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Evidence of its use is traced back as far as ancient Egypt, where beeswax figurines have been found in tombs. We do not claim our boots to be waterproof just water resistant but this product can certainly make the leather waterproof.Walking bootsneed to be as waterproof as possible to keep your feet warm and dry in a downpour half the way up a mountain. To avoid the cracking between the laces and the toecap - get boots that are one size too big and stuff them with paper, aim your blowtorch at the area between the toecap and the laces and heat the leather until it shrinks. Before it is fully dry, take a sharp knife and cut away all the lumps that will have formed around the welts - they will peel off in one strip if the wax is not fully dry.

But when it comes to knowing what treatment you should use on your shoes, you should consider what material you are working with, how much you intend to wear these shoes and what are their purpose – are you planning long autumnal hikes or just need some footwear for a rainy afternoon around town? Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site, connect with other members through your own private inbox and will receive smaller adverts!This is a great way to get improve the longevity of those old boots and make them more water resistant. Commercial leather polish and conditioners also contain a highly dangerous cocktail of neurotoxic chemical ingredients. From the pictures, it's apparent that the wax 'disappears' into the leather, which I'm betting makes a good waterproof seal. I used to mix polish and beeswax in a pot/bowl and heat it up with a hot air stripper until it melted.