How to Polish Reptile Leather Shoes | Exotic Leather Shoe Care
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- This tutorial is for polishing or shining exotic leather shoes, including alligator, reptile and crocodile shoes. Saphir Medaille d'Or products do an exceptional job of restoring and refreshing exotic shoes.
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Saphir Reptan Conditioner: www.kirbyallis...
Pig Bristle Brush: www.kirbyallis...
Saphir Pommadier Cream Shoe Polish: www.kirbyallis...
Mirror Gloss Wax Polish: www.kirbyallis...
High-Shine Cotton Chamois: www.kirbyallis...
Step 1 (01:57): Apply Saphir Reptan Conditioner to Shoe
Using a cotton chamois cloth, apply a thick layer of Saphir Reptan onto your shoe. If you have the time, leave the Reptan on your shoe overnight to allow your shoes to absorb the product- if you cannot spare the time, leave it on for at least 2-3 hours before moving to the next step.
Step 2 (03:45): Buff off Reptan Conditioner
Brush off the cream residue using a pig bristle brush or horsehair brush
Step 3 (04:56): Apply Saphir Pommadier Cream Polish
Apply the polish using a cotton chamois cloth to your shoe- use it sparingly. Let it dry for 3-5 minutes before buffing.
Step 4 (04:49): Buff off Cream Polish
Using the same brush that you buffed away the reptan, buff off the cream polish.
Step 5 (06:30): Apply Saphir Mirror Gloss Wax Polish
Use our high-shine cotton chamois to apply the mirror gloss wax polish to build a mirror gloss shine on the toe-box and the hind quarters of the shoes.
Step 6: (08:33) Buff off mirror gloss wax polish
Use chamois and water to buff shoes with polish.
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We hope this video helps you properly clean and take care of your exotic shoes. Let us know your thoughts!
The Hanger Project can you use mirror gloss on the whole shoe
Hello,
Just another great video !
Can you make a video about how to shine bicolor shoes please.
InstaBlaster.
Even as a woman, I find your shoe videos quite helpful. I have many, many pairs of nice shoes that have been neglected for too long. I suddenly realised I have two pairs of vintage exotic leather pumps (snake and alligator) that are in need of some tlc. I have now purchased reptan and shall give them a proper shine. Thank you!
I collect vintage handbags; some of them pricey boa skin bags that need careful and detailed handling for their unique issues. After watching a number of amateur videos that seem a bit sketchy, it would be very helpful to hear from an expert such as yourself, as to care, conditioning and resolving specific problems, like ink stain removal on light colored hides and touching up areas of friction- wear that need help in cleaning up finish and color that have been lost. I think you could pull in a entirely different group by giving some sound guidance to vintage handbag collectors! I know I’d certainly appreciate it! Yes?! Love that you use Saphir products… the best! Thanks!
Those shoes look so beautiful!
I jut gave a pair of Caimen Alligator & Ostrich shoes by Mauri (like your's Kirby) the Reptan/Renovateur treatment. Absolutely lovely results...as the leather just comes alive with the right care.
I have pair of crocodile shoes, I was wondering if the cream change the color of your shoes at all
I just picked up a pair of vintage Edwin Clapp shoes today. They are either crocodile or alligator so I’m glad I came across this video. Huge help.
great video, very helpful and very well done, a hug from Colombia!
Thanks, Jimmy!
Great video please make more.
Quite useful. It's difficult to find some tips on exotics. Thanks!
Next time, when it will be appropriate, use Saphir Soap just to show how to use it properly and what to expect.
I.O. Great idea! We'll film a video on that.
Muy interesante y sobre todo muy informativo este tutorial. Se nota que este senor tiene un alto conocimiento en la materia. Saludos
Gracias Jesse, nos agrada que le gusto nuestro video.
@@kirbyallison "Le guste" as it's subjunctive mode in the present tence. I am surprised that you can write in Spanish!
@@TheGrmany69 He wanted to say "gustó". English keyboards don't always allow accents.
Hi Kirby,What kind of conditioner to use on stingray?, thanks
INTERIOR CROCODILE ALLIGATOR; I DRIVE A CHEVROLET MOVIE THEATER
The Polyester Pimp 😂
I watch your videos to keep my 50 years old shoe collection. Following is suggested:
1. Caption that appears on the screen’s bottom middle odstructs the viewers vision of what you are showing or doing to teach .
2. Most important is to learn what polish or material you are recommending to be used. You say it once or twice and after that it becomes a struggle to replay and search. It is suggested that the polish lid or package/ box may please kept at a place where the camera could constantly keep it visible to make viewers note it or document to purchase or search their shoe kit….. Thanks!
Great video (as always). Great shoes. The replacement sole stitching seems a little agricultural for such an exotic skin.
I will likely never own a reptile leather shoe, but I still loved the video. Thumbs up!
Michelangelo Buonarroti You can come by some deals on eBay if you keep track!
thank you for the tip...
