Dubbin and Shoe Polish, which one first?

[Sezer74]

Hello Gents, I like to keep my shoes in clean and shiny and good condition. So whats the Dubbin for? do I apply it before or after the polish? or when do I use it?
Thanks alot

 

[Sezer74]

Is Dubbin more like a softener? applied after polish?

 

[Brianpilman]

I always thought dubbin was a waterproofer as I've used it in the past on football boots and walking boots

 

[shanky887614]

I always thought dubbin was a waterproofer as I've used it in the past on football boots and walking boots

dubbin is more for waterproofing and ive used it for years instead of polish, still get the shine but can use it on any colour unlike most polish

 

[Sezer74]

So I will apply Dubbin after the polish, it should protect the shiny finish from water,mud etc?

 

[shanky887614]

So I will apply Dubbin after the polish, it should protect the shiny finish from water,mud etc?

i just use dubin without polish.

guys that ride motorbikes use dubbin on there leathers, its more durable than polish

 

[Sezer74]

So I will apply Dubbin after the polish, it should protect the shiny finish from water,mud etc?

i just use dubin without polish.

guys that ride motorbikes use dubbin on there leathers, its more durable than polish

Thank you very much. so got to choose either Dubbin or Polish.
Which Dubbin is good? which brand? I got the cherry blossom Dubbin which is good

 

[shanky887614]

So I will apply Dubbin after the polish, it should protect the shiny finish from water,mud etc?

i just use dubin without polish.

guys that ride motorbikes use dubbin on there leathers, its more durable than polish

Thank you very much. so got to choose either Dubbin or Polish.
Which Dubbin is good? which brand? I got the cherry blossom Dubbin which is good

cant tell you the stuff i use as its been in a cupboard for 10 years (lasts a very long time)

 

[Count of Undolpho]

Use Dubbin, Nikwax, Kiwi Leather Oil etc first, leave to 'dry', wipe off excess, polish over the top. I would thoroughly recommend Kiwi Parade Gloss for fantastic shine and mind boggling toughness.

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Don't know whether it's an old wives tale or not but I was always told to avoid Dubbin as it swells and rots the stitching - though it's probably all synthetic nowadays.

 

[Sezer74]

Thanks alot, much appreciated