Great video as always Sir... I love cleaning my boots. Although I am lazy with under the soles I don't use the toothbrush just have the jetwash on a gentle pressure and quickly get the mud out the treads that way haha. Love it when theyre all done tho. As the saying goes, look after your kit and it will look after you 💪🏼 Thanks for sharing! 😊👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for much for the instructive video. I just got a pair of Scarpa SL Actives. Looking forward to years of use from these Italian beauties! Cheers!
Going to get some scarpa gtx at the weekend hopefully. Sick of fabric shoes goretex break down had wet feet this weekend way so not good. Great video though. Would you recommend the g wax over scarpas own cream? Or even dubbin?
Hi Andy, good luck with the new boots. I went from Leather to Gortex back to leather again and I am happy with the Scarpa. Personally I use the G wax. I heat it a bit before use. but the others would be fine, I think it’s more a point of caring for your leather. ATB. Grays
I have Scarpa leather boots, no gore Tex. With thorough care they are incredibly comfortable on the trail. Perfect for our bush and mountains here in New Zealand. 😊
It always interesting to see how other hikers maintain kit or carry in their packs! Maintenance of boots is so important! For a we’ll broken in pair of boots are out most important item of kit! Thanks 🙏🏼 for sharing enjoyed subbed best wishes Simon 👍🙏🏼
I suggest applying the wax indoors. If you are wearing a winter coat, it is too cold. After waxing, heat up the boots with a hairdryer to really let the wax melt in. Let dry overnight and then buff the boots with a brush or soft cloth. Works great !
That's the proper way to maintain your boots in my opinion. As for myself, I tend to use different types of wax to treat the boots: more fluid wax for the leather and more viscous wax for the seams (like meindl wax, which is more persistent).
Cheers for watching Thomas. Another wax that is also recommended is the Neatsfoot oil. The horse riders use it on their saddles. I am going to try it next time. ATB. Grays.
Hello Grays, I think it’s about time I clean and fed my Delta GTX’s 😊 Think I’ll give your Neatsfoot oil (suggestion to another YT’er above). Interesting ingredients in that too! 😁👍🏼
Thanks for the video. Do you just use the wax, or do you ever apply any other water proofing products? Do you have a review or some thoughts on the Scarpa Delta boots?
Hi StoicM. I haven’t done a review on the Scarpa boots, boots are very personal relating to foot shape so I am not going there😁. I only use the wax and sometimes I heat it a bit. The wax does the waterproofing really well. ATB Grays
Hi, great video. I’ve recently purchased a set of Scarpa terra GTX and the G wax with them and I was wondering if you need to wax them before you use them? They are brand new. Do they need waxing straight out the box or should you use them first? If so… how many times before first wax? Thanks!!
Hi Tom. Thanks for the question. I have never polished my new boots but after a bit of use ( not a science and every boot gets different amount of use) especially if there are any scratches give them a polish. ATB. Grays
I suggest using a leather conditioner on new boots to assist with the break-in. A lotion or cream is more readily absorbed than a dubbin. Save the dubbin for after first saddle soap cleaning.
Hope someone can answer this? I've just bought my first scarpa boots. GTX ranger II. Do I also wax the really soft leather on the tongue? Which feels like suede?
Hi Wayne, I wouldn’t wax suede however I do wax the softer tongue of my Deltas which is a soft leather, you can get a special brush to clean suede. Good luck.
I use That same G-wax on my Itturi boots and it's a pig to apply, I used a hair dryer several times but when you get it right it's good stuff, just don't expect a shiny boot afterwards because you won't get one. I tried Neats foot oil on a pair of Zamberlan boots but they stay sticky for ever so not for me I'm afraid.
@@GraysOutdoors Sorry mate I was not getting at you it is just that beeswax is a nightmare to apply, IMO. I am looking for a Lanolin, beeswax, mink oil mix for some Alt-berg boots I have coming next week and as they are very expensive, they need to last. Regards mate
Great tip and thanks for sharing! now i know how to care my leather hiking boots. new to your channel and look forward to watch your next upload. subb! hope to see you around. Cheers!
