I sno-seal my builder pros at the beginning of winter every year and use oil conditioner the rest. I put the boots in the oven to get them warm at the lowest temp and make sure to get plenty around the heel and arch, and my boots have been very waterproof. I can't stand in water but walking thru it or stepping across a ditch is fine
*@alexduke5401Heat from the oven can severly damage the look and construction of your boots so it's important to properly dry them out in a well-ventilated area. It can also break down and damage your leather soles. It will cause the soles to delaminate from one another (sole separation from the midsoles, and the same with the heel stack). Yes they are nailed together, but using an oven isn't worth the risk. They will still delaminate. Nick's Boots doesn't suggest using an oven either.* *The damage most of the time isn't even visible in the interior leather fibers. So your boots will just break down quicker. Putting boots in an oven can damage them by applying too much direct heat, which can cause the leather to dry out, crack, and become brittle. It can potentially ruin the boot's structure and appearance. This is especially true if the heat is too high or applied for too long. It's generally not recommended to use an oven to "break in" or dry boots.* *Excessive heat can severely dry out leather, leading to cracks and deterioration. The heat can also weaken the glue holding the boot components together. Certain materials in the boot may warp or deform under high heat. Heat can ruin the leather, the binding and the glue when drying your boots. Especially when the soles are rubber, and they can potentially melt to some degree in the oven.* *Instead, it's better to use a heat gun to apply various waterproofing products such as Sno Seal to the boots. Nick's Boots has various videos about how to apply the products to your boots using a heat gun. It's much safer than an oven.*
I sno-seal my builder pros at the beginning of winter every year and use oil conditioner the rest. I put the boots in the oven to get them warm at the lowest temp and make sure to get plenty around the heel and arch, and my boots have been very waterproof. I can't stand in water but walking thru it or stepping across a ditch is fine
It would be cool to see a making of video for your 360 construction boots!
The only good option appears to be at least one of each!
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*@alexduke5401Heat from the oven can severly damage the look and construction of your boots so it's important to properly dry them out in a well-ventilated area. It can also break down and damage your leather soles. It will cause the soles to delaminate from one another (sole separation from the midsoles, and the same with the heel stack). Yes they are nailed together, but using an oven isn't worth the risk. They will still delaminate. Nick's Boots doesn't suggest using an oven either.*
*The damage most of the time isn't even visible in the interior leather fibers. So your boots will just break down quicker. Putting boots in an oven can damage them by applying too much direct heat, which can cause the leather to dry out, crack, and become brittle. It can potentially ruin the boot's structure and appearance. This is especially true if the heat is too high or applied for too long. It's generally not recommended to use an oven to "break in" or dry boots.*
*Excessive heat can severely dry out leather, leading to cracks and deterioration. The heat can also weaken the glue holding the boot components together. Certain materials in the boot may warp or deform under high heat. Heat can ruin the leather, the binding and the glue when drying your boots. Especially when the soles are rubber, and they can potentially melt to some degree in the oven.*
*Instead, it's better to use a heat gun to apply various waterproofing products such as Sno Seal to the boots. Nick's Boots has various videos about how to apply the products to your boots using a heat gun. It's much safer than an oven.*
No question you make great boots but at 600-800+ there are just to many other choices for much less that work for most everyday people.
I thought that but a lot of people have 3 or four guns and they cost that much each. Those just sit in a closet and never get used
I paid 680 for my boots and work construction. I love my new boots. People pay more for a lot of things they don’t use much, I use boots everyday.