Meindl desert boots,how to proof?

[AndyD]

Picked up a pair of new (no box/tags) Meindl desert boots.

As there are no tags,can't find cleaning/proofing instructions,have looked online,but just seem to get Meindl cleaning/proofing products which aren't cheap!

I have a can of Scotchgard protector,is this ok to use,is it basically the same stuff as the Meindl spray?

Cheers,
Andy

 

[SimonM]

I've never bothered with mine...and I'm on my third pair as I keep wearing them out.

Getting them wet isn't a major problem as they dry quickly. If you get them really wet and you are uncomfortable (only happened to me once in about 6 years of wearing them) just change your socks for a dry pair, remembering to dry and powder your feet first.

Simon

 

[woof]

What are the sizing like on these Andy ?, i fancy a pair for the summer. I take a 10.5 in meindl walking boots, but have seen 11's for sale.

Rob

 

[Dougster]

They shrink half a size after a few months, I am a clear 9 but my Desert Foxes are 9.5 and snug.

 

[sakotrg]

Doesn't tend to rain much in the desert why would you want to proof them?
Want waterproof boots then buy waterproof boots, but dont try to convert something into something that they were not designed for in the first place hence that's why they shrink

 

[AndyD]

Because I'm not using them in the desert,I'm using them in sunny England,where it does tend to rain!
The proofing is also designed to keep them clean,unless I'm mistaken?

Regards,
Andy

 

[sakotrg]

The spray you refer to would help protect them against the dirt, just treat them like rough out or suede.
Generally leather is waterproof otherwise animals would drown. Most boots and leather clothing leaks in through the stitching so unless the boots were made to be waterproof no amount of proofing or dubbin or grease is going to fix it.