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If you’ve read our guide to boot care and waterproofing methods, you already know why a solid wax like beeswax outperforms oils, greases, and animal fats for long-term leather waterproofing — it stays fixed in the outer layer of the leather instead of migrating through it over time. This page covers the right way to […]
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Most boot advice covers fit and break-in. Almost nobody covers what happens after that — the maintenance that actually determines whether a good pair of boots lasts five seasons or fifteen. Two things ruin leather boots faster than anything else: drying them wrong, and waterproofing them wrong. Both are avoidable. Rule One: Dry Them Slowly […]
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Read MoreIf your boots are wet, you’re lifting an extra three pounds with every step you take. Learn the importance of dry comfortable footwear. Unprotected leather absorbs and retains water. Not only does this make your feet feel cold and wet but water increases the weight of you boots which makes walking tiring. Even GORE-TEX® lined […]
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Read MoreRepair-All by Sno-Seal is a unique product. Three special properties make it superior for sealing welts, seams, and stitching of footwear and repairing and patching waders tents and rubber boats. First, its ability to remain flexible, second its ability to fail cohesively rather than adhesively, and finally its ability to re-soften and adhere to previous […]
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Read MoreSno-Seal provides maximum waterproofness and durability for smooth full-grain leather footwear. Oil or chrome tanned leather accepts Sno-Seal readily after removal of any factory coating. (Glycerin or Carnuba, wax which are water-soluble, is often applied for a temporary shine and scuff resistance). A new boot should be washed with a soft brush using Sport-Wash or […]
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Read MoreThe comfort of real leather will never be matched because of its combination of strength, support, breathability, absorbency, elasticity, warmth, and feel. Proper care will maintain these features and extend the useful life of the skate. The upper or shoe must provide correct support to maximize performance and reduce injuries. Water proofing products like grease, […]
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