McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Restore or Create Water Repellency for Footwear

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  • Use ReviveX to Provide Water Repellency

    Step 1:

    Remove laces. Eliminate dirt and trail hardened grime with ReviveX® Boot Cleaner and air dry.

  • Use ReviveX to Provide Water Repellency

    Step 2:

    Apply ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede and Fabric Water Repellent to clean, dry footwear. Liberally treat the tops and sides of the toe area, especially where the boot bends.

  • Use ReviveX to Provide Water Repellency

    For All Leather Boots

    To prepare footwear for the wettest, most abrasive situations such as step kicking in snow, ice climbing or mixed climbing, use a heavy duty gel waterproofing formula such as ReviveX® Leather Gel. Apply gel to a clean cloth, then buff into the leather.

  • Use ReviveX to Provide Water Repellency

    NOTE:

    Gel water repellent treatments will darken leather, giving footwear a rich, traditional outdoor look. Many climbers like this darker look. Make sure you like it before you apply ReviveX Leather Gel.

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Dry Suit Zippers

    Dry Suit Zippers

    Dry Suit zippers are tough to operate and expensive to replace. To ease opening and maximize zipper life, remove dirt and gunk with Zip Care™ Liquid Zipper Cleaner & Lubricant. For heavy duty lubrication use Zip Tech™ Stick Lubricant.
  • Boot Lacing Tip

    Boot Lacing Tip

    Relieve pressure and give your boots a custom fit with these lacing tricks. 1. Use “Skip Lacing” to take pressure off sensitive areas 2. Use the “Double Wrap” to have different levels of tightness on upper and lower sections of the boot.