I found a pair of nice, cap toe, leather sole, black oxford, dress shoes at a thrift store the other day and am planning out how to revive them. Please offer any advice you might have on the subject of leather dress shoe care and maintenance!

These shoes are worn but definitely serviceable. My biggest concern is a wee bit of cracking in a couple places...

Here's what I'm thinking so far:

1) Clean with either a damp cloth or saddle soap
2) Condition the upper with mink oil or some other leather conditioner
3) Seal the leather soles with dubbin
4) Shine with coloured cream or wax polish

Now I just need to hope Santa gets me some shoe care products for xmas including cedar shoe trees...