Re-waterproofing boots?

[Playa]

So it appears the waterproof membrane in my 5+ yr old boots has given out. And it appears it's going to stay a wet and cold rest of quail season.

She I was a kid we used Sno-Seal and baked our boots or minks oil. But I know fatty acids break down the leather.

Is there a new/better treatment for boots? After an hour of chasing quail in snow and slush my wool socks (thank goodness for wool!) were soaked.

Whatcha recommend?

[mavrick]

Silicon spray will stop a lot of the moisture.

[grizzman]

For leather, i like Danner Waterproofing gel. I apply it a couple of times to new boots and once every season after that.

[ladrones]

I use Nikwax.

[eastex56]

i still like mink oil.

[Gummi Bear]

SnoSeal is still the best I've ever used.

It is beeswax based, it does not break down leather like other treatments.

[Maui-diver]

Granger's boot wax. Stuff works great. Used nikewax prior, but tried this and won't go back.

[Playa]

Granger's boot wax. Stuff works great. Used nikewax prior, but tried this and won't go back.

Paste wax or G wax?

[Draco]

I still use SnoSeal after 45 years of using it.

[RF76]

Following, I need to do this to my boots.

[Truckman]

This stuff works!

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/neverwet/neverwet-boot-and-shoe/

[88 Bound]

I used to use sno-seal a bunch but it would make my feet sweat bc it kills the breathability of my boots. I use the Kiwi camp dry spray now. Several coats with proper dry time in between really has made a huge difference. Re-treat yearly, no issues.

[junkmanhunter]

I use Nikwax.

This is what Schnee's recommended when I bought my boots. They actually gave me 2 tubes of it. I have used it on my other boots too.

I put my boots in the oven at 175* for a few minutes to get them heated up and open the pores. I coat them with the Nikwax and put them back in to bake again for a couple of minutes. I do this 2 times then let them sit for a day or two before I wear them.

Works great for me.

I used to use Sno Seal but haven't since I got Nikwax