Focus on the task at hand please.
Here ... read this:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2112220_properly-clean-leather-shoes.html
I like the idea of reducing the amount of chemicals in use and that's why you are ok to just use a damp cloth this time.
If you've got suede shoes or athletic shoes then you'll have to do some research on your own ... and do take care if they are not your own.