You will need:
1 shoe polish
2 shoe brushes
1 soft cloth
old newspapers
1 nail brush
1 sponge
some water
some rubber glue
shoe trees
1 crepe rubber/ pencil eraser
Step 2: Clean
First put down some newspaper and remove the laces . This makes the shoes easier to polish.
If your shoes are a bit dirty, brush off any mud with an old nail brush. Wipe with a damp sponge if the the dirt is not lifting.
If your shoes are very dirty clean with some water. Work all the way around from toe to heel, covering the side of the soles as well.
Then leave to dry naturally.
Only polish shoes that are absolutely dry, damp shoes won't absorb the polish in the same way.
Step 3: Deal with scuffs and scratches before polishing
If the leather has lifted and torn, repair with a thin layer of rubber based glue under the tear. Leave it to dry of a few seconds, then smooth the leather back over.
TOP TIP
Roll the side of a pen over the tear to completely smooth it back into place. This will create a better finish than if you use your fingers.
Remove any excess glue by rubbing with a little crepe rubber or an ordinary pencil eraser.
If there are any deep scratches, fill with a little wax polish before the next stage
Step 4: Wax on
Shoe polish is available in wax or cream. Always go for wax as it is more durable. Take a brush and circle it around the edge of the tin picking up a little on the bristles. Don't scoop it out from the middle, as it will dry out, wasting the polish at the side.
Apply the polish by rubbing in small circular motions. Work your way around until the whole shoe is covered. Then leave them, allowing the shoes to absorb the polish. The longer you leave them the better - ideally overnight.