Waterproofing Leather Boots (Applying Sno-Seal to Thorogood Work Boots) 

I go through a pair of boots a year, definitely prepping the next pair. Thanks

I found that the friction when applying it with elbow grease is enough to really get the snow seal into the leather. Regarding longevity, my work boots have lasted four years with yearly snow seal treatment worn through very damp wet British winters. I hike through the mud daily in them and they are still going ! They are military surplus boots so very thick tough leather

Sno-seal works great for leather gloves too!

Sno seal is the best. I have the same thorogoods. Before putting the snow seal on I put seam grip along the threads between the sole and boot for added protection and water proofing. I would do all the seams, but it gives a glossy finish and they are work boots not rain boots.

Vaseline works great also ,but I like Sno seal ,I use a micro fiber towel to apply, thanks for the video

I do the treatment process every summer. I set out boots and sealer in the sun to preheat both, and the leather really takes the sealer. I also treat my soles with a rubber/vinyl protectant.

I use the oven method, as I don't have a hair dryer or access to a low enough setting heat gun myself. However in summer I like to use a good window for a day to heat the boots, works nicely. That said, I'm in Montana and in winter it's not an option. I put my oven on the "keep warm" setting, give my boots 20 minutes inside, then goober the sno seal on and really massage it in generously before plopping them back in the oven for 20 minutes, and repeating the goobering. I leave a moderate layer on there to dry for a day, and then the next day I like to take the boots outside and shuffle through some snow in winter. Sounds silly, but it really does a good job of cleaning off the excess. Crisp snow is a wonderful mild abrasive. Also in my mind, the second oven treatment after the first waxing (again, in my mind at least) let's the first layer of wax melt in a bit, particularly into the seems where I try to focus the "goobering" I describe. The second layer of sno-seal I hit it all evenly.

I just use a Terry cloth or micro fiber cloth rag to daub the sealant on the leather and rub into the seams and stitches. I do this in the summer when it's hot like 98°. Rub it in and leave it in the sun all day to warm up and open the leather pores ro soak in thr sealant. Then when thr sun goes down, rub off any excess. All done.

Do it stay greasy? Also well it protect snow salt from stain?

after you applied the first coat did you used the heat gun on it again to impregnate the wax deeper and then applied the second coat ?

Great product

50% clear candle wax 50% wax toilet ring works amazingly well. I haven't 100% toilet 🚽 ring wax but it might work even better. I haven't tried clear silicone/odorless mineral spirits on anything yet. I might try it on some suede boots.

Would it work better if you lightly heated up the wax itself a little before the first application? I find it comes as a heavy wax when you first open it. So just wondering if warming the wax up a little before applications

This made my brown Meindl Boots almost black in color. Not happy with the color change

Great video. Where in Michigan are you from? Allen Park here * * * Thank you

Picked it up on Amazon hopefully it’s cool survivors leather lube makes them look good but I need that waterproof for the job

Hey, am I okay just doing one coat? I feel I did it pretty heavy made the boots darker

Do you ever put shoe polish over the snow seal as an extra layer of protection on the boots? I'm thinking about doing that

How do I clean boots that have sno seal on them?

Is it necessary to wait 24 hours or can I just put these on and go?

How long do you let them set befor you wear them?

How many coats should I apply to genuine leather?

Do you reheat the boot between coating the boots?

What happens to the sno seal if you use the boots in the summer. Does the wax melt off?

Real men make their own leather beesway sno seal

Wow my boots last about 9 -10 months 😂 $200 a pair

Wearing gloves😂🫨

Ya that's not how you do it