any advantage I can muster

[RedNigel]

I tried to pick up a pair of waterproof boots at the last minute but didn't find any that fit. I am going to wear my regular boots with rain covers if it rains, but I need a tip

I still want to treat my boots with something that will buy me some time if I get caught out. Please recommend something to put on my boots to give them some kind of water repelling property

Thanks

 

[RedLdr1]

If they are leather the old school standby was rubbed in mink oil which is what I prefer...it worked very well on issue combat boots. Then came spray on silicon waterproofing that was useless...:rolleyes1: I'd call a good boot store and see what is suggested now days...or go with mink oil.

 

[RedLdr1]

Back when I was in high school and college and went mountain climbing on the weekends, I always used a wax type waterproofing material that went on like shoe polish.

That sure sounds like mink oil... The name is somewhat deceptive as it is a shoe paste / polish / wax like product, not an actual oil. And heating your boots first is another old trick for applying it...if you go that route remove any shoe strings...they light off first.

 

[mikesim]

Yup! I've used Sno-Seal for years on my hunting boots... always had dry tootsies!Mike

 

[Chaff]

+1 on the Sno-Seal. But instead heating your boots in the oven, try a hair dryer with heat. Remove the laces, clean the boots, apply the Sno-Seal, and ''toast'' them with
the hair dryer. The Sno-Seal ''melts'' right into the leather. No need for high heat, as the beeswax melts at a moderate temp.

Good luck,
Chaff

 

[Phil Tarman]

Sno-Seal worked great on my cross-country ski-boots.

 

[junglejim]

I use sno seal. Rode in the rain all day and feet were still dry.

Years ago I tried Bear grease. Not the brand name "Bear Grease" but grease rendered from a bear. It worked well to water proof my boots and it repelled big dogs as well. But I don't recommend it.