Author Topic: Waterproofing leather boots (Read 1077 times)

str8shooter48 · « **on:** November 13, 2005, 03:18:23 AM »

I just bought a pair of Wolverine Gortex Thinsulate boots. I know the Gortex will keep you dry, but I was looking for something to shed the water off the leather so they don't saturate. I used to use SnoSeal to preserve the leather on my old Sorels. Now I hear that this is not a good choice. I was thinking something like Camp Dry or some other silicone based spray. Any thoughts.

Thanks

EsoxLucius · « **Reply #1 on:** November 13, 2005, 05:02:01 AM »

If it is full grain leather I have not found anything better than Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP.

willysjeep134 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 14, 2005, 02:05:40 PM »

What did you hear about sno-seal? I use the stuff and thought it did a pretty good job. I've got some money invested in a nice pair of boots and sure wouldn't want to do something to them to damage them.

EsoxLucius · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2005, 04:40:51 AM »

The chemicals in which the beeswax is suspended in SnoSeal have been reported to damage the welts and stitching in some boots.

bobelk99 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 26, 2005, 11:00:32 AM »

I double the vote for Obenauf. I get mine from Russell Moccasin.
I use it on gloves and gear as well as boots. Best stuff of its type I know of.