Just picked up a pair of the Scarpa Escape GTX.
The uppers are Crosta leather with the textured side on the outside. Apparently they come HS12 treated, which I gather is for water proofing.
The recommendation is to treat them with Nikwax Fabric and Leather treatment. Or, for maximum water resistance, to use Aqueous Nikwax (which is normally recommended for those boots with the textured side on the inside).
So, questions:
1. Is this HS12 going to be sufficient for a while or should I apply something else now, from new? I notice HS12 is not on the list of recommended treatments for those boots with the tanned side in, textured side out.
2. Should I apply something else? If so, should I stick with the Nikwax Fabric and Leather treatment, or go for the Aqueous Nikwax for maximum proofing?
3. Would Snow Seal be ok? (I have a large tub sitting here). If I apply Snow Seal what will the effect be on what is really a soft suede finish? Will that be much different to applying Aqueous Nikwax?
Any advice most welcome.
The uppers are Crosta leather with the textured side on the outside. Apparently they come HS12 treated, which I gather is for water proofing.
The recommendation is to treat them with Nikwax Fabric and Leather treatment. Or, for maximum water resistance, to use Aqueous Nikwax (which is normally recommended for those boots with the textured side on the inside).
So, questions:
1. Is this HS12 going to be sufficient for a while or should I apply something else now, from new? I notice HS12 is not on the list of recommended treatments for those boots with the tanned side in, textured side out.
2. Should I apply something else? If so, should I stick with the Nikwax Fabric and Leather treatment, or go for the Aqueous Nikwax for maximum proofing?
3. Would Snow Seal be ok? (I have a large tub sitting here). If I apply Snow Seal what will the effect be on what is really a soft suede finish? Will that be much different to applying Aqueous Nikwax?
Any advice most welcome.