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#400 · #455-RC · #200 · #310 · Polish & wax

Angelus shoe polish and wax

Angelus Shoe Wax Polish is the original 1907 formula, made with carnauba wax and beeswax, in 15 colors. It builds a lasting high shine, hides small scuffs, helps repel water and nourishes smooth leather. Roll Call is the military-grade wax for a mirror shine, Lustre Cream conditions and restores color, and Instant Shine shines with no buffing.

Where to buy How to shine shoes
  • Since 1907The original formula
  • 15 colorsShoe wax polish
  • 50 g–1 kgThree wax sizes
An open tin of Angelus Perfect Stain Shoe Wax Polish Angelus Roll Call Military Grade Wax tin Angelus Instant Shine bottle

Which polish do I need?

All four are for smooth leather. For suede, use suede dye or the Nubuck & Suede Kit.

  • Shoe Wax Polish
    #400 · #410

    Shoe Wax Polish

    A hard, high shine that hides small scuffs, helps repel water and nourishes the leather.

    • 15 colors
    • 50 g, 3 oz. and 1 kilo
    • Carnauba wax and beeswax
    See the 15 colors
  • Angelus Roll Call Military Grade Wax tin
    #455-RC

    Roll Call Military Grade Wax

    Black wax made for the high-gloss mirror shine uniform shoes and boots call for.

    • Mirror shine
    • 50 g tin
  • Angelus Lustre Cream jar
    #200

    Lustre Cream

    A shoe cream that conditions as you work it in and brings back color and shine. Use Neutral to keep the shade.

    • 4 oz.
    • Shoes, boots and bags

    6 colors

    • Army Tan
    • Black
    • Brown
    • Navy Blue
    • Neutral
    • Tan
  • Angelus Instant Shine bottle
    #310

    Instant Shine

    A quick liquid shine with no buffing. Clear works on leather of any color.

    • 3.3 oz.
    • For on-the-go touch-ups

    8 colors

    • Brown
    • Clear
    • Cordovan
    • Instant White
    • Jet Black
    • Navy Blue
    • Red
    • White Ace Supreme

#400 Shoe Wax Polish colors

15 colors in 50 g, 3 oz. and 1 kilo.

How to shine shoes with wax polish

  1. Wiping a leather boot with a soft cloth

    Clean

    Clean the leather with Leather & Saddle Soap and let it dry.

  2. Working polish into a leather boot with a cloth

    Apply

    Rub a small amount of polish in with a soft cloth or applicator brush, in small circles.

  3. An open tin of Angelus Shoe Wax Polish beside a brown dress shoe

    Wait

    Let it sit for a few minutes.

  4. Buffing a leather boot with a horsehair brush

    Buff

    Buff with a horsehair brush or buff rag until it shines.

How to get a mirror shine

For boots and dress shoes that need an inspection-level shine.

  1. Applying a thin layer of wax to a boot with a cloth

    Thin layer

    Apply a thin layer of wax with a soft cloth in small circles.

  2. Polishing a black boot with a cloth

    Let it haze

    Let it haze, then buff with a horsehair brush.

  3. Brushing a black dress shoe beside a tin of Angelus Shoe Wax Polish

    Build it up

    Build thin layers on the toe and heel, buffing between each one.

  4. Angelus Roll Call Military Grade Wax tin

    Go Roll Call

    For the highest gloss, use Roll Call Military Grade Wax.

What customers say about Angelus polish

  • ★★★★★

    “I have been using the Angelus shoe polish for years, it’s the best I have found and I have family and friends that have switched to this upon my recommendation.”

    Donnie S., Kansas City, Missourion Black Shoe Wax Polish, 2026
  • ★★★★★

    “This is the first new can of shoe polish I have purchased in many years. My last few cans had largely dried out, so this polish was a pleasure to work with as it is still pliable. Produced an excellent shine.”

    Owen S., Phoenix, Arizonaon Roll Call Military Grade Wax, 2025

Reviews from customers on AngelusDirect.com, the official Angelus store, where Angelus averages 4.8 stars across more than 45,000 reviews.

Safety data sheets

Shoe polish questions

Shoe cream or shoe polish?

Lustre Cream conditions leather and brings back color and shine. Shoe Wax Polish builds a harder, higher shine and helps repel water. Many people use cream first, then wax.

Instant Shine or wax polish?

Instant Shine is the fast option with no buffing. For a deeper, longer-lasting shine, use Shoe Wax Polish and buff it out.

How do I get a mirror shine on boots?

Build thin layers of wax on the toe and heel, buffing between each layer. For an inspection-level shine, use Roll Call Military Grade Wax.

Can I use shoe polish on suede?

No. Angelus polish is for smooth leather only. For suede, use the Nubuck & Suede Kit or Suede Dye.

What is Angelus Shoe Wax made of?

It’s the original 1907 Angelus formula, made with carnauba wax and beeswax.