Quote Originally Posted by McMurdo View Post
What I meant was would it be smart to polish them before the first wearing? I know they will need polishing at some point.
Are these "new" shoes that haven't been worn yet? From the pictures, they appear as if they've been worn quite a bit already. They seem to have developed the 'crease' at the toe, and look like they've received some mild scuffing.

At any rate, I'd polish them. Even if they haven't been worn at all. They need some shine, and the wax will help seal out moisture and dirt. I would think it's important to get a base layer of wax on the leather before ever wearing them, for this reason.