Update from the comments: If you're the type to do things "the right way," here's some very detailed instructions on polishing shoes, including the option of lighting the polish on fire (halfway down the page).
Update from the comments: If you're the type to do things "the right way," here's some very detailed instructions on polishing shoes, including the option of lighting the polish on fire (halfway down the page).
I don't have the vaguest idea of how it could work. What's that sponge doing?
It's like having brand new shoes. Divine!
If you do a proper job polishing every now and then, which includes applying a bunch of layers of polish, then you can just do a 30-second buff to get rid of scuffs and bring the shine back.