Waterproofing leather boots

[Thorgrim]

Obenauf's works pretty well. You'll never get leather totally waterproof, it will need a membrane of some sort like Gortex. As far as Danner's go....they make some decent boots, but they are not up to the same quality standards that they had 20+ years ago. If you want a high quality boot, expect to pay some big bucks.

 

[backspur]

Your best chance for waterproof leather footwear is something with Gore-Tex. Pull out the insole and check for a Gore-Tex layer in the footbed that is attached to the layer on the sides. This is left out on lesser boots and will allow water to leak in around the soles. I've had the best luck with U.S. made Danners. The last pair of foreign made Danners have been good, but the two pairs before that leaked.

 

[YukonGlocker]

My favorite pair of gore-tex boots is a pair of Ecco boots. Most comfortable and longest lasting hiking/hunting/etc. boots I've had.

 

[tntrex]

Mink oil is pretty ok , i use it. They have it at atwoods near the horse tack usually.

i recall a relative told how they used to use beef tallow(cooking fat) back in the old days because that was always on hand and free. They used bacon grease for stuff to but i dont remember what.

 

[tntrex]

Wait. Im thinking about a leather softener is at atwoods. neatsfoot oil. Carry on

 

[okiearmory]

+2 for Sno Seal

 

[John64]

Leather boots are still in style for manly footwear.

 

[dennishoddy]

Wait. Im thinking about a leather softener is at atwoods. neatsfoot oil. Carry on

Used Neatsfoot oil on my baseball gloves to shorten the break in time. Rub the oil into the leather, and bungee a soft ball into the pocket until it dried.

 

[CubsWin16]

Sno seal is the way to go

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[T.Ridley]

Johnson water seal for a deal works decent. You can get it in a spray can.