I am a convert to the pure Bees Wax after reading about it here. I haven't hunted the NW or Alaska for awhile so I found it best to just treat the lower half of the boot at least twice with the pure wax and then use something else on the upper portion.

I use Hubberds or Obenaufs on oil tanned leather. Silicone and any heavy solvent based treatment can ruin boots quickly especially with a glued or vulcanized sole or rand. Heat can destroy them quickly too, so easy on the stove or fire treatment.

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