Sno Seal (beeswax) on Gore-Tex?
Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:26 am
I have a couple pairs of leather boots (Asolo Powermatics and Lowa Mountain Experts). Both are GTX, and I have been searching around for a good leather treatment/waterproofer. My main goal is to eliminate the leather from wetting out. This has been a BIG problem with the Mt. Experts. The Powermatics aren't too bad, but they are a smoother leather.
I've used Granger products in the past, and as far as conditioning the leather, everything is good. But repelling the water is another story; it doesn't take long before the water stops beading off and starts to wet the leather.
I've heard of Sno Seal, which is a beeswax waterproofer. My initial thought was that putting a beeswax waterproofer on GTX boots would completely inhibit the breathability of GTX liner, but Sno Seal claims it is safe to use on GTX because it allows the perspiration to escape out the leather. This doesn't make sense to me, because wouldn't that mean it allows moisture to go the other way, into the leather? I've seen mixed feelings about using Sno Seal on GTX...
What do you think? Are there any other recommendations for a product that does a good job at preventing wet out?
I've used Granger products in the past, and as far as conditioning the leather, everything is good. But repelling the water is another story; it doesn't take long before the water stops beading off and starts to wet the leather.
I've heard of Sno Seal, which is a beeswax waterproofer. My initial thought was that putting a beeswax waterproofer on GTX boots would completely inhibit the breathability of GTX liner, but Sno Seal claims it is safe to use on GTX because it allows the perspiration to escape out the leather. This doesn't make sense to me, because wouldn't that mean it allows moisture to go the other way, into the leather? I've seen mixed feelings about using Sno Seal on GTX...
What do you think? Are there any other recommendations for a product that does a good job at preventing wet out?