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Can I make these trainers 'water resistant'?

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Bequietplease · 12/12/2024 08:47

The top of these Nike Air Max's has a fabric that isn't gore tex. I really like them but I wanted water proof trainers... is there any product I can use to help with this or am I stuck with either buying all leather/gore tex

https://www.nike.com/t/air-max-sc-womens-shoes-CwMCK7/CW4554-118

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JacquesHarlow · 12/12/2024 09:09

I wish I had the time to worry about synthetic problems like this.

YABU @Bequietplease on so many levels.

1099 · 12/12/2024 09:13

NikWax do a spray which you could try. It's intended for reproofing but I've used it on shoes before to give them some repellence.

Bequietplease · 12/12/2024 09:14

JacquesHarlow · 12/12/2024 09:09

I wish I had the time to worry about synthetic problems like this.

YABU @Bequietplease on so many levels.

Are you serious? You actually took the time out to berate me?

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Bequietplease · 12/12/2024 09:14

1099 · 12/12/2024 09:13

NikWax do a spray which you could try. It's intended for reproofing but I've used it on shoes before to give them some repellence.

Brill, thanks

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Utsy · 12/12/2024 09:16

There sprays you can get or if that doesn’t work would waterproof socks work?

@JacquesHarlow and yet you have the time to open, read and reply?

Devilsmommy · 12/12/2024 09:18

Can you use scotchguard spray on material?

Gallowayan · 12/12/2024 09:19

You can re-waterproof outdoor clothing and shoes with a spray you can buy at camping/outdoor shops. I don't know if it works on non waterproof shoes though. I would just buy waterproof trainers.

ErrolTheDragon · 12/12/2024 09:35

The thing about good quality waterproof shoes is that the construction matters as well as the material. If the shoes don't have a gusseted tongue and good seams they'll leak even if you proof them.

I believe the Goretex company checks the construction of items that want to use its film.

Bequietplease · 12/12/2024 11:37

Thanks all. Even @JacquesHarlow (who wasted the time she doesn't apparently have to comment).

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