Columbus is a Japanese manufacturer that has been producing shoe care products for many years. We visited their factory to learn about the materials they use and how their latest products are made.

Shoe cream made from naturally derived ingredients.

What are the creams and waxes used in shoe care made from? "For example, the wax in creams can be animal-based, plant-based, mineral-based, or petroleum-based. Animal-based waxes include beeswax and snow wax, plant-based waxes include carnauba and jojoba oil, mineral-based waxes include montane, and petroleum-based waxes include paraffin. It is common to mix 7 to 8 of these together to make a cream."

This explanation comes from Tetsuo Takeda of the planning department at Columbus. He explains that in order to maintain the condition of the leather, it is necessary to replenish the oil on the grain (surface) with oils such as argan oil or jojoba oil, in addition to wax, and to replenish the underlying reticular layer with an appropriate amount of moisture. Organic solvents are used as a binder for these oils and water components.



The "ALL IN ONE LEATHER SERUM" recently released by Columbus can clean, condition, and polish leather all in one product, and it contains the aforementioned natural ingredients such as waxes like beeswax and carnauba wax, and oils like jojoba and olive oil.

They also offer comprehensive sneaker care services.

Sneaker care is in high demand not only from men but also from women. Columbus has newly expanded its lineup of sneaker care items.



The range includes various items such as a cleaner foam and brush set to remove dirt from the upper to the sole, a spray to condition the upper, and even a spray to prevent and alleviate common sneaker odor problems. The cleaning sheets, which can be quickly dispensed and used to wipe away dirt like removing sweat and oil from your face, are particularly unique.