Wow. Just wow. I used cordovan polish on my shoes and they got way too dark. I was afraid for years to use any kind of remover because I heard it could ruin the shoes, take off the factory dyes, etc. If you weren't careful. I used this stuff and it's like I have my shoes back. The red color has returned and the dark purple isn't as overpowering. I wish I had taken a before picture. But this is after