Hi Becca, welcome to the channel and thanks for the kind comments. I have had a quick look at your channel and sub’d - wow u have been busy. America is very beautiful, unfortunately I have only been to Vegas for a weeks business and not seen those lovely spots in your videos. Look forward to your content. ATB Grays
I feel bad now that I haven’t cleaned my boots in ages. Great video Graham. You’ve inspired me to get my Dubbin out!
No condemnation for the unclean. 😁😁 they looked really great after. I will try get on your live broadcast. ATB. Grays
Excellent run through as I have the same boots, enjoyed the humour as well 😉😊
Cheers for watching
Great video as always Sir... I love cleaning my boots. Although I am lazy with under the soles I don't use the toothbrush just have the jetwash on a gentle pressure and quickly get the mud out the treads that way haha.
Love it when theyre all done tho. As the saying goes, look after your kit and it will look after you 💪🏼
Thanks for sharing! 😊👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely it’s a great feeling having clean boots. Makes u want to go out and get them dirty again. ATB. Grays
@@GraysOutdoors Haha yeah for sure!! 😁🙌🏻
Thanks for much for the instructive video. I just got a pair of Scarpa SL Actives. Looking forward to years of use from these Italian beauties! Cheers!
Hi Gruner cheers for the comment, don’t know why it didnt appear on my comments. Sorry for the late reply. ATB. Grays
I have the women's Scarpa SL Active boots and they are excellent! 👍🏾
Going to get some scarpa gtx at the weekend hopefully. Sick of fabric shoes goretex break down had wet feet this weekend way so not good.
Great video though. Would you recommend the g wax over scarpas own cream? Or even dubbin?
Hi Andy, good luck with the new boots. I went from Leather to Gortex back to leather again and I am happy with the Scarpa.
Personally I use the G wax. I heat it a bit before use. but the others would be fine, I think it’s more a point of caring for your leather. ATB. Grays
I have Scarpa leather boots, no gore Tex. With thorough care they are incredibly comfortable on the trail.
Perfect for our bush and mountains here in New Zealand. 😊
It always interesting to see how other hikers maintain kit or carry in their packs! Maintenance of boots is so important! For a we’ll broken in pair of boots are out most important item of kit! Thanks 🙏🏼 for sharing enjoyed subbed best wishes Simon 👍🙏🏼
Cheers Simon. Thanks for watching. Have a good weekend. Grays
Great narration. Cheers👏👏
I suggest applying the wax indoors. If you are wearing a winter coat, it is too cold. After waxing, heat up the boots with a hairdryer to really let the wax melt in. Let dry overnight and then buff the boots with a brush or soft cloth. Works great !
Great idea Steven. Love the hairdryer tip. Cheers for watching. ATB. Grays
@@GraysOutdoors The buffing also leaves a nice shine on the boots ! All waxes, whether or not they are shoe polishes, will produce a shine if buffed.
Wow thanks for sharing those tips-what a difference! ATB Karen 😊
Thanks for the kind comments Karen. Ps I have sub’d and look forward to checking out your videos ATB. Grays
@@GraysOutdoors Fab! Have subbed too 😃👍
That's the proper way to maintain your boots in my opinion. As for myself, I tend to use different types of wax to treat the boots: more fluid wax for the leather and more viscous wax for the seams (like meindl wax, which is more persistent).
Cheers for watching Thomas. Another wax that is also recommended is the Neatsfoot oil. The horse riders use it on their saddles. I am going to try it next time. ATB. Grays.
Hello Grays, I think it’s about time I clean and fed my Delta GTX’s 😊
Think I’ll give your Neatsfoot oil (suggestion to another YT’er above).
Interesting ingredients in that too!
😁👍🏼
Just did mine again after getting all the mud off
@@GraysOutdoors Just used the Neatsfoot on mine, Grays.
