Customer Reviews Dr. Martens Wonder Shoe Balsam 2.87 oz

Wait, you own a pair of Docs and you don't have the Wonder Balsam?! Buy it, treat your shoes well and they'll reciprocate.

When you buy a pair of Dr. Martens you buy a tin of this. Regular applications of the Wonder Balsam speeds up the break-in phase and help keep your Docs looking right.

I bought this based on the stellar reviews to help restore a pair of Cole Haan lace up boots that I have had since 1989. The boots have contrasting stitching so one is limited by what you can use - polish would alter the look of the boots so this was not an option in my book. Truth be told I have done little than apply saddle soap more than 10 years ago. The boots have a wonderful worn look, but the leather was getting so dry after years of wearing in snow, rain, and other harsh conditions. I wanted something that would restore the boots to their prior glory - still looking worn but restored (if that makes sense). Given the price and that the product is not colored I figured I had nothing to loose. Well, I could not be happier with the results - the leather of the boots look a good 15 years younger. The boots have been hit against rocks and curbs, so there is no way these would ever look new again and that is not something I would want. In short the product is wonderful and I could not recommend it enough! Probably the only thing these would not work well on is polished dress shoes, but this stuff is a miracle worker for boots and casual shoes. For less than this cost how can you go wrong?

The shoe cream/balsam works as usual. If you don't want you hands or clothes to get greasy, use a towel/gloves.

I ordered it on a Thursday at 2pm and got it the next day morning (amazing). I've heard of this product and always wanted to give it a try so I opened it and used it on the handles of my leather purse right after I got it and it works like MAGIC. I can't wait to try it on my shoes when I get home. The price is reasonable, comes super fast, why hesitate? get it!

Excellent! Gently cleans softens and preserves without dulling leather. A little goes a long way. And not stinky either! Container simple genius with mini tin that helps extend the life of the sponge and keeps the balm from drying out. Yay, Doc Martens!

Wonder Balsam is a great value. It keeps your leather looking fresh, buffing out scrapes and scuffs while also acting as a conditioner. It is clear, so there no color-matching or staining issues to worry about. Wonder Balsalm comes in a fist sized tin which contains enough product for over a year's worth of applications, depending on how often it is used and the style of your shoe (full-sized boots will require more than chukkas). In short, Wonder Balsam is a solid product at a good value. Buy it.

This stuff is awesome. Used it on my fairly broken in Clarks Desert Boots. It brought back the original depth in the color of the leather without leaving the surface shining. Now I have supple, worked in leather with a great, original color.

I immediately went to work and put this on all my boots. So far it worked as all the other reviewers have said.

Best stuff ever. This waxy protectant works wonders on Dr. Martens and all other boots and shoes. Wonderful shine, and protection against rain, snow, dirt, and salt.

This stuff is great!it makes your boots look new and water proofs at the same time.

Works great on any leather shoes... I put this on my Dr. Marten's and clarks regularly... It's especially good for them prior to going back up north (Canada) to visit in the winter. Seals the shoe keeping the leather resilient in the wet weather...

This is a tried and true product! I learned about this terrific aid for shoes and handbags when my now grown kids were in high school! They were around before then and are still there for everyone to have on hand and use time after time! Get one now!

This stuff is great! Makes old shoes look brand new and it protects new shoes to help them look new longer. Highly recommend this with an order of shoes from Zappos!

This balm is a cut above some other miracle leather products that tout great results. I often worry that I am going to be rubbing on some leather finish that will go on all right, but turn to a tacky, white-ish substance that cannot be removed. Doc's balm reminds me of the high quality mink oil you can no longer get, goes on then disappears into the shoe, revitalizing the leather.

I got the Wonder Balsam for my Dr. Martens 1460 in greasy black. After a few weeks of wearing the boots while working on cars and boilers, the toe caps were scuffed. The wonder balsam made the leather soft and shiny again with just a few minutes and a clean rag. It worked on my deerskin gloves, too!

This is a great shoe. It's extremely comfortable while also offering a good heel height. The style is funky and classy at the same time.

I've used this stuff on a few different pairs of leather shoes now and it works GREAT! My 10 year old Doc Martens have never looked this good!

Pretty Amazing - As per the review by others this balsam works pretty good on shoes, at least in my case, that are not looking all that good. It brings out a wonderful shine to the shoes and tends to hide, to some extent, the scrapes and other minor damages to the shoe.

The wonders of Dr. M's Wonder Shoe Balsam - It works wonders. I have rejuvenated 3 pairs of boat shoes that will live another day. Worth every penny. As always, Zappos' service is beyond compare. Thanks!

Dr. Martens Wonder Shoe Balsam - This leather treatment is worth the dollars. I've been using it on my Harley-Davidson boots, and it's been keeping them looking like new. It softens the appearance of scuffs (happens a lot to boots from shifting and braking) to the point that they're nearly invisible and adds just the right amount of shine. It also helps protect them from water damage and makes clean-up easier. I'm going to try it on my good leather handbags & shoes to help protect them as well. A little bit of this clear balsam goes a long way and the applicator inside the lid is perfect.

Wonder Balm! Well, this stuff certainly does what it says it will. It gave new life, or at least a few more miles, to my favorite DOCS. Highly Recommended.

Love It - Bought for shoes, used on leather chairs, desks, coats.... A bit greasy the first day but soft the next.

This stuff is wonderful. I have a pair of suede skate shoes that I’ve had for about 3 years now. They looked pretty beat up cause the color was fading. But they are actually still in pretty good shape. I used the balsam and it made them look brand new again. I was so happy. I recommend using 2 coats. Put it on let it dry then put on a 2nd coat. The 2nd coat helped to make it a little more water proof after the first coat had soaked in.

Dr.Martens Wonder Shoe Balsam - This is a great product. I've used it on my new Docs, an older & very used pair of CATs & my old Docs. It revitalizes the leather and makes the boots look good again. I don't think it was meant to be a polish or shiner but it does have a similar effect. I intend to buy more of this product. Zappos shipping was quick.