What to put on shoes for water proof

[markT]

Merrells slip on shoes. These are supposed to be waterproof but I’ve never had a pair that was. Probably fake leather but what do you all recommend I think this has been discussed but could not find thread. Thanks

 

[dontpanic]

I use Nikwax spray on fabric and leather. It works great. You just need to reapply it every 6 months or so.

 

[NZ_Fclass]

The last Merrell's shoes that I had fell apart on wet grass in the UK. Tried to glue the sole back on, wrapped them in gaffer tape etc, brought them back to NZ and got a refund.

In serious hiking days, I used good old "dubbin" . Heaven knows what was in it, but it kept leather from rotting, but attracted everything else, dirt, flies, cats and vultures ( no, not really) by remaining greasy. Horrible.

 

[markT]

I agree Merrell quality has gone down... I bought the last pair I will ever own last year and want to protect them.. I like their soles for grip and they are comfortable... They do come apart under my "normal" use.. Probably a little hard on them but they used to hold up. CEO has to make profit for his bonus..

 

[1911nut]

This works good

 

[Bugs]

Just buy yourself a pair of Muck boots

 

[LuvDog]

What? No one here ever used the plastic bag that a loaf of bread came in?

 

[JSH]

Frog skin…….
Sorry couldn’t help myself.
But I would volunteer to help catch a bunch for the cause I would even cook the legs for ya ;-)

 

[brokeasajoke]

What? No one here ever used the plastic bag that a loaf of bread came in?

Yes. Growing up you put your feet in bags before putting shoes on.

 

[JEFFPPC]

Nothing, do what Bugs said.

 

[markT]

Just ordered a 7.0 oz jar of SNO-SEAL from ACE hardware. I’ll give it a try. Thanks

 

[CJ6]

Silicone spray. We put that on our old canvas tent for years.

 

[markT]

@Buggs and Jeffppc. We just have heavy dew in the morning and Muck doesn't fit my daily activities..

 

[Murray Brook]

FWIW I my experience put what you want on the boot but at some point they will all leak except for a rubber boot with no hole in it.

 

[Fuj]

Silicone spray. We put that on our old canvas tent for years.

I use a spray can of "Camp Dry" silicone when needed.

 

[LuvDog]

Yes. Growing up you put your feet in bags before putting shoes on.

Yup. Growing up, we got in trouble for throwing away the bread bag. LOL

 

[TaperPin]

nikwax is very good - goes on in a water suspension and dries a nice hard wax.

 

[CJ6]

I use a spray can of "Camp Dry" silicone when needed.

That's what I used too. Still have a can or 2.

 

[ebb]

The only success I ever had was to start with something waterproof and add anything you want. Ive never had a set of boots or shoes that that wasn't waterproof and I made them that way.

 

[cmysix]

mink oil, shoe grease throw it ALL out, SILICONE, LIQUID SILICONE I use red wings, you will NEVER have another wet foot.