Just a hint, if you warm up your wax so that it's soft like putty and rub it into the seams where the canvas is sewn together, it gets even more waterproof.
"You see how fast it disappear... the white stuff?" XD But seriously, this is quite smart. It's a cheaper alternative to the (super)hydrophobic (and occasionally, also oleophobic) coating sprays.
My feet have been wet for so many years, I used to cry at night because my feet were wet, then my tears would make my feet even wetter. it was a vicious circle which I couldn't escape from. Sometimes I wondered if waterproofing even existed, I thought it was just some kind of folklore created by ancient native american tribes. I used to sometimes scream and shout, then Julie left. It was 14th November 2005, I just got back from the annual paddling pool festival in Nebraska, and once again my feet were wet. Wetter than ever. She told me it was over, she'd had enough, there was someone else, he had dry feet. I was left crushed and alone. Until the 30th November 2014, when I found this video. Now my flip flops are stronger than ever and my feet have stayed dry. Life is so much better now, my wife came back and we have 3 wonderful children (two of which are at Harlem community college the other is at Oxford (Brookes). We also have 2 dogs a cat and an alpaca (called Al, would you believe?!). There is no end to happiness and I owe it all to the big man up there- crazy russian hacker, oh and God. I realise now that the one should not judge a man by the dryness of his feet, but by the warmness of his heart. Thank you. You'll never know how much you mean to me Julie
the first thing you learn when you join mountaineers association is about how to make your shoes waterproof but instead of rubbing candle on the shoes you melt paraffin and pour it into the shoe and then pour the excess out. i have one pair made this way 10 years ago and they are still waterproof.
This method of waterproofing footwear has been around for ages, though the wax method is normally done with natural beeswax rather than petroleum-based paraffin wax (typical candle wax).
Help? I used this method and it worked great but ever since I used it, I can only walk on water. My shoes don't work on the ground. This makes it a tiny bit difficult to do basic things, I cant go to work, I cant go and pee, I cant even walk over to my computer to go and type this comment. Is anyone else having this problem?? Thanks
This might be helpful for a marathon in warm conditions, where you'd have to spill tons of drinking water on top of your body while running. Last time I did that, my shoes were wet, my socks were wet, and I finished a marathon with blisters.
Waterproof means the shoes are watertight and water cannot get in the shoes. Water resistant means it will resist water when water is poured over it. These shoes would be water resistant
Really GREAT to know this! and also MUCH cheaper than the "waterproofing spray" that I spent $6.00 on. I enjoy your channel, you have many great ideas!! Thanks!!
Bumbaleena xo it seems to only be ok for one colored canvas shoes like black tan grey or white I wouldn’t try it on any crazy designs or different fabrics like synthetic leather or fur or uggs just get the waterproof spray for them
people that keep saying shit because he has an accent.... His name is even called CrazyRUSSIANhacker... (Logic) Stop hating. He already knows he has an accent and I think it makes the video even better...
You know water proof sprayer works better and last longer and is probably the same price as that candle and also it take 2 seconds to do and does not require heat or anything
In a survival situation the last thing you are going to care about is whether you get your shoes wet. These tips should be treated as day to day life conveniences and not survival tips.
Oh my God! When I saw the imposter at the beginning I thought " where is my lovely Russian Hacker?" Great hack. I have some expensive Converse trainers and want to wear them out in the British autumn (possible chance of rain me thinks). I shall use your hack, not forgetting "Safety First" Love your accent (Luke is cute too) x
You can let the shoe dry off and then put more wax on the place where the water went in after the first wax treatment. Obviously that place on the front of the shoe did not get enough wax the first time, so you put on more, and then it will keep the water out better. But if it is me, I will chose some shoes that don't have the round holes in the side to let the air in for cooling the feet, because these holes will also let in the water and then there is no reason for waterproofing this kind of shoes anyway. American hikers have been doing something like this, but instead of wax they are using silicone sprays. There was also an expensive product from the company Krylon; it is called "Never Wet." Candle wax probably works just as good and it is cheaper.
+_ Justinlbdr _ more people would search water proof shoes rather than resistant proof because half the people in the world don't have great vocabulary.
I just LMAO!! reading these comment's XD... Anyone..that has been born in the last 200 years know wax RUINS material. ONLY use this method on fabric shoes. NEVER!! EVER!! Rub a wax stick on your $300 Jordan s XD.. that will just ruin them. Use this method say if its a rainy day and you don't care about ruining your $40 work shoes. Shoes are MADE to be wet, dry, dirty, clean and everything else. water doesn't ruin shoes. Wax ruins shoes. Hahaha wow these comments made my day thank you.
lmao I scrolled down to read some comments before the video actually started and I heard a different voice. I was like "what the hell happened to his accent?" good video though :)
I just spray Camp Dry silicate on my shoes and let it set for 24 hrs 😂 works so much better. However, this method is very innovative and decent for it's cost. Props dude.
shane44567 waterproof = no water goes in at all. Water resistant = water will not go in for a period of time, but after a while water will seep in. K buddy? Maybe you should make sure your facts are straight before you comment.
silicone caulking thinned in mineral spirits and brushed on works good, both are good, both last a long time. They last longer on things that don't go through the laundry and dryer, like backpacks.
@@shantalmichiel2051 the humidity would still be retained in the socks instead of leaving the shoes through the canvas as these breathable designs tend to allow.
Make sure you use scented candles so your shoes smell good too ... on the outside that is. I bet they would smell worse inside after this because this will trap the stanky foot stench in since they will no longer breathe from the wax coating so you will also need a pair of odor eaters.
