I have Renegades as well and have never had an issue with them but they are built completely different and imo not comparable. I wear my renegades when I don't have a heavy pack and I love them.
I have Renegades as well and have never had an issue with them but they are built completely different and imo not comparable. I wear my renegades when I don't have a heavy pack and I love them.
One of my favorite answers to a footwear question.
"What the best waterproof leather boot?"
"No such thing...."
My first boots were Danner Canadians high tops. They were excellent but made 18 years ago. My buddy bought a pair 5 years ago and they were crap and leaked right away
I switched to hanwags, been moderately pleased with them. The leak at times but I have just learned to live with it. I carry soft style waterproof socks that help when needed. Cheers.
I just wipe the mud and dust off with a damp cloth, ensuring to get under the laces (remove if necessary). I do this any time they are dirty and being put away for a while. Storing boots caked in mud can suck the moisture out of leather.
Currently using Moneysworth&Best Snowguard boot protector, I think I bought it at Mark’s. It’s important to clean and dry, then heat the leather prior to applying in order to maximize absorption.
The worst thing for boots is to store them filthy and wet.
Last edited by Krico; 04-29-2020 at 08:21 AM.
Twist and pull.
i've had Lowa Tibet boots since 2017. They are holding up ok.
I had wet feet only twice, and both times i'm not entirely convinced that it wasn't just my pants/socks wicking the moisture up and then into the boot.
I say that because both times it happened the conditions weren't as wet as some other times where my feet were remained completely dry.
Ive used Lowa Tibets for 7-8 years, i clean them with saddle soap then once dry use Dayton Boots OK oil to condition leather and dubbin with hair dryer to get waterproofed. never had an issue and other than the soles being nearly worn out the leather looks brand new. that said i do take pretty meticulous care of them but it certainly pays off.