Best Treatment for Leather Gore-Tex Boots

I think the issue with Goretex, aside from whether any product will damage the Goretex itself, is that you've paid a premium for a waterproof layer that will keep liquid water out, but still allow water vapour to pass from inside to outside. If you cover the boot (or garment) with a waterproof layer you may be interfering with the ability for water vapour to escape. You MIGHT be doing the equivalent of putting a plastic bag over your boot - definitely helping with waterproofing but maybe reinforcing the boil in the bag effect.

I don't know whether the makers of Ledergris (or any other products) claim that leather treated with it will still allow water vapour out while preventing liquid water getting in.
 
Quinten said:
I think the issue with Goretex, aside from whether any product will damage the Goretex itself, is that you've paid a premium for a waterproof layer that will keep liquid water out, but still allow water vapour to pass from inside to outside. If you cover the boot (or garment) with a waterproof layer you may be interfering with the ability for water vapour to escape. You MIGHT be doing the equivalent of putting a plastic bag over your boot - definitely helping with waterproofing but maybe reinforcing the boil in the bag effect.

I don't know whether the makers of Ledergris (or any other products) claim that leather treated with it will still allow water vapour out while preventing liquid water getting in.
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The 4 products above are all Daytona products.. and that's why I bought them as the boots don't come cheap. The Daytona boots are worth the money though and more comfortable than my AlpineStar Toucans but serve a different purpose, I wouldn't want to get mud all over my Daytona's anyway, sacrilege.

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Many thanks to everyone for all your advice and suggestions. It has all been noted and much appreciated.
 
Quinten said:
I think the issue with Goretex, aside from whether any product will damage the Goretex itself, is that you've paid a premium for a waterproof layer that will keep liquid water out, but still allow water vapour to pass from inside to outside. If you cover the boot (or garment) with a waterproof layer you may be interfering with the ability for water vapour to escape. You MIGHT be doing the equivalent of putting a plastic bag over your boot - definitely helping with waterproofing but maybe reinforcing the boil in the bag effect.

I don't know whether the makers of Ledergris (or any other products) claim that leather treated with it will still allow water vapour out while preventing liquid water getting in.
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Many thanks Quinten, that was one of my main concerns. Thank you for highlighting it.
 
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