Article: Lowa Patrol Boots

[Tonyuk]

You can view the page at http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/content.php?r=780-Lowa-Patrol-Boots-Pic-Heavy

 

[Parbajtor]

Thanks Tony, good review. One point regarding waterproofing leather. If you have a Get-Geared shop near you (German owned motorcycle accessories shop) they have a really good range of highly effective waterproofing products, including the leder-gris and a foam treatment for everyday use. Their "test" for waterproofing is to stand in the product under a pressure wash and see how long it takes before you get wet. I tend to buy my waterproof gear from them because you can definitely trust the ratings (especially if not used for motorcycling)

 

[madra]

I'm sure some of these specialist creams and potions work well, but I'm a bit dubious about the price of a lot of them, in comparison with how much of the 'stuff' you actually get. The best 'bang for buck' treatment I've found for waterproofing leather is Neatsfoot Oil. You can score 2,5 litres for between £12 and £15.

I just slabber it onto my boots [or leather jacket, or whatever] with a paintbrush and leave it to soak in overnight. Makes the leather lovely, supple & greasy and completely waterproof. Plus, you only need to re-apply once every few months.

 

[Tonyuk]

I'm sure some of these specialist creams and potions work well, but I'm a bit dubious about the price of a lot of them, in comparison with how much of the 'stuff' you actually get. The best 'bang for buck' treatment I've found for waterproofing leather is Neatsfoot Oil. You can score 2,5 litres for between £12 and £15.

I just slabber it onto my boots [or leather jacket, or whatever] with a paintbrush and leave it to soak in overnight. Makes the leather lovely, supple & greasy and completely waterproof. Plus, you only need to re-apply once every few months.

Neatsfoot oil is good stuff for softening leather but I've found you need to be very careful to not over-soften it or else in Lowas especially a lot of the ankle support goes. Makes them very sweaty too. Excellent for leather jackets though!

Tonyuk

 

[johno121]

Have uk 10 Brown Patrol -just too long need a 9.1/2 - literally just tried out and hald size too long (thought might need it for the width) , so would swap if anyone has a 9.5 that is too small??

 

[johno121]

Have uk 10 Brown Patrol -just too long need a 9.1/2 - literally just tried out and half size too long (thought might need it for the width) , so would swap if anyone has a 9.5 that is too small??