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Article #23Re: Treating Nubuck + Goretex boots.
From: W. D. Grey
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:50
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:50
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In article <456543d1$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au>, Ross Marchant <rossm@NOexceltechSPAM.com.au> writes >Roger Caffin wrote: >> The problem here is that most anything you put on the leather will stuff the >> Goretex membrane so it no longer works. > >So one shouldn't spray Goretex lined boots with something like >scotchguard? My suspicion is 'no' - as wouldn't it clog up the little >pores, making the goretex useless as it is no longer 'breathable'? > >If so then this is another lie told by people at adventure stores... There is a spray which can be bought for Millets which specifically says it is suitable for Gortex boots. I've had no problems spraying mine. -- Bill Grey http://www.billboy.co.uk
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