Before you begin treating or waterproofing the leather be sure to take out the laces.
Waterproof leather treatment.
Plus leaving the laces in will make it difficult to treat and waterproof the boots leather tongue.
If your boots are dry or aren t wet enough after cleaning wrap a very wet towel around them and let them sit in a utility sink for a couple of hours.
So always know to look for lanolin as an ingredient in leather care products and use that knowledge to get exactly what you want out of your material.
One option is to use a spray protectant or other commercial waterproofing product designed specifically for leather.
Set the laces aside in a safe place.
Keep in mind real leather is a natural material incredibly porous and will never be completely waterproof.
But there are a few ways to protect leather from water which is the closest you ll get to being able to waterproof it.
Waterproofing sprays or waxes provide a coating to your shoe to repel water snow baby drool etc.
Typically waterproofing treatments are designed for either full grain leather or rough leathers like suede or nubuck.
Be sure to read product descriptions and product application instructions carefully before you buy and use a waterproofing treatment.
Applying the conditioner or waterproofing treatment make sure that water is soaked fully into the boot leather applying the treatment immediate after cleaning the leather is ideal.
They ll only get in the way if you leave them in the boots.