Karrimor Men's KSB 300 Event Fabric Boot

Advantages: Does what it says on the bottle.
Disadvantages: n/a

...Nikwax Fabric and Leather Proof is a sponge on waterproofing agent that helps to maintain support and breath ability in your footwear, this is suitable for all fabric and leather and it is especially recommended for Gore-Tex and other breathable membranes such as SypaTex and eVent. The purple and white bottle of magic comes in the following quantities: 125ml Sponge-on for about £4 125ml Spray-on costing around £5 1.0litre Sponge-on which is £12 Simple to use, after cleaning your footwear (preferably with Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel) and whilst still damp just shake the bottle, break the seal and then apply generously all over; allow about 2 minutes for it to soak in and then remove and surplus with a cloth allowing the shoes to dry our before you next use them. I really like this product because it is so easy and quick to use, I... Read review

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Advantages: Better than soap & Water
Disadvantages: Applicator a bit annoying

...I feel like I am always having to clean shoes and boots, be it my own shoes or my partners work boots, even my son's Wellingtons, I swear I never stop. Thankfully Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel is a fantastic sponge on revitalising cleaner for all types of footwear; it will work on all combinations of any fabric and is even suitable for breathable fabrics such as Gore-Tex, SympaTex and eVENT. This means I can clean all our shoes with just the one product, from walking boots to trainers and everything in between. The bonus to it being “sponge on” is that the head of the cleaning bottle has a spongy/scrubby material stuck onto it so you can use this to work away any stubborn dirt. This particular Nikwax product comes in a white bottle with a green lid, and is only available in one size which is 125ml which costs around £3... Read review

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Advantages: low on the tendon so comfy at the back of the foot
Disadvantages: midsole just not stiff enough for people of 13 stone

...I bought Scafell because I needed some lightweight waterproof walking boots and was bored with getting my feet soaked in soggy trainers. These might be waterproof, they certainly worked in some light rain for an hour but the soles just don't have the stiffness for anyone my weight 13.5st / 89Kg I feel every pebble, and its not nice. I normally walk on the North downs across fields and the paths are not that rough but I feel like my feet are being prodded and squished by every tiny item I stand on. To compare, my running trainers are much better at soaking up the bumps. Also the padding seems very thin around the toes making downhill walking prone to rubbing. If you are looking for lightweight shoes on very easy terrain and are say, half my weight you might consider them.... Read review

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