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.