Toilet wax ring for leather boots?

[M60gunner]

Where these boots rated " waterproof" when you bought them? I guess since I lost a good pair of leather boots to a " home remedy " I would be careful about petro-chemical dressings for leather. I would stick with the sno seal or beeswax but would be prepared to recoat and seal often.

[knobby]

I've used the toilet wax ring on my boots and will use it again. Put the boots out in the sun to warm a bit, then rub in the wax, making sure to really work it into the seams. I hunted elk in Colorado last year and never had a wet foot despite either rain or snow most days. I haven't seen it negatively effect the leather at all. Just be sure to wear rubber gloves when you apply it to the boots because it's a tad messy to work with...but worth it.

[GUYZER]

I second Pat B.
Bear grease,bee wax and pine pitch!
I have been using this formula for over 27years.

MAY THE SPIRIT OF FRED BEAR GUIDE OUR ARROWS.

[el chupa nibre]

Originally posted by M60gunner:
Where these boots rated " waterproof" when you bought them? I guess since I lost a good pair of leather boots to a " home remedy " I would be careful about petro-chemical dressings for leather. I would stick with the sno seal or beeswax but would be prepared to recoat and seal often.

No, they're not rated waterproof. They're Norwegian welted Meindl boots. Only leather (substantial leather at that) and no Gore-tex or other waterproof membrane inside.

That was part of the concern with longevity being affected by petroleum based waxes. But that doesn't seem to be an issue from other people's experiences. But I may just experiment with the toilet wax on some scrap piece of leather and see.

[shag08]

I think I may give it a try on my logger boots. They are goretex but they are leaking now...logging is HARD on boots. I usually buy a new pair about this time of year. Then I wear them doing stuff around the house. Then they become my hunting boots when season rolls around. Then they hit the log woods when my old pair starts leaking do bad I can't stand it.

I usually go through at least one pair of boots every year. If I could milk my work boots a little longer with a toilet wax gasket that'd be great!

I'm also a plumber and electrician in my off time....I don't know why I never thought to use the wax ring on boots.

[Kevin Dill]

For those who didn't see this the first time around:


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[PaulDeadringer29]

You guys using the toilet wax....are y'all using new or used rings? Lol, just kidding. Never thought of this, personally, I use mink oil.

[Bladepeek]

Well, I re-read that earlier thread and it's all starting to sound familiar.

I think if I had a bad experience with GoreTex, I'd be gun shy too, but I've had 3 pairs of Meindls and have not yet had a leak. The 1st pair were retired at 14 years because the seam stitching was just totally worn out. I could still stand in the water with dry feet, though.

I think any boot can be made waterproof. My problem is that it usually makes them air-tight too. My feet sweat like a couple of race horses and if my boots aren't breathing, my feet get cold.

Until I get burned, I'll stick with my good-fitting leather boots with GoreTex lining thanks.

[Jon Stewart]

I use bear grease on my leather boots.

I don't think any boot but rubber can be  "water proof".  Water resistant maybe but not water proof.

[Tall Paul]

Originally posted by Kevin Dill:
I thought Gene was using wax rings to make lip balm for his friends...(?)

     

Thanks for a good laugh!  

[JamesV]

Never use recycled toilet bowl wax rings, spring for the new ones.

[Bob Foster]

I've never used Toilet Ring Wax (I call it Johnny Wax). I think I'll try it on a pair of old boots first.
I've been using Ziggy Grease for a few years with no complaints.