Boot Conditioning

[JakeSCH]

We really do not have to worry about water proof boots in So Cal but my boots needed some extra TLC.

Last year they let water in after being in the snow all day, so decided to condition and water proof them.

 

[HortoTheSlayer]

How did you go about it?

 

[JakeSCH]

Steps I took

1. Took off shoe laces
2. Scrubbed with warm water in sink & sponge
3. Liberally applied schnee's leather conditioner with hand with boots still wet (this is the step shown in the picture)
4. Let the conditioner set over night
5. Remove excess with rag (wait a few more hours)
6. Apply Nikwax with hand, removing excess with rag
7. Washing shoe laces now, letting them dry out before I re-install.

This should fully re-water proof and protect my boots.

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Reminded me I need to do this. My Kenetreks are going on season 3 and are looking pretty dry. Wading through those spring creeks then covering them in sand and dirt and sitting in my hot ass garage really dries them out.

 

[JakeSCH]

Reminded me I need to do this. My Kenetreks are going on season 3 and are looking pretty dry. Wading through those spring creeks then covering them in sand and dirt and sitting in my hot ass garage really dries them out.

Exactly! I've run my schnee's really hard last two seasons and they were pretty dried out.

 

[Creeping Death]

I use the Schnee's conditioner on my White's and Schnee's pac boots. Good stuff. Folks often forget to treat their boots well. Another good one I use is Montana pitch blend.