Snow Shield Waterproof Beeswax - Original Formula - Leather Protector - 6 oz

The beeswax shipped pretty fast, since I signed up for a free trial of Amazon Prime. The directions are on the back on how to use it. You heat up your boots, heat up the beeswax, and apply to the boots with a sponge. I used a paper towel as an applicator. I also heated up my boots with a hair dryer on hot, but I probably only should've used the warm setting, because my boots got a little wrinkly afterwards (it says do not exceed heat of 120 degrees F...I never read instructions, cuz I'm a rebel.) After the boots were heated up I just blasted the wax really quick, and then I got a glob and slathered it on the boots in a circular motion. I used a really generous amount; probably too much. You should probably start small and then build up from that. Anywho, after I got done applying the beeswax, my boots (black) looked pretty much the same, but they had an oily, waxy feel to them. I get the feeling you're supposed to let them sit for awhile to let the stuff soak in, or maybe I put too much, but anyways, I ran them under some water and it just beaded up and went away. After about one day, the waxy feel went away and the boots looked and felt exactly the same as before, but this time, they were waterproof. I mean, forrealz waterproof. I accidentally spilt fruit punch on them, and they still look good. Dirt is easier to wipe off of them now, too. Bottom line, the application process is a little tedious (I thought it was fun, but I'm just weird like that) but it's totally worth it because it makes your boots waterproof, has no fragrance, and is natural and won't give you cancer or whatever from the chemicals.

This is the classic wax treatment for work and hiking boots that will be worn in the snow. The stuff works like no other. The old trick is to apply it to the leather then set the boots in a warm (not hot!) oven so it will melt and sink in deeply where it won't wear off. Works absolutely great for waterproofing. If you are hoping to keep your leather breathable, this is not what you want--its a water tight seal. I've used it on work and hiking boots that are worn in the snow for 50 years. It's still the best there is for that purpose.

I wanted something that would condition the leather of my boots rather than just spray on one of the silicone waterproof products. Because it has beeswax in it, I thought it would be hard - hence the directions say to warm the leather with a hair dryer. The product is the consistency of "hard lard" - not like margarine or shortening. Although I did warm the leather at the beginning, I found that it seemed to penetrate well without warming the leather with a hair dryer. It was easy to use and went into all the creases and seams. I would recommend wearing nytrile gloves - because I had just polished my boots and this product seemed to absorb the polish while it was being worked into the leather and consequently got on my fingers and under the nails of the hand I was using to apply the waterproofer. It did come off with thorough washing and a shower the next morning. biut I didn't like the way my hands looked for the evening. So far the waterproofing product seems to be working well. Will add to this review if I have problems later.

Does a good job. Used it on pull on work boots

There were several options for waterproofing. Happy I chose this one. I used a hairdryer on my shoes and bag and the beeswax. However quickly stopped heating the leather and just used on the beeswax. Couldn't tell a difference at all as far as absorption. Does not leave pasty buildup like other products I've tried. If you keep the beeswax a little warm it goes on almost like a clear liquid. Doens't take long with hairdryer - maybe 20 seconds at most. Wasn't oily on my fingers after I was done with application either, nice. Did change the color of my golden / brown backpack to more of a muted dun color. But still looks cool. Not sure how many coats they suggest, I did 2 coats on boots, and one good one on backpack. Although the tub is pretty big I used most of it.

I've applied the wax, a fairly simple process, but don't have weather conditions to test out the result. Perhaps more on that later. I see special brushes advertised to use with this; but if they are really needed, why not provide them WITH the product (as a standard, not a more costly selection), along with directions on how and why to use such brush. At this point, my main frustration is about the packaging. While "sealing" is not needed for something like the old OTC pharmaceutical scare, perhaps it IS wise to seal this to prevent leakage. BUT, how about doing so in a way that allows it to be OPENED?! The seal is restricted to the opening of the jar, WITH NO TABS OR ASSIST TO LIFT THE SEAL! As I muttered to myself, "This should come with a crowbar", I had to use the point of a knife to (dangerously) start a hole, in order to try to remove this seal. Give me a break. Even if I were not very "senior" and having arthritic issues, there would be no safe way to remove that seal without a sharp tool. So, without knowing if this product will actually work when weather conditions test it, I can only share for now the frustration of even getting started with it.

4 days early

J'ai le goût des beaux objets et de leur entretien, pour les chaussures, c'est la même chose, j'achète des chaussures en cuir naturel généralement de couleur fauve et les produits courants ne sont pas adaptés pour les cuirs délicats, soit ils sont trop gras, soit ils sont trop aqueux, le temps de séchage est trop long et ils modifient l'aspect de la matière et de la couleur, c'est pourquoi après une expérience sur l'entretien des livres anciens, je me suis dit que la cire d'abeille serait probablement le bon produit, je confirme que la cire d'abeille la plus pure possible est le produit qu'il faut pour vos chaussures, vous l'appliquez avec un chiffon doux et ensuite vous le lustrez, c'est impeccable et il en faut très peu, le traitement tient plusieurs jours en condition normale.

Very easy to apply, makes gives the leather a much deeper colour and improves softness. I like it very much, the leather looks clean and fresh and of course dry as the wax is forming a protective screen! I use it on my Lowa boots as I walk daily in highlands. In most cases, shoe polish is wiped out by grass and heathers quite quickly but not this wax. Highly recommend!

L’ho usato su due giacche di pelle Non posso esprimermi sulla impermeabilità perché non ha piovuto ancora 😀, però devo dire che lascia la pelle molto morbida e toglie i segni

Does exactly what it says it does. I would go through a pair of construction boots every year wasting hundreds of dollars every year in new boots. I got sick of spending big money on expensive boots therefore one year I decided to buy some cheap brand of boots from Walmart called Workload for $79.99 and they only lasted me a year as well but for that price I didn't care. After that pair was all dried up and the leather had ripped I went and bought the same brand again but this time I treated it with job site beeswax snow Shield. I have been wearing those same boots for the third year now. I treated them with job site beeswax snow Shield the day I bought them, then I did it again A year later and I am doing it again today. The boots still look as good as new. There are some wrinkles in the leather but that's normal wear and tear. The leather has not ripped and they are still waterproof. For sure these boots will last me another year. The secret to using this product successfully is to clean your boots and then just before applying the beeswax is to warm them up with either a hair dryer or put them in the oven for a few minutes to get them nice and warm. This allows the beeswax to melt as soon as it supplied and it gets into all the little cracks and crevices preventing the leather from drying up and cracking and creating a solid waterproof Shield. This product has saved me a lot of money over the years. It has made cheap construction boots from Walmart outlast expensive construction boots which I had spent over $300 per pair every year consistently. I usually don't write reviews however when a product proves itself to be great and does everything it promises it deserves a great review.