September 29, 200619 yr I have had a pair of Gar boots for a while, but they are not waterproof, is there a product I can buy to keep water out. I have heard of liners that are available - any info on these. cheers
September 29, 200619 yr NYL Uses SealSkinz Socks. The Long ones are best but be wary about washing them!
September 29, 200619 yr Yes , be bloody careful washing them! They're brilliant things but I washed my pair at 40degrees and then dryed then on the radiater which buggered them up because it de-laminated them
September 29, 200619 yr Where can you get them guys, might help my tootsies every time I put them inside the sponges know as Gaerne trials boots........ ta ang on a minute.....wash socks, that sounds like a strange concept.... Edited September 29, 200619 yr by Slapshot 3
September 29, 200619 yr Not sure if you can buy them seperatley but the ones that come with Diadora stone 2`s are very good and i`ve washed mine a fair few times now just let `em drip dry tough! maybe worth contacting DIADORA direct? I did have my first pair wear through but one email later had a new pair out too me free of charge the next day I will add though that I very rarely use them now due too just treating the boots too a good old waterproofing after each clean
September 29, 200619 yr try any large walking/outdoor shop, they will have loads of different types of waterproof socks, just dont tell em you ride off road!
October 2, 200619 yr You can waterproof your boots. I did mine with a mix of dubbin and some sort of waterproofing product designed for walking boots (I think - it was one of the random tubs we have in the cupboard). There are lots of products out there, all you need to do is spend a bit of time applying several coats of the stuff every now and then (easy to do while watching the telly of an evening). Mine aren't 100% waterproof still, but then I'm lazy and don't keep up the treatments. They are waterproof enough that I can wash them off ofter a ride with a high pressure hose and only get slightly damp feet though! If you want I'll try to find out what I used on mine, but really any good leather proofing product should do. Any reasonable outdoors shop should be able to point you at a good product to use. You may find that on the first application the boots need LOTS of coats, especially if you have the natural finish. It's pretty thirsty stuff!
October 6, 200619 yr what you need is nikwax lads ,its available at millets but cheaper on ebay. its the muts nuts and easy to apply.
October 6, 200619 yr Tried various waxes and they help but the Socks are the best. I did get some from wiggle but found our local dealer Woosters stocks them as well,Woosters Edited October 6, 200619 yr by Telecat
October 22, 200619 yr what you need is nikwax lads ,its available at millets but cheaper on ebay. its the muts nuts and easy to apply. thats what i use its mint stuff and i think its only about
October 22, 200619 yr Army gore tex boot liners available from most army surplus stores for about Edited October 22, 200619 yr by pipster
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