This is just my observaion, worth exactly what you paid for it. If you don't buy boots made of waterproof materials then they won't be waterproof....period. I have owned leather boots dressed with just about everything known to man to keep them waterproof. Doesn't work. My "Bass Pro Shops", on sale, goretex, thinsulate, cordura, cheap, closeout priced hunting boots are water prroof to the point of me being able to stand in a river indefinitely and come out with dry feet. No Sno Seal, Camp Dry, Silicone,mink oil, paste wax, boot goo, spray on will ever allow leather boots to do that.