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Scarpa SL M3 Backpacking Boot - Men's
I have found a new pair of scarpa SL 3 backpacking 2008 model...
By roger larkey
Ranked #632 - Men's Backpacking Boots
May 12, 2010
I have found a new pair of scarpa SL 3 backpacking 2008 model boots and I want to know if they have waterproofing like a gortex liner. If not what would a person use in waterproofing them?
Thanks, Roger
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By Rick-Pittsburgh
Ranked #106 - Men's Backpacking Boots
February 22, 2012
Obenhauf's Heavy Duty LP. I use it on my SLs and from my experience it is the best protectant on the market available today.
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By Drew
Ranked #2 - Men's Backpacking Boots
October 13, 2011
Scarpa recommends Nikiwax Aqueous leather proofing system. A Scarpa rep told me NOT to use Snowseal. Here is a direct quote: "The only thing I would not recommend using is SnoSeal, as it is silicon based and prevents you from resoling the boot later if needed." The leather is waterproof right out of the box because it's super thick and impregnated with silicone, but that won't last forever (neither will Gortex), so it should be treated.
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By moroni
Ranked #36 - Men's Backpacking Boots
September 30, 2010
When it becomes necessary, you can also use Sno-Seal with bees wax. It was around long before Nikwax, which is a good product, & is better than ever!
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By Kirk Haskell
Ranked #13 - Men's Backpacking Boots
May 14, 2010
Roger, Nikwax Paste/Cream wax works the best for the full grain leather
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By Paul Nanawa
Ranked #124 - Men's Backpacking Boots
May 13, 2010
Roger, The SL M3 does not use Gore-Tex mainly because it doesn't need it. The one piece leather has almost no seams and the leather is treated so the boot is effectivly waterproof right out of the box. Over time you may need to re-treat the leather to maintain it's waterproofness and you can use something like Nikwax for this.
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