{"id":6772,"date":"2019-03-27T13:55:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T13:55:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=6772"},"modified":"2019-03-27T13:55:04","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T13:55:04","slug":"waterproofing-suede-and-nubuck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/waterproofing-suede-and-nubuck\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterproofing Suede and Nubuck Hiking Boots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
From the Out of the box you probably won’t have to treat hiking boots, but after a few months in the New boots rarely require treatment out of the box, but a few months later you’ll have to treat your boots. You’ll know when you need to retreat your boots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When properly treated, water should bead up and roll off the outer layer of your boots. Once water starts to absorb into the outer layer of your boots it’s time to reapply DWR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Waterproofing products are either designed for full-grain leather or Suede\/Nubuck. Waterproofing sprays designed for regular leather will destroy suede. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a lot of great products on the market, but I personally prefer the Nikwax Nubuck & Sued Waterproofing Spray<\/a>. It’s affordable, sprays on evenly and works really well. Just make sure you don’t accidentally buy the regular Nikwax, because it will destroy your boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wax based waterproofing products work really well on regular full grain leather, but it will ruin Suede and Nubuck. You’ll be left with a waxy hairy mess. Here are a few of my favorite suede waterproofing sprays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only use waterproofing products on clean damp boots. You have to get off all that dirt and grime so the product sprays on evenly. Don’t compromise coverage and penetration by not fully cleaning your boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning Your Boots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n After you finish applying your waterproofing treatment make sure your boots are completely dry. You shouldn’t have to use a heat source to dry your boots. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen Should You Treat Suede\/Nubuck Hiking Boots?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Choosing A Waterproofing Product<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Never Use Wax Based Products<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Best Suede\/Nubuck Waterproofing Sprays<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Preparing Your Boots <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A Few Things To Consider<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
How to Apply Waterproofing Spray to Suede and Nubuck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Drying Your Boots After Application<\/h5>\n\n\n\n