Now available in Saphirs Blue Line of products! The Saphir Cordovan Cream Shoe Polish is an all-natural cream polish. Unlike soft leather creams and polishes, the Cordovan Cream Polish does not contain turpentine (more below). It is formulated especially for the unique requirements of cordovan leathers. One of the unique properties of cordovan leather is a very compressed pore and fiber structure. At the end of tanning, glass bottles are actually used to further compress the leather fibers. The result is a very strong, weather-resistant leather that yields patina which makes cordovan almost instantly recognizable. It is very important in the care of cordovan that the fibers not be allowed to expand. Shoe polishes containing turpentine, which are designed for soft leathers, such as calf skin, can penetrate into the pores of cordovan and cause them to expand, thereby diminishing this unique characteristic to the leather. This is why the Saphir Cordovan Polish specifically does not contain turpentine. These hyper-resistant and flexible leathers require regular maintenance. One is much better off using a proper cordovan polish vs. cream polishes meant for calfskin. Cordovan leather cream is a formula made up of bees wax, solvents, a high concentration of pigments and vegetable oil to penetrate deeper into the leather and to keep it very smooth and oiled. Care instructions: Remove any dust or dirt from the shoe. Spread Saphirs Cordovan Cream on the shoe and gently massage into the leather. Allow the cream to dry for approximately five minutes. Buff off polish with a horsehair brush. Polish with a soft cotton cloth or chamois and one or two drops of water.
Saphir Médaille d’Or Cordovan Cream Shoe Polish is specifically developed to nourish and protect Cordovan leather. Formulated from a unique blend of beeswax, solvents, a high concentration of pigments and neatsfoot oil, it penetrates deeper into the leather to provide protection and maintain the natural suppleness and sheen. Technical Information Cordovan leather is a unique, equine, high-end leather obtained from the rump of a specific type of horse, a crossbreed between horses from Cordoba, Spain and wild horses from Dakota, United States. Only 20 to 22 dm2 of the back is used, with the rest of the hide being used for furniture. The hides, whose natural colour is blood red to very dark burgundy, are stored for months in barrels of oil as part of the manufacturing process. This hyper-resistant and flexible leather has very tight pores and requires regular care and attention to maintain its durability and aesthetic qualities. Care Instructions Remove any dust or dirt from the shoe Spread the cream on the leather and massage gently using circular motions Let the leather soak up the cream for 5 minutes Polish with a soft cotton cloth Advice Following application, store the treated leather shoes in a bag for 24 to 48 hours to avoid dust adhering to the leather.