Leather Care with Saphir Médaille d'Or – A Guide to Premium Products for Your Leather

When it comes to shoe care, few brands can match Saphir Médaille d'Or . Since 1925, they have produced world-class products using natural ingredients such as beeswax, carnauba wax, turpentine, and shea butter . The result is a range of shoe care products that not only deeply nourish the leather but also enhance its natural beauty and extend the lifespan of your shoes.

In this guide, we'll go through the most important products and how to use them in the best way.

1. Shoe Polish – Moisturizing and Coloring

Saphir's most well-known product is Crème Pommadier 1925 , a nourishing leather cream/shoe polish that restores color, moisturizes, and provides a natural shine. Perfect for everyday care of leather shoes.

➡️ Read more: Crème Pommadier 1925

2. Shoe Wax – Protection and Mirror Shine

For a protective layer and extra shine, use Pâte De Luxe or Mirror Gloss . These waxes build up a harder surface that makes the shoes resistant to moisture and dirt, while also providing an elegant mirror-like finish.

➡️ Read more: Pâte De Luxe | Mirror Gloss

3. Impregnation – Protect against moisture and stains

For suede, nubuck and textiles , Super Invulner is an indispensable spray. It provides long-lasting protection against rain, snow, salt and stains without affecting the material's color or breathability.

➡️ Read more: Super Invulner

4. Cleaning – The foundation of all shoe care

Before applying shoe polish or wax, it is important that the shoes are thoroughly cleaned. Saphir Médaille d'Or offers specialized products for different materials:

  • Omni'Nettoyant - A leather shampoo for suede, nubuck and textiles that cleans deeply while being gentle on the materials. Use with water and the included brush to remove dirt and stains.

  • Leather Cleaner - An effective leather cleaner for smooth leather shoes . Removes old shoe polish, coatings and stubborn stains without damaging the leather. Should always be followed up with a moisturizing product, such as Rénovateur Crème , to preserve the leather's softness.

➡️ Read more: Sneaker Cleaner | Leather Cleaner | Omni'Cleaner

5. Brushes & Accessories

A complete shoe care routine requires the right tools. Saphir's horsehair brushes, polishing cloths, and application brushes ensure that creams and waxes work optimally into the leather.

➡️ Read more: Brushes

Here's how to build a simple fall maintenance routine:

  1. Clean – remove dirt with a brush and the right cleaning product.

  2. Rehydrate – apply shoe polish to nourish and restore color.

  3. Protect – apply a layer of shoe wax or impregnation spray.

  4. Polish – brush or buff to enhance the shine.

Why choose Saphir Médaille d'Or?

  • Made in France since 1925

  • Only natural raw materials of the highest quality.

  • Recommended by shoemakers and shoe care enthusiasts worldwide.

  • Extends the lifespan and preserves the beauty of premium shoes.

Some of our most frequently asked questions

Delivery cost & Delivery time

Domestic delivery cost (Sweden):

  • Shipping fee: SEK 99 for orders under SEK 800.
  • Orders within Sweden are sent with Schenker to an agent or home delivery with UPS Express for SEK 299.
  • Delivery time: 2-3 working days.

International delivery costs:

  • International orders are shipped with UPS.
  • Delivery time: Up to 7 working days.
  • Scandinavia: SEK 300 shipping fee.
  • Rest of Europe: SEK 500 shipping fee.
  • Asia, Australia & USA: SEK 1000 shipping fee.

Prices

  • Prices are stated in Swedish kronor (SEK) and include Swedish VAT of 25%.
  • Shipping fee, cash on delivery fees and invoice fees are added.
  • Within the EU, the prices are shown with the respective country's VAT.
  • For countries outside the EU, prices are shown without VAT, and customs duty is added upon delivery.

Exchanges & Returns within Europe

Exchanges and returns take place via the return form

Exchange of goods:

  • In case of exchange, you have the right to buy a new item for each returned item. Any difference will be refunded.
  • You are responsible for the return cost in the event of an exchange.

Return:

  • You are responsible for return costs yourself. Returns sent against cash on delivery will not be redeemed.
  • The refund is made within 30 days after the return is received and approved.
  • The refund is made using the same method of payment as at the time of purchase.

Exchanges & Returns outside Europe

Outside Europe:

  • You are responsible for return costs in the event of an exchange/return
  • Send the goods you wish to return to our address:
    Väpnaregatan 8, 254 52 Helsingborg SWEDEN

Contact us here before returning your order.

What is our Odd Stock

  • Odd Stock are models that are part of the range, the last pair from an MTO (Made to Order) collection or sample models before an MTO.
  • All shoes in Odd Stock are sold at a reduced price.