Lowa Tibet GTX material?

[Elite]

Hey so I am looking at buying some wax/waterproof products and I am wondering if the boots are made out of leather or Nubuck??

Thanks


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[Idaho Sandman]

Best Use
Backpacking
Footwear Height
Over-the-ankle
Footwear Closure
Lace-up
Waterproof
Yes
Upper
Nubuck leather
Lining
Gore-Tex waterproof breathable membrane
Midsole
Polyurethane (DuraPU with SPS System)
Support
Nylon (hard nylon stabilizer)
Outsole
Vibram Masai
Can Be Resoled
Yes
Weight (Pair)
4 pounds
Gender
Men's

 

[Brad@Argali]

Hey so I am looking at buying some wax/waterproof products and I am wondering if the boots are made out of leather or Nubuck??

Thanks


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It is a straight leather, and if you plan to treat that leather I'd recommend using Lowa's leather treatment. Other products are known to cause the rubber brand to separate from the leather, and you will avoid your warranty on those boots if you use another brand. Just an FYI!

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[Elite]

It is a straight leather, and if you plan to treat that leather I'd recommend using Lowa's leather treatment. Other products are known to cause the rubber brand to separate from the leather, and you will avoid your warranty on those boots if you use another brand. Just an FYI!

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Ok thanks, The website says Nubuck for the upper material ? And that’s all it says. Any idea if Nikwax products are bad? I have read they work on lowas good


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[Brad@Argali]

Ok thanks, The website says Nubuck for the upper material ? And that’s all it says. Any idea if Nikwax products are bad? I have read they work on lowas good


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Nikwax is a great product and might work well. I havent used it on the Tibet's. Again, just be aware of the potential for it to cause your rubber brand to delaminate. I've talked with Lowa's product team about this and while I dont know what specifically causes it to happen, it apparently is a common problem.

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[backcountryshaffer]

I've used the crispi cream (LOL) on my Lowas including my Tibets. It works really well. The Tibets are Nubuck on teh upper.

 

[huntcoop]

Nikwax works great on my Tibets.

 

[justin davis]

Snow seal works well too

 

[Elite]

Nikwax works great on my Tibets.

Which Nikwax product do you use? They have a Nubuck and a 100percent leather


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[huntcoop]

Which Nikwax product do you use? They have a Nubuck and a 100percent leather


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[tttoadman]

I spray this on when the boots are wet as Lowa recommends. I have been using this stuff for years on my Tibet’s and hunters without issue.

Water Shield - Silicone Waterproofing Spray

Obenauf's Water Shield is a high silicone, non-aerosol spray for use on fabrics, canvas, nylon, suede and chrome-tanned leather boots. Our silicone waterproofing spray provides long lasting water protection with the benefit of an unscented formula.

www.obenaufs.com

 

[TJ]

I spray this on when the boots are wet as Lowa recommends. I have been using this stuff for years on my Tibet’s and hunters without issue.

Water Shield - Silicone Waterproofing Spray

Obenauf's Water Shield is a high silicone, non-aerosol spray for use on fabrics, canvas, nylon, suede and chrome-tanned leather boots. Our silicone waterproofing spray provides long lasting water protection with the benefit of an unscented formula.

www.obenaufs.com

How long have you had your boots?

I have a pair I've for about four years. I used sno-seal, and now they leak like a sieve.

I really like the Tibets but not wet feet!!

 

[tttoadman]

I spray this on when the boots are wet as Lowa recommends. I have been using this stuff for years on my Tibet’s and hunters without issue.

Water Shield - Silicone Waterproofing Spray

Obenauf's Water Shield is a high silicone, non-aerosol spray for use on fabrics, canvas, nylon, suede and chrome-tanned leather boots. Our silicone waterproofing spray provides long lasting water protection with the benefit of an unscented formula.

www.obenaufs.com

How long have you had your boots?

I have a pair I've for about four years. I used sno-seal, and now they leak like a sieve.

I really like the Tibets but not wet feet!!

The Tibet’s are going on 6 years old. My hunters I have had 3 years and I bought them used. The Tibet’s aren’t very watertight anymore. The hunters are totally good.

 

[Brooks]

I use Crispi Boot Cream then spray them with Crispi waterproof spray.....couldn’t find anything from Lowa to use.

 

[Idaho Sandman]

My Lowas get Kenetrek boot wax, nothing else.
The petroleum in snow seal will eat the glue on the rubber rand and lowa will not warranty them. They told me the Kenetrek wax will not void the warranty.

 

[mrbillbrown]

I’ve been using Obenauf’s LP cream on my Tibet LL boots for several years now without any issues.


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[Pagashaw]

I been using snowseal for 3 years on my tibets with no issues yet. Might have to switch, was unaware of the rand problem.

 

[lawrencedale]

I worked 3 seasons in the woods with tibets. They are still in ok shape considering I put my equipment through hell. I recently upgraded to a taller heavy hiker boot and now my feet actually stay dry in wet brush! I'm now a loyal crispi gtx guy.

 

[PMcGee]

Nikwax is a great product and might work well. I havent used it on the Tibet's. Again, just be aware of the potential for it to cause your rubber brand to delaminate. I've talked with Lowa's product team about this and while I dont know what specifically causes it to happen, it apparently is a common problem.

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Did they say if they changed glue. My first pair of Tibets I had zero issues with the rand and using Obenaufs. The pair I have now the rand delaminated. My buddy has a pair (not Tibets forget the model) his rand came of after a couple hikes with them. He sent them back got a new pair and the rand came off on that pair too. This is without using any conditioner. I have a new pair I’m going to use Lowa products on to see if it makes a difference.


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[Brad@Argali]

Did they say if they changed glue. My first pair of Tibets I had zero issues with the rand and using Obenaufs. The pair I have now the rand delaminated. My buddy has a pair (not Tibets forget the model) his rand came of after a couple hikes with them. He sent them back got a new pair and the rand came off on that pair too. This is without using any conditioner.


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I'm not sure if they changed the glue, but I dont believe so. I'm on my 3rd hard season with my tibets, which is longer tha. Most any boot I've ever used, and my rand is just starting to chip away. Any oil based shoe care product like obenaufs can cause the glue to come apart on that rand. Again, I have no idea what exactly causes it, but that's what I've been told.

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