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Nikwax Leather Waterproofing Wax, 3.4 oz Review

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Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.7
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Description of Nikwax Leather Waterproofing Wax, 3.4 oz

Restores water-repellency and reduces water absorption of smooth leather. Works immediately after treating and will not soften leather. Sponge-on applicator included. Ideal for smooth leather footwear and gloves such as GORE-TEX, Hestra and Kinco gloves, and Blundstone boots. Water based, biodegradable, and contains no PFCs, VOCs, optical brighteners, or added scent.

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great product, sponge applicator needs better design

Product applies easily. However, it is very runny so the built in sponge will not work as you risk squeezing out too much product. A big plus is that the wax can be rubbed in with your fingers. Pictured are 4 pairs of boots from oldest to brand new. The more nooks and crannies, the more difficult it is to polish the yellowish wax. You can see the yellow wax stuck in a boot's perforations compared to a smoother boot without decorative holes. Get ready to buff with a microfiber cloth. Generally a

Pros
  • Shoe care products and polishes
Cons
  • Very expensive

I use this impregnation for my Merrell hiking shoes. After getting wet feet in heavy rain I called Merrell to ask what waterproof product I got, they recommended it. The girl I spoke to said she had never been asked before so she consulted someone out there and told me that Nikwax is the best waterproofing product available because it can be applied to wet skin and prevents further moisture penetration. As the boots dried, the evaporating water really helped pull the Nikwax into the leather…

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  • shoe care and accessories
Cons
  • I will add later

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect Product

Just got my tube of Nikwax and used them straight away in my new pair of Rough Stones that I intend to use every day for barn work. I work full time with horses and my boots are always walking in an incredible amount of mud and water. I am very happy with the ease of use of this product. I used the wax very generously, carefully smearing it over the seams and creases. This made it a bit difficult to buff the product in those areas (the light color of the product showed through the stitching of…

Pros
  • Shoe Care and Dyes
Cons
  • Expensive