At The Shoe Care Shop, we strive to operate our business as sustainably as possible. Our shoe care brushes are made from FSC wood, a sustainable wood source and natural horsehair (tailhair) from a certified supplier.

The brands and producers we work with often share the same sense of responsibility for the environment as we do. Luckily, a lot of traditionally crafted products are made using natural materials and ingredients and techniques and have been for years. Products such as the shoe care products by Saphir and the many shaving products by Edwin Jagger, and Tailor of Old Bond Street are made using only the best natural ingredients. Every day, our packing team makes sure our products are shipped well-protected using as little plastic wrapping as possible. Instead, if possible, we try to use recycled paper as much as possible, which has a much lower impact on the environment.

We try to motivate our customers to buy quality shoes in a price range that fits their budget. Classic brands such as Crockett & Jones, Sanoni, Alden, Loake and many others are just a few examples of brands that have been making shoes for decades and have always held up their standard of what it means to create a quality pair of shoes. Taking proper care of your shoes using good shoe care, such as Saphir’s Médaille d’Or line, ensures they will also last you a lifetime.

Making it so the only reason left for changing shoes is the change of fashion and style throughout the years. By buying timeless models, however, you can even counter that problem. Proper shoe care not only makes your shoes look amazing, but it also prevents the leather from drying out and cracking/tearing. Most fashion brands produce shoes of a much lower quality for a lower or sometimes even the same price. Yes, it might look like a great buy for the moment, but be aware that these types of shoes will end up in the trash within a year or so. After reading this, we hope to have motivated you to consider purchasing a pair of quality Goodyear-welted shoes made with passion.