Looking at taking a pair of boots to Canada in a few weeks.

I've got some thicker lace up boots for longer snow time with the kids but want to take the boots for more daily wear.

What's the best way to water proof these things for light water/snow exposure? I've looked at sprays, mink oil, and similar things but I really only have one shot at this because I don't want to have to reapply while I'm there so I want to get it right

Mink oil generally works well. Skidmore's has a waterproofing cream but I have never tried it.

I like Sno-Seal. You heat up the leather and it melts in. Works very well. Can significantly darken the leather, though.

Buy sting ray boots..

AggieFabricator said:

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Buy sting ray boots..

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Haha stingray always reminds of denis Leary

AggieFabricator said:

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Buy sting ray boots..

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Kind of defeats the purpose of taking these boots to Canada if I buy new ones.

Sno-seal

bdgol07 said:

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AggieFabricator said:

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Buy sting ray boots..

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Kind of defeats the purpose of taking these boots to Canada if I buy new ones.

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I'm guessing you've never heard the waterproof/stingray boots Jeff Foxworthy joke, my bad..

AggieFabricator said:

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bdgol07 said:

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AggieFabricator said:

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Buy sting ray boots..

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Kind of defeats the purpose of taking these boots to Canada if I buy new ones.

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I'm guessing you've never heard the waterproof/stingray boots Jeff Foxworthy joke, my bad..

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Correct

2 coats of "Camp Dry" followed by mink oil.

I use Dr Martens balsam on all my boots