The right brush makes the difference - Tapirs shoe shine brushes explained

Sustainable shoe care requires more than good care products made from natural raw materials – the right brush also plays a decisive role. But which brush is suitable for which purpose?

Tapir brings light to the brush jungle!

Alles gegen Schmutz

Die Schmutzbürste ist – wie der Name schon sagt – dazu da, groben Schmutz vom Schuh und den Sohlen zu entfernen. Durch die praktische Form mit der spitzen Seite gelangen Sie mühelos auch an die schwerer zugänglichen Stellen. Bürsten Sie den Dreck einfach mit den natürlichen Fibreborsten ab und lösen festsitzenden Schlamm und Steine aus der Schuhsohle mit der spitzen Seite heraus. Der Schuh kommt dabei durch das Holz selbstverständlich nicht zu schaden. Anders, als es beispielsweise mit einem Messer oder Schraubenzieher der Fall sein könnte.
Der Einsatz der Schmutzbürste bei der Schuhpflege ist optimal für die erste Grobreinigung des Schuhs vor der nachfolgenden Pflege von Schuhen geeignet. Die Bürste kann sowohl im trockenen als auch im nassen Zustand verwendet werden.

For precise application of leather care products

With the application brush , our products such as leather grease, leather care cream, leather oil or even the leather balm can be applied evenly and thoroughly to the leather. Here you can choose between brushes with and without handles and light or dark bristles made of horsehair.
The horsehair of the application brush is particularly gentle on sensitive surfaces, while at the same time effectively removing dust and dirt from the shoe. Thanks to its fine structure, it penetrates deep into the pores of the leather and ensures thorough cleaning without damaging or scratching the material. The soft and flexible horsehair bristles absorb the care products well and ensure streak- and stain-free distribution of them over the entire shoe. Ideal for proper shoe care. Thus, the material is nourished, cared for and protected, which extends its lifespan and greatly improves its appearance. At best, use the application brush with light bristles for light leather care products and the dark application brush for dark leather care. This way you don’t get confused and avoid unsightly stains on your shoes if care residues have been preserved in the brush.

Tip: After each use, the brushes can be washed with a little cleaner or conventional dishwashing liquid and water. Then dry and reuse for the next shoe care.

The application brush – precise care for the sole and leather

For precise application of liquid products, such as the “Outdoors! Moisture protection” or leather sole care, Tapir’s application brush is particularly suitable. The brush also has bristles made of the finest horsehair, which are ideal for picking up and evenly distributing Tapir’s liquid care products. The horsehair is soft and flexible, which allows the products to be applied gently without irritating and damaging the sole or material.

By the way, the brush is already included in the packaging for moisture protection.

Our gloss brushes give your smooth leather the finishing touch after care with leather grease or leather care cream, for example. With this brush, the care products can be easily massaged into the material and the leather is optimally polished until a beautiful shine is created on the leather.

But the impregnations of Tapir can also be wonderfully spread with the gloss brushes after application.

First, start by cleaning the shoe, for example with the leather and saddle soap. Once the shoes are clean, apply some of the leather grease, leather care cream or leather balm to the surface using the application brush. Then simply brush the gloss brushes over the shoe in even, circular motions to distribute the product evenly and work it deep into the leather and see how the leather surface begins to shine and shine beautifully as you use it!

Don’t forget to treat harder-to-reach areas of the shoe as well, including the seams and edges. The more you polish, the more intense the shine of your shoes will be. Repeat this process if necessary to achieve the desired shine.

We have four different gloss brushes in our range, which differ in colour or softness of the bristles.

Gentle cleaning and care for suede

The suede brush with brass bristles is the indispensable and perfect tool for your suede, nubuck and suede shoes. A must-have for every shoe care routine.

Since this leather is a rather sensitive material, which still requires regular care, the brush is ideal. This is because the brass bristles of the brush are particularly gentle and gentle on the suede, while at the same time effectively removing stubborn dirt and deposits. Unlike traditional brushes, the brass bristles offer a fine cleaning effect that does not damage the material on the one hand and retains its natural softness and suppleness on the other. In addition, with this brush you can effortlessly reposition the fibers of the suede and thus provide a fresh and beautiful look.
Simply work on the leather with gentle movements in one direction and see directly how it becomes clean and fresh again!

Refreshing the fibres with the help of the brush is also particularly suitable for suede, nubuck and suede after spraying with the leather impregnation. After a short exposure time, run the brush over the leather and thus ensure a look almost like new!

Of course, all our brushes are made in Germany and are made of sustainably managed beech wood from local forests and natural bristles made of the finest horsehair. So that you don’t have to make any compromises when it comes to care accessories and do something good for yourself and our environment.