waterproofing boots?

[Goosesniper]

Mink oil. I put that &/&/ on everything. Even my leather seat for my cruiser. I rub it on with my gloves on.

[topher]

I know this is an older thread... but what do you use for a bit that has both leather and a fabric?


I used mink oil on the leather... but unsure what to do with the fabric.. maybe try a spray sealer? After mink oil?

[mbhunter]

This is what I've used. Works great.

[topher]

This is what I've used. Works great.

Just already the leather and everything? Or just the fabric?

[mbhunter]

Just already the leather and everything? Or just the fabric?

I use it on everything. Says on the can "leather, nylon, cotton, canvas, and other fabrics." I've never noticed color change or anything.

[outback]

I have a pair of Rockies that just don't repel water till I hit them hard with "Fluid Film" spray. I put it on quite heavy then let them dry then hit them again. Let them dry again and I'm good for 5-6 months. Do them twice a year and good to go.

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[Mdiddi]

I use toilet bowl wax. Some in the seams and on the leather. Heat the boots up in the sun or with heater and it applies nice. You can also heat up the wax. Cheap and really effective.

I don't know how this would work for fabric boots that are supposed to breath.

[Wired]

There is a product from Rustoleum called Never Wet but it is expensive. I just use the silicone spray and it helps to keep the boots dry Even mud doesn't stick to them.

[oaknut]

There is a product from Rustoleum called Never Wet but it is expensive. I just use the silicone spray and it helps to keep the boots dry Even mud doesn't stick to them.

This stuff does work. You can actually waterproof a cotton t-shirt. It does not however last long on boots or anything that flexes. It also leaves a chalky residue on everything.

[JoePa]

When you put any kind of oil or other spray on a boot aren't you basically keeping it was breathing - which is one of the benefits of leather boots - if this is the case why not just get a good pair of insulated rubber boots and not worry about water proofing them -