Waterproofing non leather boots

LadyMayBelle

Hello;

I am the queen of fussy when it comes to boots, and this year (or for a long time!) I haven't been able to locate the style, shape and type of boot I like, within my price bracket. I would have liked leather to keep the puddles and snow out.

Is there any success in buying a mid range synthetic pair and using a waterproof treatment on them? I'm willing to try but would love other people's advice..

Michellenman

I'm veggie so never wear leather so I always buy synthetic boots and treat them myself.

I generally try to buy good quality boots anyway, even if they're not leather.

I treat them with an oily rub, can't remember the name of it off hand, that I buy in barrats. Comes in a big tube, bought it years ago and have used it once a week and still have loads left. I rub that in with a j-cloth once a week (well, as often as I remember ) and let it dry. Then every other evening I spray them with this stuff: http://www.barratts.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?freeText=WAX+AND+OIL&langId=-1&storeId=10553&msg=MSG_SEARCH_ONE_MATCHING_PRODUCT&productId=44465&catalogId=10055&ddkey=http:Search

That gets in to all the nooks and crannies and keeps the waterproof ime.
I do that in the really bad winter weather, the more light layer you build up of those two the better they work. At this time of year I just use those two once a month or so or after I've cleaned them to put a protective layer back on.