McNETT® - Essentials for AdventureTM

Restore or Create Water Repellency for Footwear

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  • Use ReviveX to Provide Water Repellency

    Step 1:

    Remove laces. Eliminate dirt and trail hardened grime with ReviveX® Boot Cleaner and air dry.

  • Use ReviveX to Provide Water Repellency

    Step 2:

    Apply ReviveX® Nubuck, Suede and Fabric Water Repellent to clean, dry footwear. Liberally treat the tops and sides of the toe area, especially where the boot bends.

  • Use ReviveX to Provide Water Repellency

    For All Leather Boots

    To prepare footwear for the wettest, most abrasive situations such as step kicking in snow, ice climbing or mixed climbing, use a heavy duty gel waterproofing formula such as ReviveX® Leather Gel. Apply gel to a clean cloth, then buff into the leather.

  • Use ReviveX to Provide Water Repellency

    NOTE:

    Gel water repellent treatments will darken leather, giving footwear a rich, traditional outdoor look. Many climbers like this darker look. Make sure you like it before you apply ReviveX Leather Gel.

Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide

  • Ease Suit Entry

    Ease Suit Entry

    To slide right into your wet suit and booties, spray inside with Silicone Pump™ prior to suiting up. To ease dry suit entry, put a plastic grocery bag (with an opening on both ends) or a shower cap over your head to prevent the latex neck seal from sticking to your hair.
  • Footwear Drying Tips

    Footwear Drying Tips

    Stuff shoes with newspaper to absorb moisture and help footwear to dry faster.