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

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.

It conditions the leather beautifully, restores softness, and leaves a natural finish without feeling greasy. A little goes a long way, making it well worth the price. I’ll definitely keep using it on my bags.

I found this from a recommendation somewhere and decided to get it. I immediately tried it on a pair of leather Birkenstocks and Ariat leather boots. First off, it has a VERY strong smell. I'd use it in a room with some ventilation. It is easy to apply and feels like hair conditioner consistency. I used it on the two pairs of shoes I mentioned earlier and wow! The leather looks amazing and you can definitely tell it's getting the treatment it needs. My Ariat boots in particular are over 5 years old but it really helped in some of the areas I had creases. Super happy with this product.

First let me say, if someone gave less than 5 stars, they hit the wrong button. Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovateur is the undisputed champion of boot conditioning. Even the best leather tannery in the entire world, agrees with that statement. It is fact, that this product and Venetian Shoe Cream, are the only two products recommended by Horween. The latter being a thrifty alternative, and often just as good for some leathers. You really only need Saphir if you're wanting the best of the best, and for high quality leathers. Any well versed boot enthusiast can tell you that Saphir renovateur is the best. It's the only product you can use on Shell Cordovan, being 100% certain that you won't damage or discolor your precious leather. I've been learning more any more about boots and leather, since purchasing a pair of brown Bottega Venetas in Italy a few years back. I was worried about ruining the color of my boots, so I dove deep into boot forums, finally discovering Saphir Medaille d'Or Renovateur. The results were amazing, it truly rejuvenated the leather of my Bottegas Veneta boots. No darkening or splotches. I also used it on a pair of handmade American Boots with Natural Dublin leather. To my surprise, it didn't darken the leather!! The neutral disposition of this cream is remarkable. I've used a few different conditioners like Bickmore 4, Obenauf's and Huberds on my work boots. The latter 2 are far too greasy and would ruin any premium leathers. I love Saphir so much, I even use it on my newer work boots. Which are shown i the photos: White's Foreman Steel Toe Model. I provided before an after of my work boots. Along with a photo of my 3 year old Bottegas and the pair in Dublin. You can see how beautifully they are aging whike conditioning with Saphir. I do wish the price was a bit more affordable, but the results make it worth every penny! Thank you!

The first one arrived with a dented lid, so I reordered it. Even after just one use, it made a noticeable difference on my leather boots. I only needed a small amount, so I’m sure this will last a long time. I highly recommend it for leather shoes!

Let me first state that the product is a really good product as with all of the Saphir line. This item would have received a full 5-star rating from me had it not been for the packaging of the product. The package arrived in a box with other items that had been ordered at the same time. The Renovator was packaged inside of a plastic bag and it appeared as if the top had come off of the product because the bag was filled with the spilled product. As far as use of the product, it works as it is advertised to work. I applied it to a couple pair of my AE shoes as directed and you could almost immediately feel the change in the pliability of the leather. With a little rubbing, surface scars were removed and only a small amount of the pigment was removed. The shoes were allowed to rest and absorb the lotion for a bit and then, the shoes we were polished with Medaille d'Or cream polish to restore the luster and pigment to the leather. After a good brushing with a good quality horse hair brush, the shoes were waxed with Medaille d'Or 1925 wax polish. Each pair seemed to come more alive than they had been prior to the treatment. I would highly recommend this for anyone interested in protecting their investment in a quality pair of shoes.

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.

Excellent product and a great overall experience! The item arrived exactly as described and matched the photos and information provided. I was very impressed with the quality, condition, and attention to detail. Everything met or exceeded my expectations, and I’m extremely happy with my purchase. The entire process was smooth and hassle-free from beginning to end. The item was packaged well, arrived in great condition, and there were no surprises or issues. It’s always nice to receive something that looks and performs exactly the way you expected based on the description. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this purchase and feel like I received exactly what I paid for. I would absolutely purchase again and would confidently recommend this product and seller to anyone considering buying. Great quality, accurate description, smooth transaction, and an excellent experience all around. Definitely deserving of 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Very expensive however not sure if it is worth it ! Initial feedback is good but not sure how it would hold the leather long term

Really helps leather rebound from the wear and tear of every day use.

Really good product for leather maintenance

C'est un cordonnier qui m'a conseillé ce produit et mon premier pot m'a duré plus d'un an et demi. J'ai donc voulu en racheter et il est vraiment nourrissant, il protège et donne une belle souplesse au cuir.

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