After cleaning, the boots should be left to dry naturally at room temperature. Trying to speed up this process with any form of heat will affect the leather and glues that bond the sole to the boot. Do not use heat at any time on boots. Make sure you remove insoles after every use allowing them to air dry.

Aquaseal comes in a paste formula for smooth leather products and a liquid formula for fabric/leather, textured leather boots and synthetic boots, such as Keprotec, Crosta Leather, suedes and nubuks. Aquaseal products use a unique blend of water repelling silicone and emollients which allow the leather to breathe while forming a lasting water tight barrier.

Because Aquaseal displaces water, boots may be wet or dry during the application process without affecting the waterproofing and conditioning performance of Aquaseal.

Nikwax has different waterproofing formulas specifically designed for leather and materials used on modern boots. Nikwax Paste Wax or Aqueous Nikwax is for smooth-finished, top grain leathers. Nikwax Nubuk & Suede waterproofs nubuk and suede leathers while Nikwax Fabric & Leather is formulated for leather/fabric combination boots. Nikwax Aqueous Nubuk Suede and Fabric & Leather are all waterbased waterproofing treatments that can be applied to wet boots.

Both Aquaseal and Nikwax products will have minimal effect on the appearance of suede and nubuk boots. It is best to test the product on a small area of the boot.

For leather lined boots, we recommend reconditioning them with Lexol leather conditioner to prevent cracking.

All of the above products can be used on boots that incorporate a waterproof membrane in their construction with no effect on their breathability.