Did the Wiggle Rough Ride today and my Spesh Defrosters started letting water in pretty eary on. By 20 miles I gave up as my feet felt pretty horrible with all the water in my boots. I bought these last year so they are the newer design with the neoprene ankle strap. I also had my waterproof trousers over the ankle part so water wasn't running down my leg into the boot.
Therefore I'm thinking they could do with a reproofing treatment. Is this normal? Recommended? I was thinking about using a spray on treatment like Nikwax, thoughts?
Are they the ones that are mainly plastic/leather?
Nikwax do a brilliant leather reproofing cream (works on man made as well iirc).
These are the ones;
[url= http://www.specialized.com/gb/gb/ftr/shoes/mtb-shoes/defroster-trail ]Defrosters[/url]
Don't think they are real leather like the Lakes? So not sure if the Nikwax cream will work?
I'd be taking them back. Spesh dealers are very good at replacing that sort of thing. I have the same boots and have suspected similar last few wears. .
Do you really think I could take them back, they are on their second winter? To be honest I haven't been overly impressed with them, my feet get cold and now wet which is the two things these are supposed to stop! However I do appreciate things do wear out or at least become less effective and need some maintenance which is why I was thinking about reproofing them first.
I have spoken to the Spesh dealer I bought them from and they were just surprised and willing to sell me a new pair!
Try some Mink Oil on them. I use it on my winter boots and a great water repellent. Needs redoing every few rides, but only takes a couple of minutes to do.
Ah, didn't see this and I've just ordered some Nikwax fabric & leather proof to try. I'll keep that in mind though if this doesn't work, thanks.
I took my old ones back during their second winter when some stitching came away - they were replaced no problem.
Interesting, will have to look into this then as it might be the best solution. Thanks.
Not a help, but I've never done anything to my Northwave boots after about 7 years!