{"id":786,"date":"2018-11-11T11:56:06","date_gmt":"2018-11-11T11:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/survivaljar.com\/?p=786"},"modified":"2018-11-11T11:57:27","modified_gmt":"2018-11-11T11:57:27","slug":"leather-work-boot-care-how-to-apply-water-repellent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivaljar.com\/leather-work-boot-care-how-to-apply-water-repellent\/","title":{"rendered":"Leather Work Boot Care and why its Important to use a Quality Wax"},"content":{"rendered":"

Taking care of your leather boots for work or hiking can preserve their life and save your feet from getting blisters.\u00a0As an electrician working in the mines I was finding that my steel capped leather boots were failing within 1 year of purchase. This is mainly due to the leather cracking due to drying out over time.<\/p>\n

Walking in the dirt, mud, cement, and chemicals sure doesn’t help the leather. So the quest was on to find the best water repellent for my boots. In a survival situation, I want my boots to be dry and crack free.<\/p>\n

After much research and asking a lot of my workmates I decided to try out Huberds<\/a> shoe grease. Wow, what a difference it made in a short time. So this year my boots became softer, they stayed dry, and actually didn’t crack near the toe.<\/p>\n

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Huberds Shoe Grease review<\/h2>\n

Just like our skin, leather boots, jackets, and gloves need a moisturizer to stay pliable and in good condition. This is where Huberds\u00a0shoe grease comes to the rescue. It is a natural product made out of beeswax and\u00a0pine tar.<\/p>\n

I like that it has been designed to condition and restore leather oil-tanned work boots and protective clothing while retaining breathability. It looks like thick custard and smells slightly smokey. I think this is because of the pine tar. Don’t worry the smell quickly fades from your clothing.<\/p>\n

This waterproofing boot wax is a non-toxic formula and contains no animal fats, synthetic compounds or preservatives. So it is safe for your expensive leather boots and jackets.<\/p>\n

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I did find that it will slightly darken your leather boots but I actually think it makes them look better. The shine actually lasts a long time with dust, dirt, and grease simply being able to wipe straight off. The dirt\u00a0won’t penetrate into the work boot and stain them. I did find that the zipper on the side of my boots became easier to use and a quick wipe off the excess wax stops the zipper from gumming up.<\/p>\n

Because my work boots are Suede adding the Waterproofing product will give it a slight wet look for a while. This makes the boots look slightly darker and gives it the always new look.<\/p>\n

This shoe conditioner is designed to soak into the leather and add the necessary\u00a0oils that your leather needs to stay in good condition. I found that I needed to reapply it every few months when my boots started to look dried out.<\/p>\n

Leather work boot care – Why leather boots crack<\/h3>\n

When a leather boot gets wet it will soak\u00a0up moisture and become pliable, but as it dries out the leather natural oils will rise to the surface and be swept away with dirt, dust and general usage. These oils also naturally come to the surface with\u00a0usage. This causes the leather to become brittle and crack over time.<\/p>\n

This is why it is very important to apply a natural leather dressing to your boots to keep them pliable and looking great over time. That is why I decided to test out Huberds Shoe conditioner for my new boots. Buying new work boots every year cost too much money, especially steal caps.<\/p>\n

How to apply\u00a0leather dressing for boots<\/h2>\n

Applying Huberds shoe grease for leather is a simple process and it will only take you a few minutes.<\/p>\n

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  1. Remove your shoelaces.<\/li>\n
  2. Wipe down your leather boots with a dry brush. For a deeper clean use a product called saddle soap to remove any excess dirt and dust.<\/li>\n
  3. Completely dry your boots before applying the Hubers shoe grease<\/li>\n
  4. Mix the shoe grease for 30 seconds and then either apply with a small paint brush or a rag. Work into all areas especially the seams.<\/li>\n
  5. Plase your leather boots in a warm area overnight so the leather can absorb the leather dressing.<\/li>\n
  6. After 12 hours you can wipe off any excess shoe grease for a nice clean shine.<\/li>\n
  7. Reapply every few months for long-lasting leather work boot care.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n