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waterproofing boots #7976296
10/21/23 11:30 AM
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I have a pair of leather hiking boots that just starting leaking a bit. What can I spray or apply to them to seal them? Thanks Ken



Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976302
10/21/23 11:35 AM
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Sno Seal

Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976316
10/21/23 11:52 AM
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I use mink oil on all my boots and it works pretty good.


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Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976318
10/21/23 11:53 AM
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Treating them wont do much good if a seam has let go and it’s leaking there. Inspect all the seams as you may need to squirt a little super glue in there to seal back up. If youve ever own Danner Pronghorns, youll know what im talking about. I limped 2 pairs along for a while with super glue before they were too far gone.

Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976319
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Sno seal works okay but wears off pretty quickly when walking through brush. I have found over the years that the best way to waterproof a leather boot is to buy rubber boots.


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Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976320
10/21/23 11:53 AM
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Mink oil.or they have a.waterproofing spray for boots


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Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976332
10/21/23 12:11 PM
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If you use sno seal heat the boots up in the oven and rub the seal in good so it's not laying on the surface, mink oil is ok, I didn't feel it lasted long either

Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976337
10/21/23 12:18 PM
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Obenaufs heavy duty LP works good....but as mentioned, its not gonna fix loose seams.

Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976349
10/21/23 12:37 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. These are Merrils and are pretty new. I will check the seams then seal them. Not sure which one I will use yet. I do like the idea of heating them up.



Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976354
10/21/23 01:01 PM
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Mink oil a saddle soap to clean.

Re: waterproofing boots [Re: goldnut] #7976417
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I use surplus GI boot dressing, basically snow seal, and it's awesome!


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