Kiwi Shoe Polish

Kiwi is a globally recognized brand of shoe polish, founded in Australia in 1906 by William Ramsay. The brand gained international fame during World War I and World War II as it was used extensively by British and American soldiers. Historically, Kiwi is credited with having superior preservative and waterproof properties compared to its contemporaries.

Today, Kiwi products are manufactured in various locations worldwide to serve different regional markets. The brand was acquired by the American consumer goods giant S. C. Johnson & Son in 2011 from Sara Lee Corporation. S. C. Johnson is a privately held company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. In recent years, S. C. Johnson has announced plans to exit the shoe care business in certain markets, but Kiwi remains the leading brand in the category globally.