joandemma Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 NYL Uses SealSkinz Socks. The Long ones are best but be wary about washing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordson major Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) 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, 2006 by Slapshot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul w Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 try any large walking/outdoor shop, they will have loads of different types of waterproof socks, just dont tell em you ride off road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandelboy Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 what you need is nikwax lads ,its available at millets but cheaper on ebay. its the muts nuts and easy to apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 (edited) 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, 2006 by Telecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipster Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) Army gore tex boot liners available from most army surplus stores for about Edited October 22, 2006 by pipster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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