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[Special Feature] Learn the secrets to shoe polishing! Achieve a "high-shine finish" and an "antique finish" with your own hands.（1/2）

Until now, shoe polishing was a pastime enjoyed only by a select few enthusiasts, but Boot Black has eliminated the need for the kind of obsessive techniques that were previously considered essential. High-shine (mirror-like) finishes, which are said to be difficult even for shoe lovers, and even antique finishes, which were previously the domain of shoemakers, are now a breeze for Boot Black.


The person who will teach you is Keimei Matsudo.
 Columbus Shoe Care Planner
From Columbus, a world-leading manufacturer of shoe care products, comes the charm and depth of shoe polishing. A true "shoe shiner" who never misses polishing their shoes at home.

1. High-shine finishing process


A high-shine finish involves two steps: base preparation and polishing. Boot Black has developed a "base" and "coat" wax optimized for each step, which was previously done with a single wax, making it easy to use without any special skills.

Boot Black
Polishing cloths (3 pieces) ¥1,296
High Shine Cleaner ¥1,296 Purchase here
High Shine Coat ¥1,296 Purchase here
High Shine Base ¥1,080 Purchase here
Shoe polish, 1,080 yen each . Purchase here.
■ Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building , B1F = Men's Shoes
*Click here for the Isetan Online Store special page, "Isetan Men's Shoe Care Store"

2. High-shine finishing process


Step 1
Wrap the cloth around your index and middle fingers. It's important to twist the excess cloth at the base to secure it and prevent it from loosening, so that the cloth doesn't wrinkle when you apply the cream.


step2
Create a base coat with a high-shine base. Apply a thin layer to the areas you want to shine (toes and heels). It's done when the surface becomes slightly dull. Leave it for 1-2 minutes to allow the ingredients to set into the leather.


to3
Apply polish water to your fingertips and drop 1-2 drops onto the upper. Use a cloth to spread it in an arc. Once the cloudiness is gone, you're done.


step4
Apply the high-shine coat. Dampening the cloth before polishing will make it smoother and easier to polish. Use a small amount of wax and polish in an arc. After just a few minutes, a glossy finish will appear.


NEXT>Antique Finishing Process

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