Thread: Lowa boots waterproofing

I'm just constantly disappointed by boots to be honest.

I'm yet to be convinced there is such thing as a waterproof boot. I'm also left wondering why I'd bother. It's one stream crossing away from being wet anyway.

I'm also yet to be convinced that any of the leather conditioning or waterproofing products will last more than a day in wet grass let alone a stream crossing or two. I've religiously applied numerous products and by the end of a day there's no sign of it being applied. I still get splitting and cracking evident in the flex zones.

I simply don't think there is any boot or product that is made to cope with the way we use boots in NZ which means they are frequently, if not constantly wet.

I'm going to try faster drying, lighter, and partially synthetic boots next time I buy as I've spent a lot of money on boots over the years and to be honest, all leather boots have the same issues no matter the price. They don't like being wet and then dried, and then wet, etc. etc. Doesn't matter if you treat them in between. I've also decided I've got better things to do as my boots are used several times a week and most weekends, and they appear to constantly need cleaning and treating.