Thread: Boot care and jacket treatment

Originally Posted by stug

It's a catch 22. Using the Lowa products will probably result in cracked boots around the flex points. Using another product will void warranty but hopefully will not give cracking.
I used Effax on my Meindls and I reckon it stopped the boots breathing as well as they use to. Once I've finished the Lowa products I'll probably use something else. I have put avocado oil on the flex points of the boots.

I agree with @stug I've found Lowa and Nikwax products promote cracking especially at the toe flex area. I have been using dubbin for a couple + years on Lowa Rangers and Tibets with no issues. What I do, do is - warm my (dry) boots up in front of a fan heater (don't cook them!) as this helps the dubbin soaking in. Prior to every 3rd application I use saddle soap to clean the leather down as was recommended buy a old saddler as it stops the leather becoming too soft and ripping/tearing.