Shoe Buffing -

Let the polish sit for at least 5 to 15 minutes before the final step.

"Leather is like people, son," Arthur said, his voice a low rumble. "It gets dry and brittle when it’s neglected. But with a little care, the strength is still there." SHOE BUFFING

He let the wax set for a moment, then took a fresh cotton chamois. This was the "magic" step: the buffing. With a minimal dab of water and lightning-fast, circular motions, Arthur began the friction dance. The "snap-snap-snap" of his cloth against the leather echoed through the station—a sound of transformation. Let the polish sit for at least 5