Treat the leather before the first shower
No leather boot is fully waterproof, but a properly waxed pair will keep your feet dry through a normal Mohali monsoon. The trick is preparation: treat your boots in June, not the evening after the first soaking.
Clean and dry the boot first, then work a waterproofing wax or cream along the seams and the welt, where water creeps in. Add a second light coat on the toe box and heel. Let it absorb for a few hours, buff off the excess, and repeat once a fortnight through the rainy season.
- Waterproofing wax or cream, reapplied every two weeks in the rains.
- Newspaper or cedar shoe trees to hold shape and pull out moisture.
- A rubber overshoe or rain cover for heavy-rain days.
- A spare pair of cotton socks in your bag, in a plastic pouch.
- A dry cloth kept at the office or in the car for a quick wipe at the door.
Drying rules for the monsoon: keep boots away from heaters, direct sun and the car dashboard. Stuff them with newspaper, change the paper every three to four hours, and let them dry for 24 to 36 hours. Two pairs worn on alternate days is the single best monsoon investment you can make.
Mud should be wiped off while it is still soft. Once it dries hard in the welt stitching it pulls the thread and opens small gaps that let water in for the rest of the season. Sandals and slippers should get the same treatment – a wipe and a thin coat of cream stops the straps from cracking.
We stock waterproofing wax, brushes and shoe trees at the shop, and our full range of monsoon-friendly options is on the blog. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 93155 12111 to order a care kit or ask which wax suits your boots.