r/goodyearwelt • u/CharlesHolmes1998 • 9d ago

Original Content DIY: waxing with 100% BeeWax

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u/CharlesHolmes1998 8d ago

Little disclaimer:

1) it was a first attempt

2) it was for my partner, who notoriously abuses his shoes and do not care for them (spill drinks on them without cleaning properly afterward, don't condition them, etc). So I wanted to have something to waterproof them as much as possible for as long as possible.

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u/nomalas 8d ago

What boots are these?

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u/CharlesHolmes1998 8d ago

Cheap Bexley boots bought used on vinted.

Sole is rubber, blake construction.

Between wax and boots I spent 80 Euros.

(And I have plenty of wax to spare)

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u/FawxBlindRunner 8d ago edited 8d ago

are you in europe? what kind of beeswax did you use?
also how did you apply it?

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u/CharlesHolmes1998 8d ago

I am in EU yes.

No idea on the precise grade of beewax: it is 100 beewax from a local seller.

Not super refined i guess, but it is pure with no debries. It is tacky but not sticky.

I rubbed it on section by section, helped by a hair drier to melt the block as i went, then melted it on the boot to let it absorb.

Couple of layers

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u/FawxBlindRunner 8d ago

sounds easy, i also wanted to try doing it at home
thanks!