A cobbler recommended Sno-Seal above everything else to me thirty-five years ago. It has protected all of my winter footwear ever since then, including a favorite pair of forty-two year old harness style boots. Yes, it darkens the leather, but evenly, and keeps my feet warm and dry.

Excellent video Trenton! No nonsense, common sense advice. Thank you!

thanx for your insights Trent! These are very valuable! Have a good one!

Love the style of those boots!! That fold down top is fantastic!! Great content fellas

Used to use SnoSeal on a regular basis in the military. Great stuff

I’ve used this for years on all my work and hunting boots. Thank you for making this video. Great product

My grandfather has used this forever on his hunting boots so I’ve used it since I was a kid on all my winter boots. It really is great stuff!! In fact I have an unopened jar right now. I’m tempted to use it on my Nicks Urban Drifters but it does darken the leather quite a bit.

I love that stuff. Use it on my winter shoes/boots here in Wisconsin.

I'm glad to see that you guys recommend SnoSeal. I've used it since a saleswoman insisted on it when she sold me some x-country skiing boots more than 40 years ago. I had made the mistake of mentioning mink oil, and got chastised for it. I bought some Georgia logging boots in 1983, SnoSealed them right away, used them through 3 MN winters, 5 Yosemite backpacking trips, and I still wear them when working in the yard. I still wear those ski boots, too. They both get new applications every year, or so. Bee's wax is, well, the bee's knees.

I’ve used it many times up here in Canada. It keeps the moisture and the salt out of the leather. It soaks into the leather and repels the water while it also keeps the leather well conditioned. Be aware. It will darken the leather substantially on brown and tan leathers so use with some caution.

Can't believe people didn't know about this! One of the greatest products out there. My grandfather bought this for his hunting boots, taught my dad how to use it and he used it for his work boots, and noe I put it on every pair of boots I buy. Sno-seal is the best!

Been using sno-seal for years. Excellent product!

I have a pair of boots I bought over 25byears ago and put snow seal on them when I 1st got the boots since I was using them to hike in the mountains . I used the boots in the snow and NEVER had issues with leather deterioration. They still look relatively new and keep my feet warm and dry.

I’ve been using Sno-Seal on my work boots for several years. I’m happy with how well it works and how easy it is to apply.

I have been using snow seal for years. It definitely works. Thanks for this quick short review. Have a great weekend.

Been using it on work and hiking boots since 1985. Great stuff.

Sno seal is great. I found out that it even soaks in over time and makes the leather water proof even after scuffing up the outside while working construction. Good video.

I've used Sno-Seal for years on hiking boots, hunting boots, and casual shoes. The stuff is just great. And it won't weaken or rot stitching. Good video on proper application.

I love that sno-seal. Good work

Been using Sno-Seal since the middle ages - works a treat.

Quick tip for extreme cold-weather, put on a quick layer of neatsfoot oil first, the cold can make the leather stiff and brittle and there is no better product for helping pliability of leather than neatsfoot oil. After that dries or soaks in then use your sno seal for final waterproofing.

I have been using this on my boots for years, and it works great! On dress shoes, I use galoshes and cream in the adverse weather to protect the shoes.

Thank you kindly for this upload.your experience is very much appreciated. Keep informing the people...

Very simple to follow :) I recently invested in boots and was looking for a good way to keep dry. Thank you!

Been using this for decades. Helps keep my boots in great shape. I alternate between conditioner, polish and snow seal. I had one pair of red wings last 10 years this way. My current pair of Chippewas are 6 years old and stitching is failing but the leather is still in great shape.

Golf course maintenance is the ultimate test for water proofing. Water, dirt, wet grass, then drying out in the afternoon and repeating the cycle every single day. Most of the crew I worked with ended up moving over to cordura hunting boots to avoid the leather issues.

Been waxing and waterproofing all my boots and shoes for years. Every autumn before the season starts and every spring when i put them back in their boxes. Taking care of your shoes is one of the best feeling ever!

I use a beeswax pine resin mix i got from Finland, or leather grease. A mix that has been used in the Laplands (would love a pair of authentic vintage lapland boots) for who knows how long. Smells great and really brought a few pairs of boots back to life.

I've used this product many times on my Timberland leather boots. Works like a charm.

Learned about sno seal from my buddy who was a ski racer and used it on his gloves, now I use it on my gloves and boots too. Super satisfying to apply and watch it soak in.

What about Huberd's Shoe Grease? I am a disabled veteran. I used to use it for my field boots in the Army. I was a tanker. Now I am 50 and I have a small farm. I use it on my farm boots and just all my leather footwear. I love how it keeps my Red Wing Chukka boots and all of my others so soft and supple, and weather proof, and they are so easy to clean up. I am kind of nuts about keeping up on my footwear, as I am all busted up. Comfortable footwear is key in my life.

Amazing stuff guys!

I actually made some waxed suede blundstones with this and some obenaufs lp. I think it turned out awesome, and I love the look of the waxed suede. I also didn't want to keep the suede nice. I wanted them to be tougher.

