odarrow wrote: ↑

Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:50 pm

What is your street shoe size?

10 normally - these are a tad long for me and the ball of my foot sits back a bit, making them snug (I have a wide foot).

They're yours. Shoot me a DM.

I have a pair of Alaska in size 45 if that is close enough.

Bump...still available.

Polyethylene usually requires a flame to prep the surface for bonding.

yoyoing wrote: ↑

Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:55 pm

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Does the Nikwax discolor the leather similar to the Hydrobloc?
Fisheater's photos show a pretty drastic darkening using the Hydrobloc.
Thanks

Yes it does. Only a spray type treatment will keep the color from darkening.

My grandpa swore by Bear Fat (also said it made the best pie crust). He poured it inside the boot (leather work boots)when it was warm, then after a bit he would pour it out and scrape out what he could. He'd throw away the first pair of socks after treating them and then he was good to go. As for d...

Budget? That can help point you in the right direction quickly.

My overall backcountry strategy is to avoid problems. When I am solo, I do not ski any slope of avalanche potential and avoid tree wells. In order not to Ralston myself, I always leave a detailed plan with my wife. I try to Ralston myself as often as possible...but that's my last name :mrgreen: . M...

Just an FYI regarding the "Wax" in some treatments. Although I am no cobbler, and don't plan to be, I'll give some info here that goes contrary to the other thread on leather treatments. I also never worked in the forestry trade, but I do wear hand built "Smoke Jumper" boots every day, and have for ...