How to Apply Sno-Seal to MX Boots

Motocross is an extreme sport in which those participating race motor bikes on off-road courses. Riders wear specialized boots, often referred to as MX boots, to protect their feet. The elements riders encounter can eventually break down the boots if they are not cared for properly. Sno-Seal is an all-natural waterproofing product made from beeswax. Sno-Seal products protect leather from drying out and cracking as a result of water damage. Since it is an all-natural product, it will not damage laces and seams like many oil-based products, according to the manufacturer.

Things You'll Need

  • Hair dryer
  • Towel
  • Shoe polish brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Heat the boots using a hair dryer. Do not heat the boots beyond a temperature that you can handle comfortably. Heating the leather allows the wax to penetrate deeper into the leather.

    • 2

      Apply Sno-Seal until it no longer penetrates into the leather.

    • 3

      Rub the Sno-Seal into the leather in a circular motion.

    • 4

      Wipe off any excess wax with a towel.

    • 5

      Buff boots with a shoe-polishing brush.