Use a beeswax product to weatherproof your shoes thoroughly.
Weatherproofing products with beeswax provide a good seal against the weather. Apply the product to the shoe with a clean cloth or brush, and rub it in using small circles. Wipe off any excess, and let your shoes dry.
Apply these products about once a season.
Some products come with an applicator that you can use to apply the beeswax product to the shoe.
Use plain beeswax for a cheap option.
Melt plain beeswax in a wax warmer, and apply it to the boot with a brush. It will leave a thick, ugly layer because it dries quickly, but you’ll use the heat gun or blow dryer to melt the layer again. Use a heat gun or blow dryer to melt the wax on the boot, and rub it in with the brush
Beeswax was a common waterproofing material before modern waterproofing pastes were created.
Apply wax about once a season.
Try a spray-on product to weatherproof with a prettier finish.
Cape Union Mart sells a Snowspray in the STORM range that is very effective and that we’ve had good feedback on. Spray-on products don’t leave as thick a layer as beeswax products, so choose them for a prettier finish. Hold the spray-on polish about 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) away from the shoe. Spray the product in a steady, even layer. Let the product dry before you wear the shoes.