Waxing boots?

[Rich.H]

Up until now I have simply used my finger to rub wax into my boots but then a friend mentioned using a heatgun/hairdryer. I can see the advantage of time and making it easier for the wax to get into small gaps.

Just wondering how folk go about doing this? do they simply rub a thick layer on then apply the heat or melt the wax first and use a brush etc?

 

[nitrambur]

I believe the trick is to apply to the boots and then use a hairdryer to melt it, wouldn't use a heatgun though, probably damage the leather. I just rub it in, leave overnight and rub again.

 

[jiffi]

Just use a lesser amount of wax and your fingers!!!

 

[Macaroon]

Never, ever a good idea to apply heat to leather - don't even leave them in the sun. It does make the leather soak the wax a little quicker as it's melted, but the heat damage is not worth it. If you notice, all good boot-rooms have minimal heating but maximum airflow.

I reckon the heat thing is used by people who get boots issued and don't need to replace at their own cost...............................atb mac

 

[andybysea]

Ive got a pair of the old high leg boots(the ones after dms) had them for years and they are dated 1984 ive applied warmed lundhag wax to them, and ive put lundhag wax on them sat on my front step in the hot sun and left them out in the sun to soak it up for 30 mins they are still going strong and the leather is soft and supple(even though theyve been submerged in sea water numerous times, i dont see how a bit of heat can damage them? lets face it they are out in the sun for hours at a time if you wear them in the summer?

 

[Graham_S]

I've done this to a pair of Scarpa boots that I've had since I was in my teens.
While I've had to replace the soles, the uppers are still going strong.
I use a hair dryer, and only get it hot enough to just melt the wax.
It soaks into the leather really well, you do need to be really careful though.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

I'll use the sun in the warmer months & sometimes a hairdryer in the winter......doesn't make much difference though whether you use heat or just rub it on, a couple of hours mooching about in wet grass & it's if they had nothing on them.

 

[Macaroon]

Wet grass is certainly the ultimate test of any waterproof boot, that's for sure............

 

[Leiflet]

Phew, glad it's not just my boots that fail the wet grass test.