Nikwax Waterproofing for Fabric and Leather 125ml

I bought this for a pair of fabric walking boots that turned out tp be not as waterproof as they ought to have been.I was a little surprised that the instructions said to apply to damp material, but I followed them. This was fairly easy to apply and it does work very well - my shoes are now waterproof, I am very happy.

These worked brilliantly on my suede boots. No marks or discolouration and they're now water proof!However, I tried to use this on a jacket (no idea what material it is) and it left super obvious white marks and streaks everywhere so that's now ruined.I'd say use this on super absorbent material only, to prevent marks.It also stinks so do it outside!

I live in the wet Welsh countryside, out in the forests and hills a lot, pavements are something we hear city folk talk about. :) SO lots of walking in wet grass and through bushes especially on verges as tourists fly by dragging white rooms behind them. As we all know wet grass is the downfall of many a walking shoe/trainer. Pretty much all of them fail here. This product is so so handy to have in a drawer at home. When one of us comes home and the toes have become damp, especially with early morning dew I whip this out and blob it on when the shoes are already wet, except for sealed leather I let them dry a little first just because this stuff slows down the drying rate a little. By afternoon they are waterproof again. Lasts for a few weeks then re applied. Concentrate on stitched areas obviously and never leave shoes on a radiator to dry.It gets used on everything from Converse, Vans, Karrimor, Salomon, leather school shoes, basically all of our footwear except my Crocs, nobody touches my Crocs on pain of death!!!Takes a few seconds to apply and has a lasting effect. Exactly what we want. Hasn't altered the colour of anything, doesn't leave a lingering smell and nobody has had toes fall off or skin erupt in blisters or a rash. Highly recommended.

The product has sealed two pairs of trainers that had started to leak. Easy to apply but additional applications are periodically required. Nice to have dry feet again when walking in wet weather.

Sprayed a pretty thick layer on my jacket. Water proofing seems to work. For about 2 weeks. Getting wet again. Probably need to reapply again.

I love this stuff. This is the second bottle I’ve bought. Both the husband and I have been impressed at the ease of use, and the level of protection on our walking boots.Pretty much just Clean off the boots and spray.This time I also gave it a go on my suede boots, I couldnt be happier with the results.Looking at them You’d not know they’ve been treated, but they’re certainly water resistant now. (I say water resistant for the suede boots as, After walking on the wet grass and through a few shallow puddles, my feet have remained dry - this is as much as I’ve tested them in the wet. In heavier rain I’m either in my wellies or walking boots)I’ve read reviews where people have used this on handbags and coats, I’m not sure I’d go that far. But if you’re planning on waterproofing your shoes, you won’t go far wrong with this.

I ordered the Nickwax after seeing it advertised in a National Trust magazine. My Adidas walking boots let water in which I found rather annoying. On arrival the Aerosol Can was not as big as I imagined from the photo. Having said that it was easy to apply and I have since been out in my boots during rain and by Jove I believe it’s worked. I don’t know how long it will last before having to apply it again but summer is on the horizon and we don’t get rain then, do we.Just to add there is ample in the aerosol for more than one application.Quick update, taken dog for a walk and started to rain, got home and my socks are wet, so not a great shelf life, disappointed.

Have some waterproof hiking boots that started to let water in.. I think as the gortex lining finally wears through on the toes and water seeps in through the inevitable crease across the top of the boot. Nickwax seems to create a flexible layer and works where just rubbing dubin into the crease wasn’t .. early days but all good a few wet trips in!