Re: [ST] Bootcare question

[Todd J <me_shucker@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sympatex is another type of membrane barrier for maintaining dry feet similar to Gore-Tex. A regular type of shoe polish should not really plug the pores in the leather as a waterproofing wax would, like SnoSeal. If you want to clean them up, go light on the polish and don't reach for the "spit shine" condition and I bet you would be fine. 

John Ulizzi <jaulizzi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:  They are Greyhounds, and they have " Sympatex" badges on them...

Blake Sobiloff wrote: On Feb 26, 2006, at 9:38 AM, John Ulizzi wrote:
> Will applying a regular shoe style polish to the outside screw up 
> the waterproofing ?

If they have a GoreTex-style membrane then, yes, polish will plug up 
the pores in the leather and not let the water vapor escape.
--
Blake Sobiloff 

San Jose, CA (USA)


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