Saphir Journal

The Oxford Guide

In this guide we would like to explain to you the different variants of one of the most iconic classic mens shoe the „Oxford“. In general Oxfords a...

Different construction methods for shoes

1. Goodyear-welted The Goodyear-welted construction is the most common way of making hi...

How to make your shoes fit with Shoe-Eze®

How to make your shoes fit with Shoe-Eze® We all know that feeling when we are excited to wear our new shoes but then swiftly realise that they...

AVEL’s new disinfectant: a contribution during the Covid-19 crisis

The Covid-19 crisis presents a genuine challenge for our society and economy. During these difficult times the cooperation of everyone is require...

The 5 pairs of shoes you need and how to take care of them

1. The black cap toe Oxford A must have in every wardrobe is a black Oxford. Whether for a business meeting...

Which is the right colour of shoe cream for your shoes?

A question we often receive by our customers is which colour of shoe cream to choose. Our 1925 Cream is now available i...

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Our Lady of Paris will rise again

Cherished worldwide beyond the Christian community, Notre-Dame is a symbol of Paris and national history. Dating back to 1160 it is considered one ...

The world championships in Shoe Shining and Patina

Leather care requires knowledge, technique and craftsmanship and the world’s best leather savants put their skills on show recently at the World ...

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