The Other Steve Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 (edited) I really hate wellies so will be going with my trusted walking boots but does anyone have any tips to make them that little bit more waterproof? I have heard spraying tent waterproofing spray can help but don't want to ruin them so are there any good tips out there? Edited June 17, 2019 by lazzareo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fork_UK Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Are they fabric or leather? I wouldn't spray waterproofing spray on leather, but it should be fine on fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Other Steve Posted June 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, Fork_UK said: Are they fabric or leather? I wouldn't spray waterproofing spray on leather, but it should be fine on fabric. They are fabric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyseven Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 53 minutes ago, lazzareo said: They are fabric Do they have a Gore-Tex or equivalent waterproof & breathable liner? If so does it have a hole in it? If yes, the only way to make them waterproof is to buy a new pair of boots. If it's intact you could try buying fabric boot waterproofing spray/liquid to give a bit more waterproofing but if it's really muddy or wet this is likely to just wash off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimebionic Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 i resealed my boots with sugru and then sprayed them with this stuff, ran them under a tap the other day and the water did just slide right off, wont know how they will handle being totaly wet for long periods but tit seems to have done the trick at the moment. going to spray my waterproof coat with it aswell and take the can with me to redo it if necessary https://www.viking-direct.co.uk/en/p/5516706?cm_mmc=Google-_-pla_gen_cleaning-and-catering_gosc-_-cleaning-and-catering-_-5516706&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgMTutM3w4gIVA7TtCh1EgAlOEAQYAiABEgIpwPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 You want some of this stuff: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikwax-Fabric-Leather-Proof-125/dp/B00P06NFF6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 wear more socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Gwertigan Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 hour ago, lazzareo said: I really hate wellies so will be going with my trusted walking boots but does anyone have any tips to make them that little bit more waterproof? I have heard spraying tent waterproofing spray can help but don't want to ruin them so are there any good tips out there? Gaiters. You can get a good pair that will cover the top of your boot. Google will be your friend but Decathlon have some reasonably priced ones. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/Buy/Gaiters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoptildrop Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Buy waterproof socks, they are a godsend in any wet years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quark Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Nikwax and gaiters. Job jobbed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfool01 Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 45 minutes ago, shoptildrop said: Buy waterproof socks, they are a godsend in any wet years!! yes yes yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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