Lincoln wax is the only way I could achieve a flawless "Fort Bragg Standard" shine on my jump boots back in the day. I had one pair I only wore with my Class A's and they always shined above the rest. My secret was to put a small amount on the boots and then use a heat gun to slightly melt it. As it was cooling, I would dip a cotton ball into ice cold water, put a little fresh Lincoln on the tip, and rub it gentle circles until it looked like glass. Well, I guess it's not a secret now...LOL! It is a perfected technique, so that's not all there is to it. All I can say is Lincoln Wax works, and I have many years of saved push ups to prove it.  If you want a true high gloss shine, buy this now!