1
Clean dust and dirt from the surface of your shoes or boots with a shoeshine brush or damp cloth.
2
Select a can of wax or creme shoe polish that matches the leather you want to polish.
3
Use a shoe polish brush to apply a conservative amount of polish to the surface of the leather. Brush in circular motions until the leather has a dull coating. Get into tight spots using an old toothbrush.
4
Wait 15 minutes while the polish dries.
5
Brush shoes or boots with a shoeshine brush.
6
Buff to a gleaming shine with a clean cotton cloth, such as an old sweat sock or T-shirt.