Boot treatment/polish/waterproofer

[stonecitysniper]

Never really used much on boots except spray can scotch guard. I have never had a pair of leather boots over $100 either. I was just wondering what people are using on their boots to help keep the water out and the leather on the softer side as they get older and wet /dry over and over. I tried doing some research but there are so many products out there claiming to all do the same thing basically. Cabelas has their own polish, Sno-Seal, silicone, spray sealer...........what are you guys/girls using?

 

[miller1]

i use G wax from lathrop & sons and cabelas has obenaufs treatment, both are very good

 

[cmeier117]

I use McNett's products. I like them so far.

 

[Curtis C]

Obenaufs on mine. I started using it when I bought my first pair of Red Wing work boots. They lasted 4 years with quarterly treatment. Thats pretty darned good considering they are regularly subjected to gasoline, engine oils, coolant, and other solvents daily.

C

 

[a3dhunter]

Obenaufs on mine. I started using it when I bought my first pair of Red Wing work boots. They lasted 4 years with quarterly treatment. Thats pretty darned good considering they are regularly subjected to gasoline, engine oils, coolant, and other solvents daily.

C

same thing here, holds up better than the other "wax" that I've used.

 

[Lawnboi]

Nikwax, the actual wax, not just the liquid. Thats what i use, works really really well.

 

[BMB]

Nikwax, the actual wax, not just the liquid. Thats what i use, works really really well.

yep same here

 

[Gman]

Obenaufs as well. Great stuff.

 

[gil_wy]

Obenaufs as well. Great stuff.

Yep! Obenhaufs is the best I've used...

 

[luke moffat]

Obenaufs as well. Great stuff.

+1 it's what I use and I like it.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

To keep things soft Saddle Soap still works for me. For waterproofing I have used Sno Seal, and the Nikwax with good results.

 

[bowinhand]

Obenhaufs LP(leather preservative) and a warm hair dryer.

 

[Heather Stomper]

Obenhauf's is awesome stuff and put 10 years on my last pair of La Sportiva mountaineering boots with it.
Just a word of caution...those of you wearing Kenetrek boots, Do Not use Obenhauf's. Because of the different glues Kenetrek uses, the Obenhauf's will delaminate your boots. I am using the Kenetrek boot treatment and have had no issues the last 3 years with my boots.

 

[huntinfool84]

obenhaufs as well

 

[phil]

Obenhaufs here. phil

 

[stonecitysniper]

Thanks for the input guys, anyone ever use neatsfoot oil and bees wax?

 

[ScottR_EHJ]

Obenhaufs and Nikwaz. I preferred the Olbenhaufs, but the nikwax worked well too.

 

[Lawnboi]

Just keep in mind, alot of companies dont reccomend Obenhaufs because it causes rand separation in some makes of boots. I know lowa dosnt reccomend it either.

 

[Ross]

I have been using Nikwax with a coating of Techtron applied over the top. Many years ago in some outdoor article this was supposed to have been the best option available for waterproofing. Has worked for me.

 

[Evan Williams]

I have been an Obenaufs guy or Nik-Wax.