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Equipment Review - Nikwax Footwear – Field Trial..

Looking after your footwear is an important part of having a good day walking.  Here we take a look at Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel and Fabric & Leather Proof products.  How do they work after a field trial, and do they work well together?

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Footwear Cleaning Gel.

  • Sponge-on and spray-on cleaner for all waterproof footwear
  • Cleans effectively, restores water repellency and revives breathability
  • Revives the performance of your footwear, keeping your feet warmer and dryer
  • Recommended for Gore-Tex® and eVent®, Sympatex® and all other waterproof footwear.

 

Fabric & Leather Proof.

  • Easy to use sponge-on for all fabric, leather and combination footwear
  • Adds water repellency and revives breathability without softening leather.
  • Enhances the performance of your footwear, keeping your feet warmer and drier
  • Recommended for Gore-Tex® and eVent®, Sympatex® and all other waterproof Combination footwear

Environment and sustainability.

The following are highlighted on the product.

Footwear cleaning Gel:

  • Carbon balanced
  • 100% recycled plastic bottle

Footwear cleaning Gel:

  • Water based – free – non-aerosol
  • 100% recycled plastic bottle

 

How did they perform in the field?

After the boots were cleaned and treated, see video for application, the boots and shoes were taken out on many walks for a thorough field trail.  The conditions consisted of fell, mountain, scree and trail walking.  The conditions were varied, from stream and brook crossings, long thick wet grass and undergrowth as well as rain and arid conditions.

The overall boot and shoe performance, following the treatment, went well:

The Highlights:

  • The boots repelled water from the boot/shoe.
  • The products did not detriment the material characteristics.
  • It appeared that the treated boots repelled mud etc. after post-treatment walks.
  • By treating the boots/shoes, it is easier to clean the boots/shoes when the product is applied in future applications.

Points to be aware of:

  • There do not appear be to any concern areas when using this product

 

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