Why don't you 'bull' them? You build up layers of polish which fills in the scuff and you also get the blingiest boots ever....Patent leather look
You need a cloth, water, Parade Gloss polish, a bottle of wine and a good DVD/video/night on the telly.
Apply polish to a bit of boot. Dip the cloth in the water and wring it out - hard. It must be just damp. wrap the damp bit of cloth around your finger and start to rub in circles. Keep going and suddenly, the gloss will appear.
My son taught me how to bull when he was in Air Cadets - the only useful thing he learned there