SAPHIRMedaille d'Or Renovator – All-Purpose Leather Shoe Cleaner & Conditioner

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This is the best shoe polish /leather polishing or cleaning cream money can buy. It smells weird. Applies easily and makes leather look great.

I bought this conditioner to use on some calf leather shoes/heels. The pictures attached are after application of the SAPHIR conditioner followed by their Super Invulner.Pros: Application requires a dime size amount, so a little goes a long way. Applied with a new chamois cloth the product melted easily into the leather and provided the shoes with a conditioned shine. The product mitigated some creases and left no color or residue on the shoes. I used this on multiple shoes (different colors) and there was little to no color transferred on the chamois cloth.Cons: Make sure to use this in a well ventilated area! I mistakenly used this in my living room and the smell was STRONG. It also permeated the entire living room until the following day so be aware. If you do not clean the shoes before application I don’t believe the product will “clean” your leather (this product is more of a condition & treatment).Overall: I liked the way this product treated the fine leather goods I have. I will use this again and recommend it to others. It’s important to invest in high quality products when maintaining luxury goods so I believe it’s worth the investment. I’ve used other treatments before and the color/integrity became comprised while SAPHIR maintained & provided my items a “brand new” look.

Top of the line product for care of good leather shoes.

This leather conditioner is a great product for both my black and brown leather shoes. It really gives life back to them and is easy to apply and gives a great subtle shine but may darken the color a tiny bit.

GREAT professional product for leather. I buy quality shoes and I want them to last. I recently found out about Saphire cleaners, conditoners, and polishes. I heard that Saphir has the best mix of mink oil and other ingredients in their Renovator dOr. I decided to try it on an old inexpensive pair of Docker loafers that I have not worn in over a year, they were dirty and scuffed and visibly drying. I applied a small amount with a pad of cotton [make up remover type of cotton pad] I rubbed it into the leather as if I were applying lotion to skin, I let that soak in for a few minutes that brushed with a horsehair shoe brush, then buffed it with hand/fingers using a shoe cloth. I was amazed how much better one quick application made a difference, See my photo, the shoe on the left next to the jar of Saphir Renovator is clean, and better color and less scuff. I am sure if I use a pigmented shoe cream I can make the color look solid however I want it to look slightly distressed, and classy with jeans. As amll amount is all that is necessary, this small jar cost $23.00 however it will go a long way, a little is all you need. It has an aroma to it, the fragrance does not bother me, its a natural turpintine scent from natural ingrediants. I actually kind of like the way it smells.The frangrance is the least of this products qualities, its a GREAT restorer and will make your shoes last much longer and they will look better also. I recommend it, get yourself a jar of this amazing product.

Product is good, do not be discouraged by its little size. The secret to this conditioner is to use very little. In fact, using too much will actually cause the shoe to feel damp and tacky. I learned this the hard way, however after a few days it all dried out. So this little size should last a long time. Keep in mind this is not a cleaner and conditioner, but just a conditioner. I would strongly recommend a cleaner first before applying this product because otherwise you run the risk of actually mixing unwanted debris and oils into the conditioner and applying it back into the shoes’ leather.This conditioner worked well yet was very gentle on my shoes’ dye. I noticed this particularly with some brown Cole Haan loafers. Using other products before, I have see brown on my rag after conditioning. This did not happen with the Saphir.My only complaint would be the price. So far this is the best conditioner I have found, but I have had VERY similar products for $10. This just depends on how particular you are about your shoes. For me, I want the best. But if you are someone that is just trying to keep your shoes looking decent and get a little extra mileage out of them, save yourself some money and look somewhere cheaper.

Do the research. This is the stuff! It does an outstanding job. It smells nice and your u can apply it without having to wear gloves. It soaks in and immediately makes a difference.I use it on all of my leather shoes and boots and I even apply it to new shoes. They’ve been sitting in a box on the shelf, doing nothing by drying out. A couple of coats of Renovateur and the shoe/boot leather looks healthy and supple.There is no other option for quality leather goods.

I have a couple pairs of Alden Indy and White's Semi Dress boots where the heelstays got badly damaged from a sharp edge on my rolling chair. After brushing and applying this conditioner I am absolutely amazed at what Saphir did for them. Not only did it blend in the leather very nicely but it's also allowed a really pleasing patina to develop as well. It's expensive, but a little bit goes a very long way. Highly recommended!