I'm up in Alaska and I use sno-seal and have for years. Good stuff.

I use Obenhaufs Heavy Duty LP on my work boots. Georgia Boot loggers. Had them since October. My first ever pair of true work boots (I’ve worn knockoff Timberlands when hiking in the past but that was about it) I wash cars so they see lots of moisture as well as caustic car soaps and other cleaning products. It works amazing for them. I’ll definitely give this product a try someday

A bit late to find this video, but I'm glad I did. I've been using Sno Seal for years on my winter boots here in WI. The only thing I do different, especially on new boots is I use a leather conditioner like Leather Milk first and let it settle in for a few days. Then I apply my snow seal. Just because the new boots have most likely been sitting and drying out in a warehouse for some time. I feel it brings it back to life before I seal everything in.

Just bought a jar because of this video and its comments. Thanks for the info!

Nice tip. I've got a pair of pretty dry and dirty hiking boots that need this product. Thanks again!

I’ve still got some Sno-Seal I bought at the PX in Ft. Lewis, WA in 1995. Fantastic stuff.

Kickass. Thanks for the killer tip.

I use the leder gris oil and wax combo for my altberg work boots. Been really really effective at waterproofing and conditioning. I do have a pair of personal boots (redwings) that i plan to put through its paces, and id love to try this snow seal on.

Different yet interesting tutorial. Thanks! 👍🥾

it's about time somebody has done a video on sno-seal, i been useing it since the 70s. i got bean boots from the early 80s, and threre soft and supple, and waterproof right up to the 14 inch shaft.

I use a homemade blend of beeswax, lanolin, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, and shea butter. Conditions deeply and repels water incredibly well

As I just got done trudging through 8" of snow this was the perfect video. I have dedicated winter boots and I use Sno-seal on all of them! The leather is crack free and pliable.

I was introduced to this years ago. It’s fantastic.

I used sno seal for years on a pair of Danner rainforest boots. I was a cable guy in the Pacific NW and those boots took a beating in the wet weather and were outstanding.

Discovered Sno-Seal a couple years ago - wish I'd found it sooner! It really is the cat's meow! Gave my 25 year old hiking boots a new lease on life (and trails)!

Great product, been using since the 80’s

We/I used SnoSeal on our boots for a Semester in the Rockies at NOLS. years ago. It really is durable and gives a quality conditioning to the leather. With the activity we were engaged in in 4-10 feet of snow with river crossings, there was no way to keep feet dry, but aside from the extreme, it is my favorite product bar none for all leather boots used outdoors.

I’ve been using sno seal for 45 years and it works great. I grew up in the NE plains of Colorado and we went snowmobiling and hunting all fall and winter and this stuff was a necessity. I think back then, we bought our boots at Sears and Monkey Ward.

Used to use the stuff on my hiking boots way back in the 70s. It really works well. Make sure the leather is relatively warm. If you can get the sno-seal warmed up too you can get the balm really deep into the pores of the leather

This is great! Thanks for sharing. Ive been using LP1 for a few years now and happy with its affect on boots, gloves, even canvas goods. Pretty sure it is also formulated around beeswax, so pretty similar idea, but aimed at firefighters rather than snowbunnies.

I've been using this on my boots for 35+ years on hiking boots when I was in Boy Scouts to now with my Keen boots. Best product you can find!

Sno-Seal has been a favorite for the last 20 odd years, ever since I was a teenager. It just works, it isn't over priced, it is relatively easy to apply, and it doesn't have a bad smell. And I just so happen to like the look it gives leather.

I've been using Sho-Seal for decades now on all manner of leather goods as a water proofer and a conditioner. One pair of boots I use for motorcycle riding, are 20 plus old and the leather is in perfect shape, flexible, waterproof and they are second skin comfortable.

Sno-seal has been my goto for years. I use it on my motorcycle leathers too.

Sno-Seal is great stuff, I've been using it for decades. It is best for cold conditions because it seals out the water all right, at the same time it seals in the sweat smell.

Used the Saphir MdO Dubbin grease on my Snowdons, happy with the result. Didn't know to warm up the leather first, will do that next time though. Should work well to protect against the snow, slush and salt of winter.

Glad to see this video. I've been using SnoSeal for over a decade, on my "winter" boots, and was wondering if there was something better.

Have used Sno-Seal since the 1970s, it was the only thing that could stand up to Chicago's wet and snowy weather when working or playing outside. Great stuff and a good application lasts months

Need to pick some of this product up. Just bought a pair of Thursday boots “Captain”. We have a trip plan to Alaska later this year October. Thanks for the video..

I love Sno-seal, and it smells great too. Warm up the leather, smear it on, soaks right in.

Thanks for this video. I used Danner's Clear Boot Dressing on a new pair of Timberland Pro boots. It was just what I wanted. This Sno Seal looks very similar and much cheaper.

