First, clean the shoes with a leather cleaner to remove the surface dirt. Next, condition the leather. Conditioners soften and lubricate the leather. Next, it is time for the polish. Liquid polish is quick and easy to apply, but must be applied more frequently.
Cream polishes privide a happy medium.
After the shoes are shined, weatherproof them. If you live or work in a messy environment, the protection of a weatherproofer is a must. Ask Dave's to recommend the product best suited to your needs. The key to keeping these materials in top shape is preventive maintenance. Before you wear the shoes, protect them with a water and stain repellant designed specifically for suede and nubuck.