Each and every pair of shoes we take in goes through our Comprehensive Service. This is not generic shoe cleaning or shoe shining. This is expert shoe care.

Different types of leathers require specialist products and techniques; at Spitshine, we are equipped to deal with everything including all types of smooth leather, nubuck/suede, cordovan and exotics.

Shoe Care: The Comprehensive Service

  • Full assessment of your shoes

    • Full assessment of your shoes to understand your unique and precise requirements

    • Identify and report any issues

    • Provide options for any possible treatments and repairs

  • Thorough cleaning

    • Your shoes are cleaned with the correct products for their construction

    • Suede/nubuck is shampooed

    • We take care to clean and wax the welt to add protection and waterproofing to the stitching

    • Old polish and any caked on wax is removed

  • Apply sole guard

    • If your shoes have leather soles we will apply a specialist sole guard oil

    • Sole guard limits premature wear by reducing abrasion and penetration of salt and moisture into the leather

  • Dressing the edges and heels

    • Completely restore the edges and heels of your shoes, a small detail often overlooked

    • Sanded, smoothed, recoloured and polished

  • Nourishing and hydrating the leather

    • Arguably the most important part of any shoe care routine

    • Specialist calfskin, suede, cordovan or reptile products used where required

    • Different conditioners applied to moisturise and restore leathers to ensure they are kept supple and free from cracking

  • Recolour any scuffing and wear

    • Using the best pigmented cream polishes, we will restore the colour tint to your shoes

    • The products we use also help to rejuvenate the leather which absorbs the nutrients from the cream

  • The final polish

    • We use a range of waxes to bring the shoe to a better than new shine

    • The wax products also give your shoes the ultimate protection from the elements

    • For suede shoes, we apply a water and stain resistant product

Glaçage / Mirror Shine Finish

Our glaçage (mirror shine) service delivers the highest possible polish for formal leather shoes — a deep, glass-like finish typically applied to the toe and heel. This technique involves layering ultra-thin coats of high-quality wax polish, buffed with precision over time to create a rich, reflective surface.

Due to its delicate and highly polished nature, glaçage is best suited to classic styles such as Oxfords, Derbies, or wholecuts — shoes with uninterrupted leather panels and clean design lines. If you're unsure whether your pair is suitable, our team will be happy to advise.

This is a time-intensive, hand-executed process designed for those who appreciate detail and craftsmanship — and who want their footwear to make a quietly confident statement.

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