Very interesting and helpful i would like to ask that from which brand u bought that shoes and what is the name of the shoes if u bought it from any website plz give me the link :)
What do you use to protect against water/rain?
Hello. With this method can I convert a matte crocodile bag into a glossy one please
Would it be a problem to use the Saphir pate de luxe on a crocodile belt? Ive used the Saphir reptan but it provided a much more matte finish then the original finish of the belt. I would like to use a small amount of the pate de luxe soft wax to get back the shine, the saphir hardwax will not be a good idea on a belt i think ?
Great video. I would like to change the color of a pair brown alligator shoe to blue. How should I go about it? Do you have a video on dying shoes?
What a stud. Now thats how you polish a shoe!
Does this apply to sharkskin as well?
Thanks for the videos they are a big help. Would the same apply for different skins such as eel or ostrich , shark etc?
Hey Mr. A! What’s the name of that little gizmo you were using to apply water to that cotton shammy??? I want to buy one of those to try out on this shoe polishing techniques! I love your videos and company by the way. Thanks again!
Sir, I have recently acquired a pair of Allen Edmonds Warton dark brown sharkskin loafers. Would this method suffice to care for them?
Elegant shoes
Where can I find those clean stuff?
Dear Kirby, any suggestion for luxury deer leather boots? thanks, I love your videos!
Great video. Are the Mauri shoes pronounced "Maui" (silent r) or was that a mispronunciation? Also, what size are they? Just curious.
Could those products be used on handmade square toe caiman skin boots ?
I found this very useful 👌
Can you do the same tutorial for python leather shoes ?
Would these same products and techniques be recommended for a bag made with alligator leather?
when is the project finished?
Thank you needed this
Hey Kirby Allison I was wondering if I let the Saphir Reptan set in my exotic skin overnight if it’s necessary to use the horsehair brush to buff it out? I did not realize it needed to be brushed so I just packaged it up and put it away can that ruin the conditioning process or the leather itself if the brushing does not occur?
Awesome tips about the mirror glass on the to box. Found a pair of vintage 🦈 skin Allen Edmonds. Would these techniques apply?
Absolutely! A vintage pair of shoes can really be brought back to life with some proper polishing.
Hello can i use creme universal saphir as well? Thank you 🙏🏼
K I just bought a pair of purple ones ♥
Kirby I have a question. I found a pair of kangaroo leather derby style dress boots circa 1940's they fit perfectly and looked barely worn. I'm curious about how to care for them. Any tips?
i wonder if i can do this with the strap on my patek
Would you use reptin for lizard and ostrich leather shoes too?
Thank you for the very professional video and useful information. Can this Saphir Reptan be use on alligator skin with a purposeful matte finish? I think I saw somewhere it should only be used with a gloss finish alligator but I can't remember where I saw that. Thank you!
The Reptan does contain waxes, but it only produces a soft, matte shine. I don't think it would be a problem, but you should always test it on a small area first just to confirm. If you were ever unhappy, the waxes could easily be removed with the Saphir Reno'Mat.
Great! Thank you for your quick reply...it is much appreciated. I will be sure to take a look at your other videos as well.
Thanks!
Thanks for the tips.
What kind of watch is that?Very Nice.
I used the Reptan on a pair of Magnanni lizard shoes but wanted to achieve a more glossy look so I used the Mirror Gloss + Pate de Luxe combo as outlined in the video. The shoes are of "saddle" color which is dark brown on the toe box and then the color changes gradually to a lighter brown throughout the shoe. I put the mirror gloss on the toe box but I'm afraid after about 3 coats in, while there is a very prominent mirror gloss, there is also a white outline in between the lizard scales. How can I remove the coats of mirror gloss? I do have the Reno'Mat but I'm real hesitant to use that on the hand-painted lizards. There was a bit of brown discoloration on the cotton chamois when using the Reptan but not enough to change the shoe's color.
Dear Kirby, I understand that Reptan is composed of hard waxes and lanolin oil. Does it mean that it is not supposed to be used on ostrich shoes, which should stay away from oil-based care products?
Kirby ..just a brief question...you stated that the safir pigmented crème polish which you sparingly applied is really for calf skin leather and not exotics..is it right to assume then that safir doesnot stock a pigmented crème polish specially designed for exotics?,,,thanks.
daniel lack That's correct. There really isn't a reptile-specific pigmented cream polish that Saphir or anyone else makes. So, we recommend primarily using the Saphir Reptan and then supplementing with the Saphir Pommadier Cream Polish when pigment is needed and the Mirror Gloss when a higher-shine is desired.
Is it necessary to polish woven leather shoes like BM picasso woven slippers? what type of polish would you recommend to avoid too much build up between the leather weaves? What about shoes like aquatalia vance that have strings and leather interwoven throughout?
I would use a cream polish, but you would need a stiff pig bristle brush to get all of the polish out.