They’ve come up well.
Waiting to give one more application.
ATB 😉👍🏼
Thanks for the video. Do you just use the wax, or do you ever apply any other water proofing products? Do you have a review or some thoughts on the Scarpa Delta boots?
Hi StoicM. I haven’t done a review on the Scarpa boots, boots are very personal relating to foot shape so I am not going there😁. I only use the wax and sometimes I heat it a bit. The wax does the waterproofing really well.
ATB Grays
New sub here! Awesome stuff buddy. Take care of your gear and it will take care of you! Cheers!
Hi Andrew. Thanks for the sub and watching. I see your channel has got some good stuff. I will take a look. Have sub’d. ATB Grays
@@GraysOutdoors thank you my friend! Its greatly appreciated!
Great how to on cleaning up your boots. Yours definitely get better care than mine, haha.
Seems like u r not the only one. ATB. Grays
Another great video gray, my poor boots certainly have been neglected
Ben. I will help u. 👍👍
How do you waterproof the ankle supports on the boots?
Hi Gareth, because they are soft leather I give them a coating of the polish as well. Have a good week. ATB. Grays.
Would you recommend applying wax to brand new leather walking boots .. before they have ever been used
Hi Brian. Probably good practice yes. ATB. Grays
@@GraysOutdoors I did do it. Thanks !
Hi, great video. I’ve recently purchased a set of Scarpa terra GTX and the G wax with them and I was wondering if you need to wax them before you use them? They are brand new. Do they need waxing straight out the box or should you use them first? If so… how many times before first wax? Thanks!!
Hi Tom. Thanks for the question. I have never polished my new boots but after a bit of use ( not a science and every boot gets different amount of use) especially if there are any scratches give them a polish. ATB. Grays
@@GraysOutdoors thank you, appreciate it
I suggest using a leather conditioner on new boots to assist with the break-in. A lotion or cream is more readily absorbed than a dubbin. Save the dubbin for after first saddle soap cleaning.
Nice one 👍🏻
I must do the same to my boots!
Cheers mate. Good luck on the cleanup.
Hope someone can answer this? I've just bought my first scarpa boots. GTX ranger II. Do I also wax the really soft leather on the tongue? Which feels like suede?
Hi Wayne, I wouldn’t wax suede however I do wax the softer tongue of my Deltas which is a soft leather, you can get a special brush to clean suede. Good luck.
I use That same G-wax on my Itturi boots and it's a pig to apply, I used a hair dryer several times but when you get it right it's good stuff, just don't expect a shiny boot afterwards because you won't get one.
I tried Neats foot oil on a pair of Zamberlan boots but they stay sticky for ever so not for me I'm afraid.
I melt it down sometimes to help application. I think the main thing is caring for your boots in one way or another. ATB. Grays
@@GraysOutdoors
Sorry mate I was not getting at you it is just that beeswax is a nightmare to apply, IMO.
I am looking for a Lanolin, beeswax, mink oil mix for some Alt-berg boots I have coming next week and as they are very expensive, they need to last.
Regards mate
@@robertkirk4387 no offence taken. Keep well. Grays👍👍
How does just water get them clean???
Cheers for watching. The water is just to take the mud and dust off to prep the surface for the wax. ATB. Grays
Great tip and thanks for sharing! now i know how to care my leather hiking boots. new to your channel and look forward to watch your next upload. subb! hope to see you around. Cheers!
Hi Becca, welcome to the channel and thanks for the kind comments. I have had a quick look at your channel and sub’d - wow u have been busy. America is very beautiful, unfortunately I have only been to Vegas for a weeks business and not seen those lovely spots in your videos. Look forward to your content. ATB Grays
Whats the intro drum beat music?
It’s called tiptoe out the back on RUclips library. 👍👍. Thanks for watching.
Well I have not been cleaning mine properly.🤣😂🏆
At least you are cleaning them. 😁😁