Grangers Leather ProtectionG-Wax Tin

Wow...this is a contentious issue for leather footwear. Whether to wax or not wax. The instructions that came with my boots suggested not using wax based formulae...and using water based waterproofing like Nikwax. Ok....so we can discuss this issue until the end of time. All I'll say is, I applied the G-wax onto my new boots and it was absorbed into the leather...that is a good sign. I used G-wax on all of my boots, both work, walking and dress...and they all looked the better for it. I wanted something other than mink oil which I loathe because of its origins...and I found it in this product. I think I will also buy the Nikwax and use both products. But from what I have seen...G-wax is an affordable and classic treatment for leather boots. The fact that G-wax didn't just sit on the surface but was taken down into the leather suggests it is a suitable leather conditioner and waterproofer. The price is also extremely attractive...and beeswax is legendary in terms of its antibacterial qualities and its ability to nourish.

First off... a word about the people who supplied me via Amazon. In this instance it was Active Outdoors (also possibly known as Spinn.co.uk...both names featured during my correspondence with them). My delivery went slightly awry as the parcel was split and only one tin was inside instead of the two I ordered. Having contacted the supplier, who hardly ever have issues with the strength of the packaging, I suspect the parcel had been tampered with somewhere in the Royal Mail system (there was a clean-ish cut right across the package which didn't look as though it could easily have happened accidentally), and I did make representations to the Post Office, however the suppliers responded to my email almost straight away and kindly offered to send a replacement - which they did and which arrived literally the next day, having been sent First Class post. Absolutely first class service from them - thank you.And back to the item.... As per the title. Used it on boots mainly and never had cause to regret it.There is currently a choice of numerous products to treat your boots and other leather outdoor wear with. As well as G Wax you could use dubbin (both the hard 'Woly Wax' and the soft 'Cherry Blossom' dubbin....see my reviews), or Nikwax Aqueous Liguid, then there's Neatsfoot Oil or Hydrophane Leather Dressing Oil as well as ordinary shoe polish - either black, brown or neutral. I honestly think you could use any of the above (and I have used all the above) and you'd preserve the leather but I'd say the G wax is as easy and as effective as any and there would be no possibility of the dubbin rotting stitching, as per the old wives tale. Certainly it's the one almost universally recommended by manufacturers and it wouldn't prejudice any warranty you might have whereas not everyone loves dubbin. The Nikwax Aqueous Liquid is good for wet boots, after you've cleaned and rinsed them, but takes a while to treat the boots all over as you really need to brush it on then work it in with your fingers....but it does soak in well and is good stuff. If using G Wax or dubbin I've always warmed up the boots, whilst applying it, with a hairdryer or electric paint stripper set on low and that helps the stuff to soak into the stitching. The G Wax does polish up quite well albeit not as well as ordinary shoe polish does. Lastly I routinely treat fabric or suede or nubuck boots with G Wax (and sometimes dubbin) and have NEVER had a scrap of trouble...whether it be Goretex lined boots or otherwise. In my opinion nubuck/suede/fabric boots need a good treatment of waterproofer as per above and none of my boots make me sweat unduly and are all waterproof. The spray on suede stuff isn't worth buying (IMO) so ALL my boots get regularly maintained with proper treatments. (And I have to admit, I've got a few!).

Good wax, and is used easily gives a smooth look to boots, very good to help with waterproofing boots, would recommend shining boots before hand though then add a small amount of polish as it is a clear but it can dull the polish

Read all the reviews,iv just applied the first coat on new pair of leather trainers,two more coats to go as recommended then lets see how the wax performs as we head towards winter..waterproof..i hope?

Works a treat seems to protect the boots if I wash them off quickly stops concrete from sticking

As the saying goes , ' it does exactley as it says on the tin' . Good quality product , easy to apply , very effective. great value and a must to keep your boots protected, alive and kicking .

Shines your leather pr shade shoes and once you apply a few times it is worth the few pounds that it costsWorks well and easy and is easy to useDoesn't come with the brush or cloth but it is worth buying to protect your shoes or bootsA few wipes later they are like new again, not for the inside of your shoes or boots but are for your outside of your shoes and bootsShines well ..Nice and easy to use

Bought for boots and a back pack. Definitely helps to protect the leather, so far it has helped by leting the water run off the surfaces.