Where did you get the water bottle? It comes in handy.
Edward Chan We sell them on The Hanger Project. Just a simple 3 oz spray bottle.
Sir what if your shoes are to tone let's say black and burgundy how would I shine those thank you
What if there're some watermarks. How do you remove them?
would reptan + mirror shine polish by saphir work on a crocodile wallet ? or would it stain my hands and pockets ?
The problem with any wax polish is that it will rub off. I don't know of a good solution for something like a leather wallet.... will research it for you.
Kirby, just rewatching this one again and something I have thought about quite often popped into my head and I would love to know what you think.
Looking at your beautiful Chopard and it’s black strap do you match your watch strap colour to your shoes or do you think that’s being too OCD! :)
I know I try to if at all possible but if no then I can live with it or usually end up choosing a watch with a metal strap.
I know one can by quick release spring bars which makes changing leather, fabric or rubber straps easy and quick but I do worry about the long term wears on the lug holes in the case with frequent changing, they were not designed for that.
Thanks in advance.
I actually have several quick-release straps for the Chopard that were made by Jean Rosseau. They now have a shop in New York, which is great!
Hey Kirby - any tips for exotic suede/nubuck? I recently picked up a pair of CL python sneakers where the leather has a touch of nubuck treatment. Still had the appearance of python leather complete with scales, but they have that soft touch of nubuck. I picked up some Famaco Exotic Conditioner spray, but something like Saphir Reptan doesn't seem appropriate. Hard to find care tips for python nubuck online. Thanks!
I'd just spray it. Only thing that you can use to nourish and protect. The Saphir Omni'Nettoyant works as well for cleaning.
Sir, would you recommend Reptan for Sting Ray leather?
Not advised to use reptan or any exotic cleaner/conditioners. The stingrays leather cannot handle the harsh chemicals. There's a video by yeehaa boots that shows him using a very lightly damp towel to clean up his pair
7:31 what is that device holding the liquid he is using to apply it to the shammy?
That is our high-shine glass water dispenser! We sell it here on our website: www.hangerproject.com/high-shine-glass-water-dispenser.html
WERE CAN I BUY DIS STUFF FROM...PLEASE LET ME KNO
Amazon
Does it work on calf? Thanks
Not designed for calfskin. You're better off using the specific products for calfskin -- the Saphir Pommadier Cream Polish and Saphir Pate de Luxe Wax Polish.
How often do you condition your reptile shoes with Saphir Reptan ?
Larry Ragin As often as possible. Depends on how often you are wearing them, but every few months with occasional wear. And every few weeks with regular wear.
Can i use Saphir Reno'Mat Cleaner and Stain Remover to clean my Alligator skin shoes Thank you for your reply, Lenny
Yes. Absolutely. No problem at all.
what can I use to take excess polish off my alligator shoes
In general how often should the Reptan be used and is it a good idea to store them away with the Reptan left on?
Remember, the Reptan is a conditioner; so, just like conditioning your own skin...when it needs it. I condition my exotics at least twice a year and more if they take a beating in the rain.
what is the best dye you would recommend for alligator shoes
Larry Ragin Polish or dye? Polish == Saphir Pommadier. Dye == Saphir Tinture Francies
Can i use a renomat to clear off all the wax with exotic skin?
Absolutely! Safe to use.
Did he use them much at all?
Very nice shoes!
I imagine...
Would this work on ostrich?
Can you use mirror gloss on the whole shoe
Larry Ragin definitely not. It will crack on any surface that flexes. Only use this on the hard-countered toe box and rear quarters.
do you wear all these shoes
Kirby: can we use Saphir RenoMat leather cleaner to clean alligator shoes ?
Arash Ghasemi Absolutely
The Hanger Project thanks
Does this work for python? I assume yes because you said its for reptile skins
Sure does!
what would you do with deer skin boots
Probably just the Saphir Nappa.
is this applicable to snake skin shoes?
Yes, the Reptan is safe to use on any reptile.
Sorry I mean polishing using the MDO and Mirror Gloss on snakeskin
Yes, you could use all these same products.
Hi Kirby, any guidance for ostrich leg boots. What wax polish would you recommend (for the vamp? for the toe box?). and for multi-tone shoe like this Lucchese brandy ostrich leg (www.lucchese.com/shop/boots/anson/HL1007.53), what color would you recommend for cream shoe polish?
I would treat ostrich just like smooth calf. You could use any of the Saphir Medaille d'Or Products. This is a good beginner tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/S8UmPvKiao4/v-deo.html
Nice watch, is it a AP?
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A very helpful video, as always. But please stop referring to cotton rags/towels as "chamois;" that's a little precious and just incorrect usage.
Those are cayman skin.
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Crocodile 🐊 skin shoes
What's the name of your watch?
Care of a lizard shoe😮
I hate to tell you, but your polish has mold on it, and needs binning. Too much moisture.
OK.. Time to leave earth
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