Last Christmas Joe got me a pair of leather boots (see Reviewed: Frye Boots) that I love only second to my Mom. (Haha, just kidding, Joe. I swear, you’re on a totally different scale.) Realizing that in order to protect my beloved boots I needed to invest in some water-proofing, I picked up a can of Synovia that was recommended by the guy at Nordstrom’s shoe department.
The directions say to first test on an inconspicuous area. On boots, I wasn’t sure exactly where that would be, so I sprayed the heel. No adverse effects. So I shook well and sprayed evenly, 6-8 inches away from the surface, and allowed to dry one hour. Then I checked on them at the designated time. I noticed that a white sheen had dusted several different areas of the boots and it did not respond to being brushed away. I looked frantically around the apartment and almost called 9-1-1.
Doing my best not to panic (I had only gotten to wear them two weeks, God! How could you do this?!) I grabbed a damp cloth and tried to brush off the white dust. The dust was stubborn, but in time it relented and disappeared. Now I’m really not sure if my boots are water-proof or not. Currently, just to be safe, I check the forecast before wearing outdoors.
0 Stars. I trusted you, Synovia.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Reviewed: Synovia Leather Protector Water and Stain Repellent
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2 comments:
interesting story, but I wish you'd tell us if the waterproofing worked or not. that's actually why I read your review.
Yes, that's why i read your review too.
Could you tell us if you recommend this product or if it is actually waterproof?
Did it change the integrity of the boots in any way? i.e. color, darkened at all, etc?
This would be really helpful.
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