Nikwax Fabric and Leather Waterproofing for Footwear
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This water-based waterproofing formula provides maximum water protection and is ideal for fabric and leather footwear.
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- Sponge-on application
- Biodegradable solution contains no fluorocarbons or VOCs
- Nikwax is a global leader in safe, high-performance waterproofing and cleaning solutions for clothing, footwear and equipment
| Best Use | Hiking |
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| Volume | 4.2 fluid ounces |
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Simple solution to repel water
Bought this in a pinch before my trip to Iceland. Didn't want to invest in a waterproof shoe just for it but nervous that my trail runners wouldn't be up for the rain and waterfall puddles I was expecting. REI staff recommended this to apply to my trail runners. It was easy to apply and did the trick! Shoes got rained and splashed on, and the waterproofing did fine. I did not have to cross streams where my shoe would be submerged in water, so I can't comment on how well it would do. However, if looking for a water repellent solution for an existing shoe, this will do the trick.
Great on fabric
Bought this to use on my Approach shoes. I live in CO and a storm can move in quickly, so not always a lot of time to run from the rocks to the car. So far this stuff is working great!
works great
Used this to waterproof my Merrell hiking shoes prior to a camping trip I knew was taking place over a rainy weekend. Only complaint is that I'd have preferred this were a spray as it'd be easier to apply. My feet did stay dry all weekend though.
Caught in the snow!
My hiking shoes are over 10 years old. They still feel very comfortable but the wear was becoming obvious. I decided a little clean up and waterproofing would be helpful. Sure enough the waterproofing was tested as we were caught (unexpectedly) tent camping in snow in Yellowstone a few weeks ago. The waterproofing kept my feet dry and warm in what could have been a bummer situation. The product was easy to apply and worked well in my experience.
Great for my hiking shoes
I bought it after seeing a "how to water proof your hiking boots" video. Seemed easy enough, and I thought it couldn't hurt to try. Ended up working great! There were lots of times the water snuck up on me, but my shoes stayed nice and dry.
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT/NIKWAX WON'T STAND BEHIND PRODUC
purchased the combo package to waterproof a new pair of boots. Fabric and Leather Proof applicator doesn't work. Called Niwax support. Described problem and tried their suggested solution. didn't work. Nikwax customer support said there was nothing more they could do.
Did not work for me
I used this stuff on my boots. Maybe I did not get them clean enough beforehand, but I thought I did. I applied the stuff while the boots were wet. I used more than half a bottle of the stuff between two boots. I waited for them to dry very, very thoroughly. When I sprayed them with a showerhead to test the result, the leather wet within seconds.
Waterproofing? Not.
I used this product as directed on my cleaned, 4-month-old Vasque Breeze hiking boots. The first time I crossed a 2" deep creek my toes got soaked, even though the water was well below the top of my boots. I have used other Nikwax products successfully on other hiking boots and fabrics with excellent results. So maybe the combo of leather and waterproof fabric just doesn't work well.
Poor water repellent on Vacque webbing
Applied liberally however repellent performance during 10 day hike in New Mexico pounding rain was useless
Terrible product
Extremely disappointing. It did NOTHING for my shoes.