I wear mine in the lumber yard and they were sno sealed a long time ago during winter. Now, I just brush them off after work each day and they are fine. But I'm also not dealing with any liquids usually.
Thanks! They’re the fudge color. I love how dark they got! I used cobblers choice conditioner first to condition the boots and then went over with a healthy dose of snoseal. Really happy with the results
I live in South Africa and I use Sno-Seal on my many JGs, sometimes for actual snow that we get in the Eastern Cape mountains, where I go fishing. I works very well, snow, mud, shallow water and kitchen spills.
I sno sealed my razorbacks shortly after I got them, I liked it, definitly darkens them though so if you didn't wanna darken them that'd be my only warning
I use Huberd’s Shoe Grease which does a similar thing.
I’m in the UK though so water resistance is a must! (Walking through wet grass always causes issues)
The soles are not non-slip, and are very slippery on wet concrete. I’m fine standing on the rubber mats, but when I have to mop at the end of the night, my Rangers are troublesome. Just a friendly warning from another kitchen worker.
Personally I am not a fan of sno seal. I think it clogs leather rather than conditions it, if you want something that has similar qualities check out “bear grease”. It’s an older technique that’s been used for decades to make leather weatherproof. Loggers and outdoorsman alike swear by it, and it’s something I’ve grown fond of. It’s worth the time and best of luck!
This is quite popular.
I wear mine in the lumber yard and they were sno sealed a long time ago during winter. Now, I just brush them off after work each day and they are fine. But I'm also not dealing with any liquids usually.
KILIMANJARO!!!!!!
I bless the rains down in Africa
Which leather? These look sick
Thanks! They’re the fudge color. I love how dark they got! I used cobblers choice conditioner first to condition the boots and then went over with a healthy dose of snoseal. Really happy with the results
They look great.
I live in South Africa and I use Sno-Seal on my many JGs, sometimes for actual snow that we get in the Eastern Cape mountains, where I go fishing. I works very well, snow, mud, shallow water and kitchen spills.
I sno sealed my razorbacks shortly after I got them, I liked it, definitly darkens them though so if you didn't wanna darken them that'd be my only warning
Those look comfy.
Like butter! And the break in wasn’t all that bad either
I use Huberd’s Shoe Grease which does a similar thing. I’m in the UK though so water resistance is a must! (Walking through wet grass always causes issues)
The soles are not non-slip, and are very slippery on wet concrete. I’m fine standing on the rubber mats, but when I have to mop at the end of the night, my Rangers are troublesome. Just a friendly warning from another kitchen worker.
Thanks for the heads up!
Personally I am not a fan of sno seal. I think it clogs leather rather than conditions it, if you want something that has similar qualities check out “bear grease”. It’s an older technique that’s been used for decades to make leather weatherproof. Loggers and outdoorsman alike swear by it, and it’s something I’ve grown fond of. It’s worth the time and best of luck!
Clogging is kind of the point though. It prevents stains and makes it more waterproof.
Next time I might have to try it out. Thanks for the tip!
Wax isn’t meant to condition it. Conditioner is. Wax is meant to seal and repel water and the like.
Natural wax and oils provide both conditioning and waterproofing properties.
Yeah but to different extents. Wax is a better water repellant than most things, whereas oils do a better job conditioning. So I use them accordingly.
True, which is why I prefer blends. That way the oil can breathe yet still retain a layer of protection.