I just bought a pair and wanted to see if you all put anything like sno seal on your boots?
http://www.danner.com/accessories/boot-care/leather-and-fabric-waterproofing-gel.html
Return them or :fire: them ! They are the worst boot that I've ever owned . I returned 3 different pairs and they all leaked no matter what I tried . I even called them and asked them so I did exactly as I was directed and they still leaked .
Quote from: bgbuck153 on February 06, 2012, 08:40:58 PM
Return them or :fire: them ! They are the worst boot that I've ever owned . I returned 3 different pairs and they all leaked no matter what I tried . I even called them and asked them so I did exactly as I was directed and they still leaked .
I think you are going to be the minority. I've had a pair for several years, I now spray them with the scotchbrite (i think) sealant a couple times a year and they stay dry. They were completely waterproof until I got them wet from the inside out several times over the course of time.
Somebody has to be the minority ! Three pairs is enough for me .
Had mine for 5 years and turkey hunt hard in them during the spring and deer hunt in them til it gets cold. clean them up twice and a year and use a leather cond./waterproofer from sportmans warehouse. I wouldnt trade them for anything and ive had them in water deeeeep hunting on the mississippi river.
I've had a pair for three years. Never sprayed anything on them and they have never leaked a single drop. Best boots I've ever owned.
The first pair I had leaked like a siv after about 6mo, I took them back to bass pro. This 2nd pair has been going good for over a year, but they are now starting to lightly leak. Gonna snow-seal em before season.
Good luck
Wess
Quote from: WVhuntEER on February 06, 2012, 07:31:52 PM
I just bought a pair and wanted to see if you all put anything like sno seal on your boots?
I just purchased a pair of Danner Jackal II GTX snake boots and I've been thinking of sealing them also.
I've had mine for a few years and have done nothing but wear them. Best boot I've ever owned!!
I use Danner's cleaner and waterproofing stuff and mine still leaked before my first turkey season with them was over. Very disappointed and won't buy another pair.
I give mine a sno seal treatment after their first year and every year after that.
I have had a pair for a couple of years and never had to treat them with anything. Never had a water problem.
I'm beginning to wonder if the newer boots aren't the same quality as the older ones.
I find it interesting that some find these boots to be poor quality. I find them to be excellent quality. I burned through Rocky boots, Browning, off-brands, Bass Pro brands, etc. and none have ever lasted the way my Danners have. I would say "maybe I was lucky" but I have seen a LOT of guys on here also saying they had excellent results with Danners.
I realize if I bought several pair that failed then I would be jaded towards them. I am just surprised because of all of the rave reviews I have read about them.
I love my Danners
I hope they are good just bought a pair. Seems like everyone likes em before these couple people.
After 3-4 years and alot of use, mine finally started to wick in moisture.
I fixed that problem by using Sno-Seal on them I put it on heavy and let it soak in by heating them up in the oven.
i do this once a year before turkey season. Works very well.
I have been wearing the same pair of Danner Acadia's for 8 and half years, five days a week at work. they have been by far the best boots ive ever purchased and i have been through many.
Thanks for all the replies. I think I will try some sno seal on mine. Last year I had a pair of the Cabela's Snake Pinnacle zippered boots and they leaked walking through wet grass. I am hoping the Danner's do better for me!
My first pair really leaked. I returned them to Scheels. My second pair have not leaked. The first were last years model and the next pair was the rubber toed Pronghorns.
I just use Bear Grease on the leather and the seams. They've never leaked and the leather is still like new.