Thanks for the good information

I’ve used Sno-Seal since 1990 my dad introduced me to it , he was a avid motorcycle rider & had a lot of leather he wore when he rode , I used this on my leather jacket back in the day & only had to put this stuff on once & it protected it until I out grew the jacket around 5 years , I never had to put any of it back on the jacket ever . Now I use it on any of my hard leather or soft leather things like boots , knife sheaths , backpacks etc. one & done & your leather will out last your life guaranteed . Not a lot of people know about Sno-Seal & I have to say it’s the best product for leather that’s out there , it makes hard leather supple & soft & protects from the elements for years to come .

Since you guys like Sno-Seal you might want to try my little trick. Get Atsko Water Guard Extreme (Makers of Sno-Seal) and one of their sprayers and use that to waterproof your gear, boots, whatever. It's what the factories use for that permanent (it's not really permanent ) water repellant they add to their fabrics. It's okay to use with or without Gore-Tex and it creates an X-Link bond to help keep water/moisture out while still maintaining breathability. I also use the WGE as a base and then add Sno-Seal as Beeswax is terrific for leather and canvas sealant/protection. No, I don't have any affiliation with Atsko but always will promote stuff that actually works. Thanks again for another awesome episode, I always learn every time I watch.

Good morning Trent. I have used SNO-SEAL on my boots and it works but I always was concerned if using it compromised the leather in any way but since you recommend it I guess it's OK. Also thanks for the tip about heating the boots first . I used to put it on first then heat. Have a great weekend.

A fan favorite for troops in Germany, Alaska and Korea back in the 80's. Loved it. Still do.

Big fan of SnoSeal and Huberd’s Shoe Grease. Both great products!

I need to try some of that! Been using the Astko spray.

Been a Winter stapler here in Minnesota since I was a kid. Some 50 years ago.. Works wonders. Wow, 2 videos in one week...!!!!!!

I used it on my meindl super perfect works perfect

We’ve been using SnoSeal on both our winter and alpine hiking boots here in the Colorado back-country for near 50 years. It’s great stuff for staying dry, easy to maintain (you can add it when needed), and we haven’t found a down side!

It's a greatly explained video: Thanks. Would you please mind to say which brand and the model of this pair of shoes being shown in this video?

Didn’t know about this product.. I’ve been using regular old beeswax for years.. this product looks much easier to use and apply.. thanks for sharing

Here I always use Vaseline Repairing Jelly, and from the way I see it, it does very well in any type of my leather boots

My favorite product. I pay attention to seams and stitching.

Used sno-seal since I was in high school. Works like a charm. It will significantly extend life of your boots.

Clean them first with saddle soap and the sno seal will penetrate even better. I love the patina it leaves too. Like vintage belting leather. I find it works well on canvas too.

Awesome video!

Does it leave residue and is it good for more casual boots? Thinking about using this on some wingtip/dress boots.

Great video, very informative.

Great vid! What is your view on Dubbin as an alternative?

I've been using Sno-Seal since the mid 70's on all types of boots. I never used a heat gun I just leave them in the sun while I'm working and every hour or so take 5 and give them coat. Works well as a spring or summer thing as the sun is hotter in the northern hemisphere.

I have three pairs of USAF issued flight boots from my 21 years as a C-130H/J Crew Chief. I wear a pair from 1990 for annual yard work, and wear another pair from 1994 as casual boots. Another pair is in my office closet. These boots aren't comfortable without inserts, but last a long time when taken care of. I would love to see you do a resole of the boots. Thanks for the video.

Hey Trenton! Thanks a lot! Very useful video ☺️ I used my army boots on snow last week and after a couple of days I noticed some slightly white spots around. How can I clean that?

Thank you for starting the video with clean boots. 🤠

Huberd's Shoe Grease is my go-to product. Great stuff!

Love Snoseal!

I've been using Sno-Seal since my high school/college summer jobs. Back then my younger sister was competitive figure skater and I vaguely recall hearing about this stuff from that crowd. I've put it on every pair of work boots I've ever had and never regretted it.

Thank you for the video! Do you recommend adding seam sealer as well, or would this be sufficient enough to keep the seems waterproof overtime?

I have the recommendation in a different use case, I worked as a lift operator at snowbasin and I needed a cheap, heavy duty pair of work gloves that were waterproof and warm. I ended up getting some regular and mitten kinco gloves, put some sno seal on them, and have never gone back to ski/winter specific gloves.

How long does this last? I already use an oil for my boots. Can I use both?

Great video. Thanks a million for solidifying my belief in snoseal. All my local boot shops here in Maine carry it so I’ve used it since my first pair of boots 10 years ago.

Literally just applied this product to my leather gloves 2 days ago!

You can use a sun reflector to heat the leather. 😎 I've been making different mixtures of waterproofing from convenience store items to make alot cheaply. For use on canvas and backpacks. What works best on different materials etc. California coastal.

I also use snow seal on my canvas backpacks 👍🏻

What's the time frame period for reapplying the sno-seal?

Been using it for years. Good stuff. But I work it into the welt and around the tongue with an old toothbrush. Don't know if this is good practice but it has worked for me just fine.