Scamper Report post Posted May 23, 2015 HI Sorry to break in on your forum but I have a problem I hope i can get some advice to help. I am the father of a figure skater we have just purchased her a new pair of skates. I want to waterproof them. I tried the new Neverwett it worked GREAT but it failed to adhere to the sole and heel of the skate for any period of time I mean like minutes. So back to old school I broke out my heat gun and a can of Sno Seal and covered and the soles and heels i worked the wax into the skates and for the most part it is effective. I would like to find a more permanent solution. I am thinking a commercial grade Polyurethane or a marine grade produce. I have a few worries. The soles take a beating with the jumping and the the flexing so a rigid product would probably crack. The soles and heels also get scuffed by ice contact and other skate contact when she skate on her syncro team. Any Guidance or advice would be welcome. Any addition suggestion or products? This is a really big investment and I would like to have them around for a while. Thank you in advance for any thought or suggestion or advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redochre Report post Posted May 23, 2015 Have you asked the skate supplier for recommendations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scamper Report post Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Yes We were told Sno Seal is SOP there are a few that do the polyurethane. Most skate manufactures do not recommend any additional waterproofing. This is not in their best interest if the skates last longer, that would equal less skate sales. I was hoping someone here might have experience with shoes or boots that are exposed to lots of moisture on a regular basis. We do dry the blades and skates after each skate both towel dry and have started to cool blow dry as well either hand dryer or hair dryer.. thanks for looking and taking the time to consider my issue. Edited May 23, 2015 by Scamper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redochre Report post Posted May 23, 2015 It's a difficult one. I'm welsh so I know all about trying to keep leather boots dry. It rained so much one summer I lost all the veg I planted.... Rotted in the ground. And I don't think I have yet to find a 100% garaunteed way of water proofing. I've tried numerous over the counter waxes, sprays,Creme's.... Etc. Nothing works for prolonged periods, Usually though it is a seel that goes. However it has kept boots in good condition, I have batterd boots in the woods, getting stuck in bogs, breaking through brambles and just general abuse. You could try ko-cho-line. Its made for saddlery and harness's so should take a good amount of abuse. How ever you should be careful because over conditioning will ruin leather. You could even make your own from bees wax, paraffin wax and a carrier oil. Throw some tallow in too. The good thing about home made stuff is you add more wax for more protection. Hopefully someone on here would have experience with this problem and give you a better answer than I could. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scamper Report post Posted May 23, 2015 Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted May 23, 2015 Pecard's or Montana Pitchblend paste. You do't want to use things like waterproofing to often on the heels as over-conditioning will make the leather too soft and flexible. A little Mink Oil (the real stuff) mixed in might help also. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
