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nikwas, polish or both?

fguihen · 2008-09-25 15:06:26

I currently use nikwax on my boots after each hike. it doesnt put a shine on them or make them as protected looking as polish does. which do you use and why?

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25-09-2008 4:06pm

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fguihen

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I currently use nikwax on my boots after each hike. it doesnt put a shine on them or make them as protected looking as polish does.

which do you use and why?

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#2 25-09-2008 4:08pm
Alun

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I just use the nikwax aqueous wax, applied when wet after cleaning my boots, and it keeps the water out just fine. I don't really see why not having a shine on a pair of hiking boots is an issue, to be honest.

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#3 25-09-2008 4:18pm
BeardyGit

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Maybe he's going dancing in the Glendalough Hotel?

;-)

I use the NikWax stuff too. Like it lots. It's better for the brushed Nubuck finish on my Meindls I reckon.

If you'd prefer a bit of a shine, get some Brasher Conditioning Cream. Just be warned it's a very dark colour finish.... You can get it in 53 Degrees North for sure. Polishes up pretty well and protects the leather too. Apply sparingly.

Gil

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