shoe care

[sixbeforelunch]

I'd really like to start taking better care of my shoes, and I have questions.

1) What makes up a good shoe care kit? So far on my list I have

1. two horse hair shoe cream dappers
2. two large brushes
3. two flannel shine cloths
4. black, brown, and neutral shoe cream

Am I missing anything?

2) How often should shoes be shined?

3) Any other tips for shoe care specific to women's shoes that I should know about?