Care And Feeding Of Timberland Boots

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Care And Feeding Of Timberland Boots

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I know they have a lifetime warranty, but I would also like to make sure they last as long as possible without actually having to use it. I have not treated or otherwise done anything to these boots. What would you suggest I do to ensure they last and look good for as long as possible? Fire Away!
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I use good ol' mink oil or beeswax sealer on the leather parts of my boots. I have tried silicone and other sprays in the past. Yeah, they are easier to apply, but none lasted very long.
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rightisright wrote:I use good ol' mink oil or beeswax sealer on the leather parts of my boots. I have tried silicone and other sprays in the past. Yeah, they are easier to apply, but none lasted very long.
What idiot puts a lifetime warranty on a pair of boots? Boots last, what? Three, four, maybe five years max?
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Pecard's Leather Dressing.

Period.
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All I wear is Timberland chocorua trail midlength goretex hikers. If I get two years out of a pair thats pretty good. The laces however are lucky to last three months before getting replaced with paracord.
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Sno-Seal. Several thin coats, use a hairdryer or heatgun on low to melt in to leather.
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Termite wrote:Sno-Seal. Several thin coats, use a hairdryer or heatgun on low to melt in to leather.
This is the one. I have been doing this for the entire family. I have been putting 3 coats interspersed with a light melting in with the hair dryer. It does deepen the color a bit, but that is balanced by blending out the scuff marks and really making water flee from the hide.

I have done 2 pair of boots for the elder son, I pair for the younger son, 2 pair for the daughter in law, two pairs for the wife and one pair for me. The $8 jar is still 70% full. I'd call that a very good value.
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I've liked snoseal for years. Slather it on real good and then bake 'em in the oven on real low for about 5 minutes and it will all absorb into the leather
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PawPaw wrote:
rightisright wrote:I use good ol' mink oil or beeswax sealer on the leather parts of my boots. I have tried silicone and other sprays in the past. Yeah, they are easier to apply, but none lasted very long.
What idiot puts a lifetime warranty on a pair of boots? Boots last, what? Three, four, maybe five years max?
I've owned two pairs of Sorel boots. Each has lasted 20 years or more.
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PawPaw wrote:
rightisright wrote:I use good ol' mink oil or beeswax sealer on the leather parts of my boots. I have tried silicone and other sprays in the past. Yeah, they are easier to apply, but none lasted very long.
What idiot puts a lifetime warranty on a pair of boots? Boots last, what? Three, four, maybe five years max?
Not sure about the specifics here but often such warranties only cover defects, not regular wear and tear.
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