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waterproofing boots with WD-40?

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#1 ·
Has anyone heard about waterproofing boots with WD-40?

I think my boots are currently like giant sponges and my feet end up wet and damp even in below zero conditions... = very numb toes


I know probably Nikwax is the way to go.
The stores are closed now and I'm headed out early tomorrow so I'm looking for an alternative?

or how long does Nikwax take to work?
Can I just run in the store first thing in the morning and spray/apply then hit the snow?

Thanks:icon_scratch:
 
#10 ·
what i do to keep my feet dry is i'll take the boot liner out, put the liner in a plastic bag, trim the bag to the size of the boot liner then put the liner with the plastic bag, back inside the boot.

It helps keep your feet stay dry

i hope that makes sense
 
#12 ·
Thanks! I'll try the plastic bag idea.

Well the freezing coldness was not as noticeable when it's super warm :p
I thought the soaking wetness was just because of the slush haha...

I'll see how the warranty goes but I might have to try those boots of yours if you're around town sometime
 
#14 ·
Just outa curiosity, where ya headed 2morra?

I was @ Cypress today & there was about 20cm of fluffy goodness up on Skychair.
Stayed fluffy all day, the snow was just startin' to fall of the trees when we left.

Bottom half was like riding is super thick porridge.

I'll be there again 2morra.


TT
 
#18 ·
Thanks for all the advice and ideas everyone

@ Kev711 Thank you!:yahoo:
the plastic bags worked like magic.:thumbsup: I mainly just had them around the foot part of the boots and it did the trick.
My feet were pretty much bone dry after a full day of riding!!
AND this totally proves my theory about the boot shell.

The outside fabric parts on the outer boot shell were all soaked.
It's just the material of the boot it seems... the boot is completely intact. no holes or gaps or cracks anywhere.
Just parts of it are made of a fabric material that seems to absorb the moisture from the snow/ ice that lands on and gets stuck to it.


@timmytard
ah I was on whistler, I thought cypress is probably pretty melty now. It was good riding, but really low visibility. Went over to 7th Heaven (at last) but it was pretty much riding blind, couldn't see the slope angle at all, could barely make out the horizon line....
The snow was great though!


@ bamfb2 Yeah the tip sounded kinda bogus so I decided to ask about it first :p good thing too!


I'm probably going to go to the store to ask about it. Either warranty (I hope... these boots are starting to bug me :p) or they might have some idea of how to fix them semi-permanently.
 
#24 ·
Thanks for all the advice and ideas everyone

@ Kev711 Thank you!:yahoo:
the plastic bags worked like magic.:thumbsup: I mainly just had them around the foot part of the boots and it did the trick.
My feet were pretty much bone dry after a full day of riding!!
AND this totally proves my theory about the boot shell.

The outside fabric parts on the outer boot shell were all soaked.
It's just the material of the boot it seems... the boot is completely intact. no holes or gaps or cracks anywhere.
Just parts of it are made of a fabric material that seems to absorb the moisture from the snow/ ice that lands on and gets stuck to it.
@Hayabusa....you're welcome! glad it worked for you. i usually cover the liner just up to the ankle especially for the spring.
 
#19 ·
I think the cheapest pair of Burton boots is @ least $150 bucks?:dunno:

Pretty sure Burton doesn't sell anything for under $30?:icon_scratch:
Socks, hats, shoe laces, you might be able to get a sticker, maybe?:hope:

You never know when you might need an extra pair?

What if you actually like them more?:eek:mg:

And even though I already have about 5 or 6 pairs of boots:eek:hmy:, I'd still buy a brand new pair for $20 bones if they fit me:thumbsup:

Did any of those pics turn out?
Post some up or if you don't want to post them up?
Pm a few to me, I won't post em up if you don't want me to:eek:k:


TT
 
#21 ·
Well I go by there almost everyday.

I can veer slightly off course & meet you.

I want to go to Cypress, but I don't think I have enough gas.

I'll come right now if you want them, then I can go boardin'

Are you free?


TT
 
#23 ·
I was convinced the fact my boots got wet was that they were just not made to repel any moisture and were soaking from the outside-in. Then I changed my socks to a much thinner and breathable pair and never had a problem since. But I also jump over puddles.

Since plastic bags worked for you, I guess that's not your problem though.
 
#28 ·
WD-40 isn't something I would want to be in a lot of contact with. It's a petroleum product and a carcinogen. I would also be worried about the weasel piss (what we call it in the trades ;) ) dissolving glues or some of the special materials in the boots and making them fall apart as well.

Silicone spray is a decent band aid for waterproofing something but those boots shouldn't be leaking. I got some Burton Ambush in December that are holding up great with only a little wear on the stitching and around the tongue and such, and I go out hard almost every weekend all season. No problems here...

PS: Buy the cheap boots!
 
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