How do I keep my leather hiking boots waterproof?

Timberland makes a protector that you can put on them

While the silicone sprays will make them waterproof, mink oil will make them last forever and stay supple, as well. I usually warm the oil, not the boots, until it is clear liquid, then rub it in well. You can carry silicone spray with you on the hikes, but if your boots are well-oiled, you won't need it. Save it for the TENT!

bobgeller....is correct....mink oil...

Spray them with waterproof can...

Real leather should be rubbed with "DUBBIN" regularly and particularly after the boots have been cleaned following a walk or hike to make and keep the boots both waterproof and soft and supple. It is by far the best product for this application. Available from any good shoe store or cobbler. happy hiking ;) H

YOU NEED TO BUY A WATER PROOF SPRAY ON FOR LEATHER. YOU CAN GET IT AT ANY LEATHER STORE OR MAYBE WAL-MART IN BOOT SECTION. I HOPE THIS HELPS.

silicone spray . comes in a can and is marketed by different companies . most if not all shoe stores or dept.s have this spray as well as polish and so on.

there are several kinds of waterproofing chemicals you can apply to leather. Are your hiking boots leather? You can find these at most sporting good stores and certainly hiking/backpacking specialty stores as well as walmart. I ordered mine online through Campmor. $2.99 If you don't have leather hiking boots buy ones with Gore-Tex. Make sure you understand the difference between water resistant and water proof.

Most shoe stores sell products that are made just for this. Most of them contain a silicone spray. If you are in a situation, where you can't get to a shoe store, various things can be used as temporary fix. Lard, butter, or some cooking oils, will work, but if you are not planning to go hiking in woods immediately, I'd suggest that you wait and vist a shoe store.