The complete care system for thoroughly cleaning, enhancing water repellency, and revitalising the breathability of wet weather clothing. Easy to use in your washing machine and by hand, non-flammable and PFC free. View Product Fabric & Leather Proof

Fabric boots can be harder to clean than leather boots but it’s worth making the effort to ensure they are cleaned properly. Dirt particles left in the fabric can cause the fibres to decay and reduce the lifespan of your boots. Start by removing the laces of your hiking boots. Clean them in warm water using a sponge or brush. You want to remove as much of the dirt or grime as possible before applying the waterproofing layer. Once the boots are wet, apply the waterproofing treatment to the outer material. Salt is also another enemy of leather because when the salt touches the boot’s leather, it leaves a glowing stain on it. The stain is difficult to remove from the leather and when left untreated, you are setting up your boots top layer to begin to show signs of weakness. In addition, one drop of a salty substance can damage your boots finish. During application, simply use an included applicator or separately bought lint-free cloth to lightly dab and spread it across the shoes. Thanks to the effectiveness of natural wax, you normally have to only apply a single layer to your boots. After conditioning the boots with any one of the waterproofing products such as cream, wax, spray or paste, instead of wiping off the excess by hand with a cloth, you just place the heat gun close to the boots and in a matter of seconds it begins to cause the conditioner to be absorbed into the leather.Being outdoors in the rainy season can be fun and yet challenging. Wearing the wrong kind of footwear can cause problems to your health. Therefore, it is to your benefit that you learn the various ways of how to waterproof boots so that you can protect your health by stopping water from entering your footwear as well as protecting your boots from getting damaged. Waxed based polishes – You can create a great shine on your boots by using waxed based polishes. The polishes acts by creating a protective layer that can protect the boot leather from getting damaged by water easily. Sometimes the best trips include some rough weather. Conquering a summit feels twice as good if you have made it through the elements. Modern equipment turns bad weather into something you can deal with. GORE-TEX footwear has really developed in recent years and should be a definite consideration as you piece together your kit. Wet feet really spoil any trip! If you have a leather hiking boot, this step is skipped as the material has a natural waterproofing ability! However, in both cases, this waterproof layering is often not a permanent part of the shoe and over time with trail wear, it decreases in effectiveness. Specialist waterproofer designed to protect against UV damage and enhance water repellency of all weatherproof textiles. Easy to apply by hand, non flammable, PFC and aerosol free. View Product Concentrated Tent & Gear SolarProof ®

Flaws but not dealbreakers: The brand suggests waiting around 12 hours for the spray to be totally effective, which is quite a long time. You’ll have to plan in advance if you know when you want to wear them.

Make sure the spray can is about 6 inches away from your face and then start spraying your boot. Apply only a little spray at a time to the boot. Did you know that you can easily waterproof any pair of boots from your own home? All you need are a handful of simple tools and materials to help you transform your shoes into a fortified water-repelling version of their old selves. The great news is that it costs very little and is completely doable by everyone – no special training needed.