IrishRover, that is GOOD info! And a more realistic test than these silly pics of immersing a boot for awhile.

I had almost mentioned the NikWax milky stuff earlier as my quick fix go-to when I don't have time to beeswax or I'm on an extended trip. Once used, it conflicts with getting good good penetration of pure beeswax however.

Do you know if they tested pure beeswax rather than the various commercial products which add softeners and penetrating agents to make it easier to apply? My beef with all such ingredients is that IME they degrade the beeswax.