
I love Saphir renovator(in cream). It’s so easy to shine up any pair of footwear unless it’s pleather or patent leather. However, I do believe they now offer a conditioner for patent leather. To the uneducated, some may say these are patent leather by the way they shine up but no. I applied my last bottle of aphid renovator, left for an hour, buff the hell out of my boots, and now they’re super shiny/mirror shined. Can’t get much better than this. VSC is also great but SR is much better if you’re looking for conditioner and a shine. These are breaking in nicely. I can’t wait to resole these. Going to make them have a Cuban heel like the addict boots.
Taken on May 31, 2026
Grant Stone
Elias
US Men's Brannock: 10D
Sawyer Last: 9.5D
Snug out the box but breaks in with a little bit of walking around. Could possibly go with a 10D if you like a looser fit.
Grant Stone
Cost: 450 USD
Lead Time: 27 days