (see above), dab a little product on a cloth and use it per instructions. Useful products are made by Collonil, such as Clean & Care and Stain Remover Spray. You can also shine up your shoes a little with a simple mineral oil treatment. If you put a little mineral oil on a clean lint-free cloth, you can rub out many minor scuffs after a day’s wear. For truly professional care, you can also apply a silicone shine product, which will prevent future scuff marks and won’t look greasy. How can I fix major scuffs? Scuffs on patent leather should never be treated with shoe polish. It won’t work as it does on your usual leather shoes, so if you’re fighting a scuff, try these techniques instead. • Faux patent leather: Take a few cotton balls and apply acetone nail polish remover in gentle strokes all over your shoe. After it dries, the scuffs will be far less apparent. Use a patent
