Granger G-Max Footwear Universal Waterproofer

Bought this to waterproof a new pair of  Columbia Sportswear Women's Ice Maiden Lace Cold Weather Boot  boots.So, my first comment: I should have used a plastic pan to catch the over-spray so I could put it back in the bottle. I'll have to remember to do that next time.It goes on easy enough, although the sprayer kinda sucks, it makes a very wide spray, which causes a lot of overspray, even when held very close. Oh well, no big deal really, just make sure you spray where it won't cause a mess, like outside, or over a pan.I sprayed this on to completely SOAK the material to assure complete coverage and thorough penetration. The spray tends to bead up at first, but it will soak in after you get it on a good bit. I used maybe 1/4th of the bottle to treat the pair of boots. Would've used less if I had thought to catch the runoff to put back in the bottle.The boots were black, and this spray does NOT affect the color. They look just the same as before. These boots are made with suede leather and fabric.I haven't gone puddle-hopping yet, but running the boots under water in the sink shows the water just rolling off like water off a duck's butt. I plan on giving them a real test, by walking into puddles up to the depth of the gusseted tongue. :)This stuff smells like Elmer's glue. So it's not bad at all as far as smell.Overall, I'm happy with this product. It should help extend the life of my boots and help keep my feet dry!

I've used this waterproofer on some suede boots...a cloth hat...and some leather gloves. Method used is to clean and wet the object to be treated using plain water...then spray the material on the surface where it soaks in...then let it dry. After drying...it really makes water bead off of things. Seems to work on any material that will wet with water...leather...cloth...etc.The spray nozzle could be better...best to do this on a newspaper. Not sure how long the treatment lasts...but the boots still bead water off without the leather wetting any.** after wearing the cloth hat in the rain for around an hour or so...I found that the waterproofing completely failed and that the hat material was soaked....not sure whether this material is synthetic (probably) or cotton. The suede boots did much better and only a few spots seemed to get wet.So my guess is that this waterproofer works well on natural materials like leather or cotton...but not on synthetics like nylon or polyester.

I used this on some expensive suede boots and pair of cheap boots that are probably nubuck. Take home message - worked great (was waterproof), did not change the appearance of the boots, easy to apply.That said - some hintsThese are not going to turn dress boots into hiking boots. Or a blazer into an ice-climbing shell.Read the directions - it does work best if the shoes (or other item) is uniformly damp (clean microfiber damp cloth)There are different waterproofing formulations for different types of items and materials - if you want to waterproof a nylon jacket or gloves, get the granger formulation that is made for that.It is a spray nozzle, not magic. The spray nozzle is actually pretty good, but you will need to even out the application. Depending on the type of thing you are doing, this is what I have found to to work best - paint brush, paint sponge and microfiber cloth. Wet your tool with a little of the spay, then spray the item, then use the pain brush to spread it evenly. Microfiber cloth helps to get into cracks or around detailing. I find the paintbrush best for leather and suede and the microfiber cloth for nylon-y jackets and hats etc.Do this outside and on a piece of old cardboard. Obviously.If your boots are not sealed between the upper and sole, no amount of spray is going to keep your feet dry when they are immersed. Same for jackets , hats, gloves etc where the seams are not taped. This stuff does make the item shed water though.So, my very expensive favorite suede boots - took less than 15-20 min to do including setting up the cardboard and throwing it out (dried overnight). Looked little darker when wet, but dried the same color. Did not make the material stiff or crack. Couldn't tell the difference - except that when I took them traveling and lived in them for a solid week of rain - dry feet and boots didn't get ruined. Rain and even mud wiped right off.Loved it so much I did it on a pair of nubuck boots - these were cheaper and the water gets in between the upper and the sole but the upper is now waterproof, so if I don't step right in a puddle I am golden. Both boots shed snow also, and I didn't get those horrible white lines from stepping in mushy slushy places that have been treated with rock salt.Totally worth it. Going to do the dog next. (kidding, only kidding)

I purchased this item as I have small booties that I put on my dog's front paws before we walk due to her age and deteriorating paw pads and was recommended by my vet. However when the canvas top gets wet it soaked into her paw area and she would slip and then eventually throw off the bootie. I purchased this product to prevent the canvas from soaking in water, after twice coating her booties we went for a walk and they soaked in water just as before. A failed product in my eyes and a waste of money