One of the most frequently asked questions is that are leather clothes, especially leather shoes waterproof; if you would like to know the answer, stay tuned.
Waterproof shoes
When it comes to talking about waterproof shoes, the first thing that comes to mind is leather shoes.
Let’s get things straight.
By waterproof, we mean any material that is able to resist water penetration.
Before anything, I must say that there is no leather shoe that is 100 percent water-resistant.
All of the leather types can resist low amounts of water like water splashing in the street or rainwater, but if you wear the best brand of leather shoes and put your feet into a full water puddle after a few minutes the water eventually seeps through.
If you must work out, especially on rainy days and you would like to put on leather shoes, it’s better to buy brands that use more durable leather materials.
Full-grain leather is the most water-resistant type among all kinds of leather on the market.
This is the best and the most expensive type.
This leather is made from organic raw materials and it has a natural surface.
If you have full-grain boots or shoes, we recommend you wax them regularly because this kind of leather isn’t completely waterproof, so treatment sprays and wax are applied to make it as water-resistant as possible.
Faux or synthetic leather products’ raw material is plastic and plastic is waterproof in general.
Almost all plastics available on the market are PVC or PU, two petroleum-based plastics.
Nubuck leather is like a full-grain one and has a very fine surface that is more durable against moisture and water.
Many hard-wearing shoes like work boots and military boots are made from nubuck.
Suede leather is the most sensitive material on the market and it damages easily it is cheaper than other ones and due to the low price, the majority of the shoes on the market are made from this kind of leather.
This kind of leather is not as durable as a full-grain one and can be discolored quickly by the humidity and moisture of the air.
As a result, it’s better to consider all types of leather shoes not completely waterproof and if you want to lengthen the lifetime of your leather shoes, we recommend you treat them regularly and also be conscious about using them in poor weather.