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Nikwax Aqueous Wax

Hiking & Camping > Water ProofingRated: ***** by 4 reviews.

Rock/Creek Outfitters

This is a water-based emulsion of water-repellent polymers, wax, and tanning agents that can be applied to your wet or dry boots. The application is preferentially drawn to areas that need it most since those are the areas that soak up the most water. The only wax-based treatment to surpass the waterproof standard of 15,000 flexes. May darken leather and wax down the texture of nubuck or suede leathers.

Features:

  • Can be applied to wet or dry leather because it is water-based -- no need to dry boots before treating them -- a major advantage in a backpacking situation
  • Can flex and move with leather fibers, withstanding several washings and remaining effective whereas the competitors must be re-applied after each wash
  • Coats leather fibers with a network of elastic TX.10 water-repellent molecules -- bonding to anything that is not water-repellent, but leaving the spaces between fibers open and breathable
  • Contains tanning agents that will extend the life of leather
  • Easy to apply -- has an attached applicator brush
  • May darken leather and wax down suede or nubuck leathers
  • Nine years ago, Nick Brown the inventor of Nikwax, developed and patented the Nikwax TX.10 water-repellent elastomer -- based on EVA, the same material found in the flexible soles of footwear
  • Prevents dirt from sticking to the leather
  • Safe to use on boots with waterproof/breathable linings (Gore-Tex®, Sympatex®, etc.) as well as "waterproof" leathers
  • The patent also involves altering the molecular structure of mineral wax, which is typically brittle, strengthening the molecule making it very elastic and resilient
  • Virtually impossible to over-dose leather because it coats the fibers and once coated they will not absorb anymore
  • Waterproofs and conditions without over-softening
  • Will not change the fit or support of footwear

SummitHut.com

Maintaining the water repellency of your footwear is important not just to keep your feet dry, but to keep boots cleaner and maintain the leather's suppleness for improved durability. Nikwax Leather treatments waterproof with flexible long-lasting polymers and condition with tanning agents without over-softening or changing the fit, support or breathability of footwear.

Features:

  • A highly effective waterbased treatment that can be applied to wet or dry footwear
  • Aqueous Wax Leather Waterproofing is designed for smooth leather
  • Includes "in-lid" applicator brush
  • Safe for footwear with waterproof/breathable linings

Ramsey Outdoor

Long-lasting waterproofing for smooth leather that conditions without softening. Water-based formulation is preferentially drawn to areas that need it most. Breathable treatment is safe to use on footwear with waterproof breathable linings and waterproof leathers. For best results, apply to damp leather to treat the areas that water would enter. Available in neutral. 4.2 oz.


Appalachain Outdoors

Sponge-on waterproofing for full-grain leather. Waterproofs, maintains support and breathability. Apply to all full grain leather footwear (work, fashion, leisure and sports). Safe to use on footwear with breathable membranes e.g. Gore-Tex, SympaTex, eVENT etc. Nikwax Aqueous Wax adds water repellency, maintains breathability, and prolongs life and performance of all smooth leather footwear. 4.2 oz.


Marmot Mountain

Breathable treatment is safe to use on footwear with waterproof breathable linings and waterproof leathers. For the best results, apply to damp leather to treat the areas that water would enter. Water-based formulation is preferentially drawn to areas that need it most. Aqueous wax is long-lasting waterproofing that conditions without softening.


Moosejaw

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Legend

  •     - Ramsey Outdoor
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - Marmot Mountain
  •     - SummitHut.com
  •     - Appalachain Outdoors

Nikwax Aqueous Wax Reviews Summary:

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Reviews:

"Better for your cowboy boots than your kenneth coles"

Rating:****
Two thumbs up for waterproofing vast expanses of leather, but get the right tool for the job for sealing seams and stiching. As with anything like this, don't expect zero discoloration or waxy look, but this is leather we're talking about, it's supposed to wear in and have character.
Taylor at Moosejaw on 02/12/2006

"works as advertised"

Rating:*****
great stuff. i applied it to my scarpa boots just as an added precaution. i havent had any issues with water seeping into the leather since.
Charles at Moosejaw on 03/04/2008

"Superb!"

Rating:*****
Great stuff for the motorcycle gear....keep everything waterproof on the open road....
Kimberly at Moosejaw on 06/11/2007

"Stuff did its job, what more could you ask."

Rating:****
Worked very well with my gore-tex boots...Happy Camper here...
Steve at Moosejaw on 06/06/2006