Shoe Care Valet Selection Guide
Are you looking for a suitable shoe shine box for yourself or as a gift? In this guide, we try to make that choice a little easier. And don't worry. No matter which shoe care valet you choose, at The Shoe Care Shop, you buy quality. From shoe polish brushes made with natural horse hair to Saphir care products. You get the best for your shoes. We divide our shoeshine boxes into three categories: Beginner / entry-level, advanced / mid-range, and luxury / expert shoeshine sets. If you are new to shoe shine, this does not mean that you cannot use a shoe shine box for advanced users, but we try to adjust the number of products in the box to the type of user. The more products in a shoe care kit, the more confusion it can cause if one is not familiar with the products or the shoe care process. You can always add products to your shoeshine arsenal later.
Entry model / Beginners
If you’re new to shoe care or simply want an easy way to look after your shoes without too much fuss, our Basic Shoe Care Valets are the perfect starting point. These sets contain only the essentials you really need to clean, condition, and shine your shoes.
Choose, for example, the Saphir Shoe Care Valet (available in cherry wood, walnut, or burlwood). With these, you’ll have everything required to keep your shoes in excellent condition while keeping things simple and straightforward.
Because these valets focus on the basics, they’re a great entry-level choice, but they also leave plenty of room to expand later with extra colours or specialised products as your collection and experience grow.
Intermediate / advanced
If you already have some experience with shoe care and want to take the next step, our Saphir Deluxe Shoe Care Valets are the ideal choice. Compared to the basic valets, these sets are more versatile and give you extra options to care for a wider variety of shoes.
Each valet includes multiple colours of Saphir Médaille d’Or Pommadier Cream and Pâte de Luxe Wax Polish, making them especially useful if you own shoes in different shades. On top of that, the Saphir Renovateur conditioner is included as standard. A must-have for nourishing and cleaning leather. This addition makes your routine more complete and ensures you’re prepared for those times when your shoes need more than just a shine.
For even more flexibility, you can expand the valet with the Saphir Médaille d’Or Suede Set, allowing you to look after your suede shoes as well. With this combination, you’ll be well equipped for different colours, leathers, and shoe types, a natural step up from the essentials.
Luxury / expert level
If you’re a true shoe enthusiast and want to be prepared for every situation, our Luxury Shoe Care Valets are the ultimate choice. These complete sets are designed for those who want nothing less than the best care for all their shoes.
Each valet comes fully equipped with multiple colours of Saphir Médaille d’Or Pommadier Cream and Pâte de Luxe Wax Polish, so you can look after virtually every colour of leather. On top of that, products for suede and nubuck care are included as well in most models, making these valets suitable for different types of shoes and materials.
Because they are so richly stocked, these valets give you everything you need for a professional-level routine at home. They’re best suited if you already have some shoe care knowledge, as you’ll know how to make the most of the wide range of products included. With a Luxury Valet, you’ll always be ready to clean, condition, and shine every pair in your collection.
Without shoe shine set
Already have an extensive shoe care collection but still storing it in an old shoebox? Then it’s time to upgrade to one of our luxury empty shoe care valets. Almost all of our valets are also available without a set, so you can organise your existing products in a box that matches their quality.
These empty valets give you the craftsmanship and elegant look of our full valets, while letting you fill them with your own creams, waxes, and brushes. It’s the perfect option if you already have the products you like, but want a beautiful and practical way to store and present them.
You might also be interested in these guides

Suede and nubuck guide
Freshen up your suede and nubuck shoes with this quick and easy maintenance guide.

Advanced shoe shine guide
Want to lift your shoe shine to the next level? Be sure to give our advanced shoe shine guide a read.

Sneaker cleaning
Make your sneakers as good as new with this sneaker cleaning guide.

Shoe Trees
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