Karrimor Women's KSB 300 Event Fabric Boot

Advantages: Comfort, value for money, weight
Disadvantages: difficult to clean

...I have owned a pair of karrimor ksb walking boots for about 4 years now. Mine are a sandy colour and will no doubt have been superceded by a new model! They are very minimalist in their design and not at all flashy, which I like. I use them maybe 6 or 7 times a year and they are still holding up well. I use them for hill walking in the spring to autumn in Scotland. As they are fabric boots you might expect them to let water in however I have never had any problems with this. I don't tent to go walking in extreme conditions, but them I have set out on glorious summer days and been caught out by thunder storms. My feet have always stayed dry, even when splashing through puddles. I find these boots quite narrow, which suits my feet, but this may not be suitable for all. They are very cushioned on the inside, even 4 years... Read review

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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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