What brand and style of boots do you wear?

[dparm]

Getting caught in the rain once and awhile won't ruin the leather as long as you care for them. There is waterproofing too, obviously.

I'd encourage you to find a local retailer and try some of these on.

 

[JHZR2]

That's the plan... Thanks for all the info!

 

[msparks]

I have a pair of Danner Exporers that I bought last year. I like them so far.

But for the ultimate boots, my next ones will be from http://www.russellmoccasin.com/story.html

Custom Made for More than 100 Years

These are the cream of the crop. I think I would seriously look at these: http://www.russellmoccasin.com/boots_pullon/traditional_dmbzephyr.html

Best of both worlds, snug fitting slip on, with a zipper in the back.

I have on order right now my summer shoes. I stopped by the factory at Christmas time and got personally fitted. I'm buying the minimalist Huron http://www.russellmoccasin.com/new_products/minimalist_footwear.html with the Ski Grain Leather and the Vibram Newporter sole.

It's a heck of a Christmas present. They are supposed to be made by May. There is a 5 month backlog. How's that for a shoe in demand.

PS, some of the owners have had boots for 15-20 years with proper care. I'll never buy anything else!

 

[greenaccord02]

That Russell brand looks like quality. Their "Tracker" looks like an outstanding set of hunting boots.

 

[bigmike]

I always use Bees wax on my leather boots.

New boots, a coat of bees wax, and in the oven they go set to warm until they're good.

 

[3311]

Redwing 963 6"( non-steel toe)10 1/2H. No break-in, comforatble and the only boot made that will last two+ years in the industrial battery business.
http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/963-red-wing-shoes/963-red-wing-mens-6-inch-boot-brown

For maintenance, I die them black and slap some black polish(leave on, don't wipe off)on them when they fade to brown. Mink oil is by far the best protectant, but it makes the leather to sloppy imo.

 

[msparks]

Originally Posted By: bigmike
I always use Bees wax on my leather boots.

New boots, a coat of bees wax, and in the oven they go set to warm until they're good.


Yikes in the oven, that can really dry the leather out. Not to mention damage some of the other materials on the boot. From what I have read you never want to use artificial heat. Also I found a great product called Obenauf’s Heavy Duty Leather Preservative. It's a great product. http://www.obenaufs.com/
I've used it for a couple years now and like it better than the snoseal beeswax.

 

[bigmike]

Originally Posted By: msparks
Originally Posted By: bigmike
I always use Bees wax on my leather boots.

New boots, a coat of bees wax, and in the oven they go set to warm until they're good.


Yikes in the oven, that can really dry the leather out. Not to mention damage some of the other materials on the boot. From what I have read you never want to use artificial heat. Also I found a great product called Obenauf’s Heavy Duty Leather Preservative. It's a great product. http://www.obenaufs.com/
I've used it for a couple years now and like it better than the snoseal beeswax.


I wouldn't put them in the oven on anything but warm setting and keep the door cracked open. It doesn't take long and I don't think I've ever timed it, but I'd guess maybe 15-20 minutes and the wax is coated the leather by then.

I've been doing it that way since my dad showed me how he did his boots. Apparently he learned it from his dad.

As an alternative, you can heat up the beeswax in a container and "paint" it on the leather as well.

I'll check out the product you mentioned. Sounds interesting.

 

[Al]

Originally Posted By: bigmike
I always use Bees wax on my leather boots.

New boots, a coat of bees wax, and in the oven they go set to warm until they're good.

I don't know if you use this, but it is bees wax. I like it.

Great thread. I think it looks like a lot of folks like Danner. Probably my next boot.

 

[bigmike]

Yeah, Al that's what I use mostly. It's a good product.

However, I found another brand - can't remember it right now - when I went to North Carolina last time. It might not be a commercial product. I always stop in at Alexander's Store in Blairseville, GA when I'm up that way and that's where I found it.

 

[Al]

Originally Posted By: bigmike
Yeah, Al that's what I use mostly. It's a good product.

However, I found another brand - can't remember it right now - when I went to North Carolina last time. It might not be a commercial product. I always stop in at Alexander's Store in Blairseville, GA when I'm up that way and that's where I found it.

I think the Snow-Seal has a solvent in it to make it a bit softer. It smells like something other than bees wax. At least its made in the U.S....Orangeburg, S.C.