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Understanding Men’s Dress Shoes

Understanding Men’s Dress Shoes

These are guidelines, not rules. And yes, there are models of shoes that blur the lines between these two. There is overlap. There are exceptions. The rules are meant to...

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Understanding Men’s Dress Shoes

These are guidelines, not rules. And yes, there are models of shoes that blur the lines between these two. There is overlap. There are exceptions. The rules are meant to...

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Saphir Mirror Gloss stack shown along side Saphir Pate De Luxe Stack, both Medaille d'or saphir product

Saphir Mirror Gloss Vs Pate De Luxe

Pate De Luxe Wax was first on the scene. This is the tried and true wax polish from Saphir and has been around for decades. If you're a long time...

Saphir Mirror Gloss Vs Pate De Luxe

Pate De Luxe Wax was first on the scene. This is the tried and true wax polish from Saphir and has been around for decades. If you're a long time...

Close up shot of polishing a pair of Alden 975 shell cordovan loafers in colour #8. Using Saphir Medaille d'or cordovan cream

How To Polish Cordovan Shoes

Cordovan is a very strong leather and can last many years. This makes it great for not only footwear but also wallets, bags, and other leather goods. It truly is...

How To Polish Cordovan Shoes

Cordovan is a very strong leather and can last many years. This makes it great for not only footwear but also wallets, bags, and other leather goods. It truly is...

Up close photo of a pair of topy soles, one attached to a leather sole and one not. With a crockett & Jones cavendish loafer

What Is A Topy Sole?

You may have heard of a “topy sole” for your shoes in the past and wondered what it is. Here, we’ll explain all you need to know so that you...

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What Is A Topy Sole?

You may have heard of a “topy sole” for your shoes in the past and wondered what it is. Here, we’ll explain all you need to know so that you...

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Suede school how to clean suede shoes hero pic - Saphir Medaille d'or Omni nettoyant suede shampoo with saphir crepe brush saphir suede eraser and saphir spatula brush

How To Clean Suede Shoes and Suede Boots (and S...

Many people think that suede is a delicate material that is easy to ruin. While this might be true for synthetic suede or faux suede, a well made real leather suede shoe...

How To Clean Suede Shoes and Suede Boots (and S...

Many people think that suede is a delicate material that is easy to ruin. While this might be true for synthetic suede or faux suede, a well made real leather suede shoe...

Saphir Medaille d'or natural horn shoe horn in short length and long handle length

What Is A Shoe Horn and Why You Should Use One

Secondly, leather dress shoes usually have a heel counter. That means that the heel of your shoe has a firm structured portion built into it. In order to give the...

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What Is A Shoe Horn and Why You Should Use One

Secondly, leather dress shoes usually have a heel counter. That means that the heel of your shoe has a firm structured portion built into it. In order to